what is verse mapping?

You don't have to be a theologian or seminary-trained... Verse mapping is for everyone! Get free shipping* on OBS materials during Customer Appreciation Week! Verse Mapping Q&A with Kristy Cambron Editor's Note: Kristy Cambron is an author who writes both non-fiction Bible studies and award-winning fiction (a rare left brain & right brain talent, for sure!). That blows our mind! We're delighted to introduce you to her and the method of Bible study called Verse Mapping. Read on to see how you can join Kristy and our community at FaithGateway for the Verse Mapping Acts Online Bible Study starting May 24th. We can't wait! ~ Laurie McClure, editor   Q&A with Kristy   1.  What is verse mapping?   Mapping Bible verses isn't new; it's been a topic of conversation and practice for years. You'll find endless examples of simple ways to accomplish this with a quick online search. And Bible journaling images and inductive study methods are popping up all over social media. But what is verse mapping, and can a few steps really help us understand God's Word more clearly— enough to truly make us new creations?   In simplest terms, verse mapping is getting real about studying the Bible. It's not just reading it, it's researching everything you can in a verse to learn more about who God is and how he wants to speak to you through his Word.   2. What are the steps?   The Verse Mapping steps are simple, and includes:   👉 Hebrew/Greek word studies   👉 Finding connections in Scripture   👉 Comparing Bible translations   👉 And learning as much as you can from your time with the Holy Spirit.   This is a Holy Spirit-led study; we can't take a step without him leading the way. So first . . . pray. Talk to God. Listen to worship music and praise him for as long as you need to. Do whatever works to invite him into your study space. This should be time that you spend together, with him revealing more of who he is to your heart. This time is meant to be personal and wholly unique to your faith journey with him.   3. What qualifies me to do this kind of study?   If you're not a seminary-trained theologian by education, don't worry— verse mapping is for anyone with a heart to know the Word of God more. What matters is not how much knowledge you have before you begin but where the experience takes you.   4. What are the rules?   There's no right or wrong way to pursue verse mapping from a structural standpoint, but here is an example:  While these elements comprise one way to pursue verse mapping, what matters isn't what your map looks like—that's up to you. What does matter is what you discover in each verse. Here's a good rule of thumb: everything is fair game in studying and verse mapping as long as God said it first. Once you've gathered the tools and gained the confidence to apply what you've learned, it's up to you how your journey will look . . . how in-depth you study . . . and how much time you spend with God each day.      5. What tools do you need to get started?   I'd dare you to check your home office or handbag, and find that you don't already have everything you need to get started! It's that easy.   To make it easy, I suggest starting with the Verse Mapping Acts study. You'll also need a Bible in your favorite translation (your smart device will work for that), pens or markers, and… if you want to get really dangerous, a concordance. The last part is time in your schedule. (This is on the honor system between you and God. Whether it's five minutes today or an hour tomorrow, dedicate what you can, where you can. Just make it honest time spent with Him.)   6. Is this study for small groups, individuals, or both?   Verse Mapping Acts is perfect for individual, personal study (like the FaithGateway OBS) or small groups. Women's ministry leaders in churches across the country are discovering the impact verse mapping can have on the spiritual growth of the women in their churches. But you can also find a coffee shop corner, a front porch rocker, or any book nook in between, and go for it on your own!      * * *   Your Turn   We are so excited to be hosting the Verse Mapping Acts Online Bible Study with Kristy Cambron starting May 24th! Sign up here and you will get bonus freebies you won't want to miss, including a blank Verse Mapping Template that you can print out and use for any Scripture study in the Bble! Let us know if you're joining us. We hope to see you there! ~ Laurie McClure, Faith.Full Watch the Video - Verse Mapping 101 WATCH THE VIDEO   GET THE TEMPLATE DOWNLOAD SAVE ON STUDY RESOURCES Save up to 35% off each study resource when you purchase from FaithGateway Store and get FREE U.S. shipping with code* MAYFS now through 5/16/21   The Verse Mapping Study Guide is your recommended resource to go along with the FREE study videos. It includes charts, individual reflection space, and all the sample Verse Maps and your blank maps for each week of the study. If you are leading a group through this study, you may also like the combo kit (study guide + DVD study).  STUDY GUIDE The Verse Mapping: Acts study guide will get you started on your verse mapping journey! It offers 6 weeks of video teaching notes, Bible exploration, reflections, and blank verse maps for you to complete each week. This is your go-to resource to help you in your personal Bible study along with the free videos.   *Optional extras: you may also want a Bible concordance with Hebrew/Greek dictionaries and a good Study Bible. Study guide, regular: $12.99 Sale: $9.09 (30% off) LEARN MORE COMBO KIT While your access to the videos will be free via online streaming week-by-week, if you need to follow a different schedule, or if you're in a setting without a great Internet connection, consider the DVD too! Each combo pack includes one study guide and one DVD.   *Get the combo kit if you prefer DVD format for your videos  ** The DVD also includes lifetime access to streaming video of all sessions.   Combo pack, regular: $41.99 Sale: $26.99 (35% off) LEARN MORE Plus, don't miss the NEW Verse Mapping Bibles   Save 30% off NIV Verse Mapping Bible the perfect Bible companion to our study Regular: $44.99 to $64.99 Sale: $31.49 - $45.49 (30% off) LEARN MORE In the NIV Verse Mapping Bible, author Kristy Cambron expands her verse mapping curriculum series to include verses from the entire Bible, showing you how to compare Bible translations, pick out meaningful words, and delve into the true meaning of each verse using starter verse maps and prompts. Verse mapping will help you study the historical context, transliteration, translation, connotation, and theological framework of a verse. This unique study technique includes exploring Hebrew and Greek word studies, finding connections in Scripture, comparing Bible translations, and learning as much as you can from your time in God's Word.   Shop now and save...   * Sale prices valid through 6/30/2021. * Free U.S. shipping with code MAYFS now through 11:59 p.m. CST on 5/16/21  - excluding Alaska and Hawaii. If you have questions about an order, please email our customer service team for assistance at customercare@harpercollins.com

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