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How to Study the Bible – Bible Study Made Simple

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives.

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We’ve covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

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Latest Episodes:

Unveiled: Abram (Genesis 15) Apr 26, 2021

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In this episode, unveils the promises of God in Genesis 15, through the Old Testament character Abram. In the New Testament, Abram is reintroduced to help us understand the promise of Jesus, and Nicole walks us through those connections in Scripture.
Through Abram's belief in and commitment to God, we can hold fast to the promises of The Lord.
In this episode, Nicole covers:
1. Abram's belief in God and God's credit of righteousness (verse 6)
2. Abram's belief that God can do the impossible (verse 15)
3. Abram's understanding of the sacrifice of God (verse 17)
Principles in this Passage of Scripture:
1. You do not have to do something to get to God. God is coming to you first in your sin and goes before you to give you life.
2. The covenant of grace supersedes any earthly thing we can do... all we have to do is believe.
Next Week's Scripture: Exodus 14 and Numbers 21
Related Resources:
Be sure to check out Nicole's newest book, The Miracle Moment! There’s a moment in every conversation that can change the whole relationship. It’s the “miracle moment.” And once you learn how to recognize and respond to it, it holds the power to help transform the relationships you have at home, in love, and at work into the ones you really want. To learn more or to join Nicole's launch team, visit https://nicoleunice.com/miraclemoment/.
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Unveiled: Melchizedek (Genesis 14) Apr 19, 2021

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Today, Nicole unveils the meaning behind the old covenant through Genesis 14.
Over the next two weeks, Nicole is going to teach us about two characters in scripture that are reinterpreted in the New Testament to help us understand Jesus' promise. The first character is Melchizedek.
Through Melchizedek, we learn that Jesus died once and for all. Therefore, we are secure in our relationship with Him.
In this episode, Nicole covers:
1. Who Melchizedek was (Genesis 14)
2. What Melchizedek means (Psalms 1:10)
3. Why Melchizedek is important (Hebrews 7)
Principles in this Passage of Scripture:
1. Jesus is our guarantee. Therefore, Jesus can save those who come to God through Him.
2. Jesus has established a new world order. In doing so, God has been using moments throughout the Old Testament for a redemptive narrative.
Questions to ask yourself: What does this mean for me? Am I falling in love with my security, identity, and confidence that comes from Jesus?
Next Week's Scripture: Genesis 15
Related Resources:
Be sure to check out Nicole's newest book, The Miracle Moment! There’s a moment in every conversation that can change the whole relationship. It’s the “miracle moment.” And once you learn how to recognize and respond to it, it holds the power to help transform the relationships you have at home, in love, and at work into the ones you really want. To learn more or to join Nicole's launch team, visit https://nicoleunice.com/miraclemoment/.
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Unveiled: The New Adam (Genesis 3:15) Apr 12, 2021

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This week’s Bible verses: Genesis 1-3, Genesis 3:15
What Nicole covers in this episode:
1. The context of Genesis 3 and why we can’t start our story there; we have to start in Genesis 1-2.
2. Why God’s mercy was on display when he made Adam and Eve leave the garden.
3. The first human experience of shame and what we can learn from it.
4. What happens to Adam and Eve’s relationship after sin entered the world, and how Satan’s work to divide impacts all relationships.
5. God's plan for redemption, already in place.
Principles from this Passage of Scripture:
1. God’s redemptive plan has been ongoing since the beginning of humanity.
2. God is in control even when all seems lost.
3. God has provided a way for a restored relationship with Him
Question to Ask Yourself:
Do I ever feel like all hope is lost, and if so, how can I move toward a posture of belief around redemption?
Scripture to read for next week: Genesis 14 & 15
Related Resources:
Be sure to check out Nicole's newest book, The Miracle Moment! There’s a moment in every conversation that can change the whole relationship. It’s the “miracle moment.” And once you learn how to recognize and respond to it, it holds the power to help transform the relationships you have at home, in love, and at work into the ones you really want. To learn more or to join Nicole's launch team, visit https://nicoleunice.com/miraclemoment/.
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Glory in the Unveiling (2 Corinthians 3:10-18) Apr 05, 2021

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In this first episode of our new ‘Glory in the Unveiling’ series, Nicole unpacks 2 Corinthians 3:10-18.
Today we are looking at the transformation of the old covenant and the new covenant through an unveiled face. What is an unveiled face? Why do we need to know this?
In this episode, Nicole breaks down what the veil means and how it impacts our faith:
1. God gives us a bold faith (2 Corinthians 3:12)
3. Comparing the past and the present (2 Corinthians 3:16)
2. Freedom will come (2 Corinthians 3:17)
4. Transformation begins (2 Corinthians 3:18)
Principles in this Passage of Scripture:
1. Our contemplation in the work of Christ in the entity of scripture brings us increasing freedom and transformation. With an unveiled face, we can see the world differently, no matter who we are.
Next Week's Scripture: Genesis 1-3
Related Resources:
Be sure to check out Nicole's newest book, The Miracle Moment! There’s a moment in every conversation that can change the whole relationship. It’s the “miracle moment.” And once you learn how to recognize and respond to it, it holds the power to help transform the relationships you have at home, in love, and at work into the ones you really want. To learn more or to join Nicole's launch team, visit https://nicoleunice.com/miraclemoment/.
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True Life: The Temptation of Shortcuts Mar 29, 2021

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This week, we are unpacking Matthew 4:8-11 in our ‘Temptations of Jesus’ series. You can listen to the first and second episodes here.
In this passage, we are looking at the temptation of shortcuts, or moral relativism. This temptation asks us, “Don’t you want to accomplish and achieve all the things you know God would want?”
In this temptation, Satan gets more obvious and blatant with what he wants – “bow down and worship me.” Of course, Jesus quotes Scripture; his weapon in this battle that is not of flesh and blood… If Jesus needed Scripture to defeat the lies of the enemy and overcome temptation, how much more so do we?
In this episode, Nicole also helps us unpack the backstory of the enemy:
1. He is the accuser or slanderer. He uses words and twists them to attack us.
2. There is no truth in him. He is the liar and the father of lies (John 8:44).
3. He is still under the power of God (Luke 22:31; the book of Job)
4. He is scheming: (Ephesians 6:11)
5. It is possible to resist him (James 4:7)
6. His work has already been destroyed (1 John 3:8)
Related Resources:
Be sure to check out Nicole's newest book, The Miracle Moment! There’s a moment in every conversation that can change the whole relationship. It’s the “miracle moment.” And once you learn how to recognize and respond to it, it holds the power to help transform the relationships you have?at home, in love, and at work?into the ones you really want. To learn more or to join Nicole's launch team, visit https://nicoleunice.com/miraclemoment/.
Follow Nicole:
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True Life: The Temptation of Validation Mar 22, 2021

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In this second episode of our True Life series, Nicole looks at the temptation of validation that Jesus faced, and what his victory of it means for us today. Listen to the first episode here!
Today, we’re looking at how Satan tempted Jesus to throw himself off the highest point of the temple. What should we imagine when we read that? What do we need to know to be able to rightly interpret Jesus’ response?
Principles from this passage:
Satan tempts Jesus (and us) to prove who God really is. But we learn from Jesus that there is a difference between claiming the promises of God and asking God to prove himself to us.
We see from these verses that interpretation matters. Am I honest with myself when my doubt or discouragement is actually disobedience? Am I equipped to answer my doubt or discouragement with the Word of God?
Scripture Referenced in this Episode:
Matthew 4:5-7; Psalm 91
Related Resources:
Be sure to check out Nicole's newest book, The Miracle Moment! There’s a moment in every conversation that can change the whole relationship. It’s the “miracle moment.” And once you learn how to recognize and respond to it, it holds the power to help transform the relationships you have?at home, in love, and at work?into the ones you really want. To learn more or to join Nicole's launch team, visit https://nicoleunice.com/miraclemoment/.
Follow Nicole:
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True Life: The Temptation of Comfort Mar 15, 2021

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As we lead up to Easter, for many of us, understanding what the Resurrection means and its importance in our faith are sometimes lost on us. It’s easy to go through the motions but not actually experience the Resurrection as a true reality in our lives.
In this episode, we begin our look at the Temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4. The beginning of Jesus’ public ministry gives us a window into what Jesus was sent to do. When we see how he began, we understand how his ministry was fulfilled. We also get an interesting angle into the kinds of temptations that we should expect while we are here on earth.
When Jesus quotes the Word of God at Satan, we have a model for perfect obedience. The truth of God's Word was stronger than the temptation of comfort. By calling on the Word of Truth, Jesus was able to keep himself from temptation, as so can we.
Principles in this Passage of Scripture:
1. The Enemy’s Methods are Not Creative, But Often Effective: He calls into doubt your identity. He tempts you to prove yourself and looks for moments when you’re weakest to tempt you. We don’t need to be fearful, but we need to be discerning.
Related Resources:
Be sure to check out Nicole's newest book, The Miracle Moment! There’s a moment in every conversation that can change the whole relationship. It’s the “miracle moment.” And once you learn how to recognize and respond to it, it holds the power to help transform the relationships you have?at home, in love, and at work?into the ones you really want. To learn more or to join Nicole's launch team, visit https://nicoleunice.com/miraclemoment/.
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Love Psalms: Psalm 145 - A Praise Mar 08, 2021

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The most surprising thing about God’s character is that he is all-powerful AND all-merciful. In this episode, we dive into a psalm full of beautiful praise to our powerful, merciful God: Psalm 145.
What Are the Principles That Psalm 145 Teaches Us?
- A call to remember the character of God as he is written about in this psalm.
- Do we believe these attributes of God are true, and meant to bless us?
- What does it mean for us to recite to ourselves what is true about God?
- It is important to meditate on the wonderful works of God (v. 5)
- We have a responsibility to the next generation for the way we live out our lives for God
- We are called to praise every single day, forever and ever.
- God welcomes us to celebrate the goodness in life, and be joyful.
How might you take one of these principles from Psalm 145 and apply it to your life today?
Are you looking to get more out of your time studying the Bible? Or maybe you're ready to finally start building a consistent, daily quiet time with the Lord? If that sounds like you, then Nicole would like to personally invite you to join her Help! My Bible is Alive FREE 30-Day Challenge. To sign up, head over to https://nicoleunice.com/bible
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Love Psalms: Psalm 103 - A Promise Mar 01, 2021

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The Psalms cover the entire range of human expression. They invite us to be fully honest and fully ourselves with God. But they also instruct us on how to use trust and praise to strengthen our faith.
Perhaps you’ve wondered about the positive psychology idea of “self-talk.” Well, today we are going to learn about the origins of that very idea--right here in the Psalms. Let’s take a look together at what we can learn about the power of promises to lift our spirits and direct our paths.
What Are the Principles Psalm 103 Teaches Us?
#1 - This earthly life is a chapter in our eternal life. He might heal (see the story of Hezekiah), or he may not on this side of eternity. We might not yet fully understand what his healing looks like in our earthly lives.
#2 – When God says he removes our sins “as far as the east is from the west” – we can learn several things about God’s forgiveness for us: it is permanent, it is limitless.
Are you looking to get more out of your time studying the Bible? Or maybe you're ready to finally start building a consistent, daily quiet time with the Lord? If that sounds like you, then Nicole would like to personally invite you to join her Help! My Bible is Alive FREE 30-Day Challenge. To sign up, head over to https://nicoleunice.com/bible
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Love Psalms: Psalm 40 - A Prayer Feb 22, 2021

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What does it really mean to pray honest prayers to God? The honest prayers of David can teach us so much about how to come to God in prayer.
This is the third episode in our Love Psalms series. Here is the first episode, and here is the second.
What Nicole Covers in This Episode:
• How to dig into large sections of Scripture at a time
• In this honest prayer, what is David asking, what is he declaring? How can we take that framework and apply it to the way we pray?
• What is the backstory and how does that information help us understand it?
• Where else do these verses show up in Scripture? (Hebrews 10, Matthew 5:3)
• Takeaway Principle 1: To praise God is to remember. We can call on the promises of God in confidence, even when we are in a place of trouble. There is a trust we are cultivating with God when we choose to praise and remember who he is.
• Takeaway Principle 2: The attitude of the heart is more important than any other offering (cf. Matthew 15:8; Isaiah 29:13)
• Which of these aspects of prayer do you want to commit to today?
Are you looking to get more out of your time studying the Bible? Or maybe you're ready to finally start building a consistent, daily quiet time with the Lord? If that sounds like you, then Nicole would like to personally invite you to join her Help! My Bible is Alive FREE 30-Day Challenge. To sign up, head over to https://nicoleunice.com/bible
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