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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:

Walking with God - An Introduction to Philippians Oct 07, 2020

Show notes

A new season of How to Study the Bible Is here! This season, Nicole takes us through the book of Philippians and what it looks like to have abundant joy in a world that is often anything but joy-filled.
In this episode, Nicole reminds us how we use the Alive Method to discover the meaning and application of Scripture, and begins to walk us through Philippians.
Recommended Resources:
Walking with God: A 30-Day Guided Discovery of Philippians and Ephesians. This is a 5-week guided devotional plan to help you unpack God’s Word in simple, daily steps. Learn more at https://nicoleunice.com/walking-with-god/
Connect with Nicole:
Her website: https://www.nicoleunice.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.unice/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice/
Episode Image Credit: Getty/FORGEM

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Finding Strength in God's Joy Jun 18, 2020

Show notes

What does it mean to find strength in God’s joy? In this episode, Nicole looks at Nehemiah 8 in order to help listeners move from happiness based on circumstances, to being people who actually find within themselves a deep joy that is settled in God.
While we can’t change our circumstances, we want to be people who deal with our circumstances differently because of God in our life.
Resources:
Help, My Bible Is Alive!
Subscribe to Nicole’s weekly podcast, Let's Be Real.
Follow her on Facebook and Instagram

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Finding Security Despite Uncertainty Jun 11, 2020

Show notes

“When the things we have found our comfort and security in are failing, it is at that point Jesus invites us to go deeper with him.” - Nicole Unice
In this episode, Nicole walks us through Luke 5:4-11 using the Alive Method of Bible Study, guiding us to our true source of security when life is uncertain.
This is episode #2 in Nicole's 4-part series "Finding Comfort in the Promises of God." You can listen to part one here: Finding Hope in Stressful Times
Resources:
Help, My Bible Is Alive!
Subscribe to Nicole’s weekly podcast, Let's Be Real.
Follow her on Facebook and Instagram
Image Credit: ©Getty/frimages

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Finding Peace in Anxiety Jun 04, 2020

Show notes

“As a people of God, we are called to bold and courageous action. But when our lives get smaller and smaller because of the fear of what we think might happen, we actually are out of accord with God’s purpose and design for our lives.”
Fear is real, and it’s because we do have real things to be afraid of. But sometimes, our survival instincts, like fear, can begin to work overtime and unnecessarily become anxiety. In today’s episode, Nicole unpacks what to do when our fears become anxieties that begin to impact how we make decisions. If you struggle with anxiety, this is a must-listen episode.
This is episode #2 in Nicole's 4-part series "Finding Comfort in the Promises of God." You can listen to part one here: Finding Hope in Stressful Times
Resources:
Help, My Bible Is Alive!
Follow her on Facebook and Instagram

nicoleunice.com

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Finding Hope in Stressful Times May 28, 2020

Show notes

This is episode #1 of a new, 4-part miniseries called "Comfort in God’s Promises." We'll be using what we learned through the Alive Method of Bible Study in order to apply God’s never-changing truth to the ever-changing circumstances of our lives.
In this episode, Nicole unpacks how to go to Scripture to find hope in stressful times. Learn what it looks like to "go back to home base” whenever you feel discouraged or confused.
Scripture References:
Matthew 13:44; Matthew 6:19-21; Ecclesiastes 2; Philippians 4:19
Resources:
Help, My Bible Is Alive!
Subscribe to Nicole’s weekly podcast, Let's Be Real.
Follow her on Facebook and Instagram

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Episode 8: Hearing God through His Word for a Lifetime Jan 31, 2020

Show notes

You’ve got the plan, you know what to do, but now you’ve got to do the work. We’re all prone to laziness or apathy, but if you truly want to hear from God through his word for a lifetime and be transformed, you’ve got to make an effort.
Here are a few steps you can take to build on the success you’ve had so far:
1. Maintain the Habit
2. Always Be Somewhere in Scripture
3. Set Short and Attainable Goals
4. Seek to Live in Community
5. Teach Somebody Else
Take the 30-Day 'Help, My Bible Is Alive' Challenge: http://urlme.cc/vzQp
You can find more from Nicole at https://nicoleunice.com/ and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice

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Episode 7: Putting It All Together Jan 29, 2020

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It’s amazing what 15 minutes with God can do to our perspective, our attitude and our actions in one day. Putting the Alive Method together, Nicole walks you through all 4 questions we've unpacked in previous episodes using one passage of Scripture.
(It might be a good idea to have your Bible, notebook and a pencil for this episode, as we’re getting practical and applying everything we’ve talked about here!)
For more, check out:
Take the 30-Day 'Help, My Bible Is Alive' Challenge: http://urlme.cc/vzQp
You can find more from Nicole at https://nicoleunice.com/ and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice

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Episode 6: Making it Personal – What Does It Mean for Me? Jan 28, 2020

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Let’s review the first three questions you ask of Scripture:
1. What does it say? Can I restate what the passage says?
2. What’s the backstory? What’s our context and history in the time it was written?
3. What does it mean? What is the principle at play, what is it teaching me about God and our interaction with him?
Today, we’ll unpack question four – What does this mean for me? All of our work in studying and understanding the Bible is all meant to move us to this place: where our lives are transformed by who and what we know.
What can Scripture give us?
1. Encouragement and priorities for the hard or mundane seasons of life.
2. Conviction leading to repentance when we sin (2 Corinthians 7:8-13).
3. Worship as a response to what we now know about who God is and what he has done!
For more, check out:
Take the 30-Day 'Help, My Bible Is Alive' Challenge: http://urlme.cc/vzQp
You can find more from Nicole at https://nicoleunice.com/ and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Episode 5: What to Do When You Get Stuck Jan 27, 2020

Show notes

In this episode, we’ll look at the three most common issues that can derail our Bible study and how we can overcome them:
Problem 1 - These passages contradict! How can I possibly find the meaning?
Questions to ask yourself: What else happens in Scripture related to this topic, beyond this verse? Is it bound in a cultural time or is it a timeless principle?
Problem 2 - It seems like the God of the Old Testament and the New Testament disagree.
Questions to ask yourself: What if I’m wrong? Have I read both the Old and New Testament in their entirety? Have I explored the backstory?
Problem 3 – The Old Testament doesn't seem relevant in my life.
Questions to ask yourself: Have you read large passages (several chapters or even an entire book) of the Old Testament at once? Can you read it for the larger story and not only read at the verse level?
Resources Mentioned:
The Blue Parakeet by Scot McKnight: http://urlme.cc/Ll8q
For more, check out:
Take the 30-Day 'Help, My Bible Is Alive' Challenge: http://urlme.cc/vzQp
You can find more from Nicole at https://nicoleunice.com/ and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Episode 4: Unpacking Principles and Finding Meaning Jan 13, 2020

Show notes

“The minute you have asked ‘why?’ – you have become a theologian.” – Carolyn Custis James
First, the bad news: you might be a little uncomfortable with this part, at least a first. But the good news (and it really is good news!) is that as you know more, it more it becomes easier to pull the principle out of Scripture.
In this episode, Nicole talks about the five filters we use to understand what a passage is teaching us about God, ourselves, and the world we live in:
1. Is the principle or theory reflected in the passage?
2. Is the principle timeless?
3. Does the principle transcend culture, gender, age, status, etc.?
4. Is the principle harmonious with the rest of Scripture?
5. Is this principle relevant then and relevant now?
For more, check out:
Take the 30-Day 'Help, My Bible Is Alive' Challenge: http://urlme.cc/vzQp
Grasping God’s Word by Duvall and Hays: http://urlme.cc/DNlP
You can find more from Nicole at https://nicoleunice.com/ and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice

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