056: Verse-Mapping the Bible with Kristy Cambron|The Living Room - a podcast by Joanna Weaver

“Start small, but begin!"Do you wish you understood the Bible better?

In this episode, Kristy Cambron, shares powerful tools and resources that have brought the Word of God alive to her and many others from her Verse Mapping Series. Kristy is a vintage-inspired storyteller, writing both award-winning historical fiction and Bible Studies. When she recognized her own tendency to choose other things before spending time in the Word, Kristy embarked on a personal journey to understand it better. She discovered the personal and life-changing truths God had woven throughout His story and her desire to know Him only grew!God wants to speak to you too, my friend! His Word is rich and powerful and applies to every moment of our lives today. He wrote it with you in mind. It is not beyond your grasp. With a few simple steps, you can begin to understand God's Word and discover His good and perfect will for your life.
{ USE PLAYER BAR @ TOP OF PAGE to listen to show, subscribe and share }Important Takeaways from Show

Begin with prayer and worship to invite God into your timeExpect God to speak to you when you go to His Word
Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal what is most important for you in that moment (Ephesians 1:17)Our spiritual vocabulary expands as we study God's Word
Verse mapping records your journey with the LordNever be afraid to admit when you don't understand something and ask for help
When you understand a story within the lens it was created, you can apply it accurately to your life todayVerse mapping can retrain your mind to understand Scripture better
Your study, worship and relationship with God is going to look unique to how God created you (Psalm 139)Don't be afraid to start small
The goal is to walk away with one truth that you can put into practiceYour craving for the Word of God will increase as you read it

5-Step Approach to Verse Mapping Select your verse
Design - Write verse in multiple translationsDevelop context - Research root meaning of words
Actions - Discover the story around the verseOutcome - Identify what the Holy Spirit taught you and how you plan to use it



Open my eyes that I may see    wonderful things in your law.
Psalm 119:18Links from Show
NIV Verse Mapping BibleVerse Mapping Bible Study Journal
Verse Mapping Luke: Gathering the Goodness of God’s WordVerse Mapping Acts: Feasting on the Abundance of God’s Word
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The Bible reading journal features:Instructions for using the journal - including tips for getting the most out of your Bible reading
Daily assignment schedule - one chapter a daySpace to record your Bible reading highlights
Bonus:"Pray Every Day"pages to help you focus on a different part of your life each day


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[To learn more about how the plan works, read"Get More Out of the Bible by Reading Less (Really!)"]

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