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How to Study the Bible
Marv Wiseman's How to Study the Bible series develops practical habits for careful personal study: observing the text, asking investigative questions, probing passages in context, tracing biblical characters and themes, using reference tools wisely, and meditating on Scripture so that its truth shapes the student's life.
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Study of Bible Characters: Barnabas
Marv demonstrates a character-study method by tracing Barnabas's name, background, relationships, and influence through Acts. He emphasizes Barnabas's generosity and encouragement of Saul and the believers in Antioch, while showing how Bible dictionaries, concordances, and commentaries can aid personal study after direct work in Scripture.
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Topical or Thematic Study
Marv explains how topical Bible study gathers passages across Scripture, groups them into natural categories, and uses tools such as concordances and topical references to investigate subjects, doctrines, characters, and recurring phrases. He stresses meditation and persistent questioning so biblical truth is understood in context and allowed to shape the student's life, not merely accumulate information.