Insight for Living Video Podcast

There are all kinds of prayers to fit all sorts of occasions. Chuck Swindoll mentions one that's always okay to pray to our understanding God. Maybe you've prayed it before.

Are you always able to tell when you're veering a little off track? Is there someone in your life who will point it out to you? If not, Chuck Swindoll suggests you find someone.

No family is perfect, including the family of God.  But when God's family is functioning the way Chuck Swindoll describes in this video, others will want to join it!

Our children naturally need a lot of instruction from us. But when was the last time you just hung out with your child and listened to them? Chuck Swindoll recalls such a time.

Chuck explains how a correct interpretation of a passage—and there's only one—comes before application. But then the ways Scripture can be applied are numerous.

When you pick up a newspaper, you grab the section most in line with your interests: sports, arts, opinions, or news. Rhome and Chuck explain how the Bible also has categories and sections.

How is the New Testament laid out? Is it mostly history or instruction? Is there prophecy in it? Rhome and Chuck give an overview of the 27 books you'll find there.

A common question a brand-new Christian asks about the Bible is, “Where should I read first? Should I just start in Genesis?” Rhome tackles this question and gives his recommendation.

If you want to understand our times, you should read your newspaper first, right? Not necessarily, says Chuck. The Bible has context, roots, and timeless wisdom your paper lacks.

People often ask Chuck how he draws the kinds of insights he does out of the verses he reads. He wrote this book to help us each “open our eyes” and learn how to make the same discoveries.

Chuck explains how they chose the analogy of preparing a meal for their book on studying Scripture. The ingredients in our kitchen have great potential, if we know when to use them.

It's possible to miss important details from passages we've read the most times. That's why we must take our time as we read and ask the same basic questions of observation every time.

Every word in the Bible is chosen for a reason, so we must ponder over each one. And we learn much from noticing all mentions of a person throughout Scripture to learn their full journey.

Rhome points out how the Bible quotes itself often. Jesus Himself quoted the Old Testament to explain His words. Chuck says the Bible forms a bridge to carry us from the old words to the new.

We can greatly benefit from the hours of time and research others have put into studying the Bible. How? By availing ourselves of the kinds of resources Chuck and Rhome mention here.