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1.  A good study Bible (translated with a formal approach).   It will contain:
                       a.  Charts
                       b.  Cross References (generally in the margin next to passage)
                       c.  Notes which clarify meanings of various verses (generally located at the
                            bottom of each page and reference verses contained on the same page.)
                       d.  Subject headings throughout, dividing the chapters into various topics.
                       e.  The use of italics to indicate words not found in original languages but implied
                            by it.
                       f.   Alternate readings of verses (generally in margin next to passage).
                       g.  Introduction of each book in the Bible giving Title, Author, Background,
                            Settings, Historical Information, Basic Topics, and Outline for the book.
                       h.  Biblical Cyclopedic Index (generally in the beginning of the book) which
                            references proper nouns and verbs and shows their usage and location in the  Bible)
                       i.    Other supporting study material
                       j.    Concordance
                       k.   Maps

                       One of the best study Bibles in print is the MacArthur Study Bible, available in NASV, NKJV (more
                       formal) and NIV, or (small and large print).   Web sites: Hardcover:  $26.99  Leather:  $54.99 @
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               2.  A good Bible dictionary:  recommended: Unger’s Bible Dictionary,  Easton’s Bible Dictionary (on-line
               version available through www.biblegateway.com), Smith’s Bible Dictionary, or Strong’s Bible Dictionary.

               3.  A good Bible Handbook:  recommended:  Halley’s Bible Handbook, Zondervan Handbook of the Bible,
               Illustrated Bible Handbook (Richards).

               4.  Three or Four Bible Commentaries.  Recommended:  Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the
               Whole Bible,  Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament, The Bible Exposition Commentary,
               The Bible Knowledge Commentary, The Teacher’s Commentary.

               OR

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               Prayer changes things!
               (Many ideas in this section were suggested by Robert Velarde in his article, Prayer and the Difference it Makes.
               https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/faith-in-life/prayer/prayer)

               Psalm 39:12 Hear my prayer, O LORD, listen to my cry for help.



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