Bible Study Notes
The word of God is to your soul as water is to your body. It is life! Reading the Bible is important because it instills you with the Holy Spirit. Through the Word, you find peace of mind, hope, healing, and joy. When the Holy Spirit is instilled inside of you, fear, and anxiety fade to the background; rarely resurfacing and easily pushed away when it does. Reading the Bible strengthens your faith, teaches you mercy & forgiveness, and fills you with the love & peace that only God can provide. All you must do to experience this is to immerse your spirit into the word of God. Make it a priority in your life to read and study the Bible.
God should be first in your life and your eternal soul deserves more of your time.
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Learn A New Way To Study Your Bible
Dr. Susan Michael brings the Bible to life in her book and study guide titled "Encounter The 3D Bible". She notes ways to better understand what you are reading and how to get more out of your time in God's Word. She explains the 3 primary ways to do a Bible Study: 1: At an Inspirational Level (the perspective most people study from and most pastors follow for church sermons). 2: At the typical Bible Study Level (the study of theology and doctrine). 3: At the "3D" Level (understanding historical context, geographical context, cultural context, the audience being spoken to, literary context, and more). Dive into this Bible Study with us by reading our posts below.
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Bible Study: Introduction & Day 1 Of “Encounter The 3D Bible” By Dr. Susan Michael
Home Purchase Your Study Materials: Book Only (Paperback) Audio Book (For Kindle) Study Guide Only (Paperback) Introduction & Day 1: Beginning the Journey “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105 One of the greatest blessings of studying God’s Word is realizing there is always something new to discover. No matter how many times we’ve read a familiar passage, the Holy Spirit has a way of revealing deeper truths when we approach Scripture with humble hearts and a willingness to learn. As I work through “Encounter the 3D Bible”, I’m using many of the study principles Dr. Susan Michael introduces—such as
Bible Study: Day 2 Of “Encounter The 3D Bible” By Dr. Susan Michael
Home Purchase Your Study Materials: Book Only (Paperback) Audio Book (For Kindle) Study Guide Only (Paperback) Day 2: Is God’s Word Alive? “For the Word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12 Study Tip: I don’t know about you, but I’m an underliner. I like to underline the words of any book I read with the intent to learn (vs. not doing it when I read for entertainment). I like to keep my instructional books to go back and reference, where my underlining
Bible Study: Day 3 Of “Encounter The 3D Bible” By Dr. Susan Michael
Home Purchase Your Study Materials: Book Only (Paperback) Audio Book (For Kindle) Study Guide Only (Paperback) Day 3: Learning to Read the Bible in Context “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” — Psalm 119:18 (ESV) About Koutz Farm’s Bible Studies: These are my personal Bible study notes as I seek to know God more deeply through His Word. They are not intended to replace Scripture or the study materials I’m working through. My prayer is that these reflections encourage you to open your own Bible, ask thoughtful questions, and discover the richness of God’s Word for yourself. Affiliate Link Notice Many of the
Bible Study: Day 4 Of “Encounter The 3D Bible” By Dr. Susan Michael
Home Purchase Your Study Materials: Book Only (Paperback) Audio Book (For Kindle) Study Guide Only (Paperback) Day 4: The Bible Didn’t Change. My Perspective Did. “Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” — Acts 17:11 (ESV) Study Tip: One of the biggest takeaways from today’s study is realizing that learning to read the Bible this way (in 3D) deepens my faith. Instead of fearing difficult passages, I’m beginning to understand that many of them deserve a closer look before I draw conclusions. If you read certain passages and feel
Bible Study: Day 5 Of “Encounter The 3D Bible” By Dr. Susan Michael
Home Purchase Your Study Materials: Book Only (Paperback) Audio Book (For Kindle) Study Guide Only (Paperback) Day 5: A God Who Keeps His Promises “For all the promises of God find their Yes in Him. That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to God for His glory.” — 2 Corinthians 1:20 (ESV) Study Tip: Learn the Big Story Before Studying the Small Stories. It’s much easier to understand an individual passage when you know where it fits within God’s larger story. Every verse belongs somewhere in the unfolding narrative of creation, covenant, redemption, restoration, and ultimately the coming Kingdom of God. Knowing the timeline doesn’t
Bible Study: Day 6 Of “Encounter The 3D Bible” By Dr. Susan Michael
Home Purchase Your Study Materials: Book Only (Paperback) Audio Book (For Kindle) Study Guide Only (Paperback) Day 6: God’s Story Continues, Even Today! “He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (ESV) Study Tip: Ask Whether a Prophecy Has Been Fulfilled, Is Being Fulfilled, or Awaits Future Fulfillment. Not every prophecy functions the same way. Some were fulfilled shortly after they were spoken; some point directly to Jesus; while others describe events Christians think are coming in the future. Learning to distinguish between these categories helps to read prophetic passages more carefully and responsibly. Affiliate Link Notice Many of the links on this
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Our Bible Study Format
- We start our Bible Study with an opening prayer.
- We have a short summary section that introduces what we are studying.
- Then we go to our notes using the “Who”, “What”, “When”, “Where”, and “Why” format.
- We take a deeper dive with our personal study notes by looking at the historical, geographical, and cultural context of what we are learning about.
- We list out any Biblical cross-references that will enhance our Bible study.
- We look at how what we are learning applies to our life and our homestead.
- If we have questions that we are still trying to find answers to, we list them out.
- Then we list out any final thoughts under the “My Reflections” section.
- We close out our Bible study with a prayer and a “Looking Ahead” section where we discuss the plans for future Bible Study ideas and share what’s next.
- We also list out our references, have a few disclaimers on the page, and provide shopping links for the study materials.
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A Note About Our Values
Before you spend time exploring Koutz Farm, we want to share a little about who we are.
We are a Christian family who loves God, loves our neighbors, and strives to live our lives according to biblical principles. Our faith is woven into many parts of this website because it is woven into every part of our lives. You’ll find Bible studies, prayers, stories of God’s faithfulness, and, yes, you’ll probably see us wishing you a Merry Christmas instead of “Happy Holidays.”
We also deeply believe that every person has been created with inherent worth and dignity. While we may not always agree on faith, politics, or other topics, we respect every individual’s right to their own beliefs, opinions, and freedom to worship—or not worship—as they choose. Our hope is never to pressure or argue with anyone, but simply to share our journey and the hope we’ve found in Christ. If you ever find yourself going through a difficult season, know that we’ll gladly pray for you, whether you share our beliefs or not. We sincerely believe prayer changes lives.
You’ll also notice that we’re proud Americans and proud Texans. We love this country, appreciate the freedoms we’ve been blessed with, and are grateful for the men and women who have served to protect them. We believe it’s possible to love our country while also recognizing that no nation, institution, or political party is perfect. We don’t align ourselves blindly with any political party or ideology, and we believe healthy conversations are more productive than division and name-calling.
From time to time, we’ll discuss current events, history, government, preparedness, stewardship, homesteading, conservation, and topics that encourage people to think critically and do their own research. We don’t expect everyone to agree with our perspectives, and that’s okay. Respectful disagreement is part of living in a free society.
At the end of the day, Koutz Farm exists to share our life, our lessons, our successes and failures, our love for the outdoors, our passion for homesteading, and our faith in Jesus Christ. We hope you’ll find something here that encourages you, teaches you something new, or simply reminds you to slow down and enjoy the blessings that surround us.
Whether your visit is brief or you become part of our community, we’re grateful you’re here. Welcome to Koutz Farm.
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