In Part 1, we focused on tools that help us understand the Bible—its context, structure, language, and translation.
But Bible study was never meant to stop with information.
The goal isn’t simply to know more. The goal is to know Christ more deeply and become more like Him.
Jesus didn’t say, “If you know these things, blessed are you.”
He said, “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.”
With that in mind, here are five more free resources that help move Bible study from your head to your heart.
6. Remember me— Hide God’s Word in Your Heart
One of the greatest spiritual disciplines you can develop is memorizing Scripture.
When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He didn’t argue with Satan or appeal to His emotions. He answered with the Word of God.
Remember me helps you build that same habit. Through repetition and review, verses move from the page into your heart.
At first, memorization feels slow.
Then one day you’ll find yourself encouraging someone with a verse that comes to mind, resisting temptation with Scripture, or finding peace because God’s promises are already there when you need them.
You don’t just read the Word anymore.
You carry it with you.
7. YouVersion Bible App — Build Consistency
One of the most overlooked keys to spiritual growth isn’t intensity.
It’s consistency.
The YouVersion Bible App has become one of the most widely used Bible apps in the world because it makes daily Bible reading simple. It includes hundreds of translations, reading plans, audio Bibles, note-taking, highlighting, and the ability to read almost anywhere.
Don’t underestimate what happens when you spend fifteen or twenty minutes in God’s Word every day.
Years of small, faithful habits produce deep roots.
8. Sam Storms’ Foundations — Learn Sound Theology
Eventually you’ll realize that studying the Bible isn’t just about understanding individual verses.
It’s about understanding God.
One resource I’ve appreciated for years is Sam Storms’ Foundations. Sam has a remarkable ability to combine careful Bible study with a vibrant expectation of the work of the Holy Spirit. He refuses to choose between deep theology and living faith.
His teaching has been a blessing to me personally and to our church.
If you’re looking to grow beyond surface-level Bible reading into biblical theology that’s practical, pastoral, and centered on Jesus, Foundations is an excellent place to spend some time.
Read broadly.
Think deeply.
Love Jesus more.
9. CCEL — Read with the Church
One of the dangers of modern Bible study is believing it’s just me, my Bible, and the Holy Spirit.
While the Spirit certainly teaches us personally, He has also been teaching His Church for two thousand years.
The Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) gives you free access to thousands of historic Christian writings—from Augustine and Athanasius to Luther, Calvin, Wesley, Spurgeon, and many others.
You won’t agree with every conclusion they reached, and that’s okay.
The point isn’t to find someone who agrees with you about everything.
The point is to remember that faithful Christians have wrestled with these same passages long before we arrived.
We read personally.
But we don’t read alone.
10. Logos Bible Study — Build Your Library
The free version of Logos is one of the best long-term investments you can make as a student of Scripture.
Even without purchasing additional books, it provides an excellent foundation for organizing your study, comparing resources, and building a theological library over time.
Speaking of libraries…
Over the years I’ve accumulated literally thousands of books between Logos and Kindle. I started building a digital library in seminary because I knew it would be impractical to own a massive physical library. While I still love the feel of a real book, my Kindle has become one of my favorite study tools. It’s easy on the eyes, always with me, and gives me access to an entire library wherever I go.
I also know many people are just beginning to build their own libraries. If you’re part of Epiphany and there’s a book you’d like to read, chances are I either own it or can get access to it. I’d genuinely be happy to lend you a book or point you toward a good resource.
Books have shaped me, and I hope they’ll shape you too.
A Final Encouragement
Don’t try to master every resource on this list.
Just keep growing.
Read your Bible first.
Pray over what you read.
Study the difficult parts.
Memorize the passages that encourage or convict you.
Learn from faithful teachers.
Read the saints who have gone before us.
Then obey what God has shown you.
A disciple obeys.
But a disciple is also a student.
Following Jesus means remaining teachable for the rest of your life. Loving God with all your heart also means loving Him with all your mind.
If God has called you to teach, disciple, lead, or simply continue growing in Christ, become a lifelong learner.
Because if you want to be a teacher or a leader…
You must be a reader too.
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