Author: Tim Challies

There are a lot of Bible study guides out there. However, the need is not nearly saturated because there are also a lot of Bible readers, many of whom study the Word carefully and repeatedly throughout their Christian lives. For that reason, we cannot have too many guides to assist in reading, understanding, and applying God’s Word. New to the field, and launching with an initial batch of three volumes (Mark; Philippians; 2 Timothy & Titus), is a series titled “Planted in the Word.” Published by Lexham Press, the series is edited by Benjamin L. Merkle who serves as Professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The goal of the series, he says with a nod to Psalm 1, is to “help you experience God’s blessing by planting you beside the stream of God’s life-giving word.” Each volume offers 40 days of guided study through a book of the New Testament. Each day’s study has five components: A Study It Further section offers some questions for reflection and application. Each of the 40 chapters is about four pages long. It’s a simple format but an effective one that helpfully balances the teaching of the author and the responsibility of the reader. The books are written by some well-known and trustworthy pastors and theologians. The volume on Mark is written by Brian Vickers who teaches New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Andrew M. Davis, pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina writes the volume on Philippians while…See AlsoFree Stuff Fridays (TGBC)12 Fresh Ways to Read Your Bible in 2025Free Stuff Fridays