Teach People How to Read Their Bibles – Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst

It’s the most important book in the universe, but it can also be intimidating. Many of our members may be discouraged to admit that their resolutions have sputtered out—again. As pastors, how can we prepare and motivate our members to dive into God’s Word for themselves?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share practical tips for promoting a culture of biblical literacy in the local church.

Recommended resources:

Matt Smethurst at Southern Seminary

Bible Talk by 9Marks

Study Bibles

ESV Study Bible
NIV Zondervan Study Bible
The Reformation Study Bible
ESV Literary Study Bible

Bible Commentaries and Handbooks

New Bible Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible

Survey of the Bible by William Hendriksen

Ryken’s Bible Handbook by Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken, and James Wilhoit
The Treasury of David: Spurgeon’s Classic Work on the Psalms

Books on Bible Reading

Before You Open Your Bible by Matt Smethurst

Asking the Right Questions by Matthew Harmon