A Look Over My Shoulder As I Study a Bible Passage

A peaceful watercolor illustration of an open Bible on a rustic wooden table. A steaming ceramic mug of tea and a pair of spectacles rest beside the book, with soft light streaming through a nearby window. The scene evokes a quiet, intimate moment of real-time Bible study.

Effective Bible study is far better than following a rigid formula; it involves slowing down enough to see what’s on the page and responding to the Person behind the words. Look over my shoulder as I study a Bible passage in real time—moving beyond the “recipe” to show you exactly what a relational, deep-dive into Scripture looks like.