SOWERS: Students Of the Word
About
Book & Author
Digging Deeper
2 Timothy 2:15 says,
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God,
a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (NKJV)
This verse is for all of us, but how do we do this?
How do we “rightly divide the Word of Truth”?
According to Strong’s Concordance, to “rightly divide” is to hold a straight course; doing right; to teach truth directly and correctly.
So, do we just read the Scriptures and meditate on them?
That would be good for devotions, but the Scripture clearly says, “Study” and uses the term “workman." In Greek, the word “study” means to exert one’s self, to endeavor, to give diligence and the word “workman” means a laborer, someone who labors. We must exert ourselves and labor to hold a straight course, doing right. Then we are to teach truth directly and correctly.
In order to accomplish this, we must go beyond just reading the scriptures.
We must dig deeper by studying the Scriptures with a new zeal!
The Deeper the Dig
Digging deeper into God’s Word with SOWERS is an amazing journey to study the Word of Truth. In this study, you will find and learn to find information to discover the deeper meanings of the Scriptures.
You will gain knowledge of the times that will create a fuller picture of the events and help you retain the Scriptures in a new way. Then with this knowledge you will be able to make observations of the Scriptures, interpret them, and then discover how to apply them to your life. This type of study is known as Inductive studying.
The More You Learn
Some things you will discover and learn to find are:
God’s character and attributes
Customs and Historical backgrounds of the leaders of that time
Maps of the lands mentioned
Tools and Instruments being described
Information about significant numbers or colors
Descriptions and facts about the people being talked about
“Key words” that have different meanings in Greek and Hebrew
Studying inductively is not easy and fast.
Remember…we are to be diligent laborers. By digging deeper you will see the power of God’s Word up close. You will understand what you are reading with more clarity and learn just what the Word is saying to you personally!
So, I invite you to come on this incredible Journey! Join us as we become Students Of the Word (SOWERS)!
In His Amazing Grace!
~ Margie Balcos ~
Margie Balcos
About the Author
Margie Balcos wrote SOWERS by the grace of God for those believers who are ready to dig deeper into their study of the Word. Wife and mother to six, she served thirteen years as the children’s ministry director at her church. Using her creative gifts, she began to write many curriculums for the children.
Then the Lord moved on her heart the women of the church. She began leading women’s studies when her thirst for His Word began to grow beyond the women’s studies that were available.
After years serving the women's ministry, she began to notice that the accessible studies for women were lacking a real depth. The studies available that seemed deeper were not user-friendly.
Using all of her past experiences and her need for simple structure, the Lord began to show her a way to see Him more clearly through a deeper study into His Word.
Thus, SOWERS (Students of the Word) was born.
