This episode walks through two steps of the Delight Bible study process—Look for Points of Interest and Investigate Word Meanings—using Matthew 6:5–8. Michelle models slowing down to observe, ask questions, and dig into the Greek behind the word "hypocrite." Discover how digging deeper into one word's meaning can bring clarity to a passage of Scripture. 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Becoming What We Pray: Living the Lord's Prayer Day by Day
Blue Letter Bible
Bible Hub

In this episode, I explain why context is essential to honest Bible study and explore three aspects of context—genre, literary context, and historical/cultural background—using examples (Proverbs, Philippians 4:13, the story of Hagar, and the prodigal son) to reveal common misunderstandings.
I offer practical tools (study Bibles, handbooks) and three guiding questions to apply in your study: What genre is this? How does the passage fit the chapter and book? What would the original audience have understood? These steps help us understand Scripture more clearly.
Try the weekly challenge by applying these questions to a passage you’re studying, and see how context deepens your understanding and draws you closer to God.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Seamless by Angie Smith
The Complete Guide to the Bible by Stephen M. Miller
The Bible Handbook by the Daily Grace Co

Making room for God's Word doesn't have to mean adding another overwhelming task to your schedule. In this episode, we'll explore two key steps toward building a Bible study habit that moves us from duty to delight: Dedicating Time and Drawing Near to God. We'll talk about intentionally creating space for Scripture in our busy lives and approaching our time with God with a heart that desires to know Him more deeply. Because Bible study isn't just about gaining knowledge—it's about growing in our relationship with God.7 Scriptures to Pray

Psalm 1 promises blessing and prosperity for the one who delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night. In this episode, we discuss what biblical meditation is, what it looks like in practice, and how it can transform our lives. 
Additionally, I talk about blessing and prosperity from God's perspective versus the world's, and how I believe meditation connects to action and obedience.
Ready to put biblical meditation into practice? I created a free, two-page printable to help you slow down, reflect on Scripture, and learn to delight in God's Word over the next seven days.
Download your free printable here: 7-Day Meditation Challenge

How do you go from reading the Bible as a chore and a box to check to studying it as a joyful, life-giving discipline? Today, Michelle shares her journey from finding the Bible intimidating and boring to approachable and delightful. Becoming What We Pray: Living the Lord's Prayer Day-by-Day available on Amazon October 16th.Book mentioned in episode: Women in the Word by Jen Wilkin
 

Join Michelle on Delighting in His Word as she guides listeners from checking off Bible reading to truly knowing God through Scripture. This episode explains the podcasts mission to help you read the Bible with curiosity, confidence, and delight.
Expect in-depth topical studies, book-by-book walkthroughs, theological themes, practical study methods, and real-life testimonies to help you learn how to study the Bible for yourself.