Concluding Thoughts and Resource Guide

Key Takeaways

• Keep asking the 5 Questions every time you study.
• Keep using OIA — Observation, Interpretation, Application — as your guide.

Keep Going

• Take advantage of great resources: study guides, apps, books, and tools to keep growing.
• Don’t do this alone. Get connected, join a group, and keep studying with others.

Lesson

Well — you made it! As we wrap up, let’s lock in what matters most and talk about where to go from here.

First, keep it simple and keep it consistent. Anytime you open your Bible, run the passage through the 5 Questions — Who, What, When, Where, and Why/How. Pair that with the OIA method — Observation, Interpretation, Application — and you’ve got a reliable rhythm that works on any passage, anywhere, anytime. You don’t need anything fancy. You just need to keep showing up.

Second, take advantage of the resources out there. There are some genuinely great (and mostly free) tools to help you go deeper — apps, commentaries, and study guides that put solid help right in your pocket. We’ve listed a few of our favorites below.
But here’s the most important thing: don’t do this alone. The Bible was always meant to be studied in community. That’s the heart behind everything we do at Eagle Rock — more people, more like Jesus, together. So jump into a group, find a friend to study alongside, and keep growing. We can’t wait to see what God does in you as you dig into His Word. We’re cheering you on.

Resource Guide

• The Pause App — A simple way to connect with God in the middle of a busy day. From John Eldredge, author of Wild at Heart. Built around the practice of pausing to release everything to God and inviting Him to fill you.
• YouVersion Bible App — Scripture on any device, in thousands of languages, completely free. Daily reading plans, devotionals, and a built-in way to study alongside friends.
• Enduring Word Bible Commentary — Free, easy-to-read commentary on every book of the Bible, drawn from the teaching ministry of David Guzik. Great for going deeper on a passage.
• Superbook Kids Bible — A free, media-rich Bible app for kids, packed with videos, images, and interactive games from the Superbook animated series.
• Logos Bible Study — A powerful Bible app for everything from everyday study to deep research, all in one place.
• Bible App for Kids (by Life.Church) — A free app designed to help kids (ages 4+) fall in love with God’s Word through interactive, touch-activated Bible stories.
• Got Questions — Have a question about God, Jesus, the Bible, or faith? This is a great, accessible place to start finding answers.