Understand the Bible
Bible study and commentary. Indepth insight and analysis. Read short articles or study complete Bible books. By Bible teacher Keith Simons.
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The Useful Bible Studies Series
- Verse-by-verse studies of complete Bible Books. Includes Study Guides. Please keep your Bible open as you use these studies.
1 Samuel Bible Studies - Samuel, Saul and David. 300 Bible studies.
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2 Samuel Bible Studies - King David of Israel.
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1 Kings Bible Studies - Solomon and the kings of Judah and Israel.
NEW! for March 2024: chapters 13 to 22 now available
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Ecclesiastes Bible Studies - How to have a worthwhile life. Almost 100 Bible studies.
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Romans Bible Studies - God's good news is for people from every nation. 300 Bible studies.
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1 Corinthians Bible Studies - The person whom the Holy Spirit leads, acts in love. 240 Bible Studies
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2 Corinthians Bible Studies - God's strength for our weakness.
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Ephesians Bible Studies - God's plan for his people.
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Colossians Bible Studies - Christ is present in his people's lives.
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Philippians Bible Studies - Joy for God's people during troubles.
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Hebrews Bible Studies - Jesus, our chief priest. 250 powerful, interesting and challenging Bible studies. Guaranteed to provide fresh insights throughout. A reader comments: "Awesome!"
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Revelation Bible Studies - Christ will come again. 280 Bible studies.
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Songs of Ascent (Songs for the journey to Jerusalem) - Psalms 120 to 134 - Inspiring and uplifting. Includes poetic versions of these 15 Biblical songs.
Bible Commentaries in very easy English
- Clear and accurate studies which have passed an independent theological checking process. Careful explanations of each Bible Book.
Mark's Gospel - Perhaps the clearest study ever of the Gospel of Mark. In very easy English so that it is even suitable for people who use English as a second language.
Galatians - Perhaps the clearest study ever of the Book of Galatians. In very easy English so that it is even suitable for people who use English as a second language.
How to teach God's good news in EasyEnglish - A guide for church leaders and for others who desire to teach the Gospel message.
What people say about Keith Simons and his commentaries:
- "His breadth of knowledge and concern for detail is reflected in the commentaries which are widely used worldwide... I can wholeheartedly recommend him and his work..." (Janet Baker, Operations Director of Wycliffe Associates UK)
- "We know it will be a blessing." (Tony Abram, USA-based International Evangelist and Bible teacher for 50 years.)
- "Keith Simons is making the Bible easier for everyone to read" (Direction Magazine, a UK Christian magazine)
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and that Christ is the only way of salvation. To contact us, please email: office3@usefulbible.com
Mark's Gospel (as 40 daily readings) - Each year, we hold a campaign for people to read through Mark's Gospel during Lent. This is our reading plan and notes for that campaign. Please download and use them.
Recommended Link
Preach the Word: the website of David Legge - We especially like his clear Gospel teaching, available as MP3 sermons or Kindle books for free download.