HOW TO STUDY INDUCTIVELY WITH LOGOS - PRACTICAL, TIME SAVING, ESSENTIAL!

Time: ~ 12 Hours
Date: 2014
Logos Version: 5 (compatible with all versions of Logos)\

• 99 PAGE SYLLABUS: A Syllabus/Training document is provided that can be integrated in Logos as a personal book
• HANDS-ON: We'll examine numerous passages from the OT and NT for hands-on Inductive Bible practice
• DISCIPLESHIP: There are voluntary assignments that will personalize your training experience and ensure you can apply the training practically.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS TRAINING?
Precept Leaders, Precept Students,
Preachers, Teachers, Small Group Leaders
**Anyone who wants to get more out of Inductive Bible study with Logos Bible Software

FAQ:

• Software: Recommend Logos 5 (You can use Logos 4)
• Resources: Recommend Bronze or higher (other editions are welcomed, we'll recommend substitute resources when applicable)
• Skill Level: This training is for new users or experienced users of Logos Bible Software
• Save Time: Regardless of your background and training, this online workshop series will help you go deeper into God's Word, make better use of your Logos Bible Software, and save you time and make Bible study tasks easier.

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GENERAL TRAINING DETAILS:
How to Study Inductively with Logos Bible Software

OBSERVATION
SESSION 1 (2 Hours, 26 Minutes) - Prayer / Observing the Text

• Overview:
  • Learn Key features in Logos Bible Software to complete this step in the inductive Bible study process
  • Prayer:
    • Leverage Logos for the Spirit's illuminating work in you and your audience
    • Identify and leverage key resources related to prayer
    • Prayer Tool
  • Observing the Text:
    • Learn how to use the highlighting tool
    • Learn how to create a custom palette
    • Learn the best strategies for using the highlighting tool
  • Create a custom study layout
  • Create your own Observation Sheets / Print your Biblical text for marking up
  • Logos Resources will be recommended for this step
  • Q&A

SESSION 2 (2 Hours, 23 Minutes) - Structuring / Identifying the Historical & Theological Background / Organizing your Notes

• Overview:
  • Learn Key features in Logos Bible Software to complete this step in the inductive Bible study process
  • Structuring:
    • Discover the Biblical outline of any passage, not hours or days
    • Identify the point of the passage in your first hour of study, not at the end of the study process
    • Create an "At-a-Glance" document
  • Historical Background
    • Learn how to identify and discover the key historical information related to your passage
    • Learn special searches to dig deeper into the historical context
  • Theological Background
  • Learn how to identify and discover the key theological themes related to your passage
  • Learn special searches to dig deeper into the theological context
  • Strategies to identify other themes of any passage
  • Organizing Your Notes
    • Learn how to take good notes and keep your information organized as you study inductively
    • Note Strategies
  • Create a custom study layout
  • Logos Resources will be recommended for this step
  • Q&A

INTERPRETATION
SESSION 3 (1 Hour, 52 Minutes) - Word Studies / Cross Referencing

• Overview:
  • Learn Key features in Logos Bible Software to complete this step in the inductive Bible study process
  • Word Studies
    • Identify the key words to look up
    • Learn how to integrate your word studies into your inductive Bible study to engage and grow
    • Learn how to use your grammar resources
    • Discover illustrations to make the word studies come alive for the audience
    • Identify and leverage key resources related to word studies
    • Avoid the key pitfalls in word studies
    • Learn special search strategies
  • Cross Referencing
    • Learn a multitude of ways to find key cross references
    • Identify the best cross references for your passage
  • Create a custom study layout
  • Logos Resources will be recommended for this step
  • Q&A

SESSION 4 (1 Hour, 48 Minutes) - Checking and Cross Checking / Using Logos for Precept Studies

• Overview:
  • Learn Key features in Logos Bible Software to complete this step in the inductive Bible study process
  • Checking and Cross Checking
    • Learn how to appropriately use Bible Commentaries for effective inductive Bible study process
    • Learn how to check your work and make sure you are handling the Word accurately
    • Learn how to search your library for unanswered questions
  • Using Logos for Precept Studies (Workbook or Online)
    • The top 10 Precept workbook assignments and how to leverage Logos Bible Software as your research assistant
  • Create a custom study layout
  • Logos Resources will be recommended for this step
  • Q&A

SESSION 5 (1 Hour, 43 Minutes) - How to Study Difficult Passages / How to Study Historical, Prophetic, Poetic & Doctrinal passages

• Overview:
  • How To Study Difficult Passages
    • Learn steps and strategies to overcome controversial passages
  • How to Study Historical, Prophetic, Poetic & Doctrinal passages
    • Learn to identify the type of text (genre)
    • Learn additional questions and observations for different genres
  • Learn key features in Logos Bible Software to complete this step in the inductive process
  • How to use the whole Counsel of the Word
  • Logos Resources will be recommended for this step
  • Q&A

APPLICATION
SESSION 6 (1 Hours, 22 Minutes) - Finding Illustrations & Applications / Miscellaneous Tools in Logos / Create Your Own Devotions / Helps for Teaching others the Word of God

• Overview:
  • Finding Illustrations & Applications
    • Create collections for illustration and applications
    • Learn search strategies to find relevant illustrations and applications
  • Miscellaneous Tools in Logos
    • Timeline, Parallel Bible, etc.
  • Create Your Own Devotions
    • Learn how to create a devotional from your inductive Bible Study
    • Use the personal book building in Logos to store your devotionals
  • Helps for Teaching others the Word of God
    • Learn ways to organize your lesson
    • Utilizing images and the various types of visual aids for teaching
    • How to prepare for questions
    • How to guide individuals with questions and answers during the live lecture
  • Logos Resources will be recommended for this step
  • Q&A

Your Trainer: John Fallahee, MBA, MDiv.
Precept Ministries: Former Employee, Led Various Precept Studies, Trained Kay Arthur with Logos Bible Software
Adjunct Faculty: Master's Seminary, Knox Seminary, TN Temple University, Expositor's Seminary
18+ Years of Logos Experience,
Biography