Inductive Bible Study Basics with Logos: Prayer, Observations, & Word Studies – A Practical Guide

Welcome to a hands‑on look at Dr. John Fallahee’s recent webinar, *Inductive Bible Study Basics for Logos: Prayer, Observations, & Word Studies*. This article walks through the key steps he covered, from setting up prayer lists to creating custom visual filters, and shows you how to keep your notes tidy and your study focused on the Scripture itself.

1. Getting Started with Prayer in Logos

Dr. Fallahee began by showing how to build a prayer list that stays organized and integrates directly with your dashboards.

• Navigate to Documents → New → Prayer List and give it a clear name (e.g., “Prayer Journal 2026”).
• Add a topic and detailed notes (cities, people, questions you want answered).
• Use the Answer Box to record God’s response—write the circumstances or insights you receive rather than a simple “yes” or “no.”

Next, set up a reminder so Logos nudges you at the right time:

• Click Pray for this item and choose an interval (Day, Week, Month, Year).
• For weekly prayers, you can pick specific weekdays.
• Once done, the reminder appears as a card in the Dashboard.

2. Tagging and Searching Your Prayers

Adding tags such as state or family lets you filter prayers quickly. Tags are stored in the cloud, so keep sensitive details anonymous. You can also add your new list to the home page by clicking the plus icon under Prayer Lists on the Dashboard.

3. Highlighting and Labeling Scripture

Dr. Fallahee walked through a full example of highlighting a name—Saul—in Acts 7 and attaching a custom style that includes an icon and label. The steps are:

• Open the Bible, navigate to the passage.
• Select the word (e.g., “Saul”), then click People style from the highlight palette.
• The icon appears beside the word, and a note is automatically added to your My Observations notebook.

4. Using Visual Filters to Spot Key Words

Visual filters can make it easier to see where certain words or grammatical patterns appear. Dr. Fallahee demonstrated how to add a filter from the public library:

• Go to Documents → Visual Filters → Public → Search for “learnlogos.com” and click “Add to Your Docs.”
• Open a filter like Loanite FIWs and H and enable it via Formatting → Show Visual Filter Icon.
• Choose the book you want to study (e.g., Legacy Standard) to keep the screen clear.

5. Adding Parallel Text for Contextual Study

Parallel text lets you compare translations side‑by‑side. To add one:

• Click View → Add Parallel Text and choose vertical or horizontal orientation.
• Pick the translation you want to compare, then refresh the view.

6. Linking Dictionary Entries in Your Notes

Instead of copying long dictionary entries, Dr. Fallahee showed how to create a link that keeps your notes tidy:

1. Double‑click the word you want to explore (e.g., ravaging).
2. Choose Copy Link from the share menu.
3. In your note, click the chain icon, right‑click, and paste the link. Save the note.
4. Hover over the link to see a short preview; click it to jump to the full entry.

7. Using Hover Previews to Keep Your Workspace Focused

Hovering over a linked word gives you a quick definition without opening a new window. This helps you stay in the same context while checking a word’s usage or related terms.

8. Closing the Study Session with Prayer

Dr. Fallahee emphasized ending your study time with a brief prayer that thanks God for the Scriptures and the technology that helps us delve deeper. A short, heartfelt prayer keeps the focus on God’s work rather than the tools themselves.

By following these steps, you can structure your inductive study in Logos with clear prayer goals, organized observations, and efficient note‑taking. The workflow keeps your focus on Scripture and on growing in your relationship with God.