STUDY RESOURCES

Tools and References for Biblical Truth Research

2 TIMOTHY 2:15

"Study to shew thyself approved unto Yahuah, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

🎯 START HERE - Priority Studies

  1. Hebrew Roots Study Bible: Get a good study Bible with Hebrew insights
  2. Strong's Concordance: Essential for word studies and original meanings
  3. Torah Study: Begin systematically reading through the five books of Moses
  4. Sabbath Practice: Start keeping Friday evening to Saturday evening
  5. Sacred Name Research: Study the use of YHWH (Yahuah) vs. titles

ESSENTIAL STUDY BIBLES

The Scriptures (ISR)
Institute for Scripture Research

Excellent translation that restores the Sacred Names (Yahuah/Yahusha). Uses Hebrew names and avoids replacement theology language.

Hebrew Names Version (HNV)
Various Editors

Public domain Bible that restores Hebrew names while maintaining readability. Good for those starting Sacred Name studies.

Tree of Life Version
Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society

Messianic translation with extensive notes on Jewish context and Hebrew background. Helpful for understanding Torah observance.

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)
Philip Goble

Provides Jewish perspective on Scriptures. Helpful for understanding original context and avoiding Christian assumptions.

FOUNDATIONAL BOOKS

Torah Observance

Torah Keeping Made Easy

Practical guide to beginning Torah observance. Covers dietary laws, Sabbath, festivals, and daily applications of biblical law.

Sabbath Study

The Seventh Day

Various Authors

Historical and biblical study of Sabbath observance. Comprehensive examination of Sabbath from Creation through prophecy.

Sacred Names

Sacred Name Studies

Research into the pronunciation and importance of using the true Names of the Father and Son. Covers archaeological evidence.

Hebrew Roots

Restoring the Hebrew Roots

Introduction to understanding Christianity's Hebrew foundation and returning to biblical practices abandoned by the church.

Festivals

The Feasts of Yahuah

Comprehensive study of the biblical festivals - Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles - and their prophetic significance.

Law vs Grace

Torahless Christianity

Addresses the false "law vs grace" dichotomy and shows how Torah and grace work together in the New Covenant.

ONLINE STUDY RESOURCES

Blue Letter Bible
www.blueletterbible.org

Excellent free resource for word studies, interlinear Hebrew/Greek, Strong's concordance, and multiple translations.

Hebrew4Christians
www.hebrew4christians.com

Comprehensive Hebrew learning resource with grammar, vocabulary, and biblical Hebrew study tools.

Chabad Torah Study
www.chabad.org/library/bible

Jewish commentary and insights on Torah portions. Helpful for understanding Jewish interpretation and practice.

Ancient Hebrew Research Center
www.ancient-hebrew.org

Jeff Benner's site for ancient Hebrew alphabet, word meanings, and cultural context studies.

Truth Seekers
Various Torah-observant ministries

Search for local Torah-observant congregations and online communities for fellowship and learning.

STUDY TOOLS & SOFTWARE

Concordance

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Essential tool for Hebrew and Greek word studies. Available in print or digital format. Helps find original meanings of biblical words.

Software

e-Sword (Free)

Free Bible study software with numerous translations, commentaries, dictionaries, and maps. Great for beginners.

Online Tool

Scripture4All

Free interlinear Bible with morphological analysis. Shows Hebrew/Greek text with English definitions below each word.

Reference

Hebrew-English Lexicon

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon for detailed word studies. More comprehensive than Strong's for Hebrew research.

Calendar

Torah Calendar

Biblical calendar showing Sabbaths, new moons, and festivals according to Scripture reckoning. Helps plan observances.

App

Hebrew Calendar Apps

Mobile apps for tracking biblical dates, Sabbaths, and festivals. Many include sunrise/sunset times for proper observance.

HEBREW LANGUAGE LEARNING

Beginner

Hebrew Alphabet Study

Start with learning the 22 Hebrew letters and their meanings. Many letters have pictorial origins that enhance word understanding.

Intermediate

Biblical Hebrew Grammar

Study basic Hebrew grammar, verb forms, and sentence structure to better understand biblical text.

Advanced

Hebrew Root Word Studies

Study Hebrew roots (shoresh) to understand word families and deeper meanings in Scripture.

RECOMMENDED STUDY SEQUENCE

📚 Six-Month Study Plan

Month 1-2: Foundation

Month 3-4: Application

Month 5-6: Deeper Study

AVOIDING COMMON PITFALLS

⚠️ Study Wisely

TOPICS FOR ADVANCED STUDY

Calendar Studies

Solar vs. lunar calendars, biblical new year, proper feast timing, and calendar controversies in Torah observance.

Temple and Priesthood

Levitical system, temple service, sacrifice meanings, and how Messiah fulfilled yet maintained Torah.

Prophecy and Torah

Torah in the Millennial Kingdom, end-times observance, and prophecies about law and Sabbath.

Church History

How and when Christianity departed from Torah, Constantine's influence, and early Jewish believers.

Archaeological Evidence

Archaeological support for biblical accounts, ancient Sabbath observance, and historical Torah keeping.

Textual Criticism

Manuscript evidence, translation issues, and how scribal traditions preserved biblical text.

BUILDING A STUDY LIBRARY

Essential ($100-200)

Basic Library

  • Hebrew Names Version Bible
  • Strong's Concordance
  • One Torah observance book
  • Sabbath study resource
Intermediate ($300-500)

Growing Library

  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Hebrew-English lexicon
  • Biblical encyclopedia
  • Festival and law studies
  • Hebrew learning materials
Advanced ($500+)

Complete Library

  • Interlinear Hebrew Bible
  • Historical and archaeological resources
  • Jewish commentary collections
  • Bible study software
  • Specialized topic studies
PSALM 119:105

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."

🎯 Remember: Scripture is the Final Authority

Use these resources as tools to understand Scripture better, but always let the Bible interpret itself. When human teachers contradict Scripture, choose Scripture. When traditions conflict with biblical commands, follow the Bible. Let the Word of Yahuah be your ultimate guide in all truth.