Verse Mapping for the (Absolute) Beginner

In this video I show you exactly how to study one verse in-depth. The process is called VERSE MAPPING. Here is the link to my new verse mapping workbook:
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[@mirika9035]

Say Father I Cast OUT that spirit of arthritis… giving me pain in my hand and I take it into captivity, and destroy its power over my hands and anywhere else in your body … my body is the temple of the Holy Ghost so light and darkness can never EVER dwell together-; GET OUT NOW…in Jesus Mighty Name… keep saying it and the mountain WILL move. Blessed Love Sis beautiful work. God Bless You.

[@jmoss55ish]

I’ve long been curious where this teaching is found in scripture. Maybe you can help me with this?

[@PastorJeremyCollins]

Thank you for emphasizing the importance of context. I see many who do verse mapping and often they fall into eisagesis. Great video.

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Great for newbies to bible studying, very good way to enlist it into how to navigate through the scriptures and breaking each verse down, word by word. The Thomson Chain Reference bible does this as well, if you're more seasoned with chain referencing the scriptures, this is my absolute go to bible. Thanks for sharing this.

[@user-uo6hs2kf9t]

I LOVE my Thompson Chain Reference Bible.

[@mtmom2boys]

Thank you for this video! I ordered a verse mapping book several months ago and it completely overwhelmed me and I never picked it up again. I just ordered 2 of your books (one for me and one for my sister) and I am looking forward to using your crazy simple method!

[@dogmom371]

Thanks for making it less intimidating! ☺️✝️

[@eve794]

Thank you for this! I've always wanted to try verse mapping & your prompts & techniques made it so simple. You were easy to follow along & provided great tools to try this on my own. 🥰

[@nickidrake]

Awesome!! So glad it was helpful!!

[@joannbennett2689]

My Verse Mapping arrived yesterday started this morning with Psalm 90:12 NIV 1984 compared to ESV and NASB 1995 via Bible Hub. My words Heart, Wisdom, same words in all translations then NASB 1995 included the word present so I included as word study and You for God so this i highlighted. I'm excited about this just on #3 for today may try to do something every day so this way I will repeat saying and seeing the verse so it's easy to memorize. I bought 52 week verses and really enjoy the color. Thank you God for using Nicki to be your hands and feet. Continue to guide her heart in following your ways. She is special as You already know.

[@nickidrake]

That's wonderful! I'm so glad that you're digging into God's word! We would love to have you join our group Bible study someday!!

[@Krickett56]

Sometimes reading is not enough for some people. Reading the word is not always understanding the word. God Bless😘

[@bulldog3209]

Hi thanks so much for your video I am just starting to read the word of God and don't know how to start studying my bible after many years of being a Christian thank you

[@marianmoore-jules8286]

Wow, I love this simple method and look forward to implementing it!

[@joannc147]

Excellent! Very helpful to me. Makes me wonder why this was NEVER covered in my 12 years of religious school! The Bible was never read or discussed…wow. 😢

[@nicoleincorvaia4249]

Loving the longer videos 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@samanthalayton2978]

This is great, Nicki! Thanks for breaking it down and showing us step-by-step the basics of verse mapping!

[@sheridavis5949]

Awesome video, really helps to clarify the steps! Thank you!

[@levisbmom]

great video! I love learning with this bible study group.

[@ladylexusis350]

Thanks Nicki, for sharing this simple step to verse mapping. It was really helpful.✨💕✨

[@joanwhite2908]

Awesome!! I love watching you work through this!!

[@denisewinton6467]

I just ordered this book. I’m excited to receive it!

[@tinamarie5423]

I got both of them and I love them! Thank you Nicki, love studying with you and all my Sisters @CSSS! 🥰

[@joannc147]

Your references are terrific - thank you!

[@belladuncan9985]

Wow! I learned so much from this video and the resources. Thank you!

[@nickidrake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dlt1201]

So happy to have found your channel! I am a new Christian and reading the Bible for the first time. I read John and just started Mark. I'd live to get your opinion on what order you suggest a newbie to read and understand the Bible.

[@nickidrake]

John and Mark are a great start! I would Acts next, then Genesis and Exodus and then some of that New Testament letter, such as James, Ephesians, Galatians, etc. ❤️

[@dlt1201]

@@nickidrake great, thank you so much!!

[@HopeLovePeaceJoy2022]

Great video! Thank you.

[@nickidrake]

Glad you liked it!

[@karenpiete6970]

Got the 52 week one ordered and look forward to doing some verse mapping

[@robertjola]

Thanks for sharing

[@bernadettemcclure7633]

i find the blue letter bible is very good , you got different bibles but you get the hebrew words and the translation it opens up scripture more

[@ShareBear8583]

Thank you for this. For so long I’ve been wanting to study the Bible/words but do not know how to start or do it. You made it so simple. I just bought your workbook. I also just purchased the berean study Bible which will be my main Bible to read. I currently have the NLT Bible and I’m glad you explained how it would be useful as a secondary Bible but not main. I’ve also just downloaded the Bible hub app too. God definitely answered my prayers and brought me to your channel. Thank you again. My question is, how do you pick the verses that you would like to study? Looking forward to hear from you soon.

[@nickidrake]

I suggest you go through one whole book of the Bible and pick 1-3 verses per chapter. Pick verse that seem really important to the passage or verse that are just interesting or intriguing to you. ❤️

[@morganprecious51]

Very great study

[@ninaedwards5438]

Great teaching

[@sassybanjo3586]

This is awesome! Did you know that the Blue Letter Bible app contains the Hebrew names in an audio file?

[@debbiebalnaves4842]

LOL 😆 I'm the opposite, I don't care for felt tips , highlighters , gel pens or pens that bleed through I like colored pens , fine point pens are my favorite for writing , and colored pencils

[@lisacook2952]

I’m learning so much from your videos. Thank you for making them. Where can I find the Berean Bible in 12 pt font? I can only find 10.5.

[@ruthdrews496]

Love the video….you have to be careful with the NLT. It has left out several scriptures….

[@nickidrake]

I only use it as a translation comparison, not as a main study translation. I knew they simplified their wording and therefore changed some of the original intent at times, but I didn’t know they left out scriptures. Do you have any more info on that? I’d love to know more!!

[@castlenovelist97BOOKS]

How much are the writing pens for? I'm interested in going to Staples and buying a few ink pens for Bible studying groups. :) I just don't know how much the pens are for and don't want to waste my money on pens for Bible studying. But I am interested in getting a couple of packs of pens.

[@jennifermorua287]

How can I join your Bible Study please.

[@christyriley661]

I've just picked up a bible for t h e first time and don't know what to do or where to begin. Please give me some guidance on what to do. Thank you Christy

[@nickidrake]

Read the book of John. Use a highlighter and color-code everything mentioned about God/Jesus/Holy Spirit. That will teach you the gospel and help you watch closely for God in the pages of His Word. 💕💕💕

[@rebeccamartin3744]

Hi Christy! It's been a year. How is your journey going now? I pray you've been encouraged with your walk with Jesus.

[@shellibass6599]

I just ordered the full color one, but the link here goes to the 30 day one instead of the full color 52 week one.

[@patiencelyssy8558]

How do you choose which verse to study?

[@ThisHicksHouse]

I just purchased the digital verse mapping workbook. Sadly it doesn't include the weekly schedule? is there a way to get the schedule? It is really one of the reasons why I purchased the digital workbook as I am trying to use up some of my empty journals lol. Thank you so much for such a helpful product!

[@kzywais3871]

Amen

[@Lisa.P.P.]

Are these colors in conjunction with your other colors ? My tiny OCD is acting up

[@janetharries3484]

Thank you for this. I am very new to Verse Mapping. I see in other places, they suggest to write out more than 1 translation. Could you do it here, if so, where?

[@nickidrake]

That is part of my Clarify Words prompt. 🙂❤️🙂

[@reasias-louistabrina3920]

How do I join your bible study?

[@isabelrslade5697]

How can get this book

[@inezagosto6261]

Hii Gbu do u have this in spanish?

[@chandrechevonwesso2678]

Wow..! This is such a helpful method. By His Grace I found your channel thank you so much. When will these workbooks be available in South Africa 🇿🇦?

[@nickidrake]

So glad you found me!! They are on Amazon, so I am not sure how that works with you buying books on Amazon.

[@chandrechevonwesso2678]

@@nickidrake I saw yes but looks like there are alot of fees attached to it such as import fees..😔

[@testallthings2721]

This is an awesome way to study a verse. Both links take me to the same product, how do I get the one in color? Thanks!

[@nickidrake]

Click my Amazon store link ☺️ you'll find all of my books

[@jenniferjimenez7919]

Hi Nicki, love your videos. May I ask, where did you get the clear tabs in your bible?

[@nickidrake]

A friend made them for me 😁

[@kimmie15]

Where did you purchase your Bible tabs? And I’m definitely purchasing your verse mapping workbook. I really want to start doing verse mapping.

[@nickidrake]

I think those are from Mr. Pen on Amazon

[@kimmie15]

@@nickidrake Thanks Nicki 🙂

[@wandawooten5807]

How do i join your Bible teaching?

[@nickidrake]

www.crazysimpletruth.com/join ❤️

[@barbarakuhn3239]

Get a squeezy ball and Work your hand muscles it helps me You have to do it everyday though you know one of those The jelly I don't want to call they're filled with like liquid and your squeeze on them yeah one of those

[@nickidrake]

Great tip!!

[@audreyskipwith2498]

Where can I purchase the Verse Mapping Workbooks?

[@nickidrake]

www.amazon.com/shop/nickidrakecrazysimpletruth

[@lashondabuskey8603]

Do you have a video that explains what verse mapping is?

[@nickidrake]

First mapping is just a way of taking one verse and digging deeper into it so that you can understand the original language and understand other parts of the Bible that speak of the same topic or truth.

[@nickidrake]

Verse***

[@patriciamckenna2661]

Do you have a link for Sarasa pens?

[@nickidrake]

Hi Patricia!! I think they are on my Amazon Storefront. www.amazon.com/shop/nickidrakecrazysimpletruth

[@vickyvargas7854]

Where can I find study book?

[@nickidrake]

My books are on Amazon or you can get the digital versions on my website at www.crazysimpletruth.com

[@lashondabuskey8603]

My problem is knowing what to study.

[@judyward8929]

I like verse mapping, but reading the Word IS enough. People have to start somewhere: It's never all or nothing. That kind of talk can be discouraging to babes in Christ.

[@Mb2IseeU]

I am new to the Bible. I didn’t grow up in the Church. So just reading it most of the time has to be enough. Or I feel overwhelmed most of the time. Watching podcasts like this helps, but alone, deep dives are feel like too much.

[@nickidrake]

I will be posting a follow-up video to this with my mom, she's in her seventies, and has never actually *studied* the Bible and she learned how to do it. You don't have to deep dive to learn how to define a word or look up a cross reference verse in a study Bible. I was a baby Christian 13 years ago and I had to learn to study. Reading it is great!!! But please try not to stay there for too long. There is soooooo much treasure you can be missing out on ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@samanthalayton2978]

Hi, Judy and Erin! My name is Samantha (obviously!) and I grew up in church and have been familiar with God's Word for as long as I can remember (I'm pushing 50 more than I'm pulling 40). I agree that there is tremendous value in reading it. My Bible app reads to me almost every night while I wind down for the day and mindlessly color. I've caught many things I didn't hear before, and each time through the Bible, I do learn more information. I got to the point in my life where reading (and hearing) it wasn't enough. I wanted to know what things meant, why some of the events were even mentioned (both horrifying and seemingly inconsequential), and understand God more. So I set out on a journey to learn more about Jesus. I wanted to be spoonfed, but couldn't find anyone online who I trusted to just teach me what I wanted to know. I found Nicki some time ago, and became a member of her study in the summer of 2020, I believe (time has become weird the last couple years), and I am so thankful. She didn't spoonfeed me like I wanted, but with time, I came to understand I didn't need to be. I'd heard about the inductive study method, which she teaches, but no one broke down the steps quite like her. Other study methods seem superficial and too easy to twist the Scripture into meaning what I want it to mean, not what it actually says. I know we can verse map cherry-picked verses, too, but with Nicki's consistent reminders that the Bible isn't about us, that's harder to do. Since learning to study the Word in context, I have been able to confidently leave a church where the pastor has blatantly twisted Scripture, avoid attending a different church where I recognize the pastor doesn't actually talk much about Christ but more about himself and stories he uses for illustration, and stop listening to false teachers who teach that the holy Word of God is not sufficient, among many more shame-filled confessions I could make. All this to say, reading God's Word has great value; it is a foundational building block of a Christian's life! But studying the Word provides so much greater knowledge, understanding, and intimacy with our Lord and Savior. It IS hard to read and understand, but not impossible. So if you can do just one thing a day to grow closer to the Lord, I encourage you to do it. Documenting your journey through a book like this could prove to be invaluable, for you and for future loved ones. Just take it slow, one day at a time. None of us will ever know everything the Bible contains, so always give yourself some grace, and keep the goal in mind: to know and love God more. God bless both of you, and I pray you will know His love for you in His written Word.

[@anavillanueva9769]

where do I purchase these books?

[@nickidrake]

Links in the video description box.

[@HS-ml8dx]

08:42 Did you just say GOD gave you arthritis?! 😳

[@nickidrake]

I didn't mean He gave it to me, but He did allow it. 🤨

[@nickidrake]

www.gotquestions.org/God-allow-sickness.html ❤️❤️❤️❤️ He is sovereign 🙌🙌🙌

[@christsavesreadromans1096]

look into the catholic church, it was founded by Jesus :)

[@nickidrake]

I was Catholic and when I started actually studying the Bible I realized just how twisted some of their doctrine is. And I say that with love. Jesus didn’t tell us to confess to a priest or pray to his dead mother. There are many other doctrines that are not biblical. May I encourage you to start studying in-depth for yourself. Blessings!

[@christsavesreadromans1096]

You should look back into, the earliest christians were catholic, in fact catholics compiled the first Bible canon.@@nickidrake

[@nickidrake]

The first Christians were recorded in the Bible, in Antioch. Plus the Bereans are mentioned. Paul writes to the churches in Ephesus, and Galatia, and more. Those are the first Christian’s and they did not do what the Catholic Church taught. I seriously speak this with so much care and kindness. Review their doctrines and creeds and find Scripture to support them.