Jean E. Jones
  • Home
  • About
  • Books
    • Discovering the Bible Series
    • How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?
  • Videos
  • Blog
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to Instagram
  • Link to X
  • Link to Youtube

  • Overcome Discouragement 5 Powerful Ways

    Read more

  • 5 Great Benefits of Honest Prayer

    Read more

  • Holy or “Black” Saturday and Resurrection or “Easter” Sunday

    Read more
Previous Previous Previous Next Next Next
123
Confused Reader2020 CollegeDeegrees360
Psalms, Bible Study

Understanding Hebrew Poetry

For years, Hebrew poetry mystified me. When I was about to read the Book of Psalms for the first time at age 17, I was excited. So many people had told me that Psalms was their favorite book of the Bible, and I couldn’t wait to experience what they had experienced. But I was disappointed. I thought they were repetitive, and none followed the standard flow of an essay: Introduction, three to five points, conclusion. Instead, the middles and ends often repeated the beginning. I could not make sense of many of them. That is, until years later when I finally learned how to interpret Hebrew poetry. Then the structure—which relied on repetition—made sense. Not only could I now interpret the psalms, but I also could finally pray them the way they were meant to be prayed. Here’s what I needed to know.
October 15, 2020
/
6 Comments
https://i0.wp.com/www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Confused_CreativeCommons.jpg?fit=799%2C533&ssl=1 533 799 Jean E. Jones https://www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Logo-340x340-1.gif Jean E. Jones2020-10-15 06:06:002020-10-15 10:02:24Understanding Hebrew Poetry
Safely meet via Zoom
Bible Study, Small Group Leadership

How to Safely Meet

Fall Bible studies would normally start this month, but many areas are still under quarantine. So I asked readers what they’re doing to safely meet, and received back some innovative ideas! Thankfully, some report that quarantines have lifted in their areas and they are back to meeting, though with adjustments. That’s good news since God created us for fellowship. But that’s not the case for all, so I’m making changes to how I post the videos—see the announcements at the end. As you consider your upcoming Bible studies, here are ideas to safely meet, beginning with tips for meeting online.
September 11, 2020
/
0 Comments
https://i0.wp.com/www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BarbaraBrittainElliotInTexasCropped.jpg?fit=233%2C193&ssl=1 193 233 Jean E. Jones https://www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Logo-340x340-1.gif Jean E. Jones2020-09-11 06:00:002020-09-11 09:38:10How to Safely Meet
Timelines for Jesus in OT2019 Jean E. Jones
Old Testament, Jesus in the Old Testament, News, Online Studies

Online Bible Study: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament

When times are crazy, it helps to remember God’s faithfulness to fulfill his promises about Jesus’s first coming. That’s because it assures us he’ll fulfill his promises about Jesus’s second coming. Join me in a new online study of Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament! Your faith will soar as you discover how the Old Testament unfolds God’s incredible plan. And your hope will rise as you grasp his promises for you when Jesus returns.
June 9, 2020
/
2 Comments
https://i0.wp.com/www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DJITOT-Timelines-2.png?fit=788%2C600&ssl=1 600 788 Jean E. Jones https://www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Logo-340x340-1.gif Jean E. Jones2020-06-09 08:55:402021-03-18 20:00:44Online Bible Study: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament
Encouragement, Christian Living, Psalms

We Will Not Fear

"We will not fear," the Psalms tell us. Yet these are difficult times. My girlfriend just texted me for prayer—her sister has surgery today for breast cancer, but their widowed mother can’t visit because she’s at high risk for coronavirus. My brother-in-law has an inoperable brain tumor, and out-of-state family can no longer visit. At the same time, his ability to use technology is fading. Additionally, my husband is losing his job for reasons unrelated to COVID-19, but so are millions of others due to shelter-in-place mandates. So what is our hope during a worldwide crisis? How do we not fear? Psalm 46 tells us.
April 2, 2020
/
2 Comments
https://i0.wp.com/www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/512px-Meteoras_monastery_2.jpg?fit=512%2C342&ssl=1 342 512 Jean E. Jones https://www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Logo-340x340-1.gif Jean E. Jones2020-04-02 09:01:222020-08-24 18:51:01We Will Not Fear
Ascension of Christ after resurrection[Public Domain]
Bible Perplexities, Bible Study, Jesus in the Old Testament

Why Jews Thought the Messiah Would Be Different

Christians often wonder why so many Jews didn’t recognize that Jesus was the Messiah. As one gal put it, “How could they miss it when it’s so obvious?” There are a number of reasons, but one was that Jesus wasn’t what the Jews…
March 11, 2020
/
8 Comments
https://i0.wp.com/www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Rembrandt_The_Ascension_of_Christ.jpg?fit=512%2C704&ssl=1 704 512 Jean E. Jones https://www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Logo-340x340-1.gif Jean E. Jones2020-03-11 08:48:002021-02-08 18:45:05Why Jews Thought the Messiah Would Be Different
Bibles and pens for spiritual habits and Bible Reading2014 Jean E. Jones
Encouragement, Christian Living

14 Verses That Will Give You Peace

Need peace? Here are 14 verses to help. Adapted from Discovering Joy in Philippians. Assurance of Salvation It's common for new Christians to doubt their salvation, but these verses can bring peace. But to all who did receive him,…
February 18, 2020
/
1 Comment
https://i0.wp.com/www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Bible-Study.jpg?fit=800%2C600&ssl=1 600 800 Jean E. Jones https://www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Logo-340x340-1.gif Jean E. Jones2020-02-18 09:00:002020-08-24 18:51:4614 Verses That Will Give You Peace
Fiction Covers2019 Jean E. Jones
Reviews

Favorite Fiction from Last Year

Are you looking for good, clean fiction to read next year? I read a stack of novels every year, so let me recommend a few of my favorites from last year, from classical literature to science fiction to mysteries to thrillers. Last year I…
January 3, 2020
/
3 Comments
https://i0.wp.com/www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Fiction2019.png?fit=800%2C300&ssl=1 300 800 Jean E. Jones https://www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Logo-340x340-1.gif Jean E. Jones2020-01-03 09:00:002021-03-18 20:15:52Favorite Fiction from Last Year
Christmas morning
Parables, Poems & Pictures

A Christmas Poem

Merry Christmas! I've written a Christmas poem below to celebrate when the Word of God became flesh and was born among us. You can read it below or you can download a printable copy here. The Christmas poem is based on the Gospel narratives.…
December 5, 2019
/
8 Comments
https://i0.wp.com/www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/874px-Adoracion_de_los_pastores_Murillo.jpg?fit=874%2C720&ssl=1 720 874 Jean E. Jones https://www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Logo-340x340-1.gif Jean E. Jones2019-12-05 09:00:552024-11-30 10:21:25A Christmas Poem
Close up vs big picture
Encouragement, Christian Living, Jesus in the Old Testament, Spiritual Practices

Christians Need the Bible’s Big Picture

I took oil painting lessons from my mother-in-law, Rae, who was a former Disney artist. (The painting displayed in this post is her work. Sadly, we lost my paintings in a move.) Each week she critiqued my progress and told me what to work on…
November 19, 2019
/
1 Comment
https://i0.wp.com/www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Grapes-againt-sky-2.jpg?fit=193%2C44&ssl=1 44 193 Jean E. Jones https://www.jeanejones.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Logo-340x340-1.gif Jean E. Jones2019-11-19 08:00:392021-02-08 18:49:20Christians Need the Bible’s Big Picture
Page 4 of 17«‹23456›»

Get Connected

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • X

Get Connected by Email

Press Kits & More

  • Press Kits
  • Privacy Policy

Affiliates

Some product links are affiliate links for which I receive a small commission at no cost to you, but all are for products I fully endorse (such as my books!).

Copyright

© 2022 Jean E. Jones. All rights reserved.

Categories

  • Apologetics
  • Bible Perplexities
  • Bible Study
  • Christian Living
  • Encouragement
  • Jesus in the Old Testament
  • Message Series
  • News
  • Old Testament
  • Online Studies
  • Parables, Poems & Pictures
  • Psalms
  • Reviews
  • Small Group Leadership
  • Spiritual Practices
Scroll to top Scroll to top Scroll to top

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

OKLearn more

Cookie and Privacy Settings



How we use cookies

We may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website.

Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.

Essential Website Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site.

We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain.

We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. You can check these in your browser security settings.

Google Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.

If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:

Other external services

We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.

Google Webfont Settings:

Google Map Settings:

Google reCaptcha Settings:

Vimeo and Youtube video embeds:

Other cookies

The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them:

Privacy Policy

You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.

Privacy Policy
Accept settingsHide notification only