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Big Idea: e-Sword is a powerful offline Bible app for Bible study resources.
What is e-Sword?
Around since 2000, e-Sword is free Bible software for Bible study research found at https://www.e-sword.net/ I have used it for years and watched it improve and expand.
It is also an app for both apple and android tablets and phones.
It takes some download space but it can be used completely offline!
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The difference between e-Sword on PC and Tablet
Here is what it looks like on PC
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Here is what it looks like on my tablet
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What I like about it
- The Bible (free with a couple translations including ESV, KJV and KJV Strong’s, and more)
- Editor program to write notes, Bible Study or sermon and print it as you see it
- Strong’s, many commentaries and reference tools downloaded for free. Easy to move between them.
- A wide reference library and books (mostly older resources are free)
- Maps and graphics
- Audio books and sermons available
- A good user’s guide and good response (I even wrote to the man who does all this and heard back right away)
What is challenging about it
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- The website provides so many tools it can be overwhelming and more than you probably need.
- There is so much available and so much to integrate it can take awhile to figure it all out.
- There are also resources you can buy.
- It uses what it calls modules to download extra material. Some are free and some you can buy.
- Resources vary depending on your medium. Some modules available in Mac and some in PC, some in Apple tablets and some in Android. You need to search for what is available for your type.
Here is how you can check resources available to download on your tablet.
Why is the Bible called a sword?
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 NASB
For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NASB
Before we had electronic Bibles on our phone, we had paper Bibles.
The challenge was finding a reference among the 66 books of the Bible. It is a thick book after all! It is important when talking to someone to be able to find your way to a verse.
When I was a child in Sunday School they used to give us sword drills. Bibles would go up in the air. No fingers marking a spot! And a reference would be given, with the word, “Go!”
It was excellent and fun practice!
The Word of God always comes first!
There are many great Bible tools around on esword! Just be sure to study the Bible itself the most! Resources can be tantalizing and they are certainly useful, but they are not the very Word of God. They are man’s explanations.
The Word of God always comes first! Read it today!
This series is about Bible study tools. There are many types of Bibles and helpful resources like a concordance or Bible dictionary. Information about their book and their electronic version are included. Cost and “how to use” is addressed.
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Reflect:
1. Meditate on Hebrews 4: 12 and reflect how the Bible digs into your heart and mind. Mull on this and pray over it.
For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NASB
2. How is the Bible like a sword to you in your daily life? If you haven't ever considered it, how could it be?
