Are commentaries cheating? Marlin emphasizes first hand direct engagement with the text of scripture. If used carefully, commentaries can actually help this process. Marlin also discusses free study resources and biblical language tools. This conversation continues themes from Marlin’s essay “The Inside-Out Sandwich.” Read Marlin’s essay https://anabaptistperspectives.org/the-inside-out-sandwich (The Inside-out Sandwich: An Approach to Studying and Teaching the Bible) Listen to Marlin’s essay https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3ca30f21-3321-41f8-a98e-7ef6eee9ffd1 (here) See detailed tips for Bible study from Frank Reed's article https://anabaptistperspectives.org/studying-the-word-of-god (Studying the Word of God) This is the 156th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Visit our https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ (YouTube channel) Connect with us on https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ (Facebook) https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ (Read essays from our blog) or listen to them on our podcast, https://essays-for-king-jesus.captivate.fm/listen (Essays for King Jesus) Subscribe on your https://anabaptist-perspectives.captivate.fm/listen (podcast provider of choice) https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ (Support us) or https://anabaptistperspectives.org/about (learn more about us!) The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.