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Sweeter than Honey: A Bible Study on Enjoying God in His Word
Connect with God by Delighting in His Word
Our lives feel stuffed to the brink, overrun by work and home responsibilities, overwhelmed by jam-packed schedules, and overly distracted by the siren call of our smartphones. It's no wonder that we struggle to spend time in God's Word, or that when we do, we don't know where to start. Instead of a momentary delight, we need soul-satisfying sustenance from our Bible reading that fuels our deep longing to grow in godliness.
In Sweeter than Honey, Gretchen Saffles and Maggie Combs of Well-Watered Women teach us the value of studying God’s Word while providing the tools to apply it to your life. Discover three principles that can be applied every time you open God’s gather knowledge, digest the big ideas, and grow in godliness. As you develop these principles, you’ll experience the challenging but transformative work of building a deeper relationship with God through the pages of his Word.
In this Bible study, designed for both individuals and groups, readers how to study Scripture to build trust and intimacy with GodFind different study methods for the various seasons of lifeUnderstand the importance of context, genre, and Biblical theologyGrow in their love for God’s life-changing WordSweeter than Honey will encourage you to cultivate both discipline and delight in God's Word, growing your confidence to engage with Scripture in a refreshed and transformative way.
"How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" (Ps. 119:103)
Our lives feel stuffed to the brink, overrun by work and home responsibilities, overwhelmed by jam-packed schedules, and overly distracted by the siren call of our smartphones. It's no wonder that we struggle to spend time in God's Word, or that when we do, we don't know where to start. Instead of a momentary delight, we need soul-satisfying sustenance from our Bible reading that fuels our deep longing to grow in godliness.
In Sweeter than Honey, Gretchen Saffles and Maggie Combs of Well-Watered Women teach us the value of studying God’s Word while providing the tools to apply it to your life. Discover three principles that can be applied every time you open God’s gather knowledge, digest the big ideas, and grow in godliness. As you develop these principles, you’ll experience the challenging but transformative work of building a deeper relationship with God through the pages of his Word.
In this Bible study, designed for both individuals and groups, readers how to study Scripture to build trust and intimacy with GodFind different study methods for the various seasons of lifeUnderstand the importance of context, genre, and Biblical theologyGrow in their love for God’s life-changing WordSweeter than Honey will encourage you to cultivate both discipline and delight in God's Word, growing your confidence to engage with Scripture in a refreshed and transformative way.
"How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" (Ps. 119:103)
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144 pages, Paperback
Published January 7, 2025
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About the author
Gretchen Saffles
21 books183 followersGretchen Saffles is the founder of the global online women’s ministry Well-Watered Women, bestselling author of “The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith,” and creator of the Give Me Jesus Bible Study Journal. She is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to drink deeply from the well of God's Word and longs to see women grasp the fullness of the gospel in everyday life.
Gretchen lives in Atlanta with her husband, Greg, and their three children. Gretchen loves going on adventures with her family, traveling to new places, baking fresh chocolate chip cookies, reading good books, and teaching women to know and love Jesus.
You can find her on Instagram @gretchensaffles or at www.gretchensaffles.com.
Gretchen lives in Atlanta with her husband, Greg, and their three children. Gretchen loves going on adventures with her family, traveling to new places, baking fresh chocolate chip cookies, reading good books, and teaching women to know and love Jesus.
You can find her on Instagram @gretchensaffles or at www.gretchensaffles.com.
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April 7, 2025
This six-week Bible study is perfect for individuals or groups seeking to grow in both diligence and delight in studying God and his Word. The material is eloquently written and rich with resources to deepen your desire for biblical theology. Each page has beautiful artwork, and the study fosters confidence in engaging Scripture on your own while cultivating a deeper love for godliness. I truly enjoyed opening this study each morning, being encouraged by the authors’ words and equipped with tools to better read and understand the Scriptures.
February 19, 2025
I just want to take a moment to really appreciate this bible study.
I have always been a Christian but never really tapped into that until recently. I am so grateful that God led me to this study! I have learned so much from it and will always remember its teachings.
From not being able to really understand the Bible to now, where I can easily identify passages and their main ideas…I would say I have grown exponentially in bible studying within only a month!
I recommend this study HIGHLY if anyone wants to explore their faith a bit more. Super specific and very helpful!!
I have always been a Christian but never really tapped into that until recently. I am so grateful that God led me to this study! I have learned so much from it and will always remember its teachings.
From not being able to really understand the Bible to now, where I can easily identify passages and their main ideas…I would say I have grown exponentially in bible studying within only a month!
I recommend this study HIGHLY if anyone wants to explore their faith a bit more. Super specific and very helpful!!
September 26, 2025
In Sweeter Than Honey, Maggie Combs and Gretchen Saffles offer a Bible study focused on enjoying God through His Word. This book equips readers with practical tools to study Scripture deeply and savor it meaningfully.
The book outlines three key principles of Bible study: gather knowledge, digest the big ideas, and grow in godliness. It uses the example of honeybees—a memorable and helpful metaphor. The content is comprehensive, covering hermeneutics, meditation, prayer, and application.
Real Transformation
What I loved most about this book is that it champions lifelong, in-depth Bible study. It doesn’t promote a “snack mentality” of grabbing a quick treat. Instead, it encourages slow and deep meditation that leads to real transformation.
Combs and Saffles keep the material engaging by making Bible study relatable. They explain that it takes hard work and discipline to truly love God’s Word. In a culture of endless social media scrolling and a culture that criticizes Christians, we must learn to prioritize intentional time in the Word.
More Desirable than Gold
They also acknowledge that some seasons make studying the Bible feel nearly impossible. In those times, they suggest starting with the Psalms and reading verse by verse—slow plodding. Even in challenging seasons, God invites us to rest in His presence.
This book is an inspiring guide for deepening your relationship with God through His Word. As you engage with Scripture, you’ll find Him to be more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey.
I received a media copy of Sweeter Than Honey and this is my honest review. @diveindigdeep
The book outlines three key principles of Bible study: gather knowledge, digest the big ideas, and grow in godliness. It uses the example of honeybees—a memorable and helpful metaphor. The content is comprehensive, covering hermeneutics, meditation, prayer, and application.
Real Transformation
What I loved most about this book is that it champions lifelong, in-depth Bible study. It doesn’t promote a “snack mentality” of grabbing a quick treat. Instead, it encourages slow and deep meditation that leads to real transformation.
Combs and Saffles keep the material engaging by making Bible study relatable. They explain that it takes hard work and discipline to truly love God’s Word. In a culture of endless social media scrolling and a culture that criticizes Christians, we must learn to prioritize intentional time in the Word.
More Desirable than Gold
They also acknowledge that some seasons make studying the Bible feel nearly impossible. In those times, they suggest starting with the Psalms and reading verse by verse—slow plodding. Even in challenging seasons, God invites us to rest in His presence.
This book is an inspiring guide for deepening your relationship with God through His Word. As you engage with Scripture, you’ll find Him to be more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey.
I received a media copy of Sweeter Than Honey and this is my honest review. @diveindigdeep
March 28, 2025
Really wanted to love this study but it felt extremely repetitive and was just not for me.
April 6, 2025
Done as a small-group study. Loved this Bible study book!
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