What You’ll Learn
In a recent training led by Dr. John Fallahee, the core of inductive Bible study was broken down into three practical steps: Prayer, Observations, and Word Studies. The webinar covered how to use Logos to create a focused prayer list, how to tag and search Scripture, how to apply visual filters to highlight key words, and how to link notes to dictionary entries—all with the goal of drawing us closer to God’s Word.
Step 1 – Build a Prayer List That Stays With You
Dr. John Fallahee showed how to launch a new Prayer List from Documents → New → Prayer List. You can name it anything—"Prayer Journal 2026" is a common choice—add a main topic, and write detailed notes about the people, places, or situations you’re lifting up. The “Answer Box” is where you record God’s response, not just a simple yes/no. This keeps the prayer record contextual and helps you notice patterns over time.
Step 2 – Use Reminders to Keep Your Focus
After creating a prayer item, click Pray for this item and choose a reminder interval—Day, Week, Month, or Year. You can set a start and end date and even specify particular weekdays. Once you hit Done, a card appears on the Dashboard to remind you right where you need it.
Step 3 – Tag, Search, and Organize Your Prayers
Tags such as state or family let you search for all prayers that share a common theme. Because tags are stored in the cloud, you can keep sensitive details private while still retrieving them easily. You can add the card to the Home Page and rearrange it with the plus icon under Prayer Lists.
Step 4 – Bring Visual Filters into Your Observation Work
Visual filters are a great way to see the syntax of a passage at a glance. Dr. John Fallahee demonstrated adding a public filter for the New Testament verbs and the 5‑Ws & H from the Learning Logos library. Enable the filter via Formatting → Show Visual Filter Icon and then choose the desired filter. The words you’ve selected will turn color‑coded, allowing you to spot patterns without scrolling through every verse.
Step 5 – Add Parallel Text for Contextual Insight
When you want to compare translations or see how a phrase is rendered differently, add a parallel text. Dr. John Fallahee prefers a vertical orientation: View → Add Parallel Text → Vertical. This side‑by‑side view keeps the original passage and its counterpart in one window, making it easier to observe word choices and nuance.
Step 6 – Link Notes to Dictionary Entries
Instead of copying long dictionary excerpts into your notes, use the Copy Link button in the dictionary popup. Paste the link into your note via the chain icon, and you’ll have a clickable reference that opens the full entry when needed. Hovering over the link gives a quick preview, saving you the step of opening the dictionary each time. The example Dr. John Fallahee used was the word ravaging in Acts 7; linking it keeps the note tidy and the source intact.
Putting It All Together
By combining prayer lists, reminders, tagging, visual filters, parallel text, and linked notes, you create a study workflow that is both organized and deeply engaging. Each element supports the others: a well‑tagged prayer list can be cross‑referenced with an observation from a filtered passage, and the linked dictionary entry can be opened whenever you need deeper insight—all while keeping the focus on God’s Word.
Final Thought
From the webinar’s closing prayer, Dr. John Fallahee reminded us that the tools we use are gifts meant to direct our hearts toward Scripture and toward God. By following these steps, you’re not just learning how to use Logos; you’re setting a rhythm of study that encourages the Word to shape your life.