# Bible Cross Reference Study Guide
## About This Project
This is a comprehensive Bible study tool that focuses on interconnections between passages throughout scripture. Using the New Living Translation (NLT) as our base text, each entry provides:
- Extensive cross-references to related passages
- Thematic connections
- Theological insights
- Prophetic fulfillments
- Verses and insights by verse using NLT translation
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## How to Navigate
1. **Using the Graph View**
- Each node represents a chapter of the Bible
- Nodes are organized by book folders (e.g., Matthew Chapter 1)
- Connections show cross-references between chapters
- Hover over connections to see relationship details
- Thicker lines indicate multiple connections between chapters
2. **Using Tags**
- Click on tags to find related content
- Common tag categories include:
- Book names
- Key figures (e.g., Jesus, David, Moses)
- Theological concepts (e.g., salvation, covenant)
- Themes (e.g., prophecy, wisdom)
- Literary types (e.g., genealogy, narrative)
3. **Page Structure**
Each chapter page is organized into:
- Chapter Overview
- Theological Insights
- Thematic Connections
- Prophetic Fulfillments
- Verses in NLT
- Cross references and tags throughout
4. People
People pages are organized into:
- Name(s) and Meaning
- Basic Information
- Cross-References
- Key References
- Relationships
- Significance
- Themes and Symbolism
- Geography
- Legacy
- Additional Information
## Navigation Quick Links
- [[Genesis Chapter 1]] - Beginning of Old Testament
- [[Matthew Chapter 1]] - Beginning of New Testament
- [[Psalms Chapter 1]] - Beginning of Wisdom Books
- [[Isaiah Chapter 1]] - Beginning of Major Prophets
- [[Revelation Chapter 1]] - Beginning of The End Times
- [[Jesus Christ (Multiple)|Jesus Christ]]
- [[Moses (1 Chronicles, 1 Kings, 1 Samuel, 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings, Acts, Daniel, Deuteronomy, Exodus, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Joshua, Judges, Leviticus, Micah, Nehemiah, Numbers, Psalms)|Moses]]
- [[Aaron (1 Chronicles, 1 Samuel, Deuteronomy, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, Leviticus, Numbers, Psalms)|Aaron]]
- [[Joshua (1 Kings, Deuteronomy, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, Numbers)|Joshua]]
- [[Hur (Exodus)|Hur]]
- [[Paul Saul of Tarsus (1 Corinthians, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Corinthians, 2 Thessalonians, 2 Timothy, Acts, Colossians, Ephesians, Galatians, Philemon, Philippians, Romans, Titus)|Paul (Saul of Tarsus)]]
- [[Matthew Levi (Acts, Luke, Mark, Matthew)|Matthew (Levi)]]
- [[Simon the Zealot (Acts, Luke, Mark, Matthew)]]
- [[Joseph (1 Chronicles, Exodus, Genesis, Psalms)|Joseph]]
- [[Ruth (Matthew, Ruth)|Ruth]]
- [[David (1 Chronicles, 1 Kings, 1 Samuel, 2 Chronicles, 2 Samuel, Amos, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Matthew, Nehemiah, Psalms, Romans)|David]]
- [[Daniel (Daniel, Ezekiel)|Daniel]]
- [[Esther (Esther)|Esther]]
- [[Mary mother of Jesus (Acts, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew)|Mary mother of Jesus]]
- [[John the Baptist (Acts, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew)|John the Baptist]]
- [[Peter Simon Peter (1 Peter, 2 Peter, Acts, Galatians, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew)|Peter]]
- [[Mary Magdalene (John, Luke, Mark, Matthew)|Mary Magdalene]]
## Special Features
1. **Cross-Reference System**
- All references use the format Book/Chapter_X
- Specific verse numbers are provided in parentheses
- Brief explanations accompany each connection
2. **Thematic Studies**
Track themes through scripture by:
- Following cross-references
- Using the graph view
- Exploring tagged concepts
## Study Tips
1. **For Topical Study**
- Start with relevant tags
- Follow thematic connections
- Use the graph view to discover related passages
2. **For Book Study**
- Navigate through chapters sequentially
- Explore cross-references to understand context
- Pay attention to recurring themes
3. **For Devotional Use**
- Focus on key verses
- Follow cross-references for deeper understanding
- Consider the theological themes
## Technical Notes
- Built using Obsidian
- Uses NLT translation for main text
- All cross-references are clickable links
- Graph view shows relationship networks
- Tags provide multiple ways to explore content
## Project Scope
This resource covers:
- All 66 books of the Christian Bible
- 1,189 chapters
- Thousands of cross-references
- Key theological themes
- Prophetic connections
- Historical narratives
## Future Development
- Ongoing additions to cross-references
- Enhanced thematic studies
- Additional theological insights
- Expanded verse coverage
- Pages dedicated to specific people
## Feedback and Usage
- Feel free to explore connections
- Follow cross-references for deeper study
- Use the graph view to discover new relationships
- Share with fellow students of scripture
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This project aims to help readers understand the interconnected nature of scripture, seeing how themes, prophecies, and teachings weave throughout the Bible to tell God's story of redemption.