Dr. John Fallahee’s recent webinar on Logos Mobile: 20 Key Uses is a treasure trove for anyone who wants to use technology to share the good news. The session covers a wide array of features—from sermon prep to audio playback—that can help pastors, missionaries, and everyday believers make the gospel more accessible.
1. Preparing Gospel‑Focused Sermons with the Sermon Manager
In the webinar, Dr. Fallahee demonstrates how the Sermon Manager stores and organizes sermon manuscripts. By opening a manuscript from the manager, you can:
- Switch to Preach mode for a distraction‑free, full‑screen view.
- Use the built‑in timer to keep each section on track.
- Toggle between paging and scrolling depending on sermon length.
- Adjust font size and background to match the tone of your message.
2. Sharing the Gospel While You Move
The webinar highlights audio playback, a feature that lets Logos read scripture aloud. This can be handy when:
- You’re driving to a job site and want to listen to the gospel message.
- You’re on a bus or train and need a mobile way to share Scripture.
- You record the audio and send it to someone who prefers listening over reading.
Just tap the audio icon, select the passage you want to share, and let Logos do the rest.
3. Quick Gospel Cross‑References with the Fact Book
When you need to pull up related passages quickly, the Fact Book is invaluable. Search for terms like “faith,” “grace,” or “salvation,” and you’ll find:
- All Scripture references that mention the concept.
- Commentary notes that tie the idea back to the gospel.
- Secondary resources such as dictionaries and cultural concepts.
Use this to deepen your teaching and to show the consistency of the gospel across the Bible.
4. Word Study for Original‑Language Insight
Understanding the Greek or Hebrew behind key gospel terms can make your teaching more precise. Dr. Fallahee shows how to bring up the Word Study window by long‑pressing a word. From there you can:
- View the original word, its lemma, and morphology.
- Switch to a Greek or Hebrew dictionary for deeper meaning.
- Tap the thumbtack icon to keep the window open while you scroll.
5. Creating Gospel‑Focused Study Layouts
Logos Mobile’s Layout feature lets you combine the Bible, a commentary, and even a word study side‑by‑side. Steps highlighted in the webinar:
- Choose Split Window to see two resources at once.
- Add a Study Bible (e.g., a gospel‑centric commentary).
- Link the panes so that scrolling the Bible automatically updates the commentary.
- Save the layout with a descriptive name like Gospel Study – John 3.
6. Recording Gospel Points in Notes and Notebooks
During the webinar, Dr. Fallahee demonstrates how to create a notebook and add notes that automatically link to Scripture. This is useful for:
- Keeping track of key gospel themes you want to emphasize.
- Adding personal reflections or application ideas.
- Syncing notes to your desktop so you can review them later.
7. Syncing Across Devices for On‑the‑Go Study
Because Logos Mobile syncs your highlights, notes, and layouts with the desktop app, you can start a gospel study on your phone and finish it on your laptop. The webinar shows how to:
- Enable account management and sync settings.
- Check that your Passage Lists appear on both platforms.
- Use the Advanced Timeline to explore historical context for gospel passages.
8. Quick Checklist for Gospel‑Focused Use
- Set up your Sermon Manager with the passages you’ll teach.
- Use audio playback to share the gospel in everyday moments.
- Open the Fact Book to pull up cross‑references quickly.
- Leverage Word Study for deeper language insight.
- Create a split‑window layout to view the Bible and commentary side‑by‑side.
- Write notes in a dedicated Notebook and sync them to the desktop.
- Keep your account settings synced so you can study wherever you are.
By following the steps outlined in Dr. Fallahee’s webinar, you can use Logos Mobile not just as a study tool, but as a practical resource for sharing the gospel in everyday life. Whether you’re preparing a sermon, studying a single passage, or looking for new ways to communicate the good news, these features can help you do so more effectively.