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General
What is Paul's Handkerchief?
A Bible study platform with a difference. Going word by word through Scripture, we are reclaiming the Ancient Near East context and mystery of our modern Bibles — multi-translation reader, new lexicon, scholarly commentaries, overviews, Q&A, study tools, and AI pastoral support.
The name comes from Acts 19:11–12, where even Paul's handkerchief carried healing power — a reminder of the beautiful mystery of God.
Who is this website for?
Anyone who wants to fall in love with the Word through consistent, daily engagement — whether a lifelong student or someone who has never read it cover to cover.
Is it free?
Yes. The Bible reader, commentaries, lexicon, Q&A, overviews, and 3% Club are free. Deeper RabbAI conversations and custom quiz topics require a Patron membership.
Do I need to create an account?
You can read and explore without one. To track 3% Club progress, save journals, bookmark, use the Café experiences, and access RabbAI, create a free account.
How do I get started?
Create an account and begin reading from one of the six tracks at your own pace. A short onboarding wizard tailors your Bible version, starting track, and reading goals from day one.
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The F.O.G. Bible Translations
Which Bible translations are available?
Currently the KJV and ASV. The F.O.G. translations — The F.O.G. Study Bible, F.O.G.M. reader's Bible, and F.O.G. Jr. family edition — are released chapter by chapter as completed.
Why multiple translations?
No single English translation captures the full depth of Hebrew and Greek. Reading two or three side by side — easy in Split View — surfaces nuances any single version obscures.
What does F.O.G. stand for?
The fear of God that makes you a friend of God — Fear, Favor, Friend, and Fire. Read the full story.
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The 3% Club: Bible Reading Challenge
What is the 3% Club?
A cover-to-cover challenge. Only about 3% of Christians have read all 1,189 chapters. The 3% Club helps you become one of them, chapter by chapter, at your own pace.
How does the challenge work?
Have a coffee with Jesus while working through the reading track. Mark chapters complete to earn XP, advance ranks, and earn your certificate — journaling, quizzes, crosswords, and community along the way.
What are the six reading tracks?
Six simultaneous paths — canonical, chronological, Gospel-focused, and more. Read from any or all; every chapter counts toward your 1,189 total.
I prefer a physical Bible. Can I still take part?
Absolutely. Many members read from paper Bibles and mark chapters complete in the app to track progress and earn certificates.
What are ranks and how do I advance?
Ranks like Talmid and Zaken are earned through XP from chapters and activities — each unlocks badges and community recognition.
How does the streak work?
Mark at least one chapter a day to grow your streak. Miss a day and it resets — but chapters read are never lost. Streak Guardian helps protect momentum.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — read all 1,189 chapters at least once and earn your Certificate of Completion. Complete it multiple times; each journey is tracked.
What is the Registry?
A public declaration that you're committing to read the whole Bible — optional, but a meaningful milestone at the start of the journey.
What are bookmarks?
Bookmark any chapter, verse, overview, or letter — tag with custom emoji to organise favourites, memory verses, and revisit-later lists.
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The Café: Interactive Experiences
What are the Café experiences?
Five tools for your daily Coffee with Jesus — meditation, memorisation, word study, quiz, and crossword — each approaching Scripture from a different angle.
What is Guided Meditation?
A slow walk through a passage with prompts to pause, reflect, and pray — designed to let the text sink in on racing-mind days.
What is Scripture Memory?
Spaced-repetition flashcards that hide God's Word in your heart — for short verses and longer passages alike.
What is Strong's Recall?
Flashcards for Hebrew and Greek behind the English — Strong's numbers, transliteration, and meaning, pairing naturally with the F.O.G. Lexicon.
What are the Bible Quiz and Crossword?
1,200+ themed quizzes across all 66 books plus Scripture-generated crosswords — solo or challenging friends.
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Study Tools & Resources
What resources are available?
Book, chapter, and verse overviews, 1,200+ quizzes and crosswords, explainer videos — anchored by the F.O.G. Lexicon, Commentaries, and F.O.G. Bibles.
What is the F.O.G. Lexicon?
An expanded lexicon of all 14,197 biblical words — building on Strong's with fresh clarity and Messianic insights. Click any highlighted word in the reader for lemma, transliteration, definition, usage count, and concordance.
What are Book, Chapter, and Verse Overviews?
Three levels of zoom — books (structure, themes, maps), chapters (summaries, cross-references), verses (deeper commentary) — reachable from any passage.
What is Universal Search?
One bar across Bible text, lexicon, Letters, overviews, questions, and pages — the fastest way to find anything.
How often are new commentaries added?
Regularly, working systematically through all 66 books. Request a book — frequent requests are prioritised.
Can I contribute?
Yes — scholars, linguists, and lifelong students, get in touch.
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Letters from JPJ
What are Letters from JPJ?
Essays by founder Jean Paul Joseph — biblical theology, Ancient Near East context, and personal reflections. Browse, search, and filter from the Letters page.
Can I sponsor a Letter?
Yes — Patron members can sponsor a Letter to keep content free for everyone. Sponsors are listed on the Letter.
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RabbAI
What is RabbAI?
An AI study companion for personal reading time — answering questions, supplying historical and cultural context, and guiding deeper understanding.
Is RabbAI a replacement for my pastor?
Absolutely not. A study tool, not a substitute for community, accountability, or pastoral care from someone who knows you.
Can anyone use RabbAI?
Currently Patron-exclusive — with the goal of making it free for all through patron generosity.
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Journal & Community
How do journals work?
Record insights, prayers, and reflections with images and formatting. Share publicly to encourage others or keep private — you control each entry.
Can I follow other readers?
Yes — follow members, see public entries in your feed, like and comment. The 3% Club becomes a shared journey, not a solo one.
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Account & Support
How can I support Paul's Handkerchief?
Through one-time gifts or Patron membership — unlocking deeper RabbAI, custom quizzes, and Letter sponsorship while keeping the platform free and accelerating translations.
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This website is 100% donor-funded. Your generosity allows someone else to do the cover-to-cover Bible Challenge free.

