Logos Mobile Essentials: Practical Tips for Sermon Preparation and Bible Study

Dr. John Fallahee’s Logos Mobile training webinar continues with hands-on guidance for efficient Bible study. This segment focuses on practical features that help users organize their study and deepen their understanding of Scripture. The webinar emphasizes that Logos Mobile is designed for real-world use—not just academic exercises but for preparing sermons and personal devotionals.

Open Tabs and Linked Panels for Cross-Reference Work

One of the most useful features is the ability to open multiple books simultaneously. Dr. Fallahee demonstrates splitting the screen to compare the Bible with a commentary. He shows how to link panels so that when you navigate to a new verse in one book, the other updates automatically. For example, opening Judges 13-14 and Amos 5:4-6 keeps them synchronized, allowing seamless cross-referencing without manual switching. This is especially helpful for sermon preparation when comparing Old Testament passages with New Testament teachings.

To set this up, he taps the split-screen icon, selects a layout (side-by-side or top-bottom), and uses the link feature to connect the books. He also explains how to save these layouts permanently so you don’t have to reconfigure them each time. This setup saves time and reduces the need to navigate deep menus repeatedly, making it ideal for preparing sermons where multiple references are needed at once.

Pinned Tools for Faster Access

The app’s Study section includes a customizable toolbar that lets you pin your most-used tools. Dr. Fallahee shows how to add items like