This series, presented by The Bible Project, explores the origins, content, and purpose of the Bible. Here you’ll be introduced to some of the basic skills needed for reading the bible effectively.
Videos range from 1-6 minutes long – you can work through the whole series with your group or choose from the playlist, either way, we encourage you to open in prayer, facilitate conversation and make it practical. Read the Word together, ask questions of the text and see what God wants to say and do.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Watch the series overview above or click here for the full playlist of 20 videos walking you through everything you need to know about reading the bible:
How to Read the Bible:
- What is the Bible?
- The Story of the Bible
- Literary Styles in the Bible
- Ancient Jewish Meditation Literature
How to Read Biblical Narrative:
- Plot in Biblical Narrative
- Character in Biblical Narrative
- Setting in Biblical Narrative
- Design Patterns in Biblical Narrative
- The Gospel
- Parables of Jesus
How to Read Biblical Poetry:
- The Art of Biblical Poetry
- Metaphor in Biblical Poetry
- The Book of Psalms
- The Prophets
- The Book of Solomon
- Apocalyptic Literature
How to Read Biblical Prose Discourse:
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