UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE: Get to Know and Learn How to Study God’s Word

UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE: Get to Know and Learn How to Study God’s Word

Most of us struggle with reading the Bible, even lifelong Christians. Parts seem outdated or cryptic, but the inconsistencies, contradictions and hard-to-believe stories can also be real roadblocks. So, we usually end up leaving it to others (pastors, study leaders, etc.) to tell us what it says. Yet, something still draws us to God’s Word. Being drawn to a Bible we don't understand is confusing, though, because we expect to have a relationship we've never established. It's like expecting a stranger to be our best friend without ever getting to know them. The awkwardness of a pretended friendship can actually prevent a real one. In Understand the Bible , we get to know God's Word in a new way. Rather than relying on someone else’s relationship with Scripture, we establish our own. In this easy-to-read guide, we’ll discover where the Bible came from, what it’s about, and how it has struggled. We’ll experience our new friendship by exploring study tools and various study methods. And we'll get intimate with it, learning how to trust the Bible and to resolve our conflicts, like those difficult roadblocks. Whatever the reason for reading and studying the Bible, the result is the same: Get to know the Bible, get to know Jesus.