Is reading the Bible just like reading any other book?

The Bible is the most influential book in history, but what it is exactly? Our friends at The Bible Project but together these videos to help you understand What the Bible is and How to Read it. 

Despite the Bible being an ancient book, it continues to speak to the questions and challenges we have today. Ultimately the Bible is one big story that leads to Jesus. It's easy to get lost in all the verses, chapters, pages, and stories in the Bible. But just like other books that you have read, the Bible is literature and its made up of stories, songs, history and poetry written over 1500 years.

So where do you start? One way to start is just read it! Start with the story of Jesus by reading one of the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke or John in the New Testament. Or you can explore how to read the bible through these really helpful videos by our friends at the Bible Project.

For more information on Bible Project, please visit: https://bibleproject.com

Part 1: What is the Bible?
A brief history of how this small library of books written over hundreds of years became the most influential document in history.

Part 2: The Story of the Bible
If you want to read the Bible for yourself, start with the narrative.

Part 3: Literary Styles in the Bible
How to read the poetry, ancient law code, and narrative storytelling, and letters in their original context.

Part 4: The Bible as Jewish Meditation Literature
We tackle the challenges of reading ancient Eastern literature in a modern Western context.

Part 5: Plot in Biblical Narrative
Understanding how ancient authors used plot differently than we do today.

Part 6: Character in Biblical Narrative
Explore the sophisticated ways the Bible gives shape to its characters

Part 7: Setting in Biblical Narrative
Every aspect of every story tells an even deeper story - even the place and time.

Part 8: Design Patterns in Biblical Narrative
When something is repeated, it’s important.

Part 9: The Gospel
The climax of the story, but not the end.

Part 10: Parables
How a master teacher used short stories to change the world.

Part 11: The Art of Biblical Poetry
How ancient writers wielded a powerful artform.

Part 12: Poetic Metaphor
How the Bible uses symbolism in nature to tell a deeper story about God and humanity.

Part 13: The Book of Psalms
Deep dive into the Bible’s largest poetry collection.

Part 14: The Prophets
How to read some of the most challenging books in the Bible.

Part 15: The Books of Solomon
An introduction to Biblical wisdom literature.

Part 16: Apocalyptic Literature
Strange dreams that ancient writers record in scripture.

Part 17: Biblical Law
You know that part we usually skip? Let’s explore how it fits in the story.

Part 18: New Testament Letters
The cultural context of First-century letters.

Part 19: New Testament Letters
How to read the first letters written to the early Church by followers of Jesus.