In reading the Bible it is important to understand the various genres within the sixty-six books. In the Old Testament there are the books of law, of history, wisdom literature (also known as poetry), and…
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The Old Testament priests were the people’s representatives to God. The prophets were God’s representatives to the people. In the Old Testament there are sixteen writing prophets, and their writings are some of the most…
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The books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon are commonly considered the Scriptural books of the poetic genre. They are also classified as “wisdom” literature. Lamentations in the Old Testament and…
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There are twelve books in the Old Testament, beginning with Joshua and ending with Esther, grouped in a “historical” genre. They describe the settlement of Israel in Canaan, the transition from judges to monarchs, the…
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The first five books of the Old Testament form a complete literary unit called the Pentateuch, meaning “five scrolls.” They form a seamless narrative from Creation to the death of Moses. These writings are in…
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The Bible makes such staggering claims about itself, that if it is not true, it is outrageous. It claims to be inspired and without error in its original manuscripts. It also claims to be the…
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How are we to read and understand the Bible? In the next few posts, by breaking down the various genres that make up the sixty-six books, we will unpack some clear and concise principles in…
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I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw someone like the Son of Man dressed in a robe reaching down to His feet and with…
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In the past God spoke through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but now He has spoken to us by His own Son. He is appointed heir of all things. Through the…
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This journey began in the upper room the night before Christ was crucified. John 13-17 describes the intimate setting as Christ described the full extent of His love. He told them that He was going…
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