In most Christian churches, you would hear a familiar call to action. "Read the bible daily". Life change can occur by opening the pages of the greatest story ever told. But reading the bible from front to back can be confusing or even frustrating. The bible is not a chronologically ordered story that reads continuously from one chapter to the next. Rather, it is a collective of books of history, poetry, prophecies, eyewitness accounts, letters, and visions, divided into two testaments spanning thousands of years. Although it is the inerrant/inspired word of God, it is written by several authors representing many generations and cultures living in unique geographic areas. All of this can make one's head swim! Yes, it's easy to say "read the Bible". But it takes some effort to truly understand the structure, context, history, and geography of the story of God. But gaining this insight will highlight the awesome simplicity of God's plan for the salvation of His people.
