Ever open your Bible to a random page and find yourself reading about someone with an unpronounceable name offering sacrifices according to regulations that make zero sense? Or start strong in Genesis only to get completely lost in the "begats"?
If feeling confused when reading the Bible has made you think you're just not cut out for this -- I have great news: confusion doesn't mean you're dumb or spiritually deficient. The Bible is a big book written over many centuries in different cultures using different types of literature. It's completely normal to need some guidance. In this episode, I'm giving you a practical toolkit that will transform your Bible reading from confusing to confident.
"The Bible wasn't written to confuse you -- it was written to change you."
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Practical Applications:
Your Assignment This Week: Choose one book of the Bible to focus on for the next month. Start with a Gospel if you're new. Commit to reading just a few verses or one chapter daily, and write down one thing that stands out each time.
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