How to Read the Bible
How to Read Biblical Prose Discourse
A quarter of the Bible is written in a style called prose discourse. Learn how this style is used to communicate key parts of Scripture.
3 Episodes
Episode 1
Biblical Law
Have you ever wondered why there are so many ancient biblical laws in the first books of the Bible? What are modern readers supposed to do with them, and why are some of them so odd? In this video, we explore why the laws were given to ancient Israel and how they fit into the overall storyline of the Bible. Understanding the context of these laws will help us better read and understand these sections of Scripture.
6:19
Episode 2
New Testament Letters: Historical Context
In the New Testament, there are 21 letters written by early Christian leaders to communities of Jesus' followers in the ancient Roman world. These letters are rich with theology and guidance for what it means to be a community of Jesus followers. But it can be easy to miss the meaning of these letters when we don't consider their context. In this video, we break down the historical context of the New Testament letters.
5:21
Episode 3
New Testament Letters: Literary Context
In the New Testament, there are 21 letters written by early Christian leaders to communities of Jesus' followers in the ancient Roman world. These letters are rich with theology and guidance for what it means to be a community of Jesus followers. But it can be easy to miss the meaning of these letters when we don't consider their context. In this video, we break down the literary context of the New Testament letters, taking into account ancient letter writing styles and the manner in which they were received by their original audiences.
5:30
