07/22/2024
The Bible is a foreign, ancient book. If we aren’t careful, we can misinterpret it. A Bible guide helps readers understand the context of a passage, the significance, and how it connects with our lives today.
Take, for example, the story of the Good Samaritan (a parable Jesus tells in Luke 10). Many of us know that a man was on the side of the road, that the religious people walked right past him, and it was a Samaritan who stopped to help him. It’s a nice story – made better when you understand the enmity between Jews and Samaritans. Once you know that they were fierce enemies, it helps you better understand Jesus’ illustration of who we are to love.
The authors of the Bible reading guides are experienced pastors, academics, and theologians. They bring clarity to the passage by explaining the context, cultural dynamics, and how to apply the Bible to your life today.
