It’s impossible to make an argument for a more important book in the history of the world than the Bible. I’ve grown up reading it. I’ve spent my life studying it. The BIBLE yes that’s the book for me. But the Bible is also a complicated book, full of various kinds of writing, from various authors, across many years. I’ve had my fair share of moment over the years in Leviticus, Numbers, and Song of Solomon where I’ve wondered…what is going on?

We all know we’re supposed to read it. But how are we to make sense of it? How are we supposed to read it?

Today I’m talking with Zach Windahl, author of the Book The Bible, Simplified.

This is a conversation about the Bible – what the arc of Scripture communicates, how to read it, and strategies for building habits around prayer and bible reading.

Maybe you’re a pastor or a worship leader who opens the Bible to get a word for you congregation or ministry team, but struggle to read it or understand it consistently. This conversation is for you.

Topics Covered:

Zach’s journey of coming to Christ
Following Jesus and suffering
Why we need to understand the historical context of the Bible
How to read the Bible accurately
Out of context Bible verses
The clumsiness of prayer
How to create a habit of prayer and Bible reading
Coffee routines

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