Why do we need to study the Bible?
Studying the Bible is crucial. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve flopped the Bible open and spent 30 minutes with no idea what I was reading. Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone. The reality is the Bible is ancient and archaic. Lots of the metaphors and “lingo” are dumbfounding to modern readers. But, this provides an opportunity. I truly believe the Bible is clearer because it’s ancient, contrasted to more modern storytelling. Anything written in English for example is incredibly ambiguous. Does the word cheese mean cheese or does it mean to smile for a picture? Do you see the problem? Not only that, but modern contemporary stories are obsessed with the self — nothing like being the protagonist and antagonist all in the same story. It’s insanity when you think about it. Think of the movie Frozen, the princess is simultaneously the villain against the insidious royal chivalry she grew up in, and the hero for “letting go” of what was oppressing her. This is how modern people...