The Storied World of the Bible The Bible can often be a mystery to those who read it. There are various narratives which combine to make a great story. We have a great story, which is God's story. It is the story of creation, with humans in the center of it. We also have the story of the people of Israel, who are called to be the promise-bearing humans. The story then focuses on David and his family. They are the ones who are specially charged with ruling God's people and bringing God's justice to the world. And with this vocation comes the temptation to abuse the vocation. Often, people wonder how the various stories, poems, prophetic texts, Gospels, and letters all fit together. And, indeed, they do fit together in ways that need to be understood by readers of the Bible. This course will unpack some of the questions that surround the meaning of the Bible. It brings a coherent sense of what is being communicated by the biblical writers. The Bible then truly becomes the Grand Story of God's faithfulness. |
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