In Lesson One of What in the Word: Making Sense of the Bible in our Daily Lives, we discuss the reliability of the Bible–the trustworthiness of the written Word of God. Specifically, we’ll consider the canonization of the Bible (how the books of the Bible got into the Bible) and translations of the Bible (how we got these English versions that we hold in our hands).
Whether you are new or experienced in studying the Bible, I’m asking the Lord to use this time to ignite in us a curiosity, hunger, and passion to know His Word and to encounter the Him on these pages. As I’ve said before, reading and studying God’s Word is about more than knowledge. It’s about knowing God!
Written Lesson and Listening Guide
Additional Resources for Lesson One
Translations:
- Grasping God’s Word. J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays. 2005.
- www.blueletterbible.org
The Canon:
- Barry, John D., Rachel Klippenstein, and Carrie Sinclair Wolcott. “Canon, Overview of the.” Ed. John D. Barry et al. The Lexham Bible Dictionary 2016.
- England, Archie W. with Warren Bill. “Bible Formation and Canon.” Ed. Chad Brand et al. Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary 2003.
- The Origin of the Bible. Ed. F.F. Bruce et al. 2020.
- Online Article: Stewart, D. (18 Jul 2018). What Was Jesus’ View of the Old Testament? by Don Stewart. Retrieved from https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/stewart_don/faq/bible-authoritative-word/question17-jesus-view-of-the-old-testament.cfm
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