
Reading the Bible as One Story: Recovering the Unity of God’s Redemptive Work
A unified story approach to Scripture begins with a simple but transformative conviction: the Bible is many books, but one story centred on one Person
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Find practical advice and resources to encourage consistent habitual Bible reading in the church and home.

A unified story approach to Scripture begins with a simple but transformative conviction: the Bible is many books, but one story centred on one Person

For many, Bible engagement follows a familiar path. We read the text, look for meaning, gather insight, and close with a sense that we’ve learned

Why should we read the Bible? Christians have countless reasons to read the Bible—strength for hard days, guidance for wise living, hope for hurting hearts,

Do we really believe we can exercise control over God’s Word? Can the extraordinary be reduced to the ordinary? Can we grasp what’s sacred with our minds? Can the Story that runs deeper than our stories be governed by us? Can those in the world order the Word that brings order to the world?

Christians have many good reasons for reading the Bible, and many books and articles extol the merits of Bible reading. But what does the Bible say about reading the Bible? Here are ten observations.

Remarkably, because it’s living and active (cf. Hebrews 4:12), the Bible can do what no other book can do; it can renovate, renew, and refurbish your life! This is what the Bible can do for you.

Practical suggestions to help connect children with the Bible.

Whole book Bible reading … For several months, my daily Bible reading plan has been to read a whole book of the Bible in one

Re-reading the Bible … Once, while doing some street outreach, I asked a lady if she read the Bible. “Yes,” she said, “Many years ago,

When it comes to engaging with Scripture, it’s important to understand the difference between Bible reading and Bible engagement. Although they may seem similar, they
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