Have you ever felt intimidated by the Bible or unsure where to start? In this episode ofThe Bible Made Real, Kathy Abraham teaches you how to read Scripture in a way that actually makes sense by seeing the Bible as one cohesive, unified story.Rather than approaching the Bible as fragmented passages or isolated books, Kathy walks through the big-picture framework that helps everything connect. You’ll learn the Bible’s overarching meta-narrative, understand different biblical genres, and gain practical tools to study Scripture with clarity, depth, and confidence.This episode lays the foundation for a richer, more meaningful relationship with God’s Word and shows how every book of the Bible ultimately points to Christ.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why the Bible should be read as one unified story rather than disconnected parts
• The four major meta-narratives of Scripture: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration
• How the 66 books of the Bible fit together across the Old and New Testaments
• The 10 biblical genres and why genre matters when reading Scripture
• Practical Bible study tools that deepen understanding without overcomplicating the process
• How to ask the right questions before reading a passage (the 5 W’s)
• How to always find Christ throughout the Bible, including the Old Testament
• How Exodus reveals Christ through symbolism like the Passover lamb, manna, baptism, and the tabernacle
  

Key Takeaways:

• Context brings clarity when studying Scripture
• Understanding genre changes how you read and apply the text
• Every book of the Bible ultimately reveals Christ
• The Old Testament is deeply relevant to Christian life today
• Scripture is meant to transform your life, not intimidate you

Scripture Themes Highlighted:

• Christ as the greater Moses
• The Passover Lamb as a foreshadowing of Christ
• Baptism symbolized through the Red Sea
• Jesus as the Bread of Life and Living Water
• God dwelling with His people, from the tabernacle to believers today

If you enjoyed this framework for studying Scripture, Kathy invites you to journey through the Bible together using this approach. This podcast is designed to help you slow down, stay rooted in God’s Word, and experience true transformation through Scripture.

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