For us the Bible is a single book, but it's really a Book of Books. The Bible is a library of books, from "biblios," meaning books. These books were written at different times that are sometimes separated by millennia; by different authors with various writing styles, proficiencies, and personalities; to different audiences. Is it any wonder that it can be hard to read and understand?

This episode tackles the two Testaments, the genres of the Books, and the "who" of the Bible, so we have a basic understanding of how to approach each Book.
But more than that, the consistency of the Bible is one of its miracles. Part of its consistency is the "who" of the Bible. Who heals through Scripture, and who is being healed?

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L | Listen (Receive the Word via audio or video.)


O | Observe (Connect the passage to your life and recent events.)
Can you already see how a general overview of the Bible helps it make sense and draws one into relationship with the God Who is revealed there? What was the most surprising or impactful thing you learned from this episode? 
V | Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)
Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.
E | Entrust (Rest in the Word.)
May it be done to me according to  your Word. Amen +
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What We Discussed | Show Notes
Overview:
Minutes 00:00-12:00 – updates on new name, refresh, and upgrades; how the John Bible study dovetails with Ignite series; Word, logos, shekinah, Moses and Old Testament in John and today's episode
Minutes 12:01-24:00 – explanation of many Catholics' view of the Bible; some history of how and why Bibles were once chained to the podium, or ambo
Minutes 24:01-36:00 – GELND; Pharisees' and Sadducees' approach to Pentateuch; remaining genres; I AM 
Minutes 36:01-48:00 – I AM will be with His people; person to person
Transcript
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