EPISODE · Nov 4, 2021 · 40 MIN
3 Things To Consider To Read The Bible Better
from Not So Secular Podcast with Mon Reyes · host Mon Reyes
Have you ever tried to read the Bible? Did you ever finish? This text has influenced Christians and non-Christians all over the world, over the centuries. This tells the story of God and his people. A lot of people agree that this is important, however not as many really get to read it. In this episode, Mon shares 3 things to consider to help us read the Bible better. What are those 3 things? It is helpful to know the literary genre (narrative, poetry, and discourse), the culture and history, and the bigger story of this ancient book. Along the way, he talks about the stories of the Roman Centurion, Judges and the need for a king, and Moses declaration of the prophet who is to come. The goal of this discussion is not just to know more about the Bible, but to know more the one to whom it points, Jesus Christ.Music by Kayel MarceloPASSAGES:Matthew 8:5-13Judges 19:1, 21:25Ephesians 5:21-33Deuteronomy 18:15-19RESOURCES:BibleProject: https://bibleproject.com/ The Bible In A Year with Fr Mike Schmitz: https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/bibleinayear/ Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/ BUY FROM FEAST BOOKS:https://feastbooks.ph/?ref=rizmonreyes Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
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Have you ever tried to read the Bible? Did you ever finish? This text has influenced Christians and non-Christians all over the world, over the centuries. This tells the story of God and his people. A lot of people agree that this is important, however not as many really get to read it. In this episode, Mon shares 3 things to consider to help us read the Bible better. What are those 3 things? It is helpful to know the literary genre (narrative, poetry, and discourse), the culture and history, and the bigger story of this ancient book. Along the way, he talks about the stories of the Roman Centurion, Judges and the need for a king, and Moses declaration of the prophet who is to come. The goal of this discussion is not just to know more about the Bible, but to know more the one to whom it points, Jesus Christ.Music by Kayel MarceloPASSAGES:Matthew 8:5-13Judges 19:1, 21:25Ephesians 5:21-33Deuteronomy 18:15-19RESOURCES:BibleProject: https://bibleproject.com/ The Bible In A Year with Fr Mike Schmitz: https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/bibleinayear/ Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/ BUY FROM FEAST BOOKS:https://feastbooks.ph/?ref=rizmonreyes Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
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