Every Wednesday from 01/08/2025 to 02/12/2025
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE
You’re invited to come take part in this 6-week series that will equip you to better understand the Bible, gain a set of skills for how to read it well, and more clearly see its unified message that leads to Jesus.
WEDNESDAYS 7:00PM
Beginning January 8
Fellowship Hall
ABOUT THIS SERIES:
In this series, you will learn about the Bible's larger story and how to read it well. This is an important skill to develop in your journey as a disciple of Jesus. While the Bible is one unified story, it cannot all be read in the same way. See how different literary genres and ancient writing styles help form one epic narrative as we explore the origins, content, and purpose of the Bible. Together, we will learn how to approach this brilliantly designed book with greater understanding and wisdom through engaging videos from Bible Project and conversations led by Calvary Pastors - Eric Wakeling and Trevor Behrns.
Week One: Intro to the Bible
+ What is the Bible?
+ The story of the Bible?
+ Literary styles
+ Ancient Jewish meditation literature
Week Two: How to read biblical narrative - Part 1
+ Plot
+ Character
+ Setting
Week Three: How to read biblical narrative - Part 2
+ Design patterns
+ The Gospel
+ The Parables of Jesus
Week Four: How to read biblical poetry - Part 1
+ Poetry
+ Poetic metaphor
+ The Book of Psalms
Week Five: How to read biblical poetry - Part 2
+ The Prophets
+ The Books of Solomon
+ Apocalyptic Literature
Week 6: How to read biblical prose discourse
+ Biblical Law
+ New Testament Letters: Historical Context
+ New Testament Letters: Literary Context
+ Hermeneutics summary: Biblical Interpretation & Application
MIDWEEK FOR KIDS:
There are fun, faith-building programs for kids in Nursery to 5th Grade, plus amazing programs for students in Middle School and High School each Wednesday night at Calvary. Click the buttons below to see details: