Matt, Derek, and Alastair mull over the "boring" parts of scripture to see how these monotonous passages can be more greatly appreciated and share advice and resources that everyday Bible-readers can use. Matt also shares why Derek and Alastair are wrong for suggesting any book but John as the first book of the Bible a new Christian should read.
Timestamps:
Intro + What do we do with "boring" parts of scripture? [0:00 - 8:40]
Is it legitimate for those who do not have trained theological categories to skip parts of scripture? [8:40 - 15:18]
Tips for the everyday Bible reader to glean deep insights from seemingly "boring" parts of scripture [15:18 - 24:15]
Why we need new strategies for reading the Bible [24:15 - 29:00]
New Testament resources for reading the Old Testament [29:00 - 31:10]
Which book of the Bible a new Christian should read first [31:10 - 41:30]
Useful resources + Conclusions [41:30 - 45:52]
Resources mentioned:
NIV Study Bible
ESV Study Bible
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Caleb Wait
Caleb Wait (MATS, Westminster Seminary California) is a writer and the producer of Mere Fidelity. He and his wife Kristin have two children and live in Northern California. You can follow him on Twitter @calebwait and he invites you to email him at ciwait93@gmail.com.
