How to Read the Bible
Learn to read the Bible well — understanding its genres, literary techniques, historical context, and interpretive principles so you can handle Scripture with confidence and care.
The Bible contains history, poetry, prophecy, law, gospel, epistle, apocalyptic vision, and more. Each genre has its own conventions, and reading the Psalms the same way you read Romans — or Revelation the same way you read Genesis — leads to confusion. Learning how to read the Bible well is one of the most valuable skills any Christian can develop.
These plans equip you with the tools to interpret Scripture faithfully. You'll learn how to identify and read different genres, how to understand figures of speech and literary structure, how historical context illuminates meaning, and how to navigate the passages that many readers find most difficult. Each plan pairs practical instruction with hands-on reading of the biblical text itself.
What You'll Discover
- How to read Hebrew poetry, narrative, prophecy, wisdom literature, and apocalyptic writing
- Why context — literary, historical, and canonical — matters for interpretation
- How to handle difficult passages with honesty and humility
- The difference between what a passage meant to its original audience and what it means for us today
- Principles for moving from the text to faithful application in daily life
These plans draw on the work of scholars and pastors who have spent their careers helping people read the Bible more carefully — and more joyfully.