Better Ways to Read the Bible

The Bible is integral to our understanding of our faith, our world, and our place in it. But let’s make sure we understand the Bible before going any further. Most owned and least read. Thoughtful look at how best to interpret and act upon faithfully.

Events

KICKOFF CLASS
September 13 from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Fellowship Hall
All adult classes will meet together in the Fellowship Hall for an overview of classes this fall and a deep dive into different translations of the Bible, and why that matters.

BETTER WAYS TO READ THE BIBLE CLASS
September 20 - ?? from 9:15-10:15 AM in Room 100

PASTOR’S CLASS
September 20 - ?? from 9:15-10:15 AM in the Fellowship Hall Annex
An in depth study of Romans

UNDERSTANDING GALATIONS
?? - ?? from 9:15-10:15 AM in Room 100

UNDERSTANDING ???
?? - ?? from 9:15-10:15 AM in Room 100

TUESDAY ZOOM LINK

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL
During Sunday School our children will learn about caring for creation as a way of following Jesus. The four focus areas are: Appreciate God’s Creation, Till, Share the Planet, and Restore Creation. We’ll also read the picture book version of the The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and see what we can make out of trash.

Resources

PODCASTS

10 Aha Moments in Biblical Scholarship, Part 1 - Jared Byas, The Bible for Normal People
10 Aha Moments in Biblical Scholarship, Part 2 - Jared Byas, The Bible for Normal People

VIDEOS

How to Read the Bible, a series of short videos exploring the literary styles in the Bible, Bible Project

ARTICLES

An Even Better Bible, Christian Century magazine (2023, introducing the NRSVue translation)
What’s the Difference Between the NIV, NRSV, and Other Bible Translations, Sojourners (2022, before the NRSVue translation)

LIBRARY BOOKS
From Wake County Public Libraries:

From the CPC Library:

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