Bible

 

Lesson 1: The Bible What is the Bible?

 

The Bible is the most remarkable book ever written! It is a collection of 66 books written by 40 different authors. Some of the oldest portions of the Bible are over 3000 years old! Every year more than 22 million Bibles B ibles are circulated all over  the world and has been translated in over 2000 different languages. All of the books of the Bible center on the person and work of Jesus Christ.

The Bible tells us that ´«men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spiritµ (2 Peter 1:21). Some of the authors of the Bible were fishermen, kings, prophets, and even doctors! But these men did not come up with the words themselves. God inspired every single part of the Bible and guided them on

Who wrote the

what to write.it was God who wrote the Bible through men! So in reality, It

Why is the Bible important?

answers some of life·s hardest h ardest questions: questions: Where did I come from? Why am I here? How should I live my life? Where am I going? It tells us about a loving God who wants to be a part of our life. It has the ability to change our lives for the better! It is inspired by God and we should always be interested in what God wants to tell us. I t is his love letter to us!

Pray that God will give you the wisdom to understand what you are reading. Read it slowly to make sure you y ou understand what you are reading. I f you get lost or confused, read it again. I t·s not about quantity, but quality! Ask questions to see how ho w you can apply what you are reading to your own life. You are trying to meet a person, not only get knowledge.   knowledge.

How

should I read the Bible?

(other: set aside a specific time to read, underline parts you do not understand or have questions about, start with the New Testament, discuss it with a friend). Luis Rodas  November 2010