Reading Scripture to Shape Your Soul

What if you have a hard time understanding the Bible? BibleProject offers free animated videos with overviews of biblical books and key themes. And their guides, podcasts, and classes take you deeper. The result? A stronger grasp of how the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus. ⁱ

Scripture Union supplements that big picture with daily devotions, practical life applications, and long-term Bible reading plans. Their resources are designed to help a wide range of age groups—from kids learning about the Bible for the first time to adults who’ve been steeped in Scripture for years. ⁱⁱ

But suppose you want to remember the Bible’s main plot lines, key themes, and central characters for a long time? Walk Thru the Bible offers in-person, interactive, dynamic learning experiences for just that purpose. Hand signs, body movements, and vocal cues make learning important aspects of the Bible fun and memorable. ⁱⁱⁱ

i.   Plus–the cartoons make it fun. Lead Research Scholar Tim Mackie has a wonderful conversation with N T Wright on YouTube; Tim and I had a very helpful conversation when Become New was starting. Also the Bible Project has snagged uber-Leader/Thinker Terry Storch!

ii.   When are they gonna bring back the flannelgraph?–greatest teaching device since rabbis coated the text with honey for little Hebrew children

iii.   I went through this decades ago and can still remember great chunks of it: ‘Achan stole the bacon!’