Conversations about the Bible include: “The Bible is God’s Love letter.” “Read the Bible like a respectable novel.” “The Bible is a narrative telling about God’s love.” “The Bible is a source of knowledge.” I’ve often wondered about the best way to describe the Bible.
The Bible is all those things and more. Talking with my mom, she asked me what type of literature is the Bible? Granted, it is impossible to include them all, here are selected ones along with what they can teach.
Narrative or History
By far the greatest recognized are the narrative or history types. Creation stories tells about God as the creator. The near-sacrifice of Isaac teaches about God as a provider. Moses’ encounter with the burning bush reveals God’s call on seemingly …show more content…
Typically, Proverbs along with the sayings of Jesus are the first to come to mind. Nonetheless, other Scriptures contain wisdom. The letters of Paul include wisdom combined with instruction for being the church. Leviticus coupled with Deuteronomy include teachings which promote unity among the community. Likewise, King Solomon shows his wisdom in the conflict of two women claiming a child is theirs (1 Kgs 3:16-28).
Still wisdom is more than knowledge. Wisdom can also include applications for life. Accordingly, in the book of Job, various arguments made by Job's friends seem logical. In spite of this, their arguments show assumptions. Job’s suffering, considering his righteousness, was illogical, but God allowed the suffering to show God’s authority in all things, even suffering.
Poetry
Reading the Psalms shows Scripture in the form of poetry. Nevertheless, scriptural poetry is found in other places. After crossing the Red Sea, Moses sang praises of triumph (Exodus 15). David laments at the death of Saul and Jonathan (2 Sam 1:17-27). Joshua even uses poetry to plead with God for the sun to stand still (Josh 10:12-13). Mary’s song is familiar to numerous Christians (Luke 1:46-55). Various pastors still use Aaron’s blessing (Num 6:22-27) as a common benediction. Therefore, a range of emotions is found in scriptural
The Bible is all those things and more. Talking with my mom, she asked me what type of literature is the Bible? Granted, it is impossible to include them all, here are selected ones along with what they can teach.
Narrative or History
By far the greatest recognized are the narrative or history types. Creation stories tells about God as the creator. The near-sacrifice of Isaac teaches about God as a provider. Moses’ encounter with the burning bush reveals God’s call on seemingly …show more content…
Typically, Proverbs along with the sayings of Jesus are the first to come to mind. Nonetheless, other Scriptures contain wisdom. The letters of Paul include wisdom combined with instruction for being the church. Leviticus coupled with Deuteronomy include teachings which promote unity among the community. Likewise, King Solomon shows his wisdom in the conflict of two women claiming a child is theirs (1 Kgs 3:16-28).
Still wisdom is more than knowledge. Wisdom can also include applications for life. Accordingly, in the book of Job, various arguments made by Job's friends seem logical. In spite of this, their arguments show assumptions. Job’s suffering, considering his righteousness, was illogical, but God allowed the suffering to show God’s authority in all things, even suffering.
Poetry
Reading the Psalms shows Scripture in the form of poetry. Nevertheless, scriptural poetry is found in other places. After crossing the Red Sea, Moses sang praises of triumph (Exodus 15). David laments at the death of Saul and Jonathan (2 Sam 1:17-27). Joshua even uses poetry to plead with God for the sun to stand still (Josh 10:12-13). Mary’s song is familiar to numerous Christians (Luke 1:46-55). Various pastors still use Aaron’s blessing (Num 6:22-27) as a common benediction. Therefore, a range of emotions is found in scriptural