We don’t read Scripture to prove what we think, but to understand what God is saying.
If you are new to this site, begin here.
The Bible is often approached as a collection of verses used to support ideas we already hold. But Scripture was not given to confirm our thinking—it was given to reveal God.
To read the Bible well is to listen.
To slow down.
To allow the text to speak on its own terms.
This site is built on that conviction.
📖 How to Read the Bible
Before moving into specific studies, it is important to understand how Scripture is meant to be read.
👉 Start with this guide:
[How to Study the Bible]
This will help you:
- Ask the right questions of the text
- Follow the narrative rather than isolate verses
- See how Scripture interprets itself
- Recognize how all Scripture points to Christ
📘 Where to Begin
If you are wondering where to go next, here are two good starting points:
1. Genesis — What Went Wrong?
The opening chapters of Genesis lay the foundation for everything that follows.
They reveal not only how the world began, but how sin entered and why restoration is necessary.
👉 Begin reading: Genesis 1–3
2. Zechariah — A Vision of Restoration
The night visions of Zechariah provide a powerful picture of God’s work to restore His people—not by human strength, but by His Spirit.
👉 Explore the series: Zechariah: The Night Visions
✝️ The Goal
The goal is not to master Scripture, but to be shaped by it.
Not to win an argument, but to come to know the heart of God.
As you read, you may find that familiar passages begin to open in new ways—not because something new has been added, but because you are learning to see what has been there all along.
🙏 A Final Word
Take your time.
Return often.
Ask questions of the text, and let Scripture answer.
And above all, keep before you the One to whom all Scripture points—Jesus Christ.
The goal is not to win an argument with Scripture, but to be shaped by it.
Pastor Lester Bentley 