Tara Lee Cobble

I lived in New York City at the time, but I toured in the South regularly, and I remember one day at his church when he casually asked me if I'd ever read through the whole Bible. I replied with something like, "'I think I have. I've probably pieced it together over the years and covered the whole thing that way.'" His response to me changed the trajectory of my life in the best way possible.

I lived in New York City at the time, but I toured in the South regularly, and I remember one day at his church when he casually asked me if I'd ever read through the whole Bible. I replied with something like, "'I think I have. I've probably pieced it together over the years and covered the whole thing that way.'" His response to me changed the trajectory of my life in the best way possible.

I lived in New York City at the time, but I toured in the South regularly, and I remember one day at his church when he casually asked me if I'd ever read through the whole Bible. I replied with something like, "'I think I have. I've probably pieced it together over the years and covered the whole thing that way.'" His response to me changed the trajectory of my life in the best way possible.

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We are so excited to have you. Why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself?

I'm not saying God can't speak to us directly through his word. He can and does all the time. But even in scripture itself, we see examples of other seasoned believers helping people understand his word. The Levites explains the law to the people. Philip unpacked prophecy for the Ethiopian eunuch. And Paul's letters are basically him teaching through Old Testament texts like a sermon outline.

I'm not saying God can't speak to us directly through his word. He can and does all the time. But even in scripture itself, we see examples of other seasoned believers helping people understand his word. The Levites explains the law to the people. Philip unpacked prophecy for the Ethiopian eunuch. And Paul's letters are basically him teaching through Old Testament texts like a sermon outline.

I'm not saying God can't speak to us directly through his word. He can and does all the time. But even in scripture itself, we see examples of other seasoned believers helping people understand his word. The Levites explains the law to the people. Philip unpacked prophecy for the Ethiopian eunuch. And Paul's letters are basically him teaching through Old Testament texts like a sermon outline.

Maybe you've tried it all and you wonder if you'll ever love reading the actual Bible or if you'll always just feel intimidated by it. Are you tired of losing steam after six weeks? Or maybe you've never tried to read through the Bible because you aren't quite sure if God is even real or which religion is right if he is real.

Maybe you've tried it all and you wonder if you'll ever love reading the actual Bible or if you'll always just feel intimidated by it. Are you tired of losing steam after six weeks? Or maybe you've never tried to read through the Bible because you aren't quite sure if God is even real or which religion is right if he is real.

Maybe you've tried it all and you wonder if you'll ever love reading the actual Bible or if you'll always just feel intimidated by it. Are you tired of losing steam after six weeks? Or maybe you've never tried to read through the Bible because you aren't quite sure if God is even real or which religion is right if he is real.

He said, read it. Read the whole thing. Let your eyes fall on every word. Don't skip anything, not even the genealogies or the laws. He was so passionate about it, I was pretty stunned. He really seemed to love the Bible, not just believe it. Then he said, and I would encourage you to say very little on stage until you've read it all. Wow, that was the wake-up call I needed.

He said, read it. Read the whole thing. Let your eyes fall on every word. Don't skip anything, not even the genealogies or the laws. He was so passionate about it, I was pretty stunned. He really seemed to love the Bible, not just believe it. Then he said, and I would encourage you to say very little on stage until you've read it all. Wow, that was the wake-up call I needed.

He said, read it. Read the whole thing. Let your eyes fall on every word. Don't skip anything, not even the genealogies or the laws. He was so passionate about it, I was pretty stunned. He really seemed to love the Bible, not just believe it. Then he said, and I would encourage you to say very little on stage until you've read it all. Wow, that was the wake-up call I needed.

Especially if you're new to reading scripture, it's tempting to draw quick conclusions, like we talked about in episode 5. One of the best ways to help yourself avoid this pitfall is to make sure you read or study the Bible alongside others. In some ways, this podcast can help with that, but it has its limitations. It's a one-way street.

Especially if you're new to reading scripture, it's tempting to draw quick conclusions, like we talked about in episode 5. One of the best ways to help yourself avoid this pitfall is to make sure you read or study the Bible alongside others. In some ways, this podcast can help with that, but it has its limitations. It's a one-way street.

Especially if you're new to reading scripture, it's tempting to draw quick conclusions, like we talked about in episode 5. One of the best ways to help yourself avoid this pitfall is to make sure you read or study the Bible alongside others. In some ways, this podcast can help with that, but it has its limitations. It's a one-way street.

But at least you're curious and proactive enough to try to take a step toward getting some information. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here. And I'm glad you're here. You're not alone either. This is a place where you can ask your questions without fear of being shamed. Regardless of where you're coming from, the Bible Recap is here to help. So let me tell you who we are and how we'll help.

But at least you're curious and proactive enough to try to take a step toward getting some information. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here. And I'm glad you're here. You're not alone either. This is a place where you can ask your questions without fear of being shamed. Regardless of where you're coming from, the Bible Recap is here to help. So let me tell you who we are and how we'll help.