Today's podcast is a discussion on our relationship with the Bible. At times, if we were asked what the status of our relationship is, we may want to answer "it's complicated" like a social media update. And at other times, it feels like we are understanding and moving right along with enjoying the Word of God. It ebbs and flows. The Bible is a gift the Lord has given us that helps us know Him better. It's a gift we get to wrestle with, similar to how Jacob wrestled with God in the desert. But he walked away marked, changed, and knowing the Lord for himself. We have the same opportunity every day with God's word. To know Him and what He loves better through it. 

In this episode, we cover some general facts and info about the Bible, as well as some helpful resources for understanding the culture of the people the Bible was written by and for originally. We also discuss truly relating with it and how it does draw us closer to Jesus. 

Following are a few of the resources discussed in the episode:

YouVersion Bible App; Bible Hub www.biblehub.com; The Bible Project www.bibleproject.com; Restoring the Jewishness of the Gospel by David H. Stern Ph.D; Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler & Lois Tverberg; History of the Bible Podcast.