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The Bible is not a magical book dictated to authors in a trance, nor is it a purely human invention. It is an incarnational text, much like Jesus Himself—100% divine and 100% human. God, in His wisdom, chose to partner with human authors, allowing their personalities, experiences, and cultural contexts to shine through. The result is a living document that is exactly what God intended, a collaborative masterpiece that speaks His truth through human hands. This divine-human partnership is the foundation of our trust in Scripture.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17, ESV)
Reflection: As you consider your own life and calling, where do you see God’s divine power beautifully partnering with your unique human personality, experiences, and gifts to accomplish His purposes?
The first command to write in Scripture was a directive to remember a story of rescue. God instructed Moses to record a specific event, not in a mystical trance, but with full awareness and collaboration. This pattern continues throughout the Bible, where we see editors adding context and prophets working with scribes. God delights in using the community of His people to preserve and present His truth, weaving together a grand narrative of redemption through many hands.
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write this as a memorial in a book and recite it in the ears of Joshua, that I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.”
(Exodus 17:14, ESV)
Reflection: Who are the people in your spiritual community that God has used to help you understand and remember His faithfulness in your own story?
The Bible is a rich library containing many types of literature, from historical narrative to poetry, law, and prophecy. These different genres serve different purposes, much like a painting and a photograph can depict the same subject in uniquely powerful ways. We honor God’s Word by understanding the intent behind each genre, allowing the historical narratives to tell their story and the poetry to stir our hearts, without forcing one to do the job of the other.
He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”
(Matthew 13:52, ESV)
Reflection: When you read the Bible, what is one genre you naturally gravitate towards and one you tend to avoid? How might exploring a less familiar genre this week deepen your understanding of God’s character?
The language of Scripture often describes the world as people experience it—the sun rises, the moon gives light. This phenomenological language is not a scientific inaccuracy but a profound accommodation. God meets us where we are, using concepts we can grasp to communicate eternal truths about who He is. He condescends to our level so that anyone, regardless of time period or education, can access the deep truths of the gospel.
The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.
(Deuteronomy 29:29, ESV)
Reflection: Can you recall a time when a complex spiritual truth suddenly became clear to you through a simple analogy or everyday experience? How did that moment deepen your appreciation for God’s desire to be known?
The central purpose of all Scripture is to reveal the person and work of Jesus. He is the fulfillment of the law, the prophet greater than Moses, the ultimate sacrifice, and the reigning king. The Old Testament creates a silhouette that only He can perfectly fill. When we read the Bible, we are not just learning rules or history; we are being introduced to our Savior, and every story ultimately finds its meaning in His story of redemption.
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
(Luke 24:27, ESV)
Reflection: As you read the Old Testament, what is one story or theme that you have seen in a new light once you understood how it points toward Jesus?
DATE: February 8th 2026
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 6:14-18
SPEAKER: Matt Heverly
