Learn about the Bible
Clear courses, practical reading tools, historical context and simple questions to help you understand what you’re reading.
Whether you’re opening the Bible for the first time or going deeper, Learn helps you explore its story, world, themes and everyday relevance.
Getting to Know the Bible
A 12-session introduction to the story, structure and message of the Bible.
- 1What is the Bible?
- 2The Bible as one big story
- 3How the Bible is arranged
- 4Creation, calling and covenant
- 5Israel, kings and prophets
- 6Exile, return and hope
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Begin a 12-session introduction to the Bible
A 12-session introduction to the story, structure and message of the Bible.
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Start here: Getting to know the Bible
A 12-session introduction to the Bible’s story, structure, world and message.
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Bible resources
Explore the history, culture, geography, people, places, timelines and background of the Bible.
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How to read and study the Bible
Practical help for building confidence, asking better questions and getting more from your time in the Bible.
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Courses
Structured courses on reading the Bible, understanding its themes, journaling and applying Scripture to everyday life.
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Study a verse
Choose a Bible book, chapter and verse and explore its context, background, meaning and related passages.
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What would you like to do?
Pick what fits you right now — you can always come back and try another path.
Questions to ask when reading the Bible
A simple set of questions you can take into any passage. Keep them nearby when you read.
- What is happening in this passage?
- Who is speaking, and who is being spoken to?
- What does this passage show about God?
- What does this passage show about people?
- What words or ideas are repeated?
- How does this fit into the wider Bible story?
- What might this have meant to the original hearers?
- What response might this invite today?