Ray lays out eight key points that will enable you to read the bible well.

The Bible:

1. is not a book; it is a library

2. is not chronological

3. should be read with supporting notes and books

4. should be read at a time, in a place and in a way that suits you

You should:

1. ask God to speak to you through it

2. meditate on what you have read

3. mark your bible or keep a notebook nearby

4. memorise verses

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Acts 8:4-25

Acts 7:52 - 8:3

Rich reminds us of the fantastic history lesson given by Stephen in Acts 7 before looking at the reliability of the Bible: our hope is rooted in truth, grounded in scripture and confirmed by our experience.

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Acts 6:8 - 7:51

Nigel focuses on the teaching of Stephen - a man whose storytelling was based on three main factors.

Acts 6:1-7

Ed sets us straight on the mission of the church and its reason for being: throughout the world the church needs to bring justice, radical inclusion and peace by stepping into conflict, recognising equality across boundaries and speaking out against injustice.

Acts 6:1-7

Ed sets us straight on the mission of the church and its reason for being: throughout the world the church needs to bring justice, radical inclusion and peace by stepping into conflict, recognising equality across boundaries and speaking out against injustice.