Parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32)

In a study, many people from the United States failed to notice the famine in Luke 15:14. People from Russia who read the same story noticed the famine much more readily. The Russians had more recent history with famines, so that detail stuck out to them more.

What might we be missing when we read the Bible?

Try an unfamiliar translation (and do some double-takes)

Nehemiah 8:1-8

Numbers 28:7 – NASB says “strong drink.” CSB reads “beer” here and other places.

II Timothy 3:16 – “inspired by God” (NASB) vs “God-breathed” (NIV)

The KJV, NKJV, ASV, NASB, and ESV are recommended.

Parallel Bibles can help when comparing translations, as can Bible study software.

Read the Bible in a different order (switch reading plans)

II Peter 3:1

Chronological plans help you see the overall story.

Slower plans allow for more thinking.

Reading whole books gets us closer to the original.

Beyond the Verse by Wes McAdams

In 1560 A.D., the Geneva Bible was the first English Bible printed with chapter and verse markings.

Mixed plans add variety.

An audio Bible may provide a whole new twist.

Luke 4:16

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The Word of Promise

Remember that you are a new you.

Psalms 71:5-6, 15, 9, 18

II Kings 22:11

II Timothy 3:15

Psalms 119:105