Episode Notes:

In today's episode, Pastors Stephen Law and Sean Clemons break down the various genres of the Bible.

Access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint .

Genres in the Bible:

Old Testament

• Law (Pentateuch) — 5 books, Genesis to Deuteronomy
• Historical Books — 12 books, Joshua to Esther
• Poetry (Wisdom) — 5 books, Job to Song of Solomon
• Major Prophets — 5 books, Isaiah to Daniel
• Minor Prophets — 12 books, Hosea to Malachi
• Post-exilic literature - Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

New Testament

• The Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
• Historical — Acts of the Apostles
• Epistles — letters written to churches & individuals
• Apocalyptic — Revelation

Helpful Tips:

1. Sunday sermons
2. ESV Study Bible
3. Bible project
4. Good Bible studies, commentaries (Bible Hub)- Barnes Notes, SonicLight Dr. Thomas Constable

Recommended Resources:

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stewart

Did this episode help you see your faith, life, and culture more clearly? If so, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Follow us on @thrive20s30s