In this second primer episode, Chris Case and Sarah Pascual walk through how to approach the Bible so it becomes more than just a book of morality lessons. They outline the big-picture story of Scripture (creation, fall, redemption, consummation) and emphasize the importance of asking the right questions: What does this passage teach me about God? How would the original audience have heard it? Where does it connect to Christ? And finally, how does it shape my life today? Along the way, they highlight why the Old Testament matters, how exile helps us understand our place in the story, and why reading the Bible should be done prayerfully, humbly, and in community. This episode is a practical and inspiring guide for anyone wanting to grow in biblical literacy and love for God’s Word.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Primer 2 Show Notes
General notes from the episode.

How To Read The Bible
The Bible Project’s How To Read the Bible overview.

Overview of TaNaKh
The Bible Project’s overview of TaNaKh.

Before You Open Your Bible
Matt Smethurst’s book regarding thinking through how you read.

In this kickoff episode, Chris Case (Lead Pastor of Resonate Church) and Sarah Pascual (Executive Director) introduce the Two Year Bible… a five-days-a-week reading plan designed to help our church grow in biblical literacy and love for Scripture. Together, they explain why the plan is semi-chronological, how it weaves Old and New Testament readings, and why we’ve built in space for rest and reflection. You’ll also hear how this plan connects to Resonate’s mission of equipping disciple-making disciples, and what to expect each week on the podcast: conversation around the week’s readings, resources to help you go deeper, and previews of what’s coming next. Whether you’re reading with your LifeGroup or on your own, this journey is an invitation to know the story of God and see how it all points to Jesus.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Bible Translations
A breakdown of the spectrum of Bible translations. Our suggestion is to keep to things from the center to the far left of this translation spectrum.

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Jesus in Every Old Testament Book

This week we look back on Malachi 1-4, Revelation 20-22, and Psalm 136.

This week we look back on Zechariah 10-14, Revelation 16:17-19:21, Psalm 98 and 129.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Bible Project on Malachi

This week we look back on Zechariah 3-9, Revelation 13:11-16:16, Proverbs 12 and Psalm 48.

This week we look back on Esther 7-10, Zechariah 1-2, Revelation 10:1-13:10, and Psalm 82.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Bible Project Book of Zechariah
Revelation and the Olympic Games

This week we look back on Esther 1-6, Revelation 5:1-9:21, Psalm 148 and Psalm 3.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Bible Project Book of Esther
Revelation and the Olympic Games

This week we look back on Isaiah 58-66, Revelation 2:1-4:11, Psalm 18:1-30 and Psalm 119:145-168.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Revelation and the Olympic Games

This week we look back on Nehemiah 13, Haggai 1-2, Isaiah 55-57, 1 John 5:13-21, 2-3 John, Revelation 1:1-20, and Psalm 15, 32, and 122.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Bible Project on Haggai
Bible Project 1-3 John
Bible Project on Revelation 1-11