The Two Year Bible

Welcome to week one. We will talk through Genesis 1-6, Luke 1:1-2:40, and Psalms 1 and 8.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Episode Notes
The Bible Project – Genesis 1-11
The Genesis Debate (Book)
The Bible Project – Luke 1-2
The Bible Project – Psalms Overview
Herod The Great Wikipedia
The Herodium Near Bethlehem
Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary

In the final primer episode, Chris Case and Sarah Pascual unpack why paying attention to genre is essential for reading Scripture well. They explore how biblical writings include historical narrative, poetry, wisdom literature, prophecy, and letters—and why each must be read on its own terms. Along the way, they highlight differences between Western and Eastern ways of thinking, how numbers and imagery carry symbolic meaning, and why the Bible’s communal, story-shaped worldview often challenges our individualism. Chris and Sarah also address dangers like overly literal readings and proof-texting, showing how these can distort the Bible’s intent. This conversation equips you with practical tools to approach different genres with humility, curiosity, and a Christ-centered lens—so that the Bible comes alive in color, not just in black and white.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Primer 3 Episode Notes
An Infographic on Bible Cross-References

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.