get the most out of the boring parts of the Bible
We are all tempted to skip over the boring parts of Scripture—the parts that seem insignificant or hard to wrap our minds around. Look through these resources to help you get the most out of your Bible reading. Use the one-year reading guide to make sure you don’t miss any books or chapters. Use these resources to help you read Leviticus and Numbers, two of the tougher books to explore on your own. Get more background on how the Bible uses genealogies, numbers and laws. Don’t miss out on anything the Bible has to offer!
A Year With the Bible
By reading this guide’s short Scripture selections each day for a year, you will gain a greater knowledge and love for God and his written Word.
Bible Study Guide: Numbers
Numbers follows the Israelites as they wander in the desert. Numbers has… numbers. But it also includes the story of a talking donkey, water flowing from a rock and quail raining out of the sky.
Sacrifices and Offerings
Leviticus outlines five different types of sacrifices for the ancient Israelites. Learn more about these sacrifices and see where they are mentioned in Scripture.
Genealogies in the Bible
The Bible has lots of names. Read about the importance of genealogies in the Bible, including the history that they record and the connections they make.
Jesus’ Genealogy
Jesus’ genealogy is included in Matthew and Luke’s accounts of the Christmas story. Learn why genealogy was an important part of Jesus’ birth.
The Ancestors of Jesus
In the New Testament world, genealogies were important. In fact, two of the four Gospels include records of Jesus’ ancestry. Find out more about Jesus’ lineage and its significance.
Numbers in the Bible
Certain numbers have special significance in the Bible. Check out the list of these numbers and how they appear in Scripture.
Purity (Clean and Unclean)
It’s easy to get dirty. You could touch a dead animal, eat the wrong kind of food or be exposed to a contagious skin disease. Read about why purity is important in the Old and New Testaments.
Summarizing the Law
Even before the time of Jesus, Jewish teachers had discussed the Law of Moses and whether there were one or more commands that summarized the whole law. This debate is easily seen in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The debate also seems to be behind Luke’s account, which immediately precedes the parable of the Good Samaritan.
Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments are the most famous laws of all time. But the Ten Commandments are more than just a set of rules; they governed Israel’s relationship with God.
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