Genesis tells a number of stories of ‘beginning’. The name itself means 'origin' or 'source'. It begins by telling the story of the beginning of the world, before continuing with the beginning of the breakdown of relationship ...

The verses in Genesis 32 about Jacob wrestling with the angel mean the most to me. It’s open, expansive, complicated and gritty. The idea that you can wrestle with God and be rewarded for it is fantastic. I get a sense of freedom from this story; t...

Is Genesis an accurate account of the beginning of the world or a layman's version which man can understand without having a Stephen Hawking's degree?

Exodus picks up the story of God’s people where Genesis leaves off. At the end of Genesis we find Joseph’s family living in Egypt. Exodus opens some years later with a new Pharaoh who began to oppress God’s people and enslave them. Exodus tells...

About 30 years ago I'd been on a trip to Israel, which was wonderful, and on the trip back home it was really busy on the train from Reading; our group was split up and seated all over the train. I was very tired because we'd had a very ear...

Storytellers use the Open the Book Storytelling Bible and Storyteller’s Handbook. The Storytelling Bible includes 90 stories, beginning at Genesis and going all the way through to Revelation.

I work with adults with disabilities. There was a lot of unsettling news over the summer – the suicide bombing in Manchester, the attacks on Westminster Bridge and London Bridge, and then the Grenfell Tower fire. I’m in a position where I...

I work alone and remotely. And I’m in the season of life where a lot of my friends are getting married and having kids. I’m going to a lot of weddings and I go on my own. It’s a mixture of feelings. I’m so happy for my friends, but it magnifi...

During the pandemic, I have been reading the Bible each day with my nephew over the phone. He lives on his own and is a key worker, so I knew this would be a challenging time for him. We started at the beginning, in Genesis, and now we are on Joshua....

Explore Joseph’s reunion with his brothers in Nicholas King’s new translation. Follow this devotional reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation journey for an immersive experience of Scripture.

One of the most common themes in the Bible is God’s almighty heart and concern for the outcast and the poor. Even if you are abused, thrown aside and left with nothing, there’s still one who sees you. ‘He will never leave nor forsake you’ (De...

It's possible to trace a story that runs through all the books from beginning to end. These 40 steps carry you through the story of God’s love for the world he created.

There are hundreds of references to food and drink in the Bible. Some of today’s healthiest choices were enjoyed by people in the Old and New Testaments. Fish, olive oil, garlic and pomegranates were on the menu, and in the best times the land flow...

How did the tradition arise that Christ appeared four times in the Old Testament prior to his incarnation?

A seven-session video series to deepen your understanding of the Bible and discover its relevance to us today. Study key biblical themes with your small group.

Many of the Old Testament leaders had more than one wife. At what point in Jewish history did monogamy become the accepted norm?

The Holy Spirit certainly does appear before Pentecost and in the Old Testament. There is some continuity in the way the Spirit is revealed in both Old and New Testaments, but also some differences.

The great drama of Scripture continues with the Patriarchs, the first members of the family who were to become a nation.

In Britain, Mother's Day falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent and started as a church tradition. While you won’t find many verses in the Bible directly hailing motherhood, it’s easy to see through the stories of Bible moms the love that God ha...

At Bible Society, we believe that everyone should have access to the Bible, regardless of language barriers, literacy levels or learning differences. That’s why we’re proud to offer Scripture for Everyone. Discover our dyslexia-friendly, English ...