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New Podcast | Cultural vs Timeless
NEW PODCAST: How to Determine Cultural vs Timeless Bible Passages Ever wondered if a Bible verse applies to your life today or was meant for its ancient audience? Maybe you've asked yourself, “Well, that’s fine for them back in Biblical times, but does that really...
4 Questions to Determine Cultural vs Timeless
Cultural vs Timeless As you read the Bible, you may run across verses that make you wonder, “Well, that’s fine for them back in Biblical times, but does that really apply to me today?” And you’re not wrong to ask that question! Because the Bible was written thousands...
New Podcast | How to Leverage AI for Bible Study
NEW PODCAST: Leveraging AI For Bible Study Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT can transform your Bible study? In this culturally relevant episode, The Chara Project team explores safe and effective ways to use artificial intelligence to...
8 Ways to Safely Use AI for Bible Study
8 Safe Ways to Use AI for Bible Study Our world is exploding with artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Grok, chatbots, and others. As these tools become more popular, they are increasingly being used to explore the Bible. But how do we study the Bible...
New Podcast | How We Got the Bible
Join the Chara Project team as they explore this topic and discuss how we got the Old Testament and New Testament, what’s not included in the Bible and why, and how we got our modern versions of the Bible today.
Layout of the Bible
Layout of the Bible Understanding the Bible can be daunting. We often look up books of the Bible from the Table of Contents, but may not understand how those books fit into the bigger story of the Bible. Well, this is the place for you! But what if you could get a...
New Podcast | What is the Bible?
Join the Chara Project team as they unpack the Bible’s purpose, its layout, and what story it tells. Along the way, the team will discuss how the Bible isn’t one book, but 66 books broken into two parts – the Old and New Testaments, and how it tells the story of God’s love for us.
How to Study Apocalyptic Literature of the Bible
There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including Apocalyptic literature, found in Revelation and Daniel. Check out how to study the Apocalyptic literature of the Bible.
How to Study Letters in the Bible
There are nine majority literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including the Letters of the New Testament. Check out how to study the Letters of the Bible.
How to Study Parables in the Bible
There are nine majority literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including the Parables. Check out how to study the Parables of the Bible.
How to Study the Gospels in the Bible
There are nine majority literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including the Gospels, found in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Check out how to study the Gospels of the Bible.
How to Study Prophecy in the Bible
There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including Prophecy. Check out how to study the Prophecy found in the Bible.
How to Study Wisdom Literature in the Bible
There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including Wisdom, found in Job, Ecclesiastes and Proverbs. Check out how to study the Wisdom Literature of the Bible.
How to Study the Poetry of the Bible
There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including Poetry, which includes the Psalms. Check out how to study the Poetry of the Bible.
How to Study the Narrative of the Bible
There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including Narrative story, which is found throughout 40% of the Bible. Check out how to study the Narrative of the Bible.
How to Study the Law of the Old Testament
There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including the Law, which are the first five books of the Old Testament. Check out how to study the Law of the Bible.
Judges Of The Bible and Why They Still Matter Today
Judges of the Bible and Why they Still Matter TodayThe Book of Judges takes us into one of the darkest and most turbulent seasons in Israel’s history. After being delivered from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites were called to live faithfully in the Promised Land....
NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Exodus
NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: EXODUS Join The Chara Project as they journey into the third era of the Story of the Bible—the Exodus, overing the powerful story found in Exodus through Deuteronomy. After zooming in on one remarkable family (the Israelites) in...
We Want Your Voice! Take Our 5-Minute Impact Survey
WE WANT YOUR VOICE! Take our 5-Minute Survey Every year, we pause to reflect on the impact God is having in our community—and, more importantly, to learn how we can serve you even better in the months ahead. That’s why we’ve launched our Annual Impact Survey, and...
NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Patriarchs
NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: PATRIARCHS Don't forget to check out the latest podcast episode of The Chara Project. In this episode, join The Chara Project as they journey into the second era of the Story of the Bible—the Patriarchs (Genesis 12–50). After the...
Understanding Biblical Covenants in the Bible
Understanding Biblical Covenants in the BibleIf you’ve read the Bible, you’ve likely encountered the word covenant. But what does it mean—and why does it matter so much? A covenant is a chosen relationship or partnership in which two parties make binding promises to...
NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Creation
NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: CREATION Step into the opening pages of the Bible as The Chara Project team does a deep dive into the Story of the Bible. In this episode, they explore the Creation era (Genesis 1–11) and uncover the foundational truths that shape...
NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible
NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible What if the Bible isn’t a collection of disconnected stories—but one unified story pointing to Jesus from beginning to end? In this episode, The Chara Project team walks through the entire storyline of the Bible—cover to cover—in a...
It’s Here: The Story of the Bible, Made Simple.
NEW | The Story of the Bible GuideIt's Here. The Story of the Bible, Made Simple. We are so excited to share something we’ve been working on— The Story of the Bible Guide. If you’ve ever opened your Bible and wondered: Where am I? Who are these people? Why does this...
Trusting God’s Character in the New Year
Explore God’s compassionate, faithful nature in the New Year through Bible stories from Abraham to Jesus, deepening trust in His unchanging character.
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