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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.
Summer of Resources: YouVersion Bible App
Summer of Resources: Our Recommended Bible App At The Chara Project, we are passionate about helping people build confidence in studying the Bible. One of the best ways to grow in your understanding of Scripture is by using trusted resources that make God's Word...
The Chara Project Mobile App Is Here | Bible Study Resources at Your Fingertips
Introducing The Chara Project Mobile App We are excited to announce the launch of The Chara Project mobile app! At The Chara Project, our mission is to help build confidence in studying the Bible. We know that life is busy, and finding trusted biblical resources can...
NEW PODCAST | What happened between the Old and New Testament?
NEW PODCAST: What happened between the Old and New Testament?What happened in the 400 years between the Old Testament and the New Testament? This often-overlooked era—known as the Intertestamental Period or the Silent Period—bridges the gap between the books of...
Making Sense of the Order of the Old and New Testaments
Making Sense of the Order of the Old and New Testaments Have you ever started reading the Bible and felt confused about the timeline of events? You’re not alone. Many people are surprised to learn that the 66 books of the Bible are not arranged in perfect...
NEW PODCAST | Covenants in the Bible
NEW PODCAST: Covenants in the BibleIf you’ve read any part of the Bible, you’ve probably seen the word covenant come up. But what is a covenant? Why are they so important in the Bible? Join the The Chara Project team as they unpack one of the most important themes in...
Understanding Biblical Covenants
Understanding Biblical Covenants If you’ve spent any time reading the Bible, you’ve probably come across the word covenant. But what exactly is a covenant—and why does it matter so much throughout scripture? Our full article, Understanding Biblical Covenants, walks...
NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Letters
NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: LETTERS Join The Chara Project as they close out the Story of the Bible series by diving into the rich, deeply practical final era: the New Testament Letters. These 22 books—Romans through Revelation—were written by early church...
How to Start, Host and Lead a Bible Study
How to Start, Host and Lead a Bible Study Starting a Bible study can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. There are people who are open to exploring the Bible, even if they’re not interested in attending a church. Creating space to study the Bible together can...
NEW PODCAST | The Story of the Bible: Early Church
NEW PODCAST: The Story of the Bible: EARLY CHURCH Join The Chara Project as they take you into the powerful, fast-moving story in the seventh era of the Story of the Bible—the Early Church era—found in the book of Acts. If the Gospels show us Jesus’ life and ministry,...
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