At Mount Sinai, God actually wrote the Ten Commandments on the stone tablets with his finger (Exodus 31:18). After Moses broke the first tablets, God told him what to write on the second set. Later, he inspired many people to write about his purpose for his people. As Scott said, “God helped them to know what to write.”
To tell his message, God used the personality and the things that happened to each writer. The Bible tells us, “All Scripture is given by God. And all Scripture is useful for teaching and for showing people what is wrong in their lives. It is useful for correcting faults and teaching the right way to live” (2 Timothy 3:16).
We also know that various people wrote the Bible since it says, “people were led by the Holy Spirit and spoke words from God” (2 Peter 1:21). The original writers of the Bible wrote in the languages of Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic. The Bible you read today is a translation of those very old languages.
The Bible should be read like a mystery novel. Look for clues about God’s purpose in the beginning parts that become clear in the later parts. God’s big plan is to bring all things in heaven and on earth under the rule of his Son, Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:7-10). Every church should be an example of God’s big plan. Believers from all backgrounds come together as one people united under the love of Jesus Christ. See if you can find God working toward his purpose in each book of the Bible.
Think About This: You are reading God’s own words and thoughts when you read the Bible. This is an amazing sign of his great love for you.
Memorize This Truth: “All Scripture is given by God. And all Scripture is useful for teaching and for showing people what is wrong in their lives. It is useful for correcting faults and teaching the right way to live” (2 Timothy 3:16).