Reading the Bible Critically & Devotionally (Part 2) w/ Dr.. Walter Moberly

We're continuing our conversation with Dr. Walter Moberly about ways to read the Bible critically and devotionally. Dr. Moberly is an Old Testament theologian and professor of theology and Biblical interpretation at Durham University. He’s also the author of the brand new book called “The God of the Old Testament: Encountering the Divine in Christian Scripture.”

In this episode, Dr. Moberly talks with us about the importance of grief and laments in the Old Testament -- and how these passages can speak to us during our own grieving processes. He also shares why Scripture reading should be an adventure and how the Bible expresses truth in a variety of ways: poetry, narrative, stories, humor and even through intentional contradictions.

Toward the end of our conversation, Dr. Moberly gives advice for some favorite Old Testament books to read first -- as well as some encouraging words about returning to a second simplicity.

This is an episode that will give you encouragement and permission to read the Bible with more curiosity and adventure. It’s also a subtle reminder that the Bible is not a fortress to be defended, but a mansion to explore, to live in and invite others into.

Video and blog here:
http://www.mikedelgado.org/podcast/moberly/