Walking Through the Bible: A New Series

I have a confession to make: I’ve been a Christian for a long time, but I’ve never read through the Bible this way before.

Sure, I’ve read the Bible. I’ve studied individual books, completed devotionals, listened to sermons, highlighted passages, filled journals, and covered notebooks with things God has shown me over the years. But this year feels different.

This year, I’m reading through the Bible with intention. Not because I’m trying to check a box, earn bonus points in heaven, or because I think I’ve got it all figured out. I’m doing it because I want to know God better.

Somewhere along the way, I realized it’s possible to know a lot about God while still having so much more to learn about His heart. So I decided to slow down.

I’ve also started reading Scripture out loud. I have a habit of letting my eyes move across a page while my brain wanders off to think about dinner, my to-do list, what book I’m reading next, or whether I remembered to move the laundry to the dryer. Reading out loud forces me to pay attention, and honestly, it’s been changing the way I experience Scripture.

Things I’ve read dozens of times suddenly stand out. Details I overlooked seem important. Stories I’ve known since childhood feel fresh again. It’s reminded me that God’s Word is alive.

The amazing thing is that I already know how the story ends. Jesus wins. We win. But I still find myself wanting to go back to the beginning.

I’ve always done that with stories. When I finish a television series, I immediately want to start over and watch it again. When I finish a book, I want to reread it so I can see how all the pieces fit together now that I know the ending. The Bible is no different.

Every time I go back, I notice something new. Every time I read it, God reveals another piece of His character. Every time I open it, I learn something I somehow missed before.

That’s what this series is about. As I finish each book of the Bible, I’ll share what stood out to me, what challenged me, what encouraged me, and what I learned about God. Some observations may seem simple. Some may be things I’ve known for years. Others may completely surprise me. But that’s okay.

I don’t believe we ever outgrow the basics of our faith. Sometimes the greatest revelations come from revisiting truths we’ve known all along.

My goal isn’t to teach a Bible study. My goal is simply to share the journey—to share what God is showing me, celebrate the moments that make me stop and say, “Wow, I never noticed that before,” and hopefully encourage someone else to open their Bible and read it with fresh eyes too.

So welcome to Walking Through the Word. I’m grateful you’re here.

I’ve already finished Genesis and learned so much about God’s faithfulness, His promises, His patience, and His ability to use imperfect people. Next up is Exodus, and I can’t wait to see what God teaches me next.