Almost half the Bible is narrative — stories. But biblical
stories are not just entertaining tales. They are carefully
crafted accounts that teach theology through plot, character,
and dialogue.
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Section 01
Key Terms
Narrative — A story — an account
of events with characters, settings, and a plot. Biblical
narratives are true historical accounts told with literary
artistry to make a theological point.
Descriptive vs. Prescriptive — The
difference between what the Bible describes happening and what
it commands you to do. Not every action in a Bible story is an
example to follow.
Theological Point — The truth about God
that the story is designed to communicate — the reason
the author told this story in this way.
Section 02
Key Concepts
01Teaching
Narrative teaches through story, not direct command.
The lesson is in the plot, the characters, the dialogue
— not a bullet list. Read slowly.
02Example?
Descriptive vs. prescriptive.
Just because someone in the Bible did something doesn't
mean you should. The Bible often shows us what happened
without endorsing it.
03God First
Ask what the author is showing you about God.
Not what did this person do? but
what does this story reveal about who God is?
Every time.
Section 03
Scripture Focus
Anchor passages for this lesson.
Genesis 22:1–19Judges 6–7Acts 2:42–47
Section 04
By the End, You Will…
A
Read biblical narratives for their theological
point
— what the author is revealing about God — not
just for moral lessons or life hacks.
B
Distinguish between descriptive and prescriptive
passages:
just because someone in the Bible did something does not
mean God wants you to do it.
C
Identify the literary techniques
(repetition, dialogue, contrast, plot structure) that
biblical authors use to make their point.