Bible Story Guides

If God offered you anything, what would you ask for? In 1 Kings 3:7–14 , Solomon asks for wisdom to lead God’s people. God grants his request—and much more. But Solomon’s story reminds us that wisdom must be paired with lifelong faithfulness to God.

In 1 Samuel 16:1–13 , God sends the prophet Samuel to anoint a new king after Saul. While people focus on appearance and strength, God chooses David, the youngest shepherd boy. This passage reminds us that what matters most to God isn’t outward success, but the condition of our hearts.

In Joshua 1:1–11 and 21:43–45 , Joshua steps into leadership after Moses’ death, and God gives him a clear command: be strong and courageous. Pastor Henry Williams reflects on how God’s presence and promises give us confidence in uncertain seasons—and how every promise God made to Israel proved faithful.

In Deuteronomy 14:22–29 , God instructs Israel to tithe—but also to celebrate in his presence. In this episode, Pastor Henry Williams explains how God’s laws were never meant to burden his people. Instead, they reflect God’s character and guide us toward a life of joy, gratitude, and flourishing.

In Day 11 of the Bible Reading Plan You’ll Actually Finish, Pastor Henry Williams explores Exodus 20 and the Ten Commandments . Before we understand the Law, we must understand the Lawgiver . Discover how God’s holiness reveals his goodness—and why his commands help us learn to love God and love people well.

Why does forgiveness always cost something? In Day 10 of the Bible Reading Plan , Pastor Henry Williams explores the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16 —a powerful moment in Scripture where sacrifice and the scapegoat reveal the seriousness of sin and point forward to Jesus, the Lamb of God who carries our sin away.

In Exodus 12 , God rescues Israel through the sacrifice of a spotless lamb—the origin of Passover. In Day 9 of the Bible Reading Plan, Pastor Henry Williams explains how this powerful story of redemption points forward to Jesus, the Lamb of God who gave his life so we could belong to God again.

In Day 8 of the Bible Reading Plan, Pastor Henry Williams explores Genesis 50:15–21 , where Joseph forgives the brothers who betrayed him. This powerful moment reveals a deep truth: what people intend for harm, God can turn for good . Discover how this story points to God’s promise, faith over performance, and ultimately to Jesus.

In Genesis 22 , God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac—but the story doesn’t end the way we might expect. In this Bible Reading Plan reflection, Pastor Henry Williams explores Abraham’s faith, the moment God provides a substitute sacrifice, and why the truth that “the Lord will provide” becomes one of the Bible’s most important themes.

In Genesis 12 and Genesis 15 , God begins his rescue plan by making a surprising promise to Abraham. In this Day 6 reading from the Bible Reading Plan, Pastor Henry Williams explores God’s covenant with Abraham and what Genesis 15:6 teaches about real faith—trusting God even when circumstances say otherwise.

On Day 5 of the Bible Reading Plan, we explore Genesis 3:14–15 and the ripple effect of sin. Pastor Henry Williams shows how even in the curse, God offers hope. This passage introduces the first promise of redemption—a rescue plan that shapes the rest of the Bible’s story. Sign up for email reminders and bonus resources at www.biblestoryguides.com

In Day 4 of the Bible Reading Plan You’ll Actually Finish , Pastor Henry Williams walks through Genesis 3 and the turning point of the Bible’s story. Discover how paradise was lost—not by accident, but by humanity choosing to define good and evil apart from God—and why that same temptation still shapes our lives today. Sign up for email reminders and bonus resources at www.biblestoryguides.com

Day 3 explores one powerful phrase: made in the image of God. In Genesis 1:26–28 and Psalm 8, Pastor Henry Williams explains how every person carries God-given dignity and purpose. Discover what it means to represent God — not through domination, but through faithful care in everyday life. Sign up for email reminders and bonus resources at www.biblestoryguides.com

Day 2 of the Bible Reading Plan takes us deeper into Genesis 2:5–25 . Pastor Henry Williams explores how God formed humanity for meaningful work, relationship, and trust. Discover why purpose isn’t something you create for yourself — it’s something you discover in the One who made you. Sign up for email reminders and bonus resources at www.biblestoryguides.com

In Day 1 of our Bible Reading Plan, Pastor Henry Williams walks through Genesis 1:1–2:4 and shows that God isn’t just creating a world—he’s creating a home. Discover how the creation account reveals God’s relational heart and what it means for you to live as his image-bearer today. Sign up for email reminders and bonus resources at www.biblestoryguides.com

If you’ve ever felt confused reading the Bible, you're not alone. Pastor Henry Williams introduces a 40-day guided journey through Scripture, showing how the entire Bible tells one unified story centered on Jesus. Join this journey to gain clarity, confidence, and a framework that helps every passage make sense. Start here—and then head to Day One. Sign up for email reminders and bonus resourc...