Bible805 Newsletter for 8-14-2026 – Bible805 Lesson: The Bible, Novel or Short Story Collection, part one—and why it matters tremendously, now and forever

2026-08-14 by bible805

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8-14-2026 Newsletter, weekly updates from Bible805

The Bible, Novel or Short Story Collection, part one—and why it matters tremendously, now and forever

You’ve probably not considered the question of whether the Bible is like a collection of short stories or a novel—it’s most likely not something you stay up at night thinking about, but, how you answer it is foundational to your understanding of the Bible, AND more importantly, in many ways how you respond to it.

If on the one hand, we believe the Bible is the creation of human authors, like a collection of short stories, though we feel it might have some inspiring and morally valid advice, it is our choice as a fellow human reader to pick and choose what we follow.

If on the other hand, we truly believe the Bible is ONE Story, with the structure of a Novel instead of a collection of short stories, written by God Himself, our Creator and the One to whom we will one day give account—our obedience and understanding of it isn’t optional.

This lesson will help you begin to understand the importance of looking at the Bible as a Novel and the lesson next week will continue the topic. One of the most fascinating parts of the lesson is where I go over the classic structure of a novel and show you how the Christian Bible overall is a perfect example of it—do check out the lesson in whatever format below works for you—your view of the Bible won’t ever be the same.

Bible805 Lesson: The Bible, Novel or Short Story Collection, part one—and why it matters tremendously, now and forever

Bible805 Podcast https://bible-805.captivate.fm/episode/the-bible-as-novel-or-short-story-collection-part-one/

Video https://youtu.be/PWYl0GtSM6o?si=90TaIfHRjOMfseIT

Website Links and Notes https://wp.me/pazrJD-1×9

Teaching Resources on Bible805 Academy (all the source material if you want to teach the lesson) https://bible805academy.com/b/PdkJm

FEATURED INFOGRAPHIC

The difference between whether you think the Bible is like a Novel or Short-Story collection is illustrated in this infographic. Take time to consider each area as each one is incredibly significant to how you relate to and study God’s Word.

Hobo Soul Podcasts this week

Ten minutes of inspiration and challenges, every Tuesday and Thursday morning, available on ALL Podcast channels. Created to help you walk more closely with Jesus on your journey of life–make them part of your week and be encouraged.

Encore Episode Get Your Gear in Place!
https://hobo-soul-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/encore-episode-get-your-gear-in-place/

Encore Episode
https://hobo-soul-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/encore-episode-youll-never-be-abandoned/

Ministry Miscellany Podcast and blog

A FREE Resource site of printable Bible verses and sayings – www.Bible805images.com

There are many ways to share God’s Word and to interest people in what He has to say. The Bible805 ministry does have a resource site of free, downloadable images including all the verses that were used in the lesson on Life after Death.

For an introduction to the site, why and how I created it is the topic of the Podcast this week. A copy of the text is available on the Bible805.com website and the links to both follow.

For the Podcast, to listen: https://ministry-miscellany.captivate.fm/episode/a-free-resource-site-of-printable-bible-verses-and-sayings-bible805images-com/

For the TEXT of the message CLICK HERE: https://wp.me/pazrJD-1wf

Additional Resources

FREE INFOGRAPHICS BOOK

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EVEN if you are a subscriber, you can also have a copy of the book, just click the following link to go to the Bible 805 website where you can download it: https://wp.me/pazrJD-1vs

Shorts of the week, click the images for 60 seconds of inspiration

The YouTube shorts on the Bible805 channel are all excerpted content from the podcasts and lessons. Check them out for short teachings and inspiration. The lesson they are from is usually noted at the end of the short. The email newsletter has direct links to the shorts, to get to them, go to the Bible805 YouTube Channel, www.YouTube.com/Bible805.

Why everything is free to users and how you can support Bible805

The extensive resources (the only exceptions are books by Yvon Prehn) of Bible805 for personal study and for churches and ministries to freely download, modify, and use without attribution are possible because of the support of donors as Bible805 is a fiscally sponsored project of the Christian Ministry Alliance. The Alliance is a U.S. registered 501c3 tax-deductible charity with the Internal Revenue Service and has a Candid Platinum Seal (formerly GuideStar), the highest rating available for nonprofit transparency and accountability. [Tax ID: 46-3408177]

This means all the donations given in support of Bible805 are tax-deductible and you will be receipted for them and will receive a statement you can use for taxes at the end of the year.

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The Bible, Novel or Short Story Collection, Part One, why it matters tremendously now and forever

2026-08-12 by bible805

Infographic on the Bible as Novel, not a collection of short Stories — Understanding that the Bible is like a NOVEL, not a collection of short stories, has a tremendous impact on our faith. Click on the image to download a PDF of it.

Understanding whether the Bible is a cohesive novel or a collection of short stories is crucial to how we engage with it and respond to its teachings. This lesson explores the implications of viewing the Bible as one unified story versus a scattered anthology of human writings. We unpack how these differing perspectives influence our interpretations and applications of biblical teachings in our lives. I’ll share insights on the historical context of these views, touching on the Enlightenment’s impact and the rise of human reason in biblical scholarship. We’ll also explore the structural elements of storytelling as outlined by Gustav Freytag, comparing them to the narrative of the Bible, ultimately revealing why seeing it as a single narrative authored by God carries profound significance for our faith and understanding of God’s purpose.

Following are the podcast, video, and lesson handouts.

If you would like the original, editable files for this lesson to use freely in your teaching, go to the following link from the Bible805 Academy: https://bible805academy.com/b/PdkJm

Lesson handouts of notes, questions, infographics associated with the lesson — Click on the image to download the PDF of notes, questions, and related infographics for this lesson

Who is Jesus, Really? Answers from history, other religions, and the Bible

2026-07-29 by bible805

This lesson examines the question, ‘Who is Jesus?’ by comparing the historical record, the teachings of other religions, and the testimony of the Bible. It emphasizes that Jesus is one of the best-attested figures of the ancient world, reviews historical sources inside and outside the Bible, contrasts Christianity’s understanding of Jesus with other worldviews, and challenges each person to decide who Jesus is and to live consistently with that answer.

Following is the podcast, video, and lesson handouts.

If you would like the original, editable files for this lesson to use freely in your teaching, go to the following link from the Bible805 Academy: https://bible805academy.com/b/YueN5

Life After Death, God’s gift or man’s wishful thinking? What the Old Testament has to say about it

2026-07-22 by bible805

This lesson demonstrates that the Old Testament consistently teaches the reality of life after death and bodily resurrection. Beginning with Job and continuing through Samuel, David, the Psalms, Isaiah, and Daniel, the lesson shows that God’s people looked forward to a real future with Him. Jesus affirmed these Scriptures when He corrected the Sadducees, and the lesson concludes that the hope of eternal life is a consistent message from Genesis to Revelation through God’s unchanging character and the saving work of Jesus Christ.

NOTE on this lesson: the Discussion Guide and particularly the application notes make this a very significant lesson for your church or small group. Do check it out for assurance for your people on this most important topic.

If you would like the original, editable files for this lesson to use freely in your teaching, go to the following link from the Bible805 Academy: https://bible805academy.com/b/a79h6

Bible805 is now a legal nonprofit ministry and part of the Christian Ministries Alliance!

2026-07-19 by bible805

For Bible805 to now be a legal, nonprofit ministry is an answer to many years of hard work and prayer. Please take time to read what follows for the background of it, all I’m doing now in it, and how you can help. Here is the official announcement of it:

Bible805 is a fiscally sponsored project of the Christian Ministry Alliance. The Alliance is a U.S. registered 501c3 tax-deductible charity with the Internal Revenue Service and has a Candid Platinum Seal (formerly GuideStar), the highest rating available for nonprofit transparency and accountability. [Tax ID: 46-3408177]

If you’d like to listen, I recorded it as a special edition of the Ministry Miscellany Podcast. Below is the audio recording–the rest of the blog continues after it:

In addition to live classes, for many years Yvon Prehn and Bible805 have created Bible-teaching materials, lessons, infographics, blogs, podcasts, and videos, and then made them all available for free (also editable and no attribution needed) to any church or ministry who wanted to use them anywhere around the world.

From Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, and China to all over the U.S., plus Canada, and so many other places, many have responded. I know I wouldn’t have received the response I have if I charged for the materials. They were created for churches in sometimes hidden places that had no resources, and without me advertising to any of them, it seems the Lord has honored it.

For those many years, the business my bi-vocational pastor husband and I had supported the Bible805 ministry and us. When the Lord suddenly took my husband home to heaven by an unexpected heart attack almost 2 years ago, I had to shut down the business, and I’ve lived on and supported the ministry from my savings. That is no longer possible.

I’ve worked very hard to make the Bible805 ministry a full-time, robust resource for both individuals to learn from and for anyone, any ministry, any church to be able to use, edit, repurpose the Bible lessons and related resources that I create. To see the results of my efforts, please check out the two videos here that are tours of the Bible805 website (www.Bible805.com), which has links to the lessons, podcasts, videos, and other resources and the Bible805 Academy (www.Bible805Academy.com) where you can see how churches can download, edit, modify and use them however they want to teach the Bible. These short videos will give you a good overview of what is available through the ministry.

Here are the links to them:

Tour of the Bible805 website: https://youtu.be/rWVv_V_ZqcQ?si=t1XK1ze7zh83Zppe

Tour of the Bible805 Academy website: https://youtu.be/XXw8IH5ig-A?si=qhs7lgK7VzBLUpGz [Read more…]

Understanding the Trinity, Part Three–the Trinity throughout the Bible

2026-07-15 by bible805

This lesson traces the revelation of the Trinity throughout the Old and New Testaments. It shows how God progressively revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, explains the roles of each Person in Scripture, and encourages believers to know God more deeply through careful study of the Bible.

Following is the podcast, video, and below them a PDF copy of the class handouts that includes the Notes, Discussion Guide, and the infographics on the Trinity.

If you would like the original, editable files for this lesson to use freely in your teaching, go to the following link from the Bible805 Academy: https://bible805academy.com/b/JHYPe