Endorsements:
“Very few introductions to biblical interpretation are at a basic enough level that you can hand them to virtually any adult Christian, including those brand new to the faith and to Bible reading, and have them be both helpful and understandable. Lokkesmoe has created precisely such an introduction. Plus it is short enough that interested readers should have no difficulty reading it in its entirety. Highly recommended.”
—Craig L. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor of New Testament,
Denver Seminary
“I knew this book had promise when Ryan compared the Bible to a Beatles anthology! His metaphors and analogies bring crystal clarity to an ancient text that is infused with Life. We are going to use this book in both our adult and student ministries, and I encourage you to do the same! This is simply a great book!”
—Pete Briscoe, Senior Pastor, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship
“Bible engagement is the single greatest catalyst to spiritual growth. Problem is, most people today do not know how to engage it. Just lying there on the table it is overwhelming and intimidating. Read Blurry and you will be equipped to see the Bible more clearly for yourself. And when you see truth clearly, watch out!”
—Randy Frazee, Senior Minister, Oak Hills Church,
Author of The Heart of the Story
“What a helpful little book! If you’re looking for a quick intro to the Bible that’s both clear and interesting, this is it. You get the big picture of God’s Word, as well as some memorable tips on how to read it. The discussion questions for each chapter also make this a fantastic choice for a small group curriculum. Highly recommend it!”
—Steve Gladen, Pastor of Small Groups, Saddleback Church,
Author of Small Groups with Purpose and Leading Small Groups with Purpose
“Being a Kids’ Pastor, I frequently interact with parents who desire to teach their children the Bible but struggle doing so because they themselves don’t have a solid grasp on it. Blurry is a great resource for parents who want to understand the Bible and impart God’s truth in the lives of their children. I highly recommend any parent to read it and then teach their children to use the techniques Ryan outlines in the book. Blurry has the potential to change the spiritual makeup of your entire family!”
—Jenny Jones, Kids’ Pastor, Parkway Fellowship, JennyDayJones.com
“Nearly 75{b94810839c75fbf9946a0c847ecfc8f47f918cc4312a47127586fab8fdbcec81} of the people in our church are new Christ-followers or have been out of church for more than 5 years. For people who are new to the faith, Blurry clears up many of the confusing aspects of the Bible. Finally, a concise, easy to use, and clearly-written tool is available for those who need it most!”
—Mike McGown, Senior Pastor, Parkway Fellowship
“Whether you’re a long-time Christian or just starting out on your journey, Ryan Lokkesmoe has put together a helpful and straightforward introduction to the Bible. I encourage you to read it for yourself and then pass it on to a friend.”
—Larry Osborne, Author and Pastor, North Coast Church, Vista, CA
“We all know that reading the Bible is an important priority when it comes to feeding our souls. But the challenge for many of us is that it often seems a little ‘blurry’ and difficult to understand. But before you give up, let Ryan help you to turn the lens and bring scripture back into focus. Count on it, you’ll be thankful you’ve read Blurry. It will empower you to open up scripture to both your head and your heart.”
—Dr. Joseph M. Stowell, President, Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
“The Bible is the most amazing story of a God on the most daring rescue mission of history. In it, we find the story we have been swept into and the Author who started it all. Yet many of the people who sit in our churches don’t turn to the Bible because they find it boring, irrelevant, or confusing. In Blurry, Ryan Lokkesmoe unlocks the beauty, mystery, hope, and redemption of the Story of God, and he makes it accessible and practical. If you want to ignite a passion for the Bible and give people tools for discovering it for themselves, Blurry will provide the corrective lenses we so desperately need.
—Heather Zempel, Discipleship Pastor at National Community Church
And Author of Community is Messy and Amazed and Confused
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