This Learning Library contains videos, audios, documents, books, websites and Bible reading plans that relate to ODBU course content. These resources are curated from the extensive collections of Our Daily Bread Ministries as well as our trusted partner providers.

Video

A Way God Wants to Connect With You (You Might Not Think Much About)The Bible’s main way of talking about God’s relationship to humanity is the image of...
Agape – LoveThe word “love” is one of the sloppiest words in our language, as it primarily...
Character in Biblical NarrativeMost of us think of characters in Bible as either sinners or saints, good or...
Design Patterns in Biblical NarrativeDesign patterns are one of the key ways the biblical authors have unified the storyline...
God’s Name Has Changed?! (Learn Its Interesting Biblical History)Yahweh, Adonai, LORD, Jehovah... God seems to have a lot of names, what exactly am...
HopeIn the Bible people who have hope are very different from optimists! In this video,...
How God Deals With Evil Without Destroying HumanityGod is on a mission to remove evil from His good world, along with all...
How God is Both One and Three at the Same TimeThe God portrayed in the Bible isn’t easy to understand, but what if we could...
How Jesus Became the King of the World (That He Always Was)In this video, we trace the origins of the word “gospel” and how it ties...
IniquityIniquity is a biblical word that very few people use anymore, and even fewer people...

Audio

Five Geographical Firsts in the Life of JesusBible geography expert Dr. Jack Beck returns for more conversations that demonstrate how location is...
The Holy LandJerusalem is where Jesus was crucified. Samaria is where Jesus revealed himself to the woman...
The Impact of PlaceScholar and educator Dr. John Beck believes that location almost always shapes our understanding of...

Document

Better than Gold: The Life-Changing Wisdom of the BibleThree thousand years ago Solomon wrote, “Wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages...
Bible TimelineThe document provides an overview of the Bible's structure and timeline, highlighting key events, people,...
Genesis to Revelation: Why the Whole Story of the Bible MattersReading the Bible can seem daunting. All the stories, names, and places of the New...
Knowing God Through The Whole BibleThe Bible is more than a book about morality, a chosen nation, miracle rescues, and...
Lands of the Bible: Places that Shape ScriptureWe all have real needs; and the Bible tells a story that meets them. This is...
Ten Reasons to Believe in a God Who Allows SufferingNatural disasters. Terrorist acts. Injustice. Incurable disease. All these experiences point to suffering, and can...
The Lands of the Bible TodayFrom Genesis to Revelation, God revealed Himself and His story of redemption. He used people...
What Every Christian Needs to Know about Reading the BibleDo you ever struggle when reading the Bible? Sometimes, the meaning behind what the author...

Website

Reading the Bible without Fear: A Few Tips for the JourneyDiscover how your relationship with Scripture can grow, even if it feels sporadic at times....
The Park Church Living Faith LibraryExplore a list of topical Bible Study e-courses that invite us to live out our...
What Is a Bible Dictionary and How Do I Use It?A Bible dictionary (or Bible encyclopedia) is one of the most helpful resources you can...
Why Read the Bible?Author and mathematician David Berlinski is no Christian, yet he’s a big proponent of the...

Book

A Walking Tour of the Gospels“The disciples encountered the message of Jesus bonded to the soil, scenery, and people of...
Discovery House Bible Atlas“Those living in the Promised Land had the settings for Bible stories all around them,”...
The Lands of the Bible TodayThis visual tour of the Holy Land brings 44 places in that region up close...

Conversation

Can Studying Scripture Bring Hope?Is studying Scripture a skill all Christians can learn, or is it just too hard?...
ContextualizationDid God adapt His language in the Bible to fit different contexts? Does the Bible...
Geographical Significance of The Land of IsraelWhile the Bible conveys its narrative visually, our approach is often dominated by textual interpretation....

Reading Plan

Bible Study BasicsIf you began today, you could spend a lifetime looking for and discovering all of...