Wrap-Up

This lesson made it possible to ask the “why” question about the Bible’s similarities with non-biblical texts. What do you think of our answers? Do you agree that one reason God chose to use cultural forms was to demonstrate His ownership over all things? And how does it strike you that God was redeeming and reclaiming all things by using them? Would you also agree that the Bible is like the Incarnation—a fusion of earthly and heavenly elements that creates a whole new category?

This may sound pretty theoretical, but the implications are very practical. God is intent on communicating—and a whole lot more!