Endorsements
The Bible Recap is about to be your go-to resource for reading through the Bible in one year. Each day you will see the character of God through Scripture jump off the page, and your heart and relationship with God will be forever changed in the best ways possible.
Jamie Ivey, bestselling author and host of The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey podcast
One of the most difficult parts of studying the Bible is knowing who you can trust for discernment and interpretation. Thankfully, Tara-Leigh is a diligent, thorough scholar of Scripture, and Im grateful for the time and effort she put forth for this comprehensive and concise look at Gods Word.
Erin H. Moon, resident Bible scholar, The Bible Binge podcast
Tara-Leigh gets me excited to read the Bible. Period. I have found a trusted guide to walk me into deeper understanding of the Scriptures. Humble, approachable, and wise, Tara-Leigh leads us into the larger narrative of the Bible with humor, truth, and accuracy.
Michael Dean McDonald, director of global focus and strategic relationships, the Bible Project
I have been a Bible reader for years, but Tara-Leigh has opened greater depth and understanding to my Bible engagement through The Bible Recap . This resource is one of my top recommendations for anyone looking to plunder the goodness of Gods Word in bite-size portions. Read, discover, and enjoy!
Lauren McAfee, ministry investments at Hobby Lobby Corporate and author of Not What You Think
Tara-Leigh has the most insightful audio commentary of the Bible in the world! You better believe this book is an incredible resource. Shes thoroughly done her homework and does an awesome job of presenting the reader with a helpful guide to the Bible. Ive been a fan of hers for quite a while because she makes me a bigger fan of Jesus and His Word.
Jonathan Pokluda, lead pastor, Harris Creek Baptist Church
I have the greatest desire to read the Bible, but I often resist doing it because I need help understanding what I am reading, how it pertains to my life, and how I can grasp the character of God in Scripture. I am so thankful for The Bible Recap , first because it provides a reading plan, and second because it is has given me such a deep look into the narrative of Scripture and the presence of God. It has completely deepened my time with the Lord!
Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author, lifestyle blogger, and founder of LSK, LSK Foundation, and Stranded
Tara-Leighs love for Christ and His church is poured over every single page of this book like perfume from a broken alabaster jar. As a companion to the Word itself, The Bible Recap works like a key to unlock room after room in Gods hallway of mysteries. I am confident this will be a powerful resource for God seekers and God lovers for years to come.
Lee McDerment, Greenville campus pastor, NewSpring Church
As a young believer I was taught to love good worship and good preaching, but no one taught me how to love (and understand) the Bible for myself. The Bible Recap has helped stir in me a love and a desire for Gods Word, and I wish I had it earlier in my journey. I am making this my year of the Bible by joining my friend Tara-Leigh, and I encourage you to do the same!
Nick Hall, founder and chief communicator, Pulse
Tara-Leigh approaches the Bible with humility, passion, and a deep desire to exalt God. With an approachable style and rich content, The Bible Recap will help you fall in love with Gods Word and, ultimately, who it points toJesus Christ.
David Bowden, founder, Spoken Gospel
Understanding the Bible is paramount in our lives, and Tara-Leigh Cobble is amazing at teaching others to understand the Bible and its truth. This is a must-read!
Cheryl Scruggs, biblical marriage counselor, podcast host, and coauthor of I Do Again
I love The Bible Recap because it is eternally valuable and immediately practical! My family has truly appreciated this resource.
Brad Cooper, lead pastor, NewSpring Church
Tara-Leigh is one of those people you could sit and discuss the Bible with for hours and walk away with your soul both satisfied and hungry for more. Now shes captured these chats in a format we can carry with us. The Bible Recap will not only give you a greater understanding of Scripture, but its sure to enhance your love for the God who penned it.
Davey Blackburn, author, speaker, and podcaster, Nothing is Wasted Ministries
I am in awe of Tara-Leigh Cobbles passion and knack for teaching us all how to better understand God. Her fresh, quick, powerful teaching resonates with millions for a reason: Its good! She has created an engaging and easy-to-understand guide that strengthens your faith and leaves you feeling hopeful and excited about the Word of God.
Valorie Burton, bestselling author of Successful Women Think Differently and CEO of the CaPP Institute
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
2020 by Tara-Leigh Cobble
Published by Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
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Bethany House Publishers is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Ebook edition created 2020
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meansfor example, electronic, photocopy, recordingwithout the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-2794-9
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2016
Scripture quotations identified L E B are from the Lexham English Bible. Copyright 2012 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software.
Scripture quotations identified N A S B are from the New American Standard Bible (NASB), copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org
Scripture quotations identified N L T are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Instances of italics in Scripture quotations are added by the author.
Cover design by Rob Williams, InsideOut Creative Arts, Inc.
The author is represented by Alive Literary Agency, www.aliveliterary.com
Dedication
This book is dedicated to every person who has tried and failed countless times to read the Bible, who has almost given up on understanding God and His Word, and who is here, trying one more timewith equal parts hope, fear, and skepticismto draw near to the God of the universe.
May you come to know and love Him more and to understand that despite all your failures, He has never given up on pursuing you with love to this very page.
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6
Contents
Cover
Endorsements
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
A Letter from Tara-Leigh Cobble
How to Use This Book
The Recaps and Chronological Reading Plan
Day 1: Genesis 13