Build Deeper- The Quiet Abundance

Learning the Bible—Not Just the Stories

If you grew up in church, you probably know the classics.

Adam and Eve. Noah’s Ark. Jonah and the whale. David and Goliath.

They were the backbone of our childhood Bible classes—felt boards, memory verses, Bible drills, gold stars. I was there every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night. I memorized Scripture, sang the songs, taught lessons, and loved Jesus deeply. My parents planted a faith in me that I will always be grateful for.

And then one day, I was asked a question so simple it stopped me cold:

“Who wrote Genesis?”

I didn’t know.

What shook me wasn’t just the lack of an answer—it was realizing I didn’t even know why I didn’t know. I had passion, devotion, and familiarity… but not foundation. Not context. Not understanding of how the Bible fit together as a whole.

That moment quietly changed everything.

I began to crave more—not just the stories, but the structure behind them. Who wrote each book. When. Why. Who it was written to. How the timelines connect. How God’s story weaves together from beginning to end.

Around that same time, I had my first son. And I made a decision:

If I was going to relearn this, I would do it with him.

Not in a complicated, seminary-level way—but in a simple, child-friendly, deeply meaningful way. A routine that taught not only a love for Jesus, but a real understanding of God’s Word. One that built confidence, curiosity, and retention—not overwhelm.

And I quickly realized… we’re not alone.

So many believers—new Christians, longtime churchgoers, and especially mothers teaching little ones—are hungry for a starting point. A place to learn the why behind the Bible, not just the what.

That’s what these little guides are.

This space is for Bible foundations:

• Who wrote the books of the Bible

• Historical and cultural context

• Timelines and connections

• Simple explanations you can actually remember

• Tools to teach your children while learning yourself

No pressure. No perfection. Just a gentle, grounded way to grow in knowledge and faith—together.

Welcome back to the beginning 🤍