"Whether it’s answering the questions of young inquisitive minds, skeptical classmates, or hostile strangers, sooner or later we’re all forced to reckon with how we got the Bible, how its books were chosen, and whether we can trust it today." - Ivan Mesa
How we got the Bible is replete with miraculous movements of the Holy Spirit. Taking a look is not just a lesson in history--it is inspiring. Having the understanding of how God captured what we hold in our hands today energizes our investment in studying and applying it, so that we're not only ready to handle inquiries, but that our confidence in it's authority will radiate throughout the leadership of our families, churches, and communities.
President George Washington is quoted as saying "It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and Bible.” What did he know about the Bible that would cause him to say that? What would you say if someone asked you "What's so special about the Bible?"
I've highlighted several questions, quotes, and references to help us start poking at how we got the Bible.