As we study scripture, we encounter the living God and are able to see our own story through the lens of the gospel. We hear God speaking through our sacred texts, which were inspired by God, written by humans, and provide relevant insights into our lives today (Rom. 15:4). Scripture reveals the history of God’s love and God’s plan for the salvation of all people. The faith stories of Abraham, Moses, Ruth, Jonah, David, Paul, Mary Magdalene, Stephen, and others re-frame our stories. Scripture reminds us that God enables each and every one of us to use our different gifts to change lives and transform the world. We acknowledge the many difficult passages of scripture and encourage one another to wrestle with them. When we study scripture together, we all benefit.