How to Read the Bible: Part 3 - What is the Genre?

In this message from our How to Read the Bible series, Pastor Angelo slows down with one of the most beloved passages in Scripture—Psalm 23—to explore why understanding genre matters when we read the Bible. By looking closely at Psalm 23 as Hebrew poetry and contrasting it with other biblical genres like law, narrative, prophecy, letters, and apocalyptic literature, this sermon helps listeners hear familiar words with fresh ears. Rather than rushing to explanation, Psalm 23 invites us into trust, imagination, and the presence of God in the valley. This message is an invitation to read Scripture on its own terms—and to allow it to form us over time.