the Bible isn’t first and foremost about us. It’s God’s message to us, yes. But it’s ultimately about God. If all we draw from Bible study are proverb-like teachings for daily living, then we are approaching the Scriptures as if we’re at the center. Don’t misunderstand me. The Bible has plenty to say about our daily lives. One of the truths we’ll explore in this book is how gospel-grounded application speaks to all of life. So the impulse to connect the Bible to life is a good one. The problem is,