Reading the Bible with a Curious Stranger
About 3 days ago, I met a young man from France in my hostel lobby. He was curious, open-minded, searching, eager to understand things beyond what he already knew. What started as a simple conversation turned into something more meaningful, a shared journey through the Bible.
We began reading together, starting with the Gospel of Matthew. Neither of us were scholars. But both of us were hungry to learn, about God, about faith, about what these ancient texts still say to people today.
We’ve made it through Matthew chapters 1 to 11 so far. It's been intense. These chapters cover a lot, Jesus’ birth, His baptism, the Sermon on the Mount, miracles, and deep teachings about life, faith, and the Kingdom of Heaven. Every page sparked new questions. Every answer led to more reflection.
We're both committed to finishing the book of Matthew in the few days we have left. Time is short, but the focus is real.
Reading the Bible with someone from a different culture, background, and belief system has opened my eyes in ways I didn’t expect. This wasn't a planned Bible study. It was just two people, drawn together by curiosity, learning side by side.
That’s the beauty of truth, it meets us wherever we are. Even in a hostel lobby.
