Hi Dave. Full disclosure, I don’t believe the Bible literally, but I’ve read it extensively. In my opinion, you’d be better off finding a book on Jesus’s parables with commentary. Sometimes the Bible is kind of hard to understand. The parables were stories Jesus used to teach people, and I love them. Most show His great love for others and His wide acceptance of others, including those who were considered outcasts. Within the Bible, I like the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Hope that’s helpful. Blessings, Jodie