Welcome to the webpage of Not the Bible.
A series of satirical mistranslations of several books from the Bible.
Half tongue-in-cheek, half right between the eyes, these books are designed to expose our over-familiarity with scripture, cultural bias, and hidden assumptions.
Suitable for personal devotion, small groups, and as a basis for sermons.
The parables are excellent for use in all age services.
Each week I’ll be releasing a commentary on a passage from The Ungospel of Matthew on the Not the Bible blog.
The Latest From the Blog
37 of the best Reformation500 memes (not the bible)
To celebrate 500 years since the Reformation – I have gathered together the best puns, memes and tweets that I have found.
Matt 2:1 The visit of the Magi
Jesus said “I am the way” as the Christian life is a journey of discipleship with the Spirit not a mental agreement to a set of moral rules.
Matt 1:18-35 The Birth of Jesus Christ
God is not calling us to a perfect life where everything is Christmassy but to a life of tough choices where our obedience will release the resources of heaven to bring hope and freedom to others.
Matt 1:1-17 Abridged genealogy of Jesus (Not the Bible)
Have you ever believed the lie that because of your family history you are cut off from God’s blessing? That there is going to be a limit to the great things you can achieve?
Not the Parables of Jesus
More than 40 different takes on the original parables to snap us out of our over-familiarity and to restore the joy of the Gospel and the discomfort of the Sword of Truth stabbed firmly in your gut.
More Not the Parables of Jesus
Another 40 satirical takes on the original parables to make you laugh and think.
Not the Parable of the Good Samaritan
You’ll never guess what beloved parable has 40 different takes on it?