Topic > The Bible: is the biblical parable true? - 930

Some forms of communication occurred through dreams, visions, direct dictation, and even the voice of God. Dreams and visions are a recurring theme in both the Old and New Testaments. In Genesis 37:1-11, Joseph not only had dreams, but he had the ability to interpret them. Almost the entire book of Revelation is a vision of John. Abraham had a vision from God that he would have a son and become the father of many nations. Moses actually heard God's voice in a rather strange way, like a burning bush. God spoke to Moses in Exodus 3:10 and told him, “I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt” (BibleGateway, 1993). These communications were written in various script styles to help humanity understand the Scriptures. Each book speaks to us differently. The book of Psalms is musical, parables are used in the book of Proverbs, and romance in the Song of Songs. Over many years, God-inspired writers have brought these many messages together in one place to create the