Drive Thru History: History of the Bible

Have you ever wondered how we ended up with the Bible in our hands today—from dusty scrolls to mobile screens? Museum of the Bible (MOTB), near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., brings that journey to life in a fun, interactive, and faith‑honoring way. Dave Stotts was blessed to travel the world on behalf of MOTB to help tell the story of the Bible’s formation, transmission, and translation. We highly recommend a visit!

Have you ever stopped to think about how the Bible made its way from ancient Israel all the way to your bookshelf or phone? The journey of the Bible didn’t end when the New Testament was written—it kept going, spreading across continents, cultures, and centuries. Today, the Bible is the most translated, published, and distributed book in human history. But that didn’t happen overnight. It took kings, scholars, explorers, reformers—and even some brave rebels—to carry God’s Word around the world.

Have you ever thought about what people went through so that you could read the Bible in your own language? The Bible didn’t just magically appear in bookstores or on apps. For centuries, brave men and women risked everything to copy, translate, and share God’s Word. Some even gave their lives so that people like you could understand the Bible for yourself. The story of how the Bible was transmitted—copied, preserved, and shared—is filled with adventure, courage, and sacrifice. It shows that God’s Word is not only powerful, but unstoppable.

Have you ever considered how the words of Jesus—spoken over 2,000 years ago in a small corner of the world—made their way into your Bible today? How did these ancient teachings survive the Roman Empire, persecution, wars, and time itself? The history of the New Testament is an incredible story of God’s Word spreading like wildfire across the Mediterranean world. Let’s take a journey to see how the good news of Jesus traveled from the dusty roads of Galilee to the heart of Rome—and eventually, to the whole world.