Pattern Analysis: October 5, 2026 Update

Of the Bible's 31,100 verses, 30,400 (97.8%) have been analyzed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. The only remaining book to complete is Jeremiah which is 50% finished. The consistency of the structures and rhetoric, found in previous progress reports, continues.

Over the last two months, progress has slowed. I have moved to another city and will soon be married. For those who have prepared for a marriage, it should not come as a surprise that I have given priority to our wedding than to the work on Pattern Analysis. I hope to be back to this project before the end of 2026.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

Pattern Analysis: August 21, 2026 Update

Of the Bible's 31,100 verses, 30,100 (97%) have been analyzed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. One more book, 1 Samuel, has been completed which leaves the remaining portions of 2 Samuel and Jeremiah. The consistency of the structures and rhetoric, found in previous progress reports, continues. Also over the last month, the prototype software of workbooks has been completed so students of the Bible who might want to dig deeper into the text and see its beauty in another dimension. The completion of the Bible and the publication of Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration would precede release of that software.

97% — August 21, 2026
96% — July 21, 2026
95% — June 13, 2026
94% — February 9, 2026
93% — October 17,2025
92% — September 23, 2025
91% — September 2, 2025
90% — August 13, 2025
89% — July 18, 2025
88% — June 7, 2025
87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — May 16, 2016

My hope is to complete this analysis of the Bible in 2026 and potentially publish Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration in early 2017. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. Therefore we should not be picking and choosing what we like or dislike in the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

Pattern Analysis: July 21, 2026 Update

Of the Bible's 31,100 verses, 29,800 (96%) have been analyzed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. The consistency of the structures and rhetoric, found in previous progress reports, continues. Over the last five weeks, I spent much of my time developing software so that, when commerically available, people will be able to glean their own understandings of Scripture based on Pattern Analysis. It is aimed at students of the Bible who might want to dig deeper into the text and see its beauty in another dimension. The completion of the Bible and the publication of Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration would precede release of that software.

96% — July 21, 2026
95% — June 13, 2026
94% — February 9, 2026
93% — October 17,2025
92% — September 23, 2025
91% — September 2, 2025
90% — August 13, 2025
89% — July 18, 2025
88% — June 7, 2025
87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — May 16, 2016

My hope is to complete this analysis of the Bible in 2026 and potentially publish Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration in early 2017. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. Therefore we should not be picking and choosing what we like or dislike in the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

Pattern Analysis: June 14, 2026 Update, 95% completion

Of the Bible's 31,100 verses, 29,500 (95%) has been analyzed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. The consistency of the structures and rhetoric, found in previous progress reports, continues. Most of my recent time has been devoted to writing a book, Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration. It is aimed at laypeople who might question the Bible's inspiration. I expect that book will be self-published in 2027—the second draft is nearing completion.

95% — June 13, 2026
94% — February 9, 2026
93% — October 17,2025
92% — September 23, 2025
91% — September 2, 2025
90% — August 13, 2025
89% — July 18, 2025
88% — June 7, 2025
87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — May 16, 2016

My hope is to complete this analysis of the Bible in 2026. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. Therefore we should not be picking and choosing what we like or dislike in the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

My Ten-Year Anniversary

Today, May 16, 2026, marks the 10-year anniversary of Pattern Analysis. On that day ten years ago, I responded to God's calling to perform a verse-by-verse analysis of the entire Bible. In 2014, I read Jerome Walsh's Style and Structure in Biblical Hebrew Narrative, which opened my understanding of the Bible's literary structure. For two years, God nudged me to prepare that analysis of the Bible: validate what is useful in Walsh's manuscript, remove what is not useful, and add additional ideas as necessary. What He did not tell me was how long it would take (10+ years), nor how much time would be consumed (on average, possibly 10 hours per day).

Today I have completed nearly 95% of the Bible, have created dynamic software that presents my analyses, have placed a PDF of Pattern Analysis Methodology on the internet, and have a draft of another manuscript, Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration, with hopes of publication in early 2027.

I did not understand the significance of God's calling for this project. I thought it was to see if Walsh's methodology applied to the entire Bible, possibly with some modifications and additions. Ten years later, I now see that significance more clearly. There is substantial consistency in the resultant methodology, Genesis to Revelation. It is an environment where Bible students can enjoy the beauty of this biblical parallelism. And it is a tool where those skeptical about the authorship of the Bible can grasp that there is one inspiring voice, the Holy Spirit, for the entire Bible. That is my God, that is our Bible, and I am so very thankful I can be part of His project.

Today, on this anniversary, I am switching gears. If I am to make the claim that all Scripture is inspired by God, I must complete all Scripture. That is my 2026 summer project, the remaining 5% of the Bible. When finished, I hope to return to that manuscript, Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration. Right now, it is approximately 200 pages, 8" x 10" color. I intend to self-publish that work. You might pray for that completion.

Repentance in the Story of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:1-32

What is the point of the three parables in Luke 15? Certainly, the return of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost prodigal son is significant. It is comforting to think that, if we somehow go astray, that we will be welcomed back. After all, our God is loving, gracious, and forgiving. Is that the point?

Pattern Analysis is the study of how units of biblical literature are organized and how they persuade. It applies consistently to the entire Bible. The structural organization can help understand the Holy Spirit's persuasions.

There are three parables in this literary unit, but there are four similar sequences: the sheep, the coin, the younger son, and the older son. Each of these four are organized into three parts, A, B, C:

• A – something was lost
• B – that something was resolved
• C – repentance and joy/celebration

This pattern of repetition is called a parallel symmetry: A-B-C-A′-B′-C′-A′′-B′′-C′′-A′′′-B′′′-C′′′. See Luke 15:1-32 for the full analysis. The last element is each sequence, in this case the four C elements, is often a point of persuasion. The joy of finding the lost sheep is akin to a sinner who repents. Likewise, the joy of finding the coin is like the sinner who repents. The return of the lost son is a picture of his repentance. I suggest that these three C elements add particular importance to the older son who did not repent. Instead, he was indignant and without grace.

For more information about Pattern Analysis, see Pattern Analysis Summary.

Pattern Analysis: February 9, 2026 Update

Of the Bible's 31,100 verses, 29,200 (94%) has been analyzed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. During the last four months, most of my time has been devoted to writing a new book, Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration. It is aimed at laypeople who might question the Bible's inspiration. I hope to see that book published later this year—the first draft is nearing completion.

94% — February 9, 2026
93% — October 17,2025
92% — September 23, 2025
91% — September 2, 2025
90% — August 13, 2025
89% — July 18, 2025
88% — June 7, 2025
87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — May 16, 2016

My hope is to complete this analysis of the Bible in 2026. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. Therefore we should not be picking and chosing what we like or dislike in the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

Pattern Analysis: October 17, 2025 Update

A first draft of 28,900 (93%) of the Bible's 31,100 verses has been completed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. During the last three weeks, the books of Ezra and Nehemiah were finished, and the book of Luke was re-visited to check previous analyses. The strong consistency seen in the previous months has continued. Every verse fits this methodology—there are no extraneous verses.

93% — October 17,2025
92% — September 23, 2025
91% — September 2, 2025
90% — August 13, 2025
89% — July 18, 2025
88% — June 7, 2025
87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — April 6, 2016

My hope is to complete this analysis of the Bible by April 2026. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. Therefore we should not be picking and chosing what we like or dislike in the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

Pattern Analysis: September 23, 2025 Update

A first draft of 28,600 (92%) of the Bible's 31,100 verses has been completed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. During the last three weeks, the book of Ezekiel was finished—a challenging yet very rewarding book. The strong consistency seen in the previous months has continued. Every verse fits this methodology—there are no extraneous verses.

92% — September 23, 2025
91% — September 2, 2025
90% — August 13, 2025
89% — July 18, 2025
88% — June 7, 2025
87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — April 6, 2016

While I still hope to complete this analysis of the Bible by April 2026, I am being encouraged to submit an article about Pattern Analysis to a scholarly journal. If accepted, my desire is to gain wisdom from people with experience in this area. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. Therefore we should not be picking and chosing what we like or dislike in the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

Pattern Analysis: September 2, 2025 Update

A first draft of 28,300 (91%) of the Bible's 31,100 verses has been completed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. Concentration for the last month has been the book of Ezekiel as well as a review of previous analyses in the New Testament. The strong consistency seen in the previous months has continued. Every verse fits this methodology—there are no extraneous verses.

91% — September 2, 2025
90% — August 13, 2025
89% — July 18, 2025
88% — June 7, 2025
87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — April 6, 2016

It is possible that this analysis of the Bible will be completed in April 2026, ten years after it was started. Two manuscripts are being written: Pattern Analysis Methodology, a detailed description of this approach for a more scholarly audience, and Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration for those in the congregations and beyond. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. Therefore we should not be picking and chosing what we like or dislike in the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

Pattern Analysis: August 13, 2025 Update

A first draft of 28,000 (90%) of the Bible's 31,100 verses has been completed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. Concentration for the last month has been the book of Job as well as a review of many previous analyses. The strong consistency seen in the previous months has continued. Every verse fits this methodology—there are no extraneous verses.

90% — August 13, 2025
89% — July 18, 2025
88% — June 7, 2025
87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — April 6, 2016

Currently in the tenth year, this methodology has become more complete and comprehensive. Since 2020, modifications have been made about how the system works with a goal to complete a first draft of the entire Bible. At the same time, two manuscripts are being written: Pattern Analysis Methodology, a detailed description of this approach for a more scholarly audience, and Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration for those in the congregations and beyond. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. It suggests that we should not be picking and chosing our way through the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

Pattern Analysis: July 18, 2025 Update on Completion

A first draft of 27,700 (89%) of the Bible's 31,100 verses has been completed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. For the last month, the book of Isaiah was completed as well as a number of chapters from the book of Job. The strong consistency seen in the previous months has continued. Every verse fits this methodology—there are no extraneous verses.

89% — July 18, 2025
88% — June 7, 2025
87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — April 6, 2016

Currently in the tenth year, this methodology has become more complete and comprehensive. Since 2020, modifications have been made about how the system works with a goal to complete a first draft of the entire Bible. At the same time, two manuscripts are being written: Pattern Analysis Methodology, a detailed description of this approach for a more scholarly audience, and Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration for those in the congregations and beyond. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. It suggests that we should not be picking and chosing our way through the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

Pattern Analysis: June 7, 2025 Update on Completion

A first draft of 27,300 (88%) of the Bible's 31,100 verses has been completed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. For the last month, the concentration has been on completing the book of Isaiah (nearly done). The strong consistency seen in the previous months has continued.

88% — June 7, 2025
87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — April 6, 2016

Currently in the tenth year, this methodology has become more complete and comprehensive. Since 2020, modifications have been made about how the system works with a goal to complete a first draft of the entire Bible. At the same time, two manuscripts are being written: Pattern Analysis Methodology, a detailed description of this approach for a more scholarly audience, and Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration for those in the congregations and beyond. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. It suggests that we should not be picking and chosing our way through the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.

Comments, questions, and words of encouragement are appreciated.

Pattern Analysis: Countdown Towards Completion

A first draft of 27,000 (87%) of the Bible's 31,100 verses has been completed using the Pattern Analysis methodology. It has been a full time effort over 9+ years. Click here to read more about Pattern Analysis Methodology.

87% — May 13, 2025
86% — April 26, 2025
85% — April 15, 2025
84% — February 17, 2025
83% — January 26, 2025
82% — January 22, 2025
81% — January 15, 2025
80% — January 1, 2025
75% — June 22, 2024
70% — April 19, 2024
65% — April 6, 2022
60% — September 29, 2020
  0% — April 6, 2016

Currently in the tenth year, this methodology has become more complete and comprehensive. Since 2020, modifications have been made about how the system works with a goal to complete a first draft of the entire Bible. At the same time, two manuscripts are being written: Pattern Analysis Methodology, a detailed description of this approach for a more scholarly audience, and Evidence of Holy Spirit Inspiration for those in the congregations and beyond.

I suggest that the implications associated with Pattern Analysis are significant. If one consistent yet complex model for Genesis to Revelation can be shown, that strongly suggests One underlying source behind the entire work, not forty individual authors. This is evidence, not proof, for One inspiration. It suggests that we should not be picking and chosing our way through the Bible, but instead we should come to grips with what that original source intended, the God who loves us so very deeply.