In a recent episode of Renewing Your Mind, Dr. R.C. Sproul read the children’s book “The Night’s Map” and used its adventure to explore how believers can trust the Bible as a reliable guide.

What Happens When a Knight Receives a Map?

The story follows Sir Charles, a knight who receives a mysterious map from a “great king.” As he sets out toward a distant mountain, he encounters skeptics and tempting detours that test his faith.

Why Does the Map Matter?

Sproul points out that the map represents Scripture itself—an ancient document that, when read with the help of the Holy Spirit, can lead us to the “pearl of great price.” He asks listeners to consider how doubt can cloud our understanding of the Bible’s directions.

How the Spirit Illuminates the Path

In the story, a lampmaker—symbolizing the Holy Spirit—teaches Sir Charles to “trust the map.” Sproul explains that the Spirit removes the “obscure” from Scripture, allowing believers to see the clear path laid out by God.

“That map is the Bible. It’s God’s way to lead us to His son, and you can trust everything that it says.”

For a deeper look at how Sproul connects the tale to the clarity of Scripture, listen to the full episode of Renewing Your Mind.