Jesus taught that all scripture testifies about him so that in him we might have life (John 5v39-40). King David taught that it is only by living according to God's word that we're kept on the right path (Psalm 119v9). What then could be better than reading the entire Bible? Click the menu to read about the program, choose a month or Bible book - or just work through the blog posts day by day.
BEGIN
WITH PRAYER
"Lord
open my eyes and my heart."
Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, your family, your church and the world.
Wisdom to
chew on
Understanding to
grow in
The point
in today’s passage is that after Abraham’s death God continues to be for his descendants.
He blesses them in fulfilment of his promise to Abraham despite the fact that,
like Abraham, they too are far from worthy. It gives great reassurance that no
matter how many generations pass he will keep his promises to us in Christ. As
you read note the different ways God reaffirms that he is fulfilling his
promises, and then count the many blessings you continue to have because of
Jesus.
Finish
this reading by pausing to ask yourself:
1) What’s
the main thing it teaches me about God or his purposes in Christ? Then praise him for this.
2) What’s
the main thing it teaches me about his will for me or the world? Then pray that home.
Devotion to
offer up
You could
read this aloud and perhaps as a springboard to further prayer.