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 books
from Genesis to Deuteronomy are known as the Pentateuch. Jesus affirms the view
in his day that they were authored by Moses. So although later editing is
apparent, their content primarily comes from him - around 1500 BC. Christians
differ on how factual or figurative the opening chapters are intended to be. But what they agree on is that God is introduced
as our Creator King, who has commanded creation into its current form and
commissioned human beings to rule over it. As you read note the different
things fulfilling this role is to involve.
Genesis 1-2
Genesis 1-2
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.