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
Each generation needs to hear God's word afresh as a reminder of what he has always required of his people. New leaders can seek after newness and novelty in the knowledge of God. But his desires for his people are true and so unchanging. So it is that we see Joshua take Moses' place. And immediately, the key offerings and festivals that God has instituted forty years previously at Sinai are repeated. It's a word to both leaders and parents today, to ensure those they hand the baton onto maintain the ways of the Lord. As you read note what we learn of Joshua and his role.
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.