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
This is grace. Keeping his promise to Jonathan (1 Sam 20v15-17, 42) David not only accepts his son, but has him eat at his own table. We think little about how Christ regards our children and families. But he is our friend as well as our king, and just as he is greater than David, so his love for them must be even more intense. He blesses children brought to him and counts them clean and holy (Mk 10v13-15, 1 Cor 7v13). But continuance in Christ's favour does depend on people receiving it by acknowledging him. Where David sought to be kind to the son of the Ammonite king, it was thrown back in his face bringing down his judgment. Where those we love turn from Christ we may need to warn them of this. As you read note how David shows favour.
2 Samuel 9-10
2 Samuel 9-10
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.