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
Even the most faithful can fall into selfishness and sin. Hezekiah again proves himself a man of prayer and faith. But perhaps from pride, he foolishly shows off his wealth to the Babylonia envoy. When told they will one day take his kingdom into exile, he is then happy that it will not be in his lifetime. Thankfully Jesus shows not even a hint of being so self serving. He gives everything to ensure our everlasting security, and encourages us by example to deal with the more subtle sins of pride and self concern, alongside the more obvious ones. But there is nothing subtle about the sins of Mannasseh (and Amon) that follow. And it is because Israel. Follow him into these that we learn Jerusalem will be destroyed just as the northern capital of Samaria had been. As you read note the sort of sins committed.
2 Kings 20-21
2 Kings 20-21
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.