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 Proverbs 22:1 Understanding to grow in What grace. Despite Israel's continued rebellion, God promises judgment on Babylon, her oppressor, forgiveness of her sins, and renewal of her and her land. And he stresses he can do this as he is the true God as opposed to the idols of the nations. The section displaying the lunacy of idol worship may feel alien in our culture, where statues are rarely worshipped. But the shaping of gods with our minds according to the design we prefer, is just as ludicrous. As you read note the difference between God and idols. Isaiah 43:14-44:23 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 p