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
Today's is a record of the Jews finally being taken into exile in fulfilment of God's word through Jeremiah. And the book is clear. It was because of "the LORD's anger" (52v3). It meant seige, famine, a fleeing army, and the capture of the king, whose sons were executed and whose eyes were put out. It also meant the looting and burning of the temple, and the destruction of the palace and city. It shows just how serious human sin is to warrant such horrors, foreshadowing hell itself. But once again, there is mercy. The book ends with Judah's king being favoured even in Babylon. God hasn't forgotten his promise to David, to have a kingdom that will endure forever! No matter how destroyed the church may seem, let us never forget he will fulfil his promises and is always ready to show mercy. As you read note what all this would have meant for the Jews.
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.