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TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE

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.

(8) 8 January : Proverbs 10v7 / Genesis 3-4 / Psalm 4v1-5

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
Here we see that humanity’s rebellion against God is the source of all that we struggle within the world today and that Jesus came to deliver us from. And it is here that he is first prophesied: One of the woman’s offspring will crush the serpent (representing Satan) whilst bring struck by him as Jesus was on the cross (3v15). The lack of any mention of Adam even hints that this serpent-crusher may have no human father. As you read note the various consequences of sin.

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.