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, yor family, your church and the world. Wisdom to chew on Proverbs 13:9 Understanding to grow in The church has always had to navigate disagreement. Here some Jewish Christians state that Gentiles must be circumcised and keep the law of Moses - implying they are not truly saved without it. This is serious as it could not only keep Gentiles from becoming Christians, but encourage those that do to rely on their own righteousness which could never be suffcient to merit God's favour. Peter's response brings us all relief. People are saved "through grace" and so not required to obey Old Testament law as a system (15v11). Christ has done it all. Neverthless, Christian unity is important. So the council urged Gentiles to abstain from sexual immorality (a