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
Acts 1:1-2:47
"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
Understanding to grow in
What should the church be doing until Christ returns? Bearing witness that God raised him as Lord and King, with all that implies. And we have been given the Spirit to enable this (1v6-8, 9-11, 2v17-21, 2v32-38). Acts is Luke's second book. He begins telling us its theme is what Jesus continued to do and teach having ascended into heaven - work he did by his Holy Spirit, through his apostles, and through those who believed their message (1v1-2). As you read note what we are told the giving of the Holy Spirit signified, and the difference he immediately made.Acts 1:1-2:47
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.