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
How do we know what we know about Jesus? Because of people's testimony to him. John's gospel is arguably the latest of the four, and it begins with a focus on testimony that runs all the way through it. Jesus is the Word of God made flesh - the one who reveals God's glory (ie. the excellence of who God is). John the Baptist, Peter, Andrew, Philip and Nathanael all recognise that, and testify to who Jesus is. And as he starts to reveal his glory in the first sign-miracle, people come to believe. It shows that the old covenant concerned with outer purification has ended. In Jesus God's temple presence has arrived, meaning that God has come to his people like a bridegroom to his bride - something that was predicted by the prophets, and to be celebrated as is emphasized with the wine. As you read note the different things we are told about Jesus.John 1-2
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.