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
It is one's attitude to Jesus' teaching that is the true test of one's heart. As Jesus attends the festival in the temple, he claims his teaching is from God and proves itself in those who live by it. Some are drawn to him in awe of what he has to say, whilst others claim he is demonized. Yet Jesus is clear that he is light in a dark world, and that those who reject what he says about himself do so because their father is the devil in whom there is no truth. It's a challenge as we assess our own attitude to what Jesus taught. As you read note what Jesus does teach about himself.John 7-8
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.