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
Now we see the ultimate results of the servant's work: A massive expansion of the number of the people of God. A forgetting of the shame that comes with sin. Jersualem as a jewel-adorned city, portraying its splendour. And security against all who might come against it. One cannot but think of the new Jerusalem detailed in Revelation 21. It is in the light of this, that through Isaiah, God calls people to come and receive this all for free, by forsaking sin and seeking him. None who do this will be excluded. All will receive God's pardon. Indeed, he promises that this word (the gospel according to Isaiah) will fulfil its purpose, in gathering a people who will live in all joy forever. As you read note what God promises.
Isaiah 54:1-56:8
Isaiah 54:1-56:8
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.