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
By one act Jeremiah pictured the hope for Judah. Having spoken of Babylon conquering the people and dragging them into exile, he bought a field - an investement in the post-exile future, when God would restore his people to their land. And "restoration" is the word of these chapters. But it is a restoration that can only occur once God has dealt with the sin that would otherwise bring yet another judgment. So, the LORD promises that he will cause the people to "always fear" him, that he will "cleanse" and "forgive" their sin. And it is then that the land will be restored to a glorious state, as it is ruled by a righteous king descended from David. There is much here that pictures life in the new creation under Jesus. It's a picture that should encourage us as it would have the people then. As you read note what is promised.
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.