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
The book of Hebrews was probably written in the 60s AD. We're not sure who wrote it, but it's message is clear. It urges Christians in a time of trial to persevere with Christ. It begins affirming his supremacy over angels because Jewish Christians were being tempted back to Judaism. They held that the law was revealed by angels (2v2), so the writer begins affirming that a greater revelation has now come in Christ, who is God's Son, and whose word actually upholds the universe! And because the Son has been given greater acknowledgement by God than any angel, and had his message confirmed by miraculous signs of the Holy Spirit through the apostles, we should stick to his message - the gospel. It's a needed word in days when Christians can be tempted to give up on Christ because of opposition and perhaps turn to a form of spirituality that is more palatable. As you read note how the supremacy of Christ is affirmed.
Hebrews 1:1-2:4
Hebrews 1:1-2:4
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.