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
What is it that can keep us going even through hardship? Faith. That's what dominates this chapter. It is to trust in something that can't be seen, and most especially in God's promises - of the heavenly country and city that is the reward of all who truly seek God. This, we're told, is what enabled God's people to suffer in all sorts of ways. They could do so because they knew what was to come if they remained steadfast. And Christ is the supreme example. "For the joy that was set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame" (12v2). And so we fix our eyes on him and continue in faith no matter what opposition from others and suffering in service it entails. As you read note the qualities of faith.
Hebrews 11:1-12:3
Hebrews 11:1-12:3
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.