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's not an easy passage to read. But that makes the point of how serious and outrageous the spiritual prostitution of the northern (Samaria) and southern (Judah) kingdoms of Israel was. Rather than displaying love and devotion to God, the people gave themselves first to the gods and ungodly culture of Egypt and later to those of Assyria - having them rule over them rather than the LORD. There is a lesson too, about learning from the errors of others. When the north kingdom was exiled in punishment, the south failed to learn, but continued to do the same. We must recognize that this language can be equally applied to the church when it gives itself to the gods and ungodly culture of the day, rather than to the Lord. And we have even less excuse, as we can learn from the fact that the southern kingdom was eventually punished too. As you read, note the specific things that were displayed in the people's spiritual prostitution.
Ezekiel 23
Ezekiel 23
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.