How could we not read the bible?
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3 v16-17 NIV)
If God breathes into the bible, why wouldn’t we want Him to breathe through it into our lives?
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path” (Psalm 119 v105, NIV)
Why would we choose to stumble around in the dark?
Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the Lord (Psalm 1 v1-2)
Why would we not want God’s blessings?
Bible Reading Notes are great. Each day’s reading takes about 5 minutes. Generally, they give you
You find a quiet time in the day that suits you. They only cost about £4 for 3 months.
Examples now follow:
- A passage to read,
- An explanation of the passage, relating it to everyday life
- A prayer to say at the end
You find a quiet time in the day that suits you. They only cost about £4 for 3 months.
Examples now follow:
CWR Have plenty of different notes:
See www.cwr.org.uk/store/t-subs.aspx or phone 01252 784710 Bible Reading Fellowship Have a whole load of different notes, aimed at different people, including:
See www.biblereadingnotes.org.uk or phone 01865 319700 |
Scripture Union produce 3 main adult notes:
or phone 01908 856000 Options for Children, youth and families Each of these 3 publishes have notes for specific age groups:
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Electronic Media
If you prefer, you can
- Download an eBible app (like YouVersion) on your smartphone (there are various versions, including audio ones).
- BRF has pdf-downloads, iPhone apps and e-mail options
- See our Growing in Faith for a variety of great resources
And don’t forget you need a good bible!
Ask for one for Christmas! (a hardback one will last longer)
- The NIV is the one we use in church
- The Message is a fresh, modern (quirky at times) translation
- The Good News Translation or the Contemporary English Version are in slightly more simple language
- Or you can get the bible on audio—so it’s read to you
- A good place to buy them is www.eden.co.uk (or even Amazon)
- There are some lovely children’s bibles available. Browse the ones in Junior Church to see which you like
- A good youth bible is the NCV Youth Bible
Time with God
There are 1440 minutes in a day! Surely we can spare 5 of them to sit down quietly and spend time with the God who loves us and wants to speak into our lives!
Why would we not? If you wanted to spend longer, then here are two possibilities:
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