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Across chapter lines
Many Bible reading plans have people read a certain number of chapters each day. If you were doing that kind of plan, and the dividing line came at the end of John 13, on one day you would read about … Continue reading
Chapter and verse.
Chapter and verse is how we make reference to what is in the Bible. The title of the book comes first (John). The chapter is next, followed by the verse number or numbers (3:16). We call a particular book/chapter/verse combination … Continue reading
8 ways to read the Bible
It happened again last week. Someone said, “I know I should spend more time in my Bible.” After scolding him for yelling at himself rather than celebrating the fact that he is spending time with a small group of people … Continue reading
think about it
“I’ve been thinking about what you said.” “I’m gonna think about that.” “Ever since you mentioned that, I’ve been thinking about that.” “Remember how we were talking about that situation? I started wondering what would happen if we tried this.” … Continue reading
On my reading list
I have a pile of books next to our bed. I have a pile of books in my office. I have a pile of books here above my desk at home. I like to read. I like books. I could … Continue reading
a scorecard
Nope. It’s not what you think. When we hear the word “scorecard” and the topic on the table is “Bible” many of us start to think about how we’re doing, about who’s keeping track. In this case, however, I’m thinking … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, gospel, John, john the baptist, overview
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made differently well
I’ve had cause to talk about Psalm 139 twice in the last two days. It’s a psalm that talks about being made well, being known by God. It’s a good psalm for people to remember when they are struggling to … Continue reading
Read the Whole Bible
(First Friday guest post from Paul Merrill) In many churches now, you hear very little regular teaching or preaching from the Old Testament. I would urge you to open that part of your Bible and read. When he was talking … Continue reading
Just dive in
[First Friday guest post from Paul Merrill] The Bible is just about the most neglected jewel that Christ-followers have. (Well, I take that back; Christ-followers in many parts of the world where people don’t speak English don’t have even a … Continue reading
