Why Should We Read the Bible: Meeting Jesus in the Pages of Scripture
Why should we read the Bible? Christians have countless reasons to read the Bible—strength for hard days, guidance for wise living, hope for hurting hearts, and growth in spiritual maturity. But beneath all these reasons lies one that rises above the rest: we should read the Bible to know and meet with Jesus. Every story, […]
Jesus at the Center: Understanding God’s Story
“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself” Luke 24:27 (NIV). Understanding God’s Story … The Bible tells one big Story composed of many smaller stories in two testaments. The account begins with God creating the world and placing the first man and woman […]
How Are You Reading the Bible?
It’s not about gathering facts. Bible engagement isn’t about gathering facts, getting guidance, or learning how to be good. Satan loves it when people read the Bible for these reasons because as long as we’re only reading it to grow in knowledge, figure out what to do, or develop our morality, we’re not engaging with […]
You Can’t Worship Jesus If You Don’t Read the Bible!
You can’t worship Jesus if you don’t read the Bible! Now, hear me out … If you don’t read (i.e., hear, connect, engage, study, contemplate, reflect, act on) the Bible, you don’t know who Jesus is. If you don’t know who Jesus is, you can’t worship Him. And if you can’t worship Jesus, then how […]