reading the Bible...

It always surprises me how few people have actually read the Bible; even more surprising, how few Christ-followers have read it. To rely solely upon what others have to say about the Bible, what others say it says, what others think it means, etc., is foolish; moreover, it is utterly irresponsible for those who claim to live their lives for and put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. The Bible is alive! There is so much to take in, so much to contemplate, so much to consider…

Read the Bible! Then, read it again! Read it like a novel, from cover to cover; read it in segments, as it is often presented in Bible-reading guides; then, read particular books slowly, taking your time to absorb them. In this way, one can gain a greater overall understanding of God and his purposes in one’s life.