'How to Read the Bible Book by Book' by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart. '
How to Choose a Translation for All its Worth' by Gordon D. Fee and Mark L.
This year our theme is DEVOTE 3 – devoting ourselves afresh to PRAY, SHARE and SERVE in order to fulfil our God-given mission as followers of Christ. One way to fuel your own devotion on a daily basis is through reading and meditating on God’s Word. This year we will read through the New Testament, as well as the books of Psalms and Proverbs. There is a great benefit in using a devotional format for Bible reading aimed at hearing from God daily and responding to his leading. The goal is not to just ‘get through’ your Bible reading but to allow God’s Word to ‘get in’ to your heart and life, bringing about personal growth and positive change. As you do your daily reading, consider using the following S.O.A.P devotional format: Scripture Observation Application Prayer
write out a verse or two that speak specifically to you. make a note of what you observe in the text. write out how God’s Word applies to your life. write out a prayer of response to what God has said.
You can do this by yourself, with your family, with some friends or as part of your LifeGroup. As you make your time with God and his Word the priority of your day, you will experience a fresh devotion to God and to what matters most in this life. Mark Conner A few additional resources to help you get the most out of your 2013 Bible Reading. ONLINE RESOURCES www.e-sword.com www.biblegateway.com ADDITIONAL READING RESOURCES ‘How to Read the Bible for All its Worth’ by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart ‘How to Read the Bible Book by Book’ by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart ‘How to Choose a Translation for All its Worth’ by Gordon D. Fee and Mark L. Strauss ‘Eat this Book – a Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading’ by Eugene Peterson ‘The Divine Mentor’ by Wayne Cordeiro
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