We like reading good books but there is one particular best seller we read yearly. For most of our married life Nancy and I have read through the Bible yearly. Some years ago our son put us on to The Daily Audio Bible. It is a daily online reading by Brian Hardin in which he gives background, explanation, and personal application as he reads. Due to copyright laws he uses a different translation weekly. He reads from four places each day (Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and a Proverb). This takes about 20 minutes. It follows the exact same readings as Jerry Cudney sends out for those preferring to read hard copy.
We listen to the DAB as we drink our coffee, do exercises inside or walk outside. In those cases we use a set of Apple AirPods to hear simultaneously with one in her and one in my ears. Then we discuss it and pray together. One way or another it changes our lives as God reveals new things along the way.
Nancy wrote about it this morning too…
“Every morning Mark and I start our day with a good cup of coffee and listening to the Bible on Daily Audio Bible. In one year Brian Hardin reads the entire Bible on this website following the exact same plan that our friend Jerry Cudney sends out every day. I appreciate the great commentary Jerry shares daily and likewise Brian gives thoughtful comments on the passages he reads.
Recently, Brian commented on Psalm 147:11 in connection with New Year’s resolutions. Consider these words: “…the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.” Think about resolutions we have made in past years; most likely they predominately focus on self-improvement of some sort. Brian suggested (and I heartily agree) that a far better resolution would be centered on fearing (in the “awesome” aspect of that word) and putting our hope in God’s unfailing love. Oh yes, I love this idea. If we start with what is most important, then everything else will take its proper place. This is actually the resolution that resolves all of the other resolutions that we might be considering.
Let’s “delight” the Lord in 2021 with awesome respect toward Him and putting our hope in His unfailing love.”
Reading the Bible is crucial for the Christian all through life since the word, which are God’s words, cause us to think deeper as the Holy Spirit applies them to us. Every believer should be in some sort of Bible reading plan. If you have a hard time reading, or simply have never done it, then consider trying this method or perhaps the one Jerry Cudney does. Just ask Jerry on how to join that.
Some folks say God does not speak today. I disagree. To hear Him speak audibly just read your bible out loud. Seriously, there are many good Bible reading plans out there. The key is digging in and doing it.
Pastor Mark
This weekend…
Men and Boy’s Discipleship meets this Saturday 8-9:30 for our new study on Philippians. Join us in the coffee bar area of HF.
A Saturday work party is needed at our building construction site for an hour or two following the Men’s event. We need help pulling old carpet from the auditorium floor and risers. We also need to toss a large pile of insulation. It is good if anyone wants to use it in home projects. Tools to bring are box knife with curved tip, scraper, hammer, pliers, face mask, gloves, knee pads, and warm clothes. Free tours of the new building too or click the link to see how it is going. https://photos.app.goo.gl/zx7xrZdJxSPzobZN9