In a chronological reading of the Old Testament, various historical periods are covered in more than one book. The harmony between Samuel+1&2Kings with 1&2Chronicles is well known. Likewise many of the prophets spoke in the same time periods, sometimes to the same king or addressed similar issues. So another way to read the Old Testament is to read these harmonious… Read more »
Every Christian family should have a routine time of focusing on the scripture and praying for one another. This time is commonly called “devotional” or “Family Devotions”. Some call this Family Worship or the Family Altar. Our family uses the simple term “devotion”. Quick Start You can start a daily family devotion right now with just a Bible. Daniel chapters… Read more »
Studying God’s Word is the core of your family’s daily devotional. Knowing His Word leads to knowing His character and will. This in turn properly motivates our prayers and songs. You should focus on reading directly from the Bible using a good translation such as the NASB, ESV, or NKJV. This forms the core of your reading, though you may… Read more »
The most important subject of all is the Bible. Our goal is to be conformed to the image of Christ. We know that to be like Him, we must see Him. We see Him primarily through the Bible which is His spoken, written revelation to the world. Your child should have a habit of daily personal Bible reading and prayer… Read more »
Anyone who has read the Bible even a little can’t miss the many references to farming, livestock, and landscape. After all, Adam and Eve lived in a garden, their downfall involved eating fruit, and Adam’s body itself was mere soil into which God breathed. And that’s from just the first few chapters. Until recently I tacitly assumed God based so… Read more »
During this election year, I am revisiting the challenging topic of how Christians should vote. This is a complex issue which deserves book-length treatment. Here’s the briefest of sketches of my thoughts thus far. The scripture references are not exhaustive lists. They’re meant to help you with your own study. Your comments and critique of this article are most welcome…. Read more »
I’ve previously encountered Christian Smith in several recorded interviews with Ken Myers and in his book Souls in Transition. These were a delight to hear and read. I was intrigued when I learned in a recent interview that Dr. Smith was writing a book about how the Bible could be made ‘impossible’ and that the culprit was biblicism. For a… Read more »
Christians who worshiped with Glenn Beck at his recent Divine Destiny and Restoring Honorevents claim that although Mr. Beck as a Mormon worshiped a false god, the true and living God was honored by the Christians who worshiped Him at the same events. Some further claim that Christians honored God when they publicly approved of Mr. Beck’s words and action,… Read more »
Here's a plan that covers the major themes of the Bible in smaller readings of about 10 to 15 verses. Young children can do at least one reading daily. Older children may read several throughout the day. Adults unfamiliar with the Bible can use the plan to more quickly learn the major themes. The readings alternate through the New and… Read more »
A great overview of the Old Testament in narrative form. Dr. Leithart pulls together many of the pervasive biblical themes that we may miss if we read the Old Testament too slowly. Discusses themes common to the OT and reveals how Christ is found throughout. Review questions in each section reinforce and generate discussions. The 6th Grade Plan uses this book as the… Read more »