Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. A worldwide bestseller published in countless sizes and bindings, translations and languages. Sworn by in court, fought over by religious people, quoted in arguments. The Bible is clearly no ordinary book. How can you begin to read and [...]
Devotional Life
Questions to Ask While Reading Scripture
The following is taken from the excellent book, Welcome to the Story: Reading, Loving and Living God’s Word by Stephen J. Nichols The purpose of reading the Bible is not to find self-fulfillment, although sometimes that’s an easy trap to fall into. There are some questions we can ask ourselves as we read Scripture to [...]
Thomas Brooks on Meditating on Scripture
Remember that it is not hasty reading, but serious meditation on holy and heavenly truths, that makes them prove sweet and profitable to the soul. It is not the mere touching of the flower by the bee that gathers honey, but her abiding for a time on the flower that draws out the sweet. It is not he [...]
Not by Bread Alone by R. A. Torrey
There is nothing more important for the development of a Christian’s spiritual life than regular, systematic Bible study. It is as true in the spiritual life as in the physical life, that health depends on what we eat and how much we eat. ‘Man shall not live by bread alone’ (Matt. 4:4). The soul’s proper [...]
Reading the Bible by John Newton
‘Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.‘ Jeremiah 15: Books and letters written in a proper spirit, may, if the Lord is pleased to smile upon them, have [...]
A Godly Man is a Lover of the Word! by Thomas Watson
‘O how love I your law.’ (Psa. 119:97) Part A: Godly Man Loves the Word Written Chrysostom compares the Scripture to a garden set with ornaments and flowers. A godly man delights to walk in this garden and sweetly solace himself. He loves every branch and part of the Word: 1. He loves the counselling [...]
