You don't need to worry about reading your Bible all year. You just need to read it for 21 days. Let me explain. Supposedly, a habit takes about 21 days to form. I'm not sure this is true. But regardless, there's an important observation here for anyone trying to read the Bible every day: Start small. Make a small goal. Don't focus on reading the Bible for 365 days. Focus … [Read more...] about 21 Days to Better Bible Reading
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Route 66 – Journey Through the Whole Bible
One journey could transform your whole year and your whole life. One trip could take you further than you've ever gone before. It's the journey through the whole Bible in one year, and you're invited. My Journey through the One Year Bible Years ago a friend challenged me to read the whole Bible in one year. At the time, I liked the idea, but I seriously doubted whether … [Read more...] about Route 66 – Journey Through the Whole Bible
Genesis and Ten Commandments Archived by Google
Google is helping preserve and promulgate ancient scripture fragments online.Google recently announced: "Today, we’re helping put more of these ancient treasures online. The Israel Antiquities Authority is launching the Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library, an online collection of some 5,000 images of scroll fragments, at a quality never seen before. The texts include … [Read more...] about Genesis and Ten Commandments Archived by Google
Online Bible Study Tools
From time to time, someone asks me what Bible study tools I use. Aside from commentaries and reference books, I often use the ESVBible.org as my starting point. In addition to the free features (search, audio, personal note-taking, etc.), the ESV Bible online offers several options that can be purchased for a small amount. I use the ESV Study Bible notes and the Greek … [Read more...] about Online Bible Study Tools
The Jesus’ Wife Fragment – What It Actually Says
Causing much stir this week has been the discovery of The Gospel of Jesus' Wife, which is probably a sensational title. But let's cut through the hype. I want my information straight from the horse's mouth. So what does the fragment actually say? Daniel B. Wallace, New Testament scholar and manuscript expert, obliges us. (Notice the brackets indicate the holes or cut-offs … [Read more...] about The Jesus’ Wife Fragment – What It Actually Says