More seriously yet, the rising biblical illiteracy in Western culture means that theīible is increasingly a closed book, even to many Christians. The space and silence necessary for serious and thoughtful reading of Scripture. We become used to being entertained and diverted, and it is difficult to carve out The constant sensory input from all sides is gently addictive. The sheer pace of life affords us many excuses for sacrificing the important on theĪltar of the urgent. All of us must confront the regular sins of laziness or lack of discipline, sins of the flesh and of the pride of life. The challenge has become increasingly severe in recent years, owing to several factors. The means by which God sanctifies men and women, setting them apart On the night he was betrayed, Jesus Christ prayed for his followers in these terms: “Sanctify them by the truth your word is truth” (Johnġ7:17). This prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written Of Revelation may it properly be said, “Blessed is the one who reads the words of Lord Jesus when he himself faced temptation (Matt. Word that comes from the mouth of the Lord” (Deut. With manna, to teach them “that man does not live on bread alone but on every In the wilderness: we are told that God led them into hunger and then fed them That comparison was something the children of Israel were meant to learn Job, “I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread” (JobĢ3:12). It is the second of two volumes that share the same end.Īt their best, Christians have saturated themselves in the Bible. This book is for Christians who want to read the Bible, who want to read all theīible. Includes bibliographical references and index. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Dataįor the Love of God, Volume Two : a daily companion for discovering Permission of International Bible Society. Trademark Office by International Bible Society. International Version” trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Permission of Zondervan Publishing House. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.

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