I don’t often want to turn around and read a book again.
This one, I do.
THE BOOK OF GOD
The Bible as a Novel
Walter Wangerin, Jr.
How many times have you read the Bible—all of it? Once? Twice? Never? Whatever your answer, THE BOOK OF GOD by Walter Wangerin, Jr., is an outstanding read. As I read its 850 pages, the historical and biblical figures and places came alive. I felt like I was there—watching things happen. I smiled, I felt pain, I viewed holiness in a deeper way.
The 66 books of the Bible were written by 40 authors—kings, princes, poets, philosophers, prophets, statesmen, fisherman—over a period of 1600 years. Wangerin, an award winning author, helps the reader understand what it is like to be caught up in these events and how the eternal God reached out and impacted ordinary men and women.
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The Bible is ageless and yet a living word.
It is old and yet ever new...
... have you ever read a verse several times...
and then on a particular day and time...
a whole new meaning is revealed to you...?
We are called to love his word and live his word.
Why am I here?
Where am I going?
What is the purpose of all this?
It is possible that by loving his word and
living his word that some of these questions
can be answered.
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Dr. Billy Graham wrote... One of the greatest tragedies today is that, although the Bible is an available, open book, it is a closed book to millions--either because they leave it unread or because they read it without applying its teachings to themselves.
Interesting Bible facts/thoughts:
*If you think the Old Testament and New Testament are not really related, please know that the book of Hebrews quotes the O.T. 85 times. Revelation quotes the O.T. 245 times. Jesus quotes from 22 O.T.books--19 times in Matthew, 15 times in Mark, 25 times in Luke, 11 times in John.
*Longest verse in the Bible is Esther 8:9. Shortest verse is John 11:35.
*Genesis begins with God and creation and ends "in a coffin."
*There are two genealogies given for Christ--one in Matthew; one in Luke. They are not alike. Why? They trace the descent of Christ for different reasons. Matthew wanted to show that Jesus was a Jew. Luke wanted to show that He belonged to the human race.
*The Bible's one main theme is REDEMPTION.
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How many times have you read the Bible? __ once, __ twice, ___ never?
A good start might be Wangerin's book....
However, don't miss out on the opportunity
to plant the Word in your heart
on this life-long journey with God
by reading the Bible...
all of it...
___ once, ___twice, ___ and more....
Wishing you blessings on your journey.
