This easy-to-understand workbook is filled with clear examples and illustrations. It offers answers to questions such as why you should read your bible, where to start reading, and how to personally apply what you read. It is worthy of your consideration.
Bibles come in a variety of translations and almost everyone owns at least one. The diversity of versions encourages reading, understanding, and personal application. Some Bibles are even published as magazines and comic books. Yet many Bibles remain unopened, without personal notes penned in their margins or personalized verses highlighted. Many consider the Bible too difficult and have an attitude of "why bother.” It’s as if ownership of a Bible is good enough to connect with God.
Oregon authors, David and Renee Sanford, wrote How to Read Your Bible to simplify, demystify, and encourage readers to spend time in Scripture. Their suggested three reading plans are presented to assist even the busiest person. The "overview" takes 61 days and features highlights from every book of the Bible. The "biographical" design takes 121 days and focuses on Bible personalities, sort of a who’s who of the Bible. The third plan requires fifteen minutes a day to journey through the Bible in one year. Some spend more time than that brushing their teeth.
The three topical sections within the thirteen chapters illustrate the importance of reading Scripture. The first section questions Bible inspiration, biblical errors and why translations can be trusted to accurately reflect the original words of the prophets and apostles. Section two provides directions for how to commit to and begin a reading plan. Section three discuses the mechanics of how to study, understand, and personally apply Scripture. The reading plans, along with Scripture texts, are detailed in the back of the book. In addition, the book includes a small group leader’s guide and a Christian Educator’s guide.
This easy-to-understand workbook is filled with clear examples and illustrations. It offers answers to questions such as why you should read your bible, where to start reading, and how to personally apply what you read. It is worthy of your consideration.
How To Read Your Bible, by David & Renee Sanford, W Publishing Group, Division of Thomas Nelson, 2005, 244 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0849907982, $13.99
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