bible resources

Hi all,

following the feedback whilst reviewing bible tools and Janice and Kathy's enthusiasm about using regular bible study and or study guides I found that both Our Daily Bread and Everyday with Jesus studies are available free on the web.

Our Daily Bread is www.odb.org

www.crosswalk.com/devotional/everydaylight/ is the address for Selwyn Hughes. I dont think that the light is like light sour cream of low fat milk but perhaps light of the world!!

I also found a useful guide to helpful passages.

"Touchpoints, Bible Promises" Koorong had them for $6.95 in 2006 if that helps.

Noel Bowditch comments...

As a young Christian, the book that helped me most with the Bible was John Stott’s ‘Understanding the Bible’. I think it is still in print.

I have also heard good reports of a book called ‘How to read the Bible for All It’s Worth’.

http://www.crivoice.org/daily.html This address takes you to a daily lectionary if you would like to follow the reading cycle.

Julie Kelly provides some useful passages;-

1: THE BIBLE: OUR HANDBOOK

Bible passages that can be used with the theme:
*"Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path." (Psalm 119:105 GNB)
*"All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work." (2Timothy 3:16-17 NRSV)
* Hilkiah the Priest finds the Law of the Lord. (2Chronicles 34:14 - 33 )
* Ezra reads from the Book of the Law of Moses (Nehemiah 8)
Others:
*Hebrews 4:12 (the properties of the word.)
*Psalm 119:15-16 (meditating on the word.)
Proverbs 4:20 – 22 Pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight. Keep them within your heart, for they are life to those who find them and health to a person’s whole body.
*Psalm 19:7-8 “The Law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The proclamations of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.”
*1Peter 2:8b (disobeying the message)
*Romans 12:2 (renewing of the mind - i.e. by Bible verses.)
*James 1:22-25 (acting on the word.)
Ideas for action:
*Challenge the congregation to get into the Word of God. (James 1:22-25, acting on the word.)

Please anyone add resources which you have found helpful using the bible.

peace, John