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The Living Word

 

Over the years, I have read the Bible through many times, the New Testament more than the old. I have read a chapter, or number of chapters each day, trying to see what God requires of me. I have studied certain books of the Bible in a deeper way with a study guide, which has been helpful and given me a better understanding. I attend a Bible study group which has also been helpful. But the Old Testament has never gripped me, and I often skipped over all the information in Leviticus and Numbers especially.

This year, I decided to really study the Old Testament. In January I began with Genesis. I let all the questions come. Some days it takes an hour just to study a few verses; other days I might get a chapter or two read. I spend more time finding the background, or the meaning of a verse on reputable websites than the number of verses read. I make notes in my Bible for reference. I am up to Deuteronomy and am finding a new richness in what I am reading. I read Leviticus and Numbers in great depth instead of just skimming over them. The days of the Old Testament have come alive. I am excited and can’t stop talking about what I am learning. I can honestly say that I love the Word.

I encourage anyone reading this post, don’t just read the Bible, study it, and take your time over every verse. It’s worth it.

God bless you.

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