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2020 Vision, Part 2: Reading the Bible Effectively

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  • Introduction

    • Deuteronomy 17:14-20 – Kings were to write out a copy of the law.

    • Why read the Bible?

      • “that he may learn to fear the Lord his God” - We learn about God!

        • Revelation 4:8

        • II Thessalonians 1:7

        • “carefully observing all the words of this law and these statutes” – We learn to obey!

          • II Timothy 3:14

          • James 1:21

          • “that his heart may not be lifted up above his countrymen” – We learn a proper view of self!

            • Job 40:1-14

            • “that he may not turn aside from the commandment, to the right or the left” – We learn to avoid sin!

              • Galatians 5:19-21

              • “so that he and his sons may continue long in his kingdom in the midst of Israel” – We learn how to prepare for the future!

                • I Peter 2:1-2

                • Could you read one chapter a week?

                  • Example of two ladies who have copied and studied the entire New Testament over five years.

                  • Bible reading resources

                    • Plans:

                      • 5-Day Reading Plan (Mark Roberts): https://fivedaybiblereading.com/

                      • “Top 11 Best Bible Reading Plans” (Create Disciples): https://bit.ly/2Riqf74

                      • The One Year Bible (various formats available): https://amzn.to/2P8i5vs

                      • The Story (abridged Bible):* https://bit.ly/2YeFFL9

                      • Audio Bibles:

                        • Word of Promise (NKJV, dramatized, can see text): https://www.wordofpromiseapp.com/

                        • Dwell (ESV, 4 voices, plans, customizable): https://dwellapp.io/

                          • Link for 50% price!! https://dwellapp.io/thanks

                          • Apps:

                            • OliveTree (works on all platforms, simple reading or in-depth study): https://www.olivetree.com/

                            • YouVersion (tons of FREE Bibles, plans, audio; connect with friends): https://www.youversion.com/

                            • Laridian Pocket Bible (works on all platforms, lots for FREE): https://www.laridian.com/

                            • Stores for Bibles:

                              • Christian Book Distributors: https://www.christianbook.com/page/bibles

                              • Mardel: https://www.mardel.com/Bibles/c/Bibles

                              • Lifeway: https://www.lifeway.com/en/shop/bibles

                              • Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YkdXg8

                              • Miscellaneous links:

                                • Chris Juby wrote a summary (tweet) of every chapter in the Bible: (Remember Acts 17:11. Any resource created by people may contain errors.) https://biblesummary.info/

                                • Israelite Kings date chart (paste into front of Bible for reference): http://www.crivoice.org/israelitekings.html

                                • “Infographic: You Have More Time for Bible Reading than You Think” (Crossway): https://bit.ly/2OJlq5a

                                • Translation information:

                                  • https://www.christianbook.com/page/bibles/about-bibles/about-translations

                                  • https://www.mardel.com/bibletranslationguide

                                  • Other Bible websites:

                                    • https://www.biblegateway.com/

                                    • https://www.blueletterbible.org/

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