Abalawi 26:11

Throughout the Bible, the temple is a location where God’s desire to meet and be with His people is realised. However, with Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross a new temple was established within us, His people. We trust that as you explore the temple, both old and new, you will see how the desire of God to be in relationship with you is as strong today as it was in the garden of Eden.

When we try to find the central theme of the Bible, we might not immediately think of ‘trees’. But when we take a closer look, trees are mentioned quite often! Not as main characters or major topics, but they are frequently used as metaphors or symbolic representations of important truths. In this Reading Plan, we will read some Bible texts about trees, and see what we can learn from them.

No one wants to be a slave. We don’t like to be restrained or told what to do or how we should live. We love our freedom and resent any constraints. Being happy, enjoying life, that’s what it’s all about. Realistically, that goal can only be achieved if you live according to God’s commandments. They will free you because our wise God is your Creator.

The NIV Life Journey Bible Reading Plan helps Christians from all walks of life to understand some of the most important concepts in the Bible. These 21 readings delve into forgiveness, spiritual growth, and what it means to follow God so that Christians can find God's path for them as they walk with Him each day.