The Whole Story: A Life in God's Kingdom, the Word of GodEsimerkki

The Bible Description: The Bible is an atypical book. In one sense, it is an ancient library written over 1,300 years by 40 different authors, in multiple geographic contexts, and in three languages (Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic). But for God’s family, the Bible is not just an ancient library. It is also God’s revelation to his family––our spiritual ancestry passed down to us from our mothers and fathers in the faith over generations. The Bible is also not simply the record of God’s revelation but also the means by which he reveals himself to his family. ______________________________________________________________________________ Instructions for Daily Reading Each day as you engage the Scripture, we recommend following this pattern of devotional reading. [Take a brief moment of silence to quiet your heart.] 1\. Read the Scripture aloud. 2\. Seek out where King Jesus is at work in the Scripture. 3\. Pray over the Scripture. 4\. Discern how this Scripture impacts your life. [Demonstrate loyalty to Jesus in one tangible way today.] _____________________________________________________________________________ Daily Readings  - 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Discussion & Reflection: Paul was famous for his willingness to endure persecution for the cause of Christ. This fact is decisively evident in his letters to Timothy. Paul’s writings point to the inherent truth that persecution is imminent in following Jesus. Have you experienced hardship following your decision to pledge your loyalty to Jesus? How has this affected your faith?