The
Good Book Worms
What
is a Good Book Worm? - Someone who daily devours and "inwardly
digests" the Good Book, that is, the Bible.
How
can I become a Good Book Worm?
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Make the commitment to study God's Holy Word
everyday, and go for it!
Which
Bible should I use? - Generally recommended are the following
translations:
NIV – true to God’s
Word, easy readability
ESV – Very true to God’s Word, moderate readability
NASB – Extremely true to God’s Word, rough readability
I
especially recommend the new
Lutheran Study Bible. This Bible uses the ESV translation and
has excellent study notes. It is available for pre-order (at a
special introductory price) and will be released on Reformation Day:
10/31/09.
What
plan should I follow? - There are many different plans available for
reading the Bible in one, two, or three years. There are many
tools for daily devotion and studying Scripture. The key is that
you pick one and stick with it! Good Book Worms are invited to
consider visiting Pastor Jon Gruen's Bible study tool as one of the options
for sticking with a daily Bible reading. It is a "blog," which
means that there are posts to tell you what to read that day, and
some accompanying thoughts to assist you in your reflection, meditation,
and application. It also means there is the opportunity for
interaction, where your comments and questions can be posted as well.
Please feel welcome to check it out at:
http://bslcdailybiblereading.blogspot.com/. It officially
began on 09/09/09.
What if I should fall behind in my reading?
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Either
catch up or simply begin again.
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Don't let
feelings of guilt or the busyness of life lead you to give up.
Resist the devil. He wants you to quit.
Rather, feel joyful that through this program you are probably
reading more of God’s Holy Word than you were before.
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Resolve to try harder.
Assign a specific time of the day when you will regularly read the
Bible. Routine is your friend.
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Call a
Good Book Worm friend and ask for help in being accountable.
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Ask for God’s help. He
will strengthen you to keep the reading of his Word a priority in your
life.
Blessings
as you study God's Word!!!
