Be A Berean!

Every word of God is pure;He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.Do not add to His words,Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.

Proverbs 30:5-6 (NKJV)

I love the word pure. God’s Word is pure, meaning, “free from anything inferior or contaminating.” It is flawless and undiluted like pure gold or clear water.

This is a good place to talk about the importance of being Berean Christians. The Bereans did not rely upon secondhand knowledge or other people’s opinions. They went directly to the Scriptures and searched them themselves.

Therefore we, too, must read the whole counsel of God. Many people get in a rut. They always just read the Psalms or just the Epistles, but the Bible has a wonderful balance from cover to cover. We miss some important truths and powerful examples from the Old Testament if we’re afraid to read it. And so, as we are coming to a new year, this would be a great time to pick up a One Year Bible so you can begin on January 1. The One Year Bible is divided in 365 segments. Each day of reading includes the Old Testament, New Testament, a psalm, and a proverb. By just reading twenty to thirty minutes a day, you can read the entire Bible in one year. How exciting that is! But more than that, you will see a new victory, a new love for the Lord, a new desire to please him. Now, that’s life-changing!

Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!

God’s Word is a shield that protects your heart, soul, and mind from fear, lies, doubt, and temptation. As you read, be intentional. Personally embrace a lesson or instruction each day. Allow God’s Word to paint images of truth that counteract falsehood. Memorize and take ownership of his promises. Our Old Testament reading in The One Year Bible today includes Micah 6:8. In this verse, God gives us a template for living. I have it written on a plaque at my front door to remind me that the godly life is the good life. “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8, NIV).

One Year Bible Reading

Micah 5:1–7:20; Revelation 7:1-17; Psalm 135:1-21; Proverbs 30:5-6