Some approach the Bible as a pretty book to decorate a shelf, while others read the Bible as literature (I took such a class once). Many simply comb through for a few verses to bolster arguments about preferred behaviors.
But what if the Scriptures represent a far more mysterious and powerful force?
Do you remember the movie Jumanji? In the story, a pair of children find a long lost game and start to play. Unbeknownst to them, the game comes alive, and once you start playing you cannot stop until the game is finished. Killer spiders invade the house, elephants stampede—mayhem breaks out. All of life changes when the game begins.
That’s the way to read the Scriptures.
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing the soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Don’t read the Bible only for the literature, and move beyond historical facts. Do more than pluck verses to proof text behavior.
Instead, pray the Lord brings the Scriptures to life. Ask the Holy Spirit to release the latent power of the word of God. Take a risk—open yourself to the great unknown.
Roll the dice. The game awaits.
Hebrews 4 in reading the Bible cover to cover in 2022
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