I've adopted The Message for my Bible reading this year. Each year I try to read through the Bible at least once. It always speaks to me, and at times of my greatest desperation comforts me. Usually I pick a different version each time I read through.
The Message has been particularly enjoyable to read. I am constantly coming away from the reading with new insights, or thinking about the scripture in a new way. Often I'll read it and go back to the NIV or KJV to read it again to see if those texts agree. It has created a wonderful parallel for my bible knowledge and understanding.
If you are not reading the Bible regularly, I think you're missing out. It is one of the daily habits of spiritual discipline that believers have practiced since the printing press made the Bible available. Even before that scripture meditation was practiced by devout followers of Jesus.
I would recommend The Message if you've had difficulty understanding another version of the Bible. It is written in understandable language and is formatted like any other book you would read today.
Read the Bible, it will change your life.
--Ben
2 comments:
and get a chronological version. It opens up so much understanding.
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