A few months ago, I stumbled across a website for Enduring Word Media. This is the website:
http://www.enduringword.com/
A Christian named David Guzik designed the site. In addition to other features, he includes the text of most of the Bible, along with extensive historical and religious commentary.
So for the last few months, I've been reading the Bible online, on his site.
It is fascinating!
Now let me back up a bit. I have read the Bible ALMOST every single day since I was 11 years old. I am 42, so that is 31 years!
I love to read, and I get a lot from reading the Bible. It is amazing how God uses His book to teach me new things frequently.
BUT, after 31 years yes...sometimes I do think, "Oh yes, I've read this before." It is always GOOD, but I don't always receive new daily insight.
This Enduring Word commentary is giving me almost daily insight.
Now let me say that I don't trust everything in the commentary. I know the man who wrote the commentary, and the quotes from famous Christians IN the commentary, are the works of men, not God. So I don't just trust EVERYTHING it says.
But Guzik has done a lot of research. He has provided historical background on many Biblical stories and experiences. He delves into the Greek and Aramaic and Hebrew roots of words. I am learning new things about the Scriptures almost every day.
My life is very busy right now and I'm not part of a Sunday School or Bible study class. Again, it just isn't possible for this season of life.
I am very thankful for online resources that help me learn more about God's wonderful gift, the Bible.
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