Friday is for Freebies (January 6, 2012)
My giveaway this week is a Read the Bible for Life prize package featuring three resources by Dr. George H. Guthrie. The package includes a copy of the Read the Bible for Life trade book, the Reading God's Story chronological Bible, and the Read the Bible for Life DVD leader's kit.
This package has a retail value of nearly $135.00.
The goal of Read the Bible for Life is to improve biblical literacy in the culture and the church by simultaneously moving readers toward greater skill in reading the Bible well and toward a deeper commitment to applying Scripture to everyday life.
Through a series of down-to-earth conversations with some of today's brightest scholars, Dr. Guthrie discusses the basic tools and attitudes needed to read the Bible more effectively. Chapters focus on the various types of literature in Scripture and how to read them well. For instance, how should we read a psalm differently than we read a parable? How should we read a story of the Old Testament differently than we read a letter from Paul? How can we engage these various parts of Scripture in a way that is truly life-changing? The book also discusses issues such as reading the Bible in context, choosing and reading a Bible translation, reading in times of sorrow or suffering, and reading the Bible with your family.
As we better understand how to read the Bible skillfully, we begin to see how every person of the Bible, every psalm, and every teaching fits into the Bible's powerful, overarching story, and we begin to realize our place in the story that God is still writing in the world.
To be eligible to win, share in the comments how often you read your Bible. I hope you have a daily plan started for 2012, but if not, today is a great day to start.
The deadline to enter is midnight CST this Saturday. We will select one winner from the entries on Monday morning.
Other Read the Bible for Life Resources Available from LifeWayFree iPhone App - Includes videos, reading plans, and a sample chapter from the book.
Audio Podcasts - Get your daily reading delivered via podcast.
