Keep that Bible open!

We're right at the halfway mark in our commitment to read through the Bible together in one year, so it's time to take a quick moment and refocus on why we're reading the Bible in the first place.

1. The Bible is God's Word.  In the Bible, He speaks to you, giving us comfort, direction, hope, and the knowledge that leads to salvation.  Almighty God, speaking to you!  
2. The Holy Spirit works through the Bible.  When you read the Bible, you have God's promise that His Holy Spirit will be enlightening you, encouraging you, and shaping you into the image of Christ.  
3. The Bible is God's salvation story.  In the Bible, you read the entire history of how God has been working to save and redeem mankind.  It's awesome to see how God has been at His work for thousands and thousands of years.
4. The Bible points us to Christ.  Both Old and New Testaments.  Every word, every person, every action recorded in some way points us to Jesus Christ, Who He is, and what He has done for us.  You read the Bible and you know Jesus Christ better.

The Bible gives us things we just can't get anywhere else!  So stick with us as we read through it together.  And if you've missed a few days here and there, make today the day you start fresh.  You won't be disappointed!