Bible in 90 Days - the home stretch

Well, I'm on about day 70 of the Bible in 90 Days program, and it's been pretty incredible so far. It's amazing how many connections you can make which you wouldn't see otherwise. For example, I've just finished reading the Old Testament prophets. Since I just read the more historical books (Kings and Chronicles) a few weeks ago, I've been better equipped to understand what the authors are referring to. These connections will only get stronger as I get into the New Testament.

Here are a few highlights of my Bible reading up to this point:

1. The Old Testament rocks - That may not come as a revelation to some, but I know many people like to focus solely on the NT and miss out on some incredible stuff as a result. I hope to go back and spend some more time on books like Esther, Job and Isaiah in the near future.
2. The book of Job - This is definitely a case where doing this program benefited me. Because Job is kind of long, it's easy to get bogged down in the details and miss the bigger story. Job was probably my favorite book this time around.
3. The story of Jephthah's daughter - I hadn't read this story since I've had a daughter of my own. If you've never read it, check it out (Judges 11:29-40). I'd love to hear what you thought about it.
4. The poetry books - I've long been a fan of Psalms. But I also really got into Proverbs and Ecclessiastes. More future reading...

If you haven't figured it out yet, I've really enjoyed this program, and highly recommend it. I've said it before, and I want to make sure I say it again. If you decide to do this, make it a commitment. It's a serious undertaking that will definitely require some effort and sacrifice on your part. But if you do decide to do it, you will be rewarded.

BTW - they've got a website up and running: www.biblein90days.com

Comments

[grace]

i haven't read the whole bible through in a long time, i'm going to commit to this..thanks :)

[Wendy]

I agree...the Old Testament is fabulous. I believe the church as a whole has failed in it's teaching because so few Christians want to study the Old Testament. Once I saw that the Tabernacle and all of God's guidance to the Israelites pointed to salvation through Jesus I was hooked.

The story of Jephthah is tragic. What I've learned in studying him is that he did not rely on God and when he decided to do so he bargained with God. I have NOTHING to bargain with period. God needs nothing I have so how in the world do I even fathom to bargain with my Creator? Jephthah tried to control the events in his life by bargaining and when he did so with God it cost him the best he had which is what God demands from us. It is interesting though to see that Jephthah knew and understood the seriousness of a vow...do we?

[Reg Bertrand]

Thanks for the info....I am going to do this using the Message version of the Bible. Might get the full resource package, but starting with the Message. Your right this will take commitment to get it done.

[Dale]

Whoah! I just read the story of Jephthah's daughter (Judges 11:29-40). I don't think I recall ever reading that before. I am a 36 year old father of three daughters and I can't even imagine harming a hair on one of their heads for anyone. Could I sacrifice one of them to God? Boy that's a tough question. Thankfully God has not asked that of me, but He has chosen to give me a far lesser challenge. My middle daughter has Cystic Fibrosis and will most likely die before I do. We've placed her completely in God's hands and praise God He continues to supply my wife and I with the courage and strength to handle it. We thank Him daily for the time He gives us to share with her. So far He has chosen to keep her fairly healthy and her life has impacted a number of people here locally.

[Kara]

I'm in the middle of Isaiah right now. Pretty fascinating. :)