It’s PRAY-O-RAMA 2013 here on GUWG, where all week we’re praying through some of the most inspiring sections of Scripture together.
What was the last thing Jesus did before he headed to the garden to be arrested? He prayed for his disciples — and then, get this: he prayed for you and me.
Wow.
Since Jesus took the time to pray for us, I humbly suggest that we take the time right now to pray through each and every one of His precious words, asking Him to help us live them out in our lives.
“Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?” The King will reply, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:37-40)
Those are some rather sobering words straight from the mouth of Jesus. Here’s more:
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. (Matthew 5:42)
Be generous to the poor. (Luke 11:41)
Freely you have received; freely give. (Matthew 10:8)
Sell all your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. (Matthew 19:21)
Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed. (Luke 12:15)
Woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. (Luke 6:24-25)
Yikes.
We continue our Stamp Out Bible Illiteracy Gently (SOBIG) campaign here on GUWG.
Last week, we kicked things off with our official Bible Quiz-o-rama to help assess our Bible literacy. We then went through a slew of ways to get more Bible into our ♥s.
This week, we’re taking a deeeeep dive into this question: What exactly is the Bible?
Today, we’ll look at what Jesus himself said about God’s word.
Jesus’ Bible was the Old Testament. He had a lot to say about it. In fact, Jesus quoted or paraphrased the OT nearly 50 times in the Gospels.
Right after his baptism, the Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness where he was tempted by Satan. How did he conquer Satan’s attacks? With Scripture. He said:
We’re counting down the top ten Bible verses of all time, as determined by researchers with very large brains who analyze how often each verse is referenced.
Drum roll, please. Here’s the absolute #1 most popular Bible verse in the history of the universe.
You learned it in Sunday School. You’ve seen it on banners at sporting events. Maybe you’ve even got it tattooed on your biceps.
We’re counting down the top ten Bible verses of all time, as determined by researchers with very large brains who analyze how often each verse is referenced.
Here’s VERSE #2:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)
Many of God’s biggest mysteries are packed into this beautiful little verse. Let’s try and unpack ‘em a bit.
We’re counting down the top ten Bible verses of all time, as determined by researchers with very large brains who analyze how often each verse is referenced.
Here’s VERSE #3, straight from the mouth of Jesus:
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)
We’re counting down the top ten Bible verses of all time, as determined by researchers with very large brains who analyze how often each verse is referenced.
Here’s VERSE #4:
Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. (Matthew 28:19-20a)
