How many people will read the bible on daily basis?”
There are probably a number of reasons why people do not read the bible on a regular basis. One of those reasons includes not having a sustainable bible reading plan in place, like choosing to read a resource like the United Methodist daily devotional “The Upper Room” or my method which is to use the Episcopal tradition of “The Daily Office.” But another reason which is equally a problem for a number of people is in not utilizing a bible translation that will meet their needs. Our denomination recommends the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) which is readable and yet attempts to stay close to the literal translation of the Greek and Hebrew. This is the translation we use in weekly worship and one that I use in my bible study/sermon preparation. My Wesley Study Bible uses this translation. Have I told you lately how much I love my Wesley Study Bible? As wonder as the NRSV is, I think it would help a lot of people who are looking to read the bible on a daily basis to purchase “The Mess
Monday, October 12, 2009 How to Read the Bible on a Daily Basis There are probably a number of reasons why people do not read the bible on a regular basis. One of those reasons includes not having a sustainable bible reading plan in place, like choosing to read a resource like the United Methodist daily devotional “The Upper Room” or my method which is to use the Episcopal tradition of “The Daily Office.” But another reason which is equally a problem for a number of people is in not utilizing a bible translation that will meet their needs. Our denomination recommends the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) which is readable and yet attempts to stay close to the literal translation of the Greek and Hebrew. This is the translation we use in weekly worship and one that I use in my bible study/sermon preparation. My Wesley Study Bible uses this translation. Have I told you lately how much I love my Wesley Study Bible? As wonder as the NRSV is, I think it would help a lot of people who are
