The new year is here, and many Christians have resolved to begin a new habit: read their Bible daily. Well, we’re here to help! Blue Letter Bible has 6 daily reading plans for you to choose from. Here are three reasons you might want to sign up for one:
100: A Psalm for Giving Thanks
Psalm 100, according to its subtitle, is a “psalm for giving thanks.” Encouraging worshipers to give thanks at all times, the psalmist provides seven ways that we can give thanks:
Blessed are Those Who Walk in the Word
Psalm 119 is the giant of all psalms, and each verse is about the word of the Lord. If the Bible had a theme song (a really long theme song), this would be it. Specifically, it is a song and prayer of someone who delights in the Word. Charles Spurgeon once said that this psalm […]
Reformation Again and Again: Finding Hope in the Mess of Nehemiah 13
“Then I commanded the Levites that they should purify themselves and come and guard the gates, to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember this also in my favor, O my God, and spare me according to the greatness of your steadfast love.” (Nehemiah 13:22 ESV) The book of Nehemiah is a story of reformation. God’s […]
You Can Fear God or You Can Fear Man
You have two options when you’re faced with opposition: fear God or fear man. Nehemiah faced with choice when the wall around Jerusalem was finally completed, reconstructed after 52 days of hard labor. For those unfamiliar with the story, Nehemiah chapters 1 through 6 follows the story of a man named Nehemiah. Nehemiah was appointed […]
9 Bible Passages for Meditating on the Gospel
The Christian never graduates from the Gospel. It is the very “grace of God in truth” that serves as the foundation for our new life in Christ. Therefore, we should remember, rehearse, and recite the Gospel regularly.
What to Pray for When You’re Feeling Spiritual Weak
“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth that is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through […]
Salvation According to His Word
“Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word.” (Psalm 119:41) Notice that this stanza in Psalm 119 (verses 41-48) begins with a request. It begins with a cry for the mercies (or steadfast love) of Yahweh. And the psalmist seems to know that he does not deserve such […]
3 Reasons to Start a Daily Bible Reading Plan in 2015
The dawn of 2015 is right around the corner, and many Christians are resolving to begin a new habit: to read their Bible daily. Well, we’re here to help! Blue Letter Bible has 6 daily reading plans for you to choose from. Here are three reasons you might want to sign up for one: 1. […]
Top 14 Posts of 2014
Throughout 2014, the BLB blog hosted a number of articles, from BLB announcements to theological articles written by various contributors to quotes from some of our most downloaded resources. This week, we went back and reviewed the most-read articles of the year. The top 14 are listed below. Whether you are reading them for the […]