A Treasure from God
A Treasure from God
Here’s a little mental exercise for you. There are names of 16 books of the Bible hidden in the paragraph below. See how many you can find. Some start in one word and continue in the next word. You may need to use a Bible index to help!
I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts, and for others it was revelation. Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books were not capitalized. But the truth finally struck home to numbers of our readers. To others it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot. Others may require judges to help find them. I will quickly admit it usually takes a sharp eye to find one of them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. A little lady says she brews a cup of tea so she can concentrate better. See how well you can compete. Relax now, for there really are sixteen names of books of the Bible in this paragraph!
If you’re stuck, the answer key is at the end.
Here’s a little mental exercise for you. There are names of 16 books of the Bible hidden in the paragraph below. See how many you can find. Some start in one word and continue in the next word. You may need to use a Bible index to help!
I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts, and for others it was revelation. Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books were not capitalized. But the truth finally struck home to numbers of our readers. To others it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot. Others may require judges to help find them. I will quickly admit it usually takes a sharp eye to find one of them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. A little lady says she brews a cup of tea so she can concentrate better. See how well you can compete. Relax now, for there really are sixteen names of books of the Bible in this paragraph!
If you’re stuck, the answer key is at the end.
Paul gives us this wonderful description of God’s Word, the Bible, in a letter to his student Timothy:
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Paul says that “all Scripture is God-breathed,” or inspired. This is different than hearing an “inspired” speech or having a great idea that someone might say is inspired. While those are positive things, Paul is setting scripture apart as God’s special message that He wanted to give us, so he had ordinary people write down His extraordinary message for us.
This passage also tells us that scripture equips us for every good work. How? It teaches us what God wants us to do and not do. It empowers us (there is power in God’s Word!). It motivates us! It tells us to help people, be kind, honest, and share God’s truths with others. Most importantly, it tells us what God has already done for us through His son, Jesus Christ!
As you make plans to regularly read and study God’s Word, here are some suggestions you may find helpful.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Paul says that “all Scripture is God-breathed,” or inspired. This is different than hearing an “inspired” speech or having a great idea that someone might say is inspired. While those are positive things, Paul is setting scripture apart as God’s special message that He wanted to give us, so he had ordinary people write down His extraordinary message for us.
This passage also tells us that scripture equips us for every good work. How? It teaches us what God wants us to do and not do. It empowers us (there is power in God’s Word!). It motivates us! It tells us to help people, be kind, honest, and share God’s truths with others. Most importantly, it tells us what God has already done for us through His son, Jesus Christ!
As you make plans to regularly read and study God’s Word, here are some suggestions you may find helpful.
- Identify enjoyable and encouraging time and place.
- Before reading the Bible: pray. John 14:26
- Study the Bible a little at a time. Realistic and regular amounts of study can be more beneficial that high, unattainable, and therefore discouraging goals. 2 Corinthians 12:9
- Have a heart that is open and listening to God speak. Proverbs 2:4-5
- There are several great online Bibles that enable you to read, search, and more readily access God’s Word. One is http://www.biblegateway.com/
- Study Guides: There are so many great resources to use in your study of God’s Word. It is better to ask a believer you trust for suggestions rather than just searching online. They can help point you in the right direction.
- Get started!
Answer Key:
I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts, and for others it was revelation. Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books were not capitalized. But the truth finally struck home to numbers of our readers. To others it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot. Others may require judges to help find them. I will quickly admit it usually takes a sharp eye to find one of them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. A little lady says she brews a cup of tea so she can concentrate better. See how well you can compete. Relax now, for there really are sixteen names of books of the Bible in this paragraph.
I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts, and for others it was revelation. Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books were not capitalized. But the truth finally struck home to numbers of our readers. To others it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot. Others may require judges to help find them. I will quickly admit it usually takes a sharp eye to find one of them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. A little lady says she brews a cup of tea so she can concentrate better. See how well you can compete. Relax now, for there really are sixteen names of books of the Bible in this paragraph.
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