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The Daily Bible Devotional: A One-year Journey Through God's Word in Chronological Order
F. LaGard Smith, creator of the bestselling Daily Bible (more than 995,000 copies sold), leads readers on a devotional journey through the Bible. Verses in chronological order serve as the inspiration for 365 original messages that go beyond the narrative transitions of the Daily Bible to illuminate practical truths, faith foundations, and biblical promises. Walking through these inspiring insights, readers will discover how to This gathering of thoughtful devotions reveals the mystery and power of faith and provides readers with a year’s worth of encouragement, practical strength, and poetic inspiration from the Bible.
384 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2008
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July 29, 2012
I love the way this is arranged! I had read it on my own and was so taken with the set up I purchased it for my 3 kids (grown), my brother, and my husband (who is finally reading it...haha!). It is a treasure!
June 21, 2010
This book is a wonderful devotional. It puts the Bible in chronological order. This was very helpful for me.
December 31, 2024
2024: Not much else to say, except it was a delight to read through and study with someone this year.
2011: My goal was to read through this this year--and I did. :)
2011: My goal was to read through this this year--and I did. :)
March 29, 2012
A great way to do light devotional exercise in a different manner. Practical daily applications are offered.
March 13, 2021
This book was heavily edited by F. LaGard Smith. He put the verses in chronological order. I red this uniquely-edited Bible (ISBN 1-56507-524-2) several times over as many years through the mid- and late 90s. Minus one star because (no spoiler, in fact, quite the opposite: reader beware) F. LaGard Smith claims the crucifixion happened on Thursday, not Friday, to which I simply say, “Pfui!”
Other than that one peculiar editorial claim, it is an excellent resource.
Other than that one peculiar editorial claim, it is an excellent resource.
October 26, 2020
I have already read The Chronological Bible and I only read the part of scripture I was studying at this time. I love L. LaGard Smith's writing and I wanted to discover his insight.
April 5, 2021
A great way to follow the Biblical story.
February 7, 2015
This year, I intend to use Xanga to chronicle what I'm reading.
To start with, our church was challenged to read the Bible in a year. Pastor Jerry gave us a nice guide that gives us a chapter or so from each Testement, a Psalm, and a few verses from Proverbs to read each day. I am excited to delve into God's word this year though it will take a lot of discipline, which I will need to develop over the course of the year.
Yesterday and today the readings were from Genesis 1 and Matthew 1, familiar stories of creaton and Christmas. Here are a few reflections I had on re-reading these stories:
Matthew 1, the geneaology of Jesus. This troubled me as a young man, and again today. The geneaology traces the lineage from Abraham through familiar (and not so familiar) names to Joseph, the husband of Mary...now I know that patriarchy was the way to go in the Israel of the Roman empire, but Jesus who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, has absolutely no biological relation to Abraham, Rahab, David, and Joseph. What does that have to say about the prophecy that "a root shall spring from the stump of Jesse?"
Matthew 2, the visit of the Magi. Who exactly were these Magi, or wise men? What I understand from the reading is that three(?) men from somewhere East of Bethlehem/Nazareth. These men were astronomers who may not have been connected to the Judeo tradition. They used their observation of the heavens (science) and understanding of deity (religion) to direct them to the Christ child, the King of Kings. Could this passage allude to God's ability to lead others to himself through other religions?
More thoughts tomorrow.
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Continued reading in Matthew is thought-provoking, as engagement with God's word should be. Long ago, my mother gave me a Bible with Spanish on one side and English on the other. Reading la Biblia is a great way to keep my language skills up to snuff as well.
When reading the Beatitudes I was interested to see how the two languages interpreted the Aramaic (is that the language Jesus preached in?). Rather than hunger and thirst for righteousness, in Spanish blessed are those who hunger and thirst for "justicia" or justice. And the peacemakers become "those who work for peace." I wonder if the cultural experiences of Spanish speakers influence a different translation.
That chapter ends with a section titled "Love for Enemies." These verses (Mt. 5:43-48) speak directly to the strong concerns that I've felt in recent weeks and years as related to the Iraq war. Several years ago, when Uday and Qusay were killed in an attack a radio commentator stated, "The world is a better place because these two men are dead." Similar sentiments were expressed a few weeks ago when Saddam was executed.
Now, I'll be the first (well maybe not THE first) person to agree that the Husseins have done terrible things to many people. However, I cannot bring myself to believe that death and destruction, even of someone as bad as Saddam, Uday or Qusay, makes the world a better place. Especially in Saddam's case: he was dethroned and in prison, he was no longer killing, torturing, and dictating. In the light of Jesus' words: "[P]ray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous (in Spanish that might just be the "just") and the unrighteous ("injust")."
To start with, our church was challenged to read the Bible in a year. Pastor Jerry gave us a nice guide that gives us a chapter or so from each Testement, a Psalm, and a few verses from Proverbs to read each day. I am excited to delve into God's word this year though it will take a lot of discipline, which I will need to develop over the course of the year.
Yesterday and today the readings were from Genesis 1 and Matthew 1, familiar stories of creaton and Christmas. Here are a few reflections I had on re-reading these stories:
Matthew 1, the geneaology of Jesus. This troubled me as a young man, and again today. The geneaology traces the lineage from Abraham through familiar (and not so familiar) names to Joseph, the husband of Mary...now I know that patriarchy was the way to go in the Israel of the Roman empire, but Jesus who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, has absolutely no biological relation to Abraham, Rahab, David, and Joseph. What does that have to say about the prophecy that "a root shall spring from the stump of Jesse?"
Matthew 2, the visit of the Magi. Who exactly were these Magi, or wise men? What I understand from the reading is that three(?) men from somewhere East of Bethlehem/Nazareth. These men were astronomers who may not have been connected to the Judeo tradition. They used their observation of the heavens (science) and understanding of deity (religion) to direct them to the Christ child, the King of Kings. Could this passage allude to God's ability to lead others to himself through other religions?
More thoughts tomorrow.
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Continued reading in Matthew is thought-provoking, as engagement with God's word should be. Long ago, my mother gave me a Bible with Spanish on one side and English on the other. Reading la Biblia is a great way to keep my language skills up to snuff as well.
When reading the Beatitudes I was interested to see how the two languages interpreted the Aramaic (is that the language Jesus preached in?). Rather than hunger and thirst for righteousness, in Spanish blessed are those who hunger and thirst for "justicia" or justice. And the peacemakers become "those who work for peace." I wonder if the cultural experiences of Spanish speakers influence a different translation.
That chapter ends with a section titled "Love for Enemies." These verses (Mt. 5:43-48) speak directly to the strong concerns that I've felt in recent weeks and years as related to the Iraq war. Several years ago, when Uday and Qusay were killed in an attack a radio commentator stated, "The world is a better place because these two men are dead." Similar sentiments were expressed a few weeks ago when Saddam was executed.
Now, I'll be the first (well maybe not THE first) person to agree that the Husseins have done terrible things to many people. However, I cannot bring myself to believe that death and destruction, even of someone as bad as Saddam, Uday or Qusay, makes the world a better place. Especially in Saddam's case: he was dethroned and in prison, he was no longer killing, torturing, and dictating. In the light of Jesus' words: "[P]ray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous (in Spanish that might just be the "just") and the unrighteous ("injust")."
February 2, 2015
Writing: A
Plot: A
Vocabulary: A
Level: Intermediate
Rating: PG13 (war, racism, rape, murder, genocide, chaos)
Worldview: A biography about Jesus and his extended ancestral family and ethnic group.
Plot: A
Vocabulary: A
Level: Intermediate
Rating: PG13 (war, racism, rape, murder, genocide, chaos)
Worldview: A biography about Jesus and his extended ancestral family and ethnic group.
April 24, 2014
I really enjoyed reading the bible through in chronological order. The little intro sections were also filled with interesting and useful facts and insights into the authors and settings for the writings.
February 25, 2009
Don't get me wrong, the Bible is a 5, but this version isn't my favorite.
January 28, 2012
God's word is fresh each time you read it. I thoroughly enjoyed this chronological format. First time for me. The background and commentary was extremely enlightening.
May 7, 2012
This wonderful edition makes daily Bible reading plans unnecessary
June 27, 2012
Good companion devotional to go along with the Chronological Bible by the same author.
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January 7, 2013My favorite way to read through the Bible in a year. I've done it in 1991, 1997, 2001.... and am starting it again.
October 3, 2014
I read this devotional as I read through the Bible chronologically. I found the devotions to be thoughtful and they helped me to apply Biblical principles to my own life.
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September 23, 2012A great chronological arrangement. I have read through this Bible at least five times.
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