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Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Ps 119:105

Of the top 100 questions asked to Google, 53% start with the word how. The number one question thing people are looking for is instruction. Instructions on how to do something, instructions on how to live, Wisdom on what is the right answer. God knew this, and He gave us an instruction manual for life called the Bible. It contains answers to many of life's questions, but to gain the benefits of the book, you have to read it. Today, I will talk about why that is a good idea.

Where did the Bible come from

The Bible is one of the most influential books in human history, serving as the foundational text for Judaism and Christianity, with 66 books written by over 40 authors over 1500 years. It has been the foundation for the laws of most countries in the world, and it is the most published book in the world. It is estimated that 5 billion copies have been sold over the years. About 50% of Americans read the Bible, and over half of U.S. adults (54%) believe that America would be worse off without the Bible and that the Bible contains everything a person needs to live a meaningful life.[ii]

The Bible is broken up into major divisions: The Old Testament contains the books written before Jesus was born, and the New Testament the books written after Jesus was born.

It is fascinating that when people are facing trouble, death or depression, they often turn to the Bible. One of the most common words of comfort quoted is Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

One has to wonder why these six verses bring such comfort. The answer is it’s God's word. When you read it, it inspires faith in us. It is a supernatural experience.

What are the benefits of reading the Bible?

I prayed about this question and here are some of the benefits that I felt the Lord brought to my mind.

  •     God's word is life. It tells you how God thinks
  •     What is important in life
  •     How to act
  •     How to think
  •     What sin is
  •     What will bring you joy
  •     How you can have Wisdom
  •     How to bless
  •     How to live life to the fullest
  •     Wisdom on what not to do 
  •     What will destroy you
  •     What will leave you unhappy
  •     What is worthless
  •     What will leave you feeling empty and unfulfilled
  •     What will make you depressed
  •     It is an instruction manual for living.

God gave his word to humanity because he loves humanity. Without his word we would become beasts driven by our desires and would have no conscience. God's word is written on our hearts to teach us right from wrong.

Where do you start

I would encourage you to start by reading the Psalms and the Gospel of John. The Psalms contain the words of men who were transparent with God about how they felt and what God said to them in the midst of their trials. I read a Psalm each day. The Gospel of John is a book that teaches us what Jesus said and about his life. These books will provide you with a solid foundation.

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The books of Timothy in the New Testament were letters written by the Apostle Paul to a young Pastor to encourage Him. Paul told him,

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness," 2 Timothy 3:16.

In twenty words, Paul explains the benefits of reading the Bible. I could not say it any better. I encourage you to start reading God's book today.

 


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4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice DVDs

4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice DVDs

by Mark Virkler | 10 Discs

This DVD Set of the 10-hour course will draw you into a classroom experience with others who are learning to hear from God right alongside you. It follows along with the LEARN 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice notebook (available for $4.95). Because Dr. Virkler is teaching directly from this booklet, it is recommended that you purchase both the LEARN notebook and the complete book entitled 4 Keys to Hearing God’s Voice. You will want to meditate on the teaching and do the exercises found in the large book if you intend to fully internalize the skill of living daily out of God’s voice.


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by Mark Virkler | 3 Discs | 10 Sessions

A complete description is available by clicking here, where you will find information on the 60-minute version of this product. The main difference is that these 10 sessions are shorter, averaging 40 minutes each. You asked for it and it's finally available! The same core teaching now abridged, making the sessions easier to fit into your Sunday School class, home group meeting or lunch hour Bible study.

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New life for your daily devotions!

The #1 Tool in the World for Introducing People to Hearing God's Voice! Pop this into your DVD player during your morning devotional time and let us paint a scene of you and Jesus walking together along the Sea of Galilee. We'll encourage you to ask Him one of the following questions, "Lord, what would You like to say to me?" "How do You see me?" or "Do You love me?" We then guide you into using the four keys for hearing God's voice, which are: quieting yourself down, fixing your eyes on Jesus, tuning to spontaneity and writing.

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Just Released: 35th Anniversary Edition

The foremost training series in the world teaching you how to become emotionally whole by hearing the voice of the Wonderful Counselor (Isa. 9:6)! A genuine word from the Lord heals the broken-hearted. All the “how to” books can never do what a rhema word from God can do for the inner man. You will learn to let God speak to your heart and counsel you about the basic emotional pressures of life such as anger, doubt, depression, condemnation and inferiority. You will learn to let God replace these with His opposites, as His voice releases His grace within your heart. Those whom the Son sets free are free indeed!

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Prayer counseling that breaks every yoke! Everything you need to experience deep healing of your soul and spirit. Did you know that you don’t need to be continually plagued by negative thoughts, feelings, pictures or memories?

It is not part of the "human condition" to feel the constant nagging of doubt, insecurity, or anger. No matter what sin you are trying to overcome, what lie you think you’ll always believe, or what traumas your heart has suffered in the past, you will receive total freedom and restoration by praying these prayers in faith.

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Do you have guardian angels? Does God want you to know them? Find out what Scripture reveals and how YOU can interact with the company of Heaven!

The supernatural realm permeates our natural world! Therefore, experiencing angels should be an everyday occurrence–we simply need to open our spiritual eyes to their reality and role in our lives.

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Hear God Through Your Dreams DVDs

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The DVDs and CDs correspond with the Hear God Through Your Dreams book and for maximum growth and internalization, we recommend utilizing it along with either the CD or DVD set. The book provides an outline to follow as you watch the DVDs. Also included are application exercises and classroom activities. (Note: There are 5 sessions on 3 discs.)

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Receive divine counsel nightly. Increase emotional health, wisdom and creativity.

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Build a theology and experience the role of Kingdom emotions to engage and release Kingdom power! Jesus, moved by compassion, healed (Matt. 14:14). You can, too! Discover how Kingdom emotions can be born in your heart to carry the Holy Spirit's power to perform healing, as well as turn on healing genes while turning off inflammatory genes. Experience God's Kingdom which is peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Rom. 14:17)!

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This package includes 49 professionally taped sessions, each 5-12 minutes long which is my testimony of breaking free from each lie. I discuss what the lie is, its impact on my life, what Jesus spoke, my prayer of repentance and the new freedom I experienced which allows me to step into a new life in Christ.

If you have ever believed any of the following lies, then this book is for you: "Emotions are soulish;" "Money is evil or secular;" "It is wrong to seek vision;" "Don’t trust experiences;" "God gave me a mind and expects me to use it;" "Politics are evil;" God is always beating on me;" or one of 43 more such detestable lies...

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