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Bible Illuminated: The Book, New Testament

This new format for our beloved Bible is arousing quite a stir among Christians and non-Christians alike.  That is exactly what the creators of this “magazine formatted” Bible intended.  Most of the controversy centers around the graphic illustrations scattered throughout the pages.  The rest of the controversy is in the formatting style of the publishers.  The staff at Bible Illuminated were extremely helpful when I inquired about their “Book”.  They graciously sent me a copy to review and I must say that I was impressed.

The first thing I noticed was the absence of chapter and verse numbers.  I found this quite refreshing especially in view of the fact that the original books of the Bible never contained chapters and verses.  This enables one to read the books of the New Testament in the manner in which the original author intended and makes it much more difficult to take verses out of context.  This format makes for very easy reading.  allow me to reassure you that this is not a new translation of the Bible.  This is in fact “The Good News Translation” of the Bible which is published by the American Bible Association and has been around for some time now.  The publishers have simply removed the chapter and verse numbers.  The text is entirely the same.

The real controversy arises from the graphic photos which have been placed strategically throughout this “magazine”.  these photos are designed to create controversy and get people to talking about the m and the verses they represent.  I have read other reviews of this “magazine” and must respectfully disagree with some of my esteemed colleagues whom I deeply respect.  You see I found that after searching through the “Bible Illustrated” and carefully considering the accompanying verses that each photograph was appropriate for the passage in which it was placed.  The only exception I would really make is the one of Andy Warhol in make up.  I’m not real sure of the intention that one.

I would say that my personal favorite  would have to be the photo of the skater on fire at the beginning of the book of Revelation.  I found this one to be quite appropriate on so many levels.

This book/magazine is available for purchase in the US as of October of ‘08.  I feel that they have accomplished their goals and I look forward to seeing the Old Testament which will be released this spring.  If you are looking for a conversation starter for your friends (saved and unsaved) this is a great book to have around.

As for me, I will keep mine for personal reading just to be able to take a break from the numbers and read without concentrating on where I’m at.  I also think it would be great to take out in public to read while waiting for appointments.  I would hope that those around me would see some of the photos and ask questions.  We are out to reach the lost and God could very easily use this as a means to do so.  I would say to those of you who question that you should consider the words of Paul when he says in Philippians 1:18 (NKJV)  “What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.”

Yes I would buy a copy of “Bible Illuminated: The Book, New Testament” for others to enjoy and talk about.

I have been gone for several days and I have much to tell you.  First  and most important is that I must rejoice in the Lord Jesus Christ and His great love and forgiveness.  I saw this Bible on another website and wanted one sooooo bad.  as most of you know, I am  poor in money but rich in love for others.  God rewarded me with one of these wonderful Bibles and He did it in such a unique way that I just had to share with you.  I am following this wonderful site that is written by Dr. Bruce.  The name of the site is Faith and Facts.   Dr. Bruce was running a contest to win one of these Bibles.  He announced the winner but it was not me.  Oh well, I’ll get one someday.  Dr. Bruce sent me an e-mail that he was trying to make sure all of the e-mail address he had were in fact real.  i replied to this e-mail which I do not usually do.  I wanted him to know that indeed I had a real e-mail account and that I enjoyed his work.  The very next day I recieved another e-mail from him explaing that I had won the Bible.  Turns out that the winner never claimed his prize.  he needed my real address andphone number to send me thisBible.  Again, against my norm, I replied with the information.  He linked me on his site and i received my gift in the mail.  i later priced the new bible at the store and was shocke dto learn the Hastings was asking a mere $50.00 for one of these great Bibles.  That may not seem like much to you but to me that is a fortune.

I thank you Dr. Bruce for this gift that you sent me but most of all I thank you for responding to the Holy Spirit by giving such a precious gift.

Much Love,

Cathy

Verse of the Day

Psalm 30:11 (CEV)
You have turned my sorrow into joyful dancing. No longer am I sad and wearing sackcloth.

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ONE JOKE

OK OK One joke that I truly like, but only one because there just are not too many that will not offend anyone and are still funny.

Here goes and bare with me cause I ain’t told a joke in long time.

There was a new pastor at the church.  He thought it was a good idea for him to go visit everyone on the church list and introduce himself.  Everything was going great and all the people seemed to like him so far.

The last house he went to he knocked on the door.  He could hear someone inside but no one would answer the door.  He knocked a couple more times and still no answer.

He took out his business card and flipped it over.  On the back he wrote: “Rev. 3:20″ which says

“Behold, I stand at the
door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will
come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.”

On Sunday he preached and then took up the offering.  In the offering plate he noticed his business card.  Undeneath Rev. 3:20 they had written Genesis 3:10

The pastor quickly got his Bible and looked up the passage and could not stop laughing.  It read:

…“I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.”

MEMORY VERSE 12/14 - 12/20

Matthew 7:21 (NKJV)

I Never Knew You 
21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

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In the Old Testament we learn about sin, how it got here, what it is, punishment, atonement.  One of the most amazing things the Old Testament teaches us is about the coming Messiah.  Basically the whole Old Testament is a look forward to the coming Savior of the world.  The Jews believed that a savior was coming to take over the world much like the Romans had and the Babylonians before them.  Napoleon comes to mind as well.  Hitler tried in modern times.  Continue Reading »

Verse of the Day
Mathew 4:4 (NKJV) But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”

In the Old Testament God 
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Yesterday we began studying the New and Old Testaments.  Our verse today is from both.  The word testament means covenant.  We need to understand what the covenants were.  Before I explain the individual covenants I will give you a brief overview of the whole thing. Continue Reading »

MEMORY VERSE 12/14 - 12/20

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Seems IFriday’s post has created quite a stir among those who call Jesus Lord of their lives. I have learned that their are Christians who do not believe the Old Testament applies to them. I have also learned that their are “Christians” who believe that the theory of evolution is correct. It amazes me that they believe this way but the I look at this weeks memory verse and realize the truth.

I have to believe what is stated in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

By the way, that is in the NEW TESTAMENT.

This week we will take a look at what the New Testament says about the Old Testament so that we will know the Fathers will in this matter and be able to enter the kingdom of heaven and not sent away with those harsh words from our Lord on the day of judgment.

The Old Testament is quoted 695 different times in the New Testament.

Jesus, Himself quoted from the Old Testament throughout His life and ministry.

While being tested in the wilderness by Satan

Matthew 4

Satan Tempts Jesus

1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3 Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”
4 But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”^[a]
5 Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6 and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written:

‘ He shall give His angels charge over you,’
and,

‘ In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’”^[b]

7 Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’”^[c]
8 Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.”
10 Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you,^[d] Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’”^[e]

1. Matthew 4:4 Deuteronomy 8:3
2. Matthew 4:6 Psalm 91:11, 12
3. Matthew 4:7 Deuteronomy 6:16
4. Matthew 4:10 M-Text reads Get behind Me.
5. Matthew 4:10 Deuteronomy 6:13

As you can see from verse 6 that even Satan quoted the Old Testament.

During His Sermons

Matthew 5:17 (NKJV) “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.

After His resurrection he continued to teach the Old Testament

Luke 24 describes events following His resurrection. On that same day, Jesus met
two of His followers, neither of whom recognized Him, and walked with them. They
related the astounding events of the last few days, including Christ’s execution
and the disappearance of His body from the tomb (verses 13-24).

Notice Christ’s reaction: “Then He said to them, ‘O foolish ones, and slow of
heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Christ [the
Messiah] to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?’ And beginning
at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures
the things concerning Himself” (verses 25-27).

As you can see Jesus approved of the Old Testament since He quoted it some 70 times. If He approves how can we disapprove and still cal ourselves Christians? Further if the Old Testament be accurate then how can evolution be correct?

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 My Week in Review

This has been an amazing and exciting week.  God has been overly good to me this week.  I simply could not tell you everything that God has done for just me this week.  the internet itself is not large enough to hold all of God’s blessings.  I will attempt to limit to the highlights of God’s blessings in my life and then we will review our lesson.

Where to begin, that is the question.  Continue Reading »

Verse of the Day

Luke 21:28 (NKJV)  Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”

President Bush

President Bush says he prays in the Oval Office and his faith has changed his life but he can’t say if God chose him to be president, ABC News reports.

“I just, I can’t go there,” Bush said in an interview that aired Dec. 8 on “Nightline.” “I’m not that confident in knowing, you know, the Almighty, to be able to say, ‘Yeah, God wanted me of all the other people.’ “ Continue Reading »

Verse of the Day

Psalm 98:4 (NKJV)  Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth;Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.

Religious
He always listens to his conscience — that still small inner voice that warns him when somebody’s watching.

Today we are going to have some fun.  I know I am too serious in here most of the time so Thursdays are just for fun (well sorta). Continue Reading »

VERSE OF THE DAY

1 John 4:19 (NKJV)

19 We love Him because He first loved us.

In Psalm 139 on Monday we learned how much God  knows us and loves us.  It would stand to reason that if God loves us so very much that we should be more than willing to love Him in return.  Our human mind tells us this is natural to love someone who loves you.  While this appears logical it does not work that way all too often. 

In school I was quite popular.  I really was.  This was not a good popular.  Continue Reading »