The Year of the Bible, Revised
An Enhanced Guide to Reading Scripture Together
by James E. Davison
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Newly revised, this ever-popular, comprehensive Bible-reading program for group study and individuals offers a sweeping introduction to biblical themes, persons, and concepts. Complete with a detailed reading schedule for every day of one year, The Year of the Bible leads participants to a better understanding of Scripture and a greater sense of community within the church.
Newcomers to Scripture and longtime Bible readers alike will find their Christian faith enhanced and feel a sense of accomplishment from reading the Bible in its entirety.
Honor in Dishonorable Times
I Samuel 16-31; Psalms 48-49; Mark 14-16; I Corinthians 1-2
April 30, 2012
This week we will read a long story in I Samuel about a rapidly deteriorating relationship between Saul and David. It’s a tragic story. Saul seemed to start out so well, so faithful, and so humble. Now, though, he’s paranoid about his position and especially distrustful of David’s success and popularity. Saul becomes the villain to David’s hero. Of course, much of what we read here about David is anything but praiseworthy. From fleeing to the Philistines for safety while feigning madness (21:10-15), to marrying numerous wives (25:42-43), to fleeing to the Philistines again and then raiding their towns secretly (26:1-12), David’s personality does not present a very pretty picture. Continue reading
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—Donald L. Griggs, Christian educator and author of The Bible from Scratch series
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About the author
James E. Davison is the director of continuing education and an adjunct professor in Greek language and exegesis at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He has served as associate pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, and holds degrees in theology and history from Westminster College, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, the Free University of Amsterdam, and the University of Iowa. In addition to The Year of the Bible, Davision has written a number of books and articles on theology and the New Testament. Read a letter from the author.