My New Year's resolution is to read the Bible from cover to cover. Over the years I've realized I have read the Bible according to the Baptist Sunday School plan. It normally follows a cycle.
When researching quotes and stories I normally read more in depth. However, it dawned on me that with all the online biblical scholars from all walks of life biblical writings, teachings, and scriptures are sometimes taken out of context.
Well, I purchased the Kindle version of "Reading the Bible in 90 Days." I've just got started good with Genesis over the past few days.
Now I recall having at least read Genesis each time I have started out with the challenge to re-read the Bible from cover to cover. The only book I really haven't at least skimmed through thoroughly from beginning to end is REVELATIONS. This time around my goal is read that book of the Bible as well.
Let me tell you. I think it has a lot to do with the level of maturity. I recall reading the Bible periodically throughout my life. Never have I absorbed so much. Now most of the main stories yes I recall. But some of the intricate details I missed.
Normally when you hear someone publicly speak about the Bible for me it hasn't gotten as juicy as reading it this time around. Okay I already knew about the forbidden fruit (and that it says not even the New International Version (NIV) that it was an apple. How that folktale ever got started I don't know.
In the book of Genesis we see murder, rape, violence, all the males in a town that had agreed to be circumcised were killed instead. A son bargain for the oldest son's birthright then later steals his blessing.
We see women vying for the affection of the same man (Leah and Rachel). We see many instances of how God works. How he makes things happen which shows when you feel things are impossible he lets people know he is possible. Old women have babies (Sarah and Rachel). Old men being the daddies (Abraham and Jacob).
The deception experienced in business agreements. The deception experienced in relationships. The appearance of jealousy, disobedience, betrayal, lies, theft, and so many of the attributes that get viewers to watch reality shows.
Well, I haven't finished reading Genesis as of yet. I'm real close. But after the presentation of what led up to the famous flood with Noah building the ark. Even after the flood the story of Sodom and Gomorrah where the men wanted to do their acts in the streets. The events behind those two stories alone would probably be too juicy for television or the movies if they had cameras following them around 24/7.
The funny thing is I read online where some people choose not to read the Bible from cover to cover because it is boring. Do they skip over Genesis? I may fast forward over the part where they are detailing the names of all the people between generations, however, the other parts are juicy. Far from boring in my book.
Now to get all the stuff straight go and read the Book of Genesis for yourself. One of the most interesting items I read was the etimology for the name Israel amongst others.
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