{"id":8939,"date":"2011-09-09T07:13:23","date_gmt":"2011-09-09T12:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/?p=8939"},"modified":"2011-09-09T07:13:23","modified_gmt":"2011-09-09T12:13:23","slug":"bible-in-90-days-ripple-effect-and-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/bible-in-90-days-ripple-effect-and-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Bible in 90 Days Ripple Effect and Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Bible<\/a><\/p>\n

Kelleigh<\/a>, who is one of our Bible in 90 Days mentors, inspired her own dad to read the Bible in 90 days a few sessions back. In turn, he\u00a0 inspired his own friends to read the Bible in 90 days, which has lead to several of his pastor friends launching the Bible in 90 Days program at their own churches.<\/p>\n

Pretty amazing, huh? You never know what your encouragement of another will lead to with this, which I think is pretty exciting.<\/p>\n

Kelleigh’s dad sounds like an inspiring guy. His group is wrapping up and he is allowing me to share one of his latest emails to his group with you.<\/p>\n

Read on… and then keep up the reading of the Bible yourself. We are definitely in the homestretch! :)<\/p>\n

Here’s what he had to say:<\/h2>\n
You did it! OR, you are going to complete it!<\/span><\/div>\n

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Here’s what my friend Vicki in California had to report. <\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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I completed my B90 reading schedule on time (give or take a few hours) in a jet plane flying between Rome and the USA on Saturday, September 3, 2011.\u00a0 The satisfaction derived from being obedient and disciplined to complete it is enough.\u00a0 But the insights gained and the presence and nearness of God felt is\u00a0 indescribable! <\/em><\/span><\/div>\n

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In all my 62 years, I have never read completely through the Bible.\u00a0 The last few days of my scheduled reading was actually while in the Holy Land….Israel, specifically.\u00a0 That only enhanced my experience mentaly and spiritually, as we walked where Jesus walked and were baptized where Jesus was baptized.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n

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Thanks, Bob, for “throwing down” the challenge.\u00a0 Thank you, Holy Spirit, for teaching and guiding me through these incredible 90 days of Bible reading.\u00a0 Thank you, Father, for leaving me this precious written Word, spoken and inscribed for my edification, enrichment and encouragement.\u00a0 My life will forever be changed.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n

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Gratefully,<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
Vicki <\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
What an amazing and dramatic way to end the B90 Challenge. WOW!<\/div>\n
I have been receiving so many wonderful reports from many of you. Keep it up, and keep them coming.<\/div>\n
Another email came from Dorothy out here in Texas. She sent me an article that is a perfect way to end our B90 adventure.<\/div>\n
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IS THE BIBLE THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD?<\/strong>
\nBy: Jason & Ron Carlson <\/p>\n

During a question and answer session at a recent speaking engagement\u00a0a university student asked me, “Why do you believe the Bible is the\u00a0inspired word of God?” Now this is a very interesting question: and\u00a0probably one of the most important questions any Christian could ask\u00a0themselves. What is so special, so unique about the Bible that Christians\u00a0believe it is literally the inspired word of God.<\/p>\n

<\/em> <\/em> <\/em> <\/em> <\/em> <\/em>In answering this student’s question, I encouraged him to consider the\u00a0following facts about the Bible: <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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First, the Bible is not just one single book. This is a more\u00a0common misconception than many people realize, especially with people who\u00a0do not come from a Judeo-Christian background. Rather than being a\u00a0single book, the Bible is actually a collection of 66 books, which is\u00a0called the canon of scriptures. These 66 books contain a variety of\u00a0genres:\u00a0history, poetry, prophecy, wisdom, literature, letters, and apocalyptic,\u00a0just to name a few. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Second, these 66 books were written by 40 different authors. These authors came from a variety of backgrounds: \u00a0shepherds, fishermen,\u00a0doctors,\u00a0kings, prophets, and others. And most of these authors never knew one\u00a0another personally. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Third, these 66 books were written over a period of 1500 years. Yet\u00a0again, this is another reminder that many of these authors never knew or\u00a0collaborated with one another in writing these books. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Fourth, the 66 books of the Bible were written in 3 different languages.\u00a0In the Bible we have books that were written in the ancient languages of\u00a0Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic: a reflection of the historical and cultural\u00a0circumstances in which each of these books were written. <\/em><\/p>\n

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And finally these 66 books were written on 3 different continents:\u00a0Africa, Asia, and Europe. Once again, this is a testament to the varied\u00a0historical and cultural circumstances of God’s people. <\/em><\/p>\n

Think about the above realities: 66 books, written by 40 different\u00a0authors,\u00a0over 1500 years, in 3 different languages, on 3 different continents.<\/em><\/p>\n

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What’s more, this collection of books shares a common storyline-the\u00a0creation,\u00a0fall, and redemption of God’s people; a common theme – God’s universal love\u00a0all of humanity; \u00a0and a common message – salvation is available to all who\u00a0repent of their sins and comit to following God with all of their heart,\u00a0soul, mind and strength. In addition to sharing these commonalities, these\u00a066\u00a0books contain no historical errors or contradictions. \u00a0God’s word truly\u00a0is an\u00a0amazing collection of writings! <\/em><\/p>\n

<\/em> <\/em>After I had shared these facts with this student, I offered him the\u00a0following challenge: I said to him, “If you do not believe that the Bible is\u00a0the\u00a0inspired word of God, if you do not believe that the Bible is of a supernatural origin, then I challenge you to a test.” I said to the student,\u00a0“I\u00a0challenge you to go to any library in the world, you choose any library\u00a0you\u00a0like, and find 66 books which match the characteristics of the 66 books in\u00a0the\u00a0Bible. \u00a0You must choose 66 books, written by 40 different authors, over\u00a01500\u00a0years, in 3 different languages, written on 3 different continents.\u00a0However,\u00a0they must share a common storyline, a common theme, and a common message,\u00a0with\u00a0no historical errors or contradictions.” I went on to say, “If you can\u00a0produce\u00a0such a collection of books I will admit that the Bible is not inspired\u00a0word of\u00a0God.” <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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The student’s reply was almost instantaneous, he emphatically\u00a0stated,\u00a0“But that’s impossible!” <\/em><\/p>\n

“But that’s impossible!” It truly is impossible, for any collection of\u00a0human\u00a0writings. However, the Bible passes this test. The Bible contains 66\u00a0books,\u00a0written by 40 different authors, over 1500 years in 3 different languages\u00a0on 3\u00a0different continents with no historical errors or contradictions. The\u00a0entire\u00a0Bible from Genesis to Revelation, bears the mark of Divine inspiration.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/em> <\/em> <\/em>The next time you encounter someone who asks you why you believe the Bible\u00a0is\u00a0inspired word of God, try sharing this challenge with them. Better yet,\u00a0don’t\u00a0wait until you’re asked, just go ahead and share this challenge with a\u00a0friend\u00a0today. You don’t have to mention the Bible up front, just ask them if they\u00a0think it would be realistic to assemble such a collection of books.
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The word of God — IT CAN BE TRUSTED! It is true.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Finally, this one will blow you away and will make you want to shout!<\/strong><\/div>\n

http:\/\/theresurgence.com\/2011\/01\/06\/a-word-from-the-valedictorian-of-vacation-bible-school<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hold those bookmarks high and cherish your relationship with your Father. What an awesome Father who would provide his very word for us.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Thanks for allowing me the privilege of leading you though this Bible experience. Let’s do it again sometime soon, like maybe in January?<\/div>\n
Be fruitful and multiply!<\/div>\n

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Bob Mardock<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
B90 Team Leader<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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