Investing Long

John McArthur (sp.?), on the radio a few weeks ago shared a Bible reading method that I found unique and inspiring, so I tried it. It involves reading the same book (or partial part of a book if long) of the New Testament every day for a month. He suggests to start with a short one, so I started with II Timothy.

Having read it now about 7 times, with 23 more to go, it's amazing how much reflection on scripture you get to have. I also get to pray about sharing certain things with people before doing so, not going in all willy nilly with advice...here's how this played out.

Day one I read about not arguing in Ch. 2...Paul dwells on it and makes a second plea later in the same chapter...I think Wow, my kids need to read this. By Day 4 I've prayed about it and purposed to wait for the right time to discuss...no rush, I've got 26 days to go. I've also been able to get my hands around how important this arguing thing is to Paul.

So during breakfast this morning, I ask the kids...you interested in what I've been studying in my quiet time this week (captured audience, at the table, mouths full, chewing)...they grunt, sure.

Note: They argue a lot with each other...about everything...who's a better quarterback, what position is most important in Basketball, who the first NFL draft pick will be, what the words are to that song...you get the point.

So I read Ch. 2 out loud. And ask them what the key point Paul was making here.

"Don't Argue"

Does he give any guidance to Timothy about how to correct wrong?

"Yeah, humble, gentle..."

You get where this is going.

Anyway, Thanks John McArthur.