The Book that Shocked the Nations

~~ John 14:6 NIV84 ~~  Jesus answered “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 

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by Carley Cooper

No matter what genre you like to read, there’s one book that will shock everyone; Christians and Non-Christians alike.  The Bible.

Yes, You Read that Right

Doesn’t matter what side of the fence you're on about believing in God and His Word or not; reading the bible will astonish, surprise, and intrigue you.

The Bible is filled with:

• excitement
• action
• drama
• intrigue
• surprise
• romance
• science
• mystery
• tragedy
• murder
• and more.   

The Bible:

• is educational
• is realistic
• is a true story, yet filled with parables
• is a complete instruction manual for life
• can answer any question you have about anything (that doesn’t mean you will like the answers, but any question you have can be answered.)
• proves itself on every point it makes 

People in the Bible were as Flawed as You and Me

God knows that we are not perfect.  We are broken because of sin.  The people that God chose to be the examples for us, were as flawed as the rest of us.  He chose people that we could relate to, to be examples for us.  

• NOAH was a drunk
• ABRAHAM was too old
• ISAAC was a daydreamer
• JACOB was a liar
• LEAH was ugly
• JOSEPH was abused
• MOSES was a murderer and couldn't talk properly
• GIDEON was afraid
• SAMSON had long hair and was afraid
• RAHAB was a prostitute
• JEREMIAH and TIMOTHY were too young
• DAVID was a murderer and adulterer
• ELIJAH was suicidal
• ISAIAH preached naked
• JONAH ran from God
• NAOMI was a widow
• JOB went bankrupt
• JOHN THE BAPTIST ate bugs
• PETER denied Christ
• The DISCIPLES fell asleep while praying
• MARTHA worried about everything
• MARY MAGDLENE was demon possessed
• The SAMARITAN WOMAN was divorced...more than once
• ZACCHEUS was too small
• PAUL was a murderer and a blasphemest
• TIMOTHY had an ulcer
• and LAZARUS was dead!

You NEED the Bible

The Bible is better than the latest movie.  It will satisfy and shock you at the same time.  Wars are fought over its contents.  However, it will also show you the Truth.  That is, the one and only Truth.  Jesus said “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6 NIV84)  Read the bible, study it, look up original text, study the culture of the day.  You will be amazed at what you learn.  You will also be saved and get to have an eternal life in Heaven if you accept what it says.  Without accepting Jesus, you won’t get to have that privilege.  

Let’s Pray

~~ Dear God ~~ Wonderful, loving, and gracious Father, so often I’m guilty of not reading Your Word when I should.  So often I don’t understand what it means.  Other times I take what it means and twist it to suit my own desires.  Thank You for Your Word.  Please help us understand everything we read within its pages, to accept and take to heart everything You tell us.  In Jesus name, AMEN.

Now It’s Your Turn

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