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"Be in the Word, NOT in the "world"-by famous webdesigner, Eric Bergelund (Thursday, January 14th 2010)

"As Commander in Chief, I take pleasure in commending the reading of the Bible to all who serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. Throughout the centuries," he continued, "men of many faiths and diverse origins have found in the Sacred Book, words of wisdom, counsel, and inspiration. It is a foundation of strength, and now, as always, an aid in attaining the highest aspirations of the human soul."- President Franklin Roosevelt
(from National Bible Week article)

What makes the Bible relevant-legit-factual-most produced read book in the world?

Is It True?....
-archaeological discovery (Bible Archaelogy)
-fulfilled prophecies-especially links from Old to New Testament (e.g. Is 9->Child Jesus, Is 11:6, Zecahariah 12-Jerusalem's/Israelite's enemies to be destroyed)
...more on 100 Fulfilled Bible Prophecies
-it's a historical document that we can learn from our past mistakes, same miracles that happened in the past still happens today, and it's a personal "love letter" from our Heavenly Father to his creation that reads it!

"Christians do not claim that the humans who penned the books of the Bible were always accurate in everything they said or did. We simply believe that the Bible is right when it claims that God guided these men in their task of writing Scripture, in such a way that the result is an infallible book. The apostle Peter undoubtedly said some foolish things during his lifetime, but God did not allow him to clutter up the Bible with any of those blunders.

2 Timothy 3:16 contains the classic claim that the Bible was produced by God, not just men:

All Scripture is inspired by God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."-Christians Answers.net

After coming to a growing personal relationship with my Lord Jesus Christ in the Spring of 1996, I�ve grown in my knowledge of Him through reading about Him in the Bible.

�What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord��-Philippians 3:8

It was very hard to really sit down and just read the Bible at first. Below is a description of the path God had me take to now devote myself a daily devotional time in reading the Bible:

When I (Sal) accepted Jesus to be Lord of my life when I invited Him to live in my heart the Spring of 1996, I was encouraged by Christians to read the Bible. I can pinpoint the the exact date, but when the Gideons came to UMM to distribute their famous small pocket Bibles (contains New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs only); I grabbed one and went back to my residential �dorm� room to go through it. What really grabbed my attention was the glossary section, which had a Biblical verse reference to every �issue� in my life; somewhat like this=>

How To Understand The Bible Easier (read to you with online audio)

"Sorry, it is hard to read the text in this video, but you can still see what I am clicking on.
Comprehension of bible studying or reading is much easier if it is read to you as you read with it! I show you how. You can also read many other translations on these websites to compare, so you get the whole idea.
Also, faith comes by hearing and by hearing the Word of God ;-) so listen while reading the Word of God because it helps so much!
For some awesome archived videos go to http://TheSprings.net and click on archived sermons"

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

When in sorrow, ........................call John 14.
When people fail you, ..................call Psalm 27.
If you want to be fruitful, ............call John 15.
When you have sinned, ..................call Psalm 51.
When you worry, ........................call Matthew 6:19-34.
When you are in danger, ................call Psalm 91.
When God seems far away, ...............call Psalm 139.
When your faith needs stirring, ........call Hebrews 11.
When you are lonely and fearful, .......call Psalm 23.
When you grow bitter and critical, .....call I Corinthians 13.
For Paul's secret to happiness, ........call Colossians 3:12-17.
For understanding of Christianity, .....call II Corinthians 5:15-19.
When you feel down and out, ............call Romans 8:31.
When you want peace and rest, ..........call Matthew 11:25-30.
When the world seems bigger than God, ..call Psalm 90.
When you want Christian assurance, .....call Romans 8:1-30.
When you leave home for labor or travel, ......call Psalm 121.
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, .... call Psalm 67.
For a great invention/opportunity, ........call Isaiah 55.
When you want courage for a task, ...............call Joshua 1.
For how to get along with others, ............call Romans 12.
When you think of investments and returns,...call Mark 10.
If you are depressed, .................... call Psalm 27.
If your pocketbook is empty, ........... call Psalm 37.
If you are losing confidence in people, ...... call I Corinthians 13.
If people seem unkind, .................... call John 15.
If discouraged about your work, ........call Psalm 126.
If you find the world growing small and yourself great,....... call Psalm 19.

Alternate numbers:


For dealing with fear, ................ call Psalm 34:7.
For security, ............................ call Psalm 121:3.
For assurance, ........................ call Mark 8:35.
For reassurance, ..................... call Psalm 145:18.

Emergency numbers may be dialed direct. No operator assistance is necessary. All lines to Heaven are open 24 hours a day! Feed your faith, and doubt will starve to death! Pass it on !!!

If you have the chance to read my personal testimony (eg. racism-I read Genesis, which �set me free� -John 8:32-from many issues I was dealing with), I was in a real desperate time in my life for �soul food� (God�s encouraging up lifting Word) to get me through a big transition in my life (leaving home for the first time to pampered parents of the big �multi-diverse� city of St. Paul to a predominately white rural college town of Morris, MN (where I currently live now as I write this-it�s only by the grace of God!).

In the summer of 1996, after accepting Jesus into my life, I was looking for a place to increase my knowledge of the Bible. I heard of this Bible Study through my sister's friend. I went to this Bible study pretty much in a weekly basis throughout the whole summer. Towards the end of the summer, I began to realize the doctrines of this bible study group; which it didn't seem "right". However, I did get fed (spiritually and physically through their potlucks) that kept that fire going in my heart to seek God!

I went to countless church services at Morris Community Church, where this guy who did a booktable outreach (eg..�Goodnews UMM table 99�-02�) would lovingly lay his hands on me to pray for me to read the Bible more.

I attended a weekly IVCF Small Group Bible Study (led by Eric Kallio, who was one of the inspirations to do these testimony websites of areas of issues in my life after a sermon at Harvest Community Church in Fargo, ND on Sunday, August 10th 2003), which we went through this Bible equipping book called �Experiencing God�. This played a big part in my interest in reading the Bible, which really gave me a understanding-clear open view of His Word! We prayed together and challenged one another to do Bible verse memorization.

As a college student, it was really hard to find a time to read the Bible in a regular basis; however bible study groups was a time to commit that time and be encouraged by your peers to do so. God prepared me to do a new student ministry organization called Alpha & Omega, which required more time to the Book to teach and minister to college students that attended this every Friday night fellowship.

After college, I got more involved with my local church and attended weekly homegroup bible studies that was helpful in my growth-I still do so today! As I write this today (August 28, 2003), what helps me (this is what I do, so ask God what is best for you personally) to devote my time to reading His Word after college is:

-write down the Bible verse I read morning (when I wake-up) and evening (before going to bed)
-if possible, remember the verse (AM) throughout the day when you eat or any activity that day that helps remind you
-I try to read my verse (AM) before getting breakfast no matter how physically hungry I am to get my �soul food� first
-I�ve been trying to read a verse with my current housemate each morning, so reading with someone else can be encouraging for one another. -be involved in as much fellowship (small groups, homegroups, (local) church services, or anywhere there is Biblical teaching (concerts, conferences, etc...) as you can!

Cool Facts

-Popular Sayings that came from the Bible
"Do unto others as you would like others do to you"-Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12)
"Holy Moses" (Exodus)
"Amen!" ()
"apple of his eye" (Zechariah 2:8)

-Famous People's Quotes on the Bible
"The existence of the Bible, as a book for the people, is the greatest benefit which the human race has ever experience. Every attempt to belittle it is a crime against humanity"-Immanuel Kant (Columbia Encyclopedia Bio)
*this was displayed in the book table that Stu Farm (UMM grad, who did campus outreach from 1992-1997?)
Other well know...from bible.com

Bible Compared as Bread

"In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return."-Genesis 3:19

Stories:
-Joseph is strategicaly in Egypt: "Joseph stories flour in Egypt in preparation for the famine...And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth."-Genesis 41-Genesis 47
-"Jesus during Passover tell them that the bread is His body:
"After two days was [the feast of] the passover, and of unleavened bread...And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake [it], and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body."-Mark 14
-Satan tries to tempt Jesus
"And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God."-Luke 4

"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:"-Proverbs 25:21

History of the Translation of the Bible
(Friday, January 16th of 2009)

History of the Bible

"An informative and entertaining bit of music and history "

  • English Bible History

    • " The fascinating story of how we got the Bible in its present form actually starts thousands of years ago, as briefly outlined in our Timeline of Bible Translation History. As a background study, we recommend that you first review our discussion of the Pre-Reformation History of the Bible from 1,400 B.C. to 1,400 A.D., which covers the transmission of the scripture through the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, and the 1,000 years of the Dark & Middle Ages when the Word was trapped in only Latin. Our starting point in this discussion of Bible history, however, is the advent of the scripture in the English language with the “Morning Star of the Reformation”, John Wycliffe..."
    * The Spreading Flame (Paperback) by Frederick Fyvie Bruce (Author)
    *referred by Victor (Friday, Jan 16th 09')

    ....see bread occurs 361 times in 330 verses in Blueletterbible.org

    "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."-Joshua 1:8

    Recommended Resources

    Local-GoodnewsMorris

    Books

  • The Psalms speaking today- Hodgson’s new book inspired by ‘quiet time’ reflections on her favorite Biblical verses , By Tom Larson Sun Tribune Published May 14 2010 morrissuntribune.com

    • "When Linda Winter-Hodgson was feeling the spiritual need to reenergize, she followed the advice of friend and pastor Neil Thielke: “Quiet times,” Hodgson said.
    Quiet times are regularly scheduled moments for meditation. Hodgson, who has long delighted at every opportunity to read scripture, chose to focus on the Psalms and the positive life stories in them during her quiet times.
    "For a year, I would meditate on one Psalm a day,” Hodgson said, “and I decided to write a book about those reflections.”
    Hodgson’s second book, “Words of Life,” is a devotional that is subtitled “Hearing God’s Voice Today in the Psalms.” The book was published earlier this year by Advantage Books.
    Hodgson took 150 Psalms and used them as a basis for her thoughts and stories from her personal life.
    “Our lives are like the Psalms,” Hodgson said. “They run the gamut of emotions and situations, but yet you seem to find good news in them.”
    Hodgson knit together a wide-ranging collection of spiritual prose, hymns and poems that branch out from her interpretation of her favorite Psalms. In fact, the book’s title was taken from a hymn Hodgson calls her favorite, “Wonderful Words of Life.”
    The quiet times made the project a labor of love, not a labor.
    “They helped me a lot,” Hodgson said. “Quiet times became a life-line for me. My days go better when I have time for quiet reflection.” The humanity found in the Psalms made them a natural source for inspiration for Hodgson’s vision for “Words of Life.”
    “A lot of Biblical characters seemed to mess up a lot and God still used them,” Hodgson said. “That’s encouraging.”
    As she did with her first book, “A Cup of Kindness,” Hodgson enlisted the talents of Judy (Langemo) Roth for the watercolor painting – which was inspired by a Scott Gibson photograph -- for the cover of “Words of Life.” Dean Danter shot Hodgson’s photograph for the back cover, and Pat Theriault designed the book cover.
    The writing took a year. Hodgson self-published her first book, so going through the publishing process this time was taxing – after the distress of rejection, she posted samples of the book on a Web site, which was discovered by Advantage Books.
    “It’s been a learning experience,” she said.
    The book is available at Thrifty White Drug, the Common Cup, John’s Total Entertainment and the University of Minnesota, Morris bookstore. Online, the book can be found on the Amazon, Advantage Books, Barnes & Noble and Borders Web sites.
    The new book – and the quiet times – have motivated Hodgson to plan for more. She’s thinking about writing about her three-legged cat, Starfish, who has passed on.
    “(Starfish) was such an inspiration to me,” she said.
    There’s another devotional in Hodgson’s future. The tentatively titled “This I Know” was inspired by the song “Jesus Loves Me.”
    And Hodgson will tap the same vein she found to fill “Words of Life.”
    “There is enough discouragement in the world,” she said. “Whether it’s what you hear from people on the street or in the media. I want to write something that’s uplifting."

    Lectures

  • Laird Barber discusses the Bible as literature at Learning Unlimited forum Morris Sun Tribune Published Saturday, January 05, 2008

    • "Recognize these lines of poetry? � �O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice and thy countenance is comely."
    Do they sound familiar, maybe from the days when we memorized poetry in English class or from a vintage Valentine's Day card? A Shakespearean sonnet or a love poem by Robert Burns may come to mind, but these are not the words of any known poet.
    They are straight from the Bible: verse 2:14 in the Song of Songs or Song of Solomon, sometimes referred to as Canticles.
    They were the subject of the Learning Unlimited program last month.
    Laird Barber, retired professor of English at UMM, took participants through the first two chapters of this poem and some of Ecclesiastes in his talk on The Bible as Literature.
    The Song of Songs is the only book in the Bible that is written solely in dialogue, Barber said.
    It would be easy to confuse these writings with poetry we know because the Bible has provided poets, authors, and lyricists with language since its translation into English in the 16th century. There is even a new Emmy nominated documentary film series exploring romantic love, relationships, and the future of marriage named the Song of Songs, he said.
    But what is meant by literature and how can the term be applied to the Bible?
    Laird chose a definition of literature as simply an imaginative construct. Once the Five Books of Moses, Letters, Gospels, Revelation and historical texts are eliminated from this definition, Proverbs, Poetry of Praise such as Psalms, and Narratives like Ruth can be considered literature, Barber said.
    The more sensuous sounding texts were probably so ingrained in Hebrew culture that the Jewish scholars could not possibly have left them out of the Bible.
    Laird also displayed several versions of the Bible in English the King James, the New Received Standard Version, the New English Bible, the Good News, and The Layman's Parallel Bible, containing all the translations side by side. With each successive rendition the language becomes more simplified and accessible, yet less expressive. Consider the same lines from the Song of Songs in the NEB: My dove, that hides in holes in the cliffs or in crannies on the high ledges, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is pleasant, your face is lovely.
    Learning Unlimited has planned a number of programs for 2008. The Jan. 9 program will involve discussion of the current state of family farms and the Farm Bill.
    For more information call Elaine Simonds-Jaradat at (320) 589-4394, extension 7 or Phyllis Gausman on (320) 589-2299."

    Theatre

  • Improv Club presents: "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)", from the University of Minnesota-Morris Events Calender

    • "Event Date/Time: Saturday, May. 3, 2008 7:30 pm
    Location: Edson Auditorium
    The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) is a play that attempts to tell the entire Bible in two acts using three actors. It's great fun and will leave you with your faces hurting because you laughed so hard.
    Ticket prices: $3 OR $2 with a non-perishable food item.
    Note: This play is about the Bible, not about any RELIGION that uses any part of the Bible as a religious text.
    This event is produced by the Improv Club. "

    Bibles

    *Note: When I first started reading the Bible, I started to learn the various versions there were. I was very suprised to hear the various versions. I hear that you want to read the more orginial (Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew and the New Testament was originally written in Greek; for English, it was written in King James)

    1. Bible/Word
    a.NKJV (New King James Version)/NASB (New American Standard Bible)
    b. NIV (New Internation Version)
    c. New Living Translation
    d. Message (for easy to read modern devotions-order)
    e. Blue Letter Bible, an excellent "two thumbs up" online resource (translations, maps, music/art, commentary, different language, etc...)
    2. Strongest Strongs Concordance (Kohlen)
    a. Bible Gateway, all versions and different laguages


    *see Bible
    b. Blue Letter Bible, King James Version
    c. Online Recovery Version



    *"...Seek and You'll Find..."-Matthew 7:7

    Apologetics

  • REASONING FROM THE SCRIPTURES

    • reasoning from the scriptures by dan wooding assist ministries Tuesday, december 25, 2001
    "RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA (ANS) -- An intriguing interview with Ron Rhodes, who went from a show business career to defending the Scriptures. As president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, Ron has written numerous books to help people answer questions about the Bible, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, sin, salvation, angels, demons, prophecy, apologetic issues and ethical issues. One of: his main focuses is how to help people challenge the errors in the biblical teaching of cults and sects like the Jehovah's Witnesses and the Mormons. ...
    I founded this ministry in 1995 and have been working with it ever since. Our ministry helps people literally "reason from the Scriptures" on all kinds of issues. We try to help people learn to reason from the Scriptures with cultists, atheists, agnostics, skeptics, humanists, evolutionists and all the others who hold views that go against Christianity in some way. Our website (www.ronrhodes.org) has many materials that are freely downloadable.
    Our ministry holds a unique philosophy. 0ur goal in to not only help Christians grow strong in their understanding of God's Word and become equipped with Scriptural answers (apologetics), but to help strengthen them in their relationship with the Lord. Indeed, we believe that a powerful apologetic (or defense) if Christianity is a man or woman who truly walks with God. This is the kind of person that others notice. This is the kind of person whose opinion becomes respected....

    Ethnic Focus

    -Hebrew (Old Testament language origin)

  • Hebrew Bible
  • Jewish Bible links to Armaric

    -Greek (New Testament language origin)

  • Greek Bible

    • c. Strong's Concordance, in Hebrew/Greek Version
    3. NT (New Testament) New Englishman's Greek Concordance (Hendrickson)
    4. New Bible Dictionary (IVP) Erdman's Bible Dictionary (EERD)
    5. Life & Times of Jesus the Messiah (Edershelm)
    OT Bible History->Bible Encyclopedia
    *reccomends to get these at www.amazon.com or www.christianbooks.com (others: www.alibris.com)
    *above are reccomended resources by my local church

    Articles

  • The Bible, from Jesus is Lord

    • Which Bible verses did the NIV delete?

    I did some re"search" between the NIV and KJV, which I wanted to see how many times "Jesus" was mentioned: KJV-942

    Book Studies

    -NEW TESTAMENT
    Romans

  • To the Church: An Introduction to Romans

    • "Some examples of Romans' powerful effect are well known. Augustine, a distinguished teacher and philosopher in the fourth century is one example. He was a man of great intellect and learning and had become convinced that Christianity was true. In spite of that knowledge, however, he continued to be held in the grip of an immortal lifestyle. He knew what he was doing was wrong but was powerless to quit.
    While visiting a friend, Augustine heard the voice of a child singing the words "take and read, take and read." Since he did not know of any such song, he thought it must be a message from God to read the Bible. Finding a Bible, he opened it and began reading at that place. It was Romans 13:13-14,
    "Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful natures."
    Augustine wrote that his life was instantly changed from that moment on and he went on to become one of the most influential figures in the church of Jesus Christ since the apostle Paul.
    -APOCRYPHA
  • Apocypha Index-from Sacred Texts
  • Early Christian Writings

    • Children Bibles

    Little girl recites Bible verses

    "Three-year old Kari attends church in Gresham, Oregon with her parents. She loves reciting Bible verses. www.cstonechurch.com"

  • Angel Verses
  • Bible for Children, from the biblesource.com
  • Thomas Nelson

    • College Age

  • College Devotional Bible Today's New International Version, from zondervan.com

    • "The College Devotional Bible uses a unique reading plan and engaging story format for devotions to help college students connect with Scripture daily. Twelve months worth of devotions divide into readings for both the school year and the summertime. Hard-hitting stories help students connect the Bible to the struggles, questions, and decisions they face. .."

    Computers

  • Online Bible North America
  • The Word Bible Software 3.0, from download.cnet.com

    • *referred by a friend (Tim M.) on Wednesday, January 13th of 2010

    Daily Devotions

  • Our Daily Bread
    • 5 Minutes Bible Study - So Others May Live

    "Our Daily Bread
    In the film The Guardian, the viewer is taken into the world of United States Coast Guard rescue swimmers. Eighteen weeks of intense training prepares these courageous men and women for the task of jumping from helicopters to rescue those in danger at sea. The challenges they face include hypothermia and death by drowning. Why would people risk so much for strangers? The answer is found in the rescue swimmer's motto, "So Others May Live."
    In Foxe's Book of Martyrs, we read of a different kind of rescue that demanded extreme commitment and sacrifice. John Foxe records the stories of believers who suffered and died be-cause they proclaimed the love of Jesus. Knowing it could cost them their lives, these believers made the Savior known to a world in desperate need of Him.
    The apostle Paul, himself a martyr for Christ, expressed his passion for the hearts of people this way, "I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh" (Rom. 9:3). Paul so longed for his fellow Jews to come to Christ that he was willing to sacrifice all, "so others may live."
    May we likewise embrace this passion for the eternal souls of men and women. — Bill Crowder
    Rescue the perishing, duty demands it— Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide; Back to the narrow way patiently win them, Tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. —Crosby
    The cross reveals God's heart for the lost. "
  • Jesus Devotionals.org

    • Documentaries

  • Walking the Bible, from PBS with Bruce Feiler

    • *I personally highly reccomend watching this. Feiler shares some interesting facts that one may never known of the Bible-particularly the first 5 books or the "Torah". I learned about the ancient history of the "Middle East"- Turkey (Mesopotamia), Iraq (Babylon), Egypt, and of course Israel. Feiler also opens your eyes to many verses/passages of the Bible with background information that will make you really look back on God's Word.

    Education

    -English

  • VOCABULARY USED IN THE HOLY BIBLE By Bibi Baxter (musicalenglishlessons.org)

    • History

    History of the Bible

    "An informative and entertaining bit of music and history"

    Maps

  • Bible Atlas
  • Historical Map Websites, from library of U Texas

    • Miscellaneous

  • Bible.org

    • *referred by Phil D. on Sunday, January 13th of 2008 during the first series of "Deepening of the Well" prior to services of my local church at the Morris Area High School
  • Bible Forum
  • Bible Research
  • Bible Search, To encourage open, honest examination of the Bible so that we all might know, believe and obey the truth
  • Bible Study Tools
  • Gideon
  • Interacting With God, small group bible study resource
  • Our Daily Bread
  • Quick Study,learn quick facts about the Bible
  • Search the Bible, for verse,word/phrase,or quick reference
  • Scriptures, Taking the word of God to the world via the internet
  • The Virtual Bible Museum, "experience the Bible!"
  • Zondervan, Bible Study tips
  • Wycliffe

    • Ministries

  • Bibles for America (BfA)

    • "... is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to distribute free copies of the New Testament Recovery Version and Christian literature throughout the United States."

    -Teachings

    Rich Mullins Concert Part #5

    ""This is the part #5 of a concert that Rich Mullins did in Lufkin Texas. Some excerpts from this concert made it to the homeless man video also available on You Tube. This was the last concert tour that he did before he passed on. ""
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Social Issues: Needy, Poverty, Poor, etc...

    Missions

  • An interview with Brother Andrew, from Premier.TV

    • (other version)
    Brother Andrew unknown birth? Smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain by Rit Nosotro ( Last updated: 04/15/2008 12:13:00 )
    "...Andrew’s first trip behind the Iron Curtain was rather ironic. He saw an article in a magazine featuring a Communist youth festival in Warsaw, Poland. After sending a letter asking permission to come as a missionary, surprisingly he got a positive answer. The festival touched all the good parts of the Soviet Union, displaying the beautiful city of Warsaw. One day Andrew was separated from the group. As he wandered around by himself he found a whole different part of the city. A part where people lived in holes and boxes. Their lives were a mass of rubble. He also found that there were almost no bibles in the Soviet Union. After visiting a few churches to bring “greetings” from the west (and the Lord), Andrew was convinced that this was his mission field.
    Thus began his mission. His first trip through the Curtain was into Yugoslav and was an immense success. At the border he began the tradition of muttering a quick Smuggler’s Prayer. “Lord, please make seeing eyes blind.” With a car full of bibles and tracts, the Lord covered the guards’ eyes and let Brother Andrew through. The whole time in Yugoslav he drove on very dusty roads, praying all the while that his car would bear up under the conditions. When a mechanic finally checked his car, he gave the surprising announcement that there was no way this car could actually run. Dust clogged everything that could be clogged. Here is an example of one of the many ways God took care of Brother Andrew. Saving him from many near escapes and other minor things such as car problems.
    From then on the Open Doors Mission, which started with one man and a suitcase full of literature grew into a huge mission bringing the Word to “more than 60 countries” reports Open Doors. The mission continues to grow as they spread the Word behind all the “Iron Curtains” in the world...."
    "Andrew van der Bijl (born 11 May 1928), known in English-speaking countries as Brother Andrew, is a Christian missionary famous for his exploits smuggling Bibles to communist countries in the height of the Cold War, a feat that has earned him the nickname "God's smuggler". Brother Andrew studied at the Bible Training Institute (now the International Christian College) in Glasgow, Scotland. Brother Andrew was born in Sint Pancras, the Netherlands, and was the fourth of six children to a poor, near deaf blacksmith."
    Conversion to Christianity
    " Brother Andrew recounts in God's Smuggler how, post-war, he enlisted in the colonial army of the Dutch East Indies during the rebellion that would eventually form Indonesia. He endured a period of severe emotional stress whilst serving as a soldier. He was wounded in the ankle and during his rehabilitation he read the Bible obsessively, eventually converting to Christianity and having his ankle healed.
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Ministry: Healing

    Movies

    The Nativity Story - 1/10 (Full Movie)

    "The Nativity Story, which focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus Christ "
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Holidays: Christmas, Giving, "more-like" Christ, etc...
    GOSPELS
    The Visual Bible - The Gospel of Matthew

    "Eternal Pictures presents, The Gospel of Matthew. Experience the Visual bible's Matthew. This powerful and entertaining film is taken word for word from the text of the New International Version translation. This multi million dollar production appeals to all ages, and it offers educational, spiritual and entertainment value. Filmed on location in Tunisia, Morocco and South Africa, Matthew features a cast of thousands, historically accurate costuming and award-winning actor Richard Kiley as Matthew, and introduces Bruce Marchiano as Jesus."
    Matthew - Pt 01 of 29

    Matthew 1 (New International Version), from Biblegateway.com
    The Genealogy of Jesus
    -Genealogy of Jesus Christ, from lifeofchrist.com
    " Interpretation principals
    To better understand the genealogy of Jesus, it is important to know some of the notions Jews had regarding ancestral records. This section discusses property rights, prophecies, and Jewish use of the word son. "
    -The Genealogy of Jesus from Matthew Chapter One, from recoveryversion.org
    "...The Gospel of Matthew testifies that He is the King, the Christ of God prophesied in the Old Testament, who brings the kingdom of the heavens to the earth....Among the four Gospels, Matthew and Luke have a record of genealogy; Mark and John do not....Christ could not have been born of Joseph because Joseph was a man and a descendant of Jeconiah, none of whose descendants could inherit the throne of David (Jer. 22:28-30). However, Mary was a virgin and a descendant of David (Luke 1:27, 31-32); as such, she was the right person of whom Christ should be born. The marriage of Joseph and Mary brought Joseph into relationship with Christ and united into one the two lines of Christ’s genealogy for the bringing in of Christ, as shown in the chart on the following page....
    The Birth of Jesus Christ
    Matthew - Pt 02 of 29, from youtube.com
    Matthew 2 (New International Version), from Biblegateway.com
    The Visit of the Magi
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Holidays: Christmas
    The Escape to Egypt
    *see Middle Eastern: Egyptian Outreach
    The Return to Nazareth
    Matthew - Pt 03 of 29, from youtube.com
    Matthew 3 (New International Version), from Biblegateway.com
    John the Baptist Prepares the Way
    The Baptism of Jesus
    *see GoodnewsEverybody: Teachings: Baptisms-Water Baptism
    Matthew 4, from Biblegateway.com
    The Temptation of Jesus
    Jesus Begins to Preach
    The Calling of the First Disciples
    Jesus Heals the Sick
    Matthew - Pt 04 of 29

    Matthew 5, from Biblegateway.com
    The Beatitudes
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Blessings, Grateful, Thankful, etc...
    Salt and Light
    The Fulfillment of the Law
    Murder
    Adultery
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Issues: Adultery, Cheating, Divorce, etc..
    Divorce
    An Eye for an Eye
    Love for Enemies
    Matthew - Pt 05 of 29, from youtube.com
    Matthew 6, from Biblegateway.com
    Giving to the Needy
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Social Issues: Needy, Poverty, Poor, etc...
    Prayer
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com: Prayer-needs, reports, requests, testimonies, etc..
    Fasting
    Treasures in Heaven
    Do Not Worry
    Matthew 7, from Biblegateway.com
    Judging Others
    Ask, Seek, Knock
    Matthew - Pt 06 of 29, from youtube.com
    The Narrow and Wide Gates
    A Tree and Its Fruit
    The Wise and Foolish Builders
    Matthew 8, from Biblegateway.com
    The Man With Leprosy
    Matthew - Pt 07 of 29 ,from youtube.com
    The Faith of the Centurion
    Jesus Heals Many
    The Cost of Following Jesus
    Jesus Calms the Storm
    The Healing of Two Demon-possessed Men

  • Gospel of John

    • The Gospel According to John Film Project (New 5min Promo)

    "Bruce Marchiano introduces a vision to create a cutting edge biblical epic in digital 3D. "
    The Gospel According To John (NIV) The Film - Announcement, from Godtube.com
    " Bruce Marchiano introduces a vision for the production of a new film: a word-for-word film adaptation of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN in the New International Version (NIV) of the Holy Bible, that promises to be a very unique "Jesus movie."

    Acts (bible movies) 1/22

    The Passion Of The Christ Trailer
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com Movies: The Passion, Crucification, Easter, Resurrection, etc...

    Multicultural Perspective

    Music

    -Pop
    Tammy Trent

    " April 15, 2009 — Tammy Trent shares how the Bible has helped her in the good times and the bad, with the American Bible Society for Share Your Story Now."
    *see GoodnewsEverybody.com: Death- Grieving, Mourning, Reflection, etc..

    -Rock
    Apologetix - Scripture

    "Facing the Giants gives a glimpse of what God can do for us when we surrender EVERY area of our life to Him. Our problems do not always go away but the one who created the entire universe by breathing it into existence shares His strength and power with us. Learn the power of praising Him when you win and praising Him when you lose! "
    *see GoodnewsEverybody: Sports-Football
    -Songs
    GENIUS/GZA lyrics

    -Videos
    Baby Got Book

    Secret Ambition by Michael W. Smith

    Persecution

    Twelve Ordinary Men-Persecution of the Disciples

    "The Disciples quickly became persecuted for the testimony that they gave of Gospel."

    Online Resources

    FREE

  • Bibles for America

    • *a friend (Victor) share countless testimonies from his recent "mission trip" (NC, TN, MI, etc..) this evening (Friday, November 2nd of 2007) at a fellowship gathering in Morris. Here are some more..
    From Bible and Literature Recipients:
    " �Your books and the New Testament Recovery Version are such a blessing to my Christian growth. Every time I read either the books or the Bible, it is like eating and enjoying a favorite dish. I love feasting on the Word of God.��Pikesville, Maryland
    �I love reading the books in your free literature series. My eyes have been opened to see the truth in the Word concerning the Spirit and to understand that Christ is all in everything.��Baltimore, Maryland
    �I have thoroughly enjoyed the ministry and word spoken through these two brothers [Watchman Nee and Witness Lee]. God has blessed me, grown in me, and led me into a deeper and more intimate enjoyment of Himself with the help of this ministry. Praise the Lord for His Word! Hallelujah!��Irving, Texas

    Miscellaneous

  • Bibles on DVD

    • Coupon Code, 10% from retailmenot.com

    Word of Promise Audio Bible

    "A 20-hour, 20-CD, diverse star-studded audio Bible production of The New Testament. This multi-voiced faithful rendering of the NKJV New Testament is presented in a compelling, dramatic audio theater format. The arresting world-cl@#!# audio production immerses listeners in the dramatic reality of the Scriptures as never before. Complete with an original music score by prolific Italian composer Stefano Mainetti ( Abba Pater ), Contributions by Dove Award winners Michael W. Smith and Rebecca St. James, and ambient sound effects that are woven together with compelling narration by Michael York, the Bible comes to life for a new generation. The post-production, sound design and Foley (sound effects) are produced, engineered and mixed at Cerny American Creative in Chicago-an award-winning post-production facility ranked in the Top 3 in the nation for sound design. Cast includes: * Jim Caviezel (The P@#!#ion of the Christ, Déj� vu) - Jesus * Michael York (Romeo & Juliet, Austin Powers) - Narrator * Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss (Mr. Holland's Opus, The Goodbye Girl) - Quotes from Moses * Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny, What Women Want) - Mary Magdalene * Golden Globe winner Stacy Keach (Prison Break, Hemingway) - Paul * Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Lou Gossett, Jr (An Officer and a Gentleman, Roots) - John * Terence Stamp (Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Superman II) - Voice of God * Kimberly Williams-Paisley (According to Jim, Father of the Bride) - Mary, Mother of Jesus * Golden Globe and Tony Award nominee, Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba, Young Guns) - Mark * John Heard (Prison Break, Home Alone) - Matthew * Ernie Hudson (Miss Congeniality, Ghostbusters) - Peter * TV Guide's TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols honoree Luke Perry (Beverly Hills 90210, Jeremiah) - Judas & Stephen * John Schneider (Smallville, Dukes of Hazzard) - James * Chris McDonald (Happy Gilmore, Quiz Show) - Luke * Brainchild of Carl Amari, CEO of Falcon Picture Group, a leading producer and distributor of audio dramas and founder of Radio Spirits, Inc. * Coproduced by Jim Caviezel and New York Times best-selling author and broadcast journalist, Raymond Arroyo * Directed by actor, writer, producer and president of the award-winning Cerny/American Creative Studios, JoBe Cerny * Bonus DVD showing scenes from the actors' recording sessions"
  • God's Word Read It, easy-to-use

    • *brochure I got from the Point of Grace Concert 2005 in Alexandria's Lake Geneva Christian Center
  • Interactive Bible

    • Physically Challenged

    -Blind/Poor Vision

  • How to Choose a Large-Print Bible, from ehow.com
    • Bible Surplus
    Books Christian
    Christian Book
    Giant Print Bible (King James Version, Black Imitation Leather) [LARGE PRINT] (Leather Bound), from amazon.com
    Nex-Tag
    Parable Sight Connection
    Thomas Nelson

    -Online

  • Bible Helps Online
  • HTML Bible

    • Stories

    -Miracles

  • A bullet fired by a teenage neighbor rips into a home, but is stopped by a Bible., WKYC's Dave Summers reports. (Added On April 4, 2008 CNN Video)

    • Bible stops bullet shot into a Geauga County home, Marc Magill Created: 4/3/2008 7:18:09 PM (WKYC.com)
    "HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP -- A bullet tore through a Geauga County home here Sunday night while a young family was inside.
    A deer slug came through the east side of the home, traveled through several walls and came to a stop after striking a Bible in a bedroom closet.
    At the time of the shooting, the entire Milks family was home.
    The family is not pressing charges.
    The bullet came from a 12-gauge shotgun that was shot by a 17-year-old neighbor who was actually out hunting not far from the home.
    The 17-year-old came over Monday morning and apologized profusely. "

    Teachings

    Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21


    "Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. . FREE high resolution PowerPoint of this and other presentations visit www.SaintPaulMinistries.net

    Technology

  • Technology usage on the field supports church leaders Posted: 12 February, 2009 (Mission Network News)

    • "International (MNN) ― Millions of pastors and church leaders in the developing world have little or no formal Bible training. Some live in isolated creative access areas. Yet new churches are emerging rapidly in these areas as God moves among so many people groups.
    Mission Aviation Fellowship-Learning Technologies (MAF-LT) created a solution by putting thousands of Bible resources on solar MP3 players and USB thumb drives. The material is encrypted, masked in such a way that if the thumb drive were examined, nothing Christian would be found. .."

    Youth Related

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    • Above are some links I�ve gathered based on my experiences so far with the Bible. I will never be an expert on it, but a person after the heart of the Father. Please feel free to contact me of any questions, comments/complaints, suggestions (Bible or other follow-up tips to help readers grow in Christ), testimonies/shares, or prayer requests relating to the information above.

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    Special Feature

    Below are some cool forwards on the Bible:

    Subject: The Center of the Bible

    This is pretty strange or odd how it worked out this way. Even if you are not religious you should read this.

    What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 117
    What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 119
    Which chapter is in the center of the Bible? Answer - Psalms 118
    Fact: There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118
    Fact: There are 594 chapters after Psalms 118
    Add these numbers up and you get 1188.
    What is the center verse in the Bible?
    Answer - Psalms 118:8
    Does this verse say something significant about God's perfect will for our lives?

    The next time someone says they would like to find God's perfect will for their lives and that they want to be in the center of His will, just send them to the center of His Word!

    Psalms 118:8 -- "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man."

    Now isn't that odd how this worked out (or was God in the center of it)?

    Related Link: Life: Purpose

    Texas oilman seeks gusher from God in Israel
    Zion Oil & Gas founder using Bible to find oil
    Updated: 10:07 a.m. ET April 6,

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7404743/?GT1=6428

    2005KIBBUTZ MAANIT, Israel - A Texas oilman is using his Bible as a guide to finding oil in the Holy Land.

    John Brown, a born-again Christian and founder of Zion Oil & Gas of Dallas, can quote chapter and verse about his latest drilling venture in Israel, where his company has an oil and gas exploration license covering 96,000 acres.

    Most blessed of sons be Asher. Let him be favored by his brothers and let him dip his foot in oil, Brown quotes from Mosess blessing to one of the 12 Tribes of Israel in Deuteronomy 33:24.

    Standing next to a 177-foot derrick at Kibbutz Maanit in northern Israel, Brown said the passage indicated there is oil lying beneath the biblical territory of the Tribe of Asher, where the agricultural community is located.

    Geological surveys and an attempt by an Israeli-based company to find oil at the same site 10 years ago, a venture he said was abandoned for lack of funds, led Brown to pick the spot where new drilling will begin this week.

    Brown said he raised money for Project Joseph from fellow evangelical Christians in the United States.

    From the investment standpoint, they certainly hope to have a return of the money, he said. But the basis of it is Genesis, chapter 12.

    In that passage, God promises to shower blessings on those who bless the great nation sired by the Hebrew patriarch Abraham.

    Copyright 2005 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters.

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