Milt Reynolds: Thinking Out Loud

Seven Important Births I'm always on the lookout for good ways to study or apply the truth of God's Word. Here's a unique, simple plan, especially good for new believers or seekers. Dr. Gerard Van Groningen’s got a simple plan. He calls it the “Seven Important Births.” Here’s what it looks like: Birth of the universe and mankind. Read Genesis 1-2. Rebirth of mankind with Noah. Read Genesis 6-9. Birth of God’s people through Abraham. Read Genesis 11:29-25. Birth of the people of Israel through Moses. Read Exodus 1-17. Birth of David and his kingdom. Read 1 Samuel 16-31. Birth of Christ. Read the books of Matthew and Luke. Birth of the Church. Read all of Acts Read more: http://www.youseedrybones.com/how-to-read-the-bible-the-seven-important-births-method

Today, more than ever, our daily life depends upon electronic, digitized text. Looking at the tremendous variety and number of computer devices that surround each of us, how can paper-based information be at all relevant, much less vital? I believe information that is published with ink on paper (or parchment), is much more reliable, and long-lasting than any other medium we know of. First issue: long-lasting Although metal, or glass, or pottery could be considered more durable, the practical and realistic characteristics of paper and ink most likely provide longer-lasting archival documents. The technology and energy to create, store, and retrieve information based on metal or ceramics, including glass, requires much more time and intelligence and care than a simple graphite or ink mark on a notecard. That basic notecard can be kept in a dry environment, even one found in nature, with no human intervention, without degradation. Second issue: reliability Because paper-bas...