Hearing or Reading
The title of this blog may be a bit confusing but the thought behind it has been stirring in my mind for days. I read the Bible daily. I cannot remember when a day has gone by when I have not read at least two chapters. It is how I start my days. Occasionally I also listen to an audio Bible or to sermons from some great preacher. The two experiences are very different. One message enters my brain via my ears and the other via my eyes.
Have you ever thought about “reading” the Bible as though it was being spoken out loud to you by God as you read it? I have tried that exercise recently and it gives me a different take on what I am “hearing.”
You see when we “read” Paul’s epistle to the Romans we are “listening” to Paul speak. Paul did not “write” the Book of Romans, he “spoke” it and a man by the name of Tertius wrote down what he “heard” Paul say. Can you “hear” Paul’s voice speak when he “says” “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” “9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 10:9-10 NIV
Friends we can read the entire Bible that way because God spoke to its authors who wrote down what He inspired them to write or say, so others could transcribe it.
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,” 2 Timothy 3:16 NKJV
Wow, that is a very interesting thought. 🤔 it is very 😎.