Why You Should Listen To The Bible

The Bible is part historical document, part divine revelation, and completely inspiring. This amazing piece of literature is a cornerstone of civilization-and the foundation of our faith.

However, with 66 books, written by at least 39 authors over a period of 1,500 years, the Bible can be a bit intimidating to study. Where to begin? How to study? What are the most important parts of it?

And most importantly, with a book so long, and so full of valuable information, how can one possibly get through it quickly?

In the New Testament, Jesus and His apostles were often found teaching in the temple. In a very powerful passage in the book of Luke, chapter 4 verses 16-19, Jesus reveals Himself as Messiah by reading aloud from the book of Isiah.

It says that, “And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.”

In those days, as in essentially every period of history up until the invention of the printing press, the people heard the Word of God read aloud in the temples. The foundational stories contained in the book of Genesis were also passed down by oral tradition, to be finally written down by Moses.

Throughout the Bible we see that God uses the spoken word of His prophets to speak to His people, and the Apostle Paul tells us in Romans that “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” (Rom 10:17).

Listening to the Bible is an incredible experience. After all, the words were meant to be heard, not necessarily only read. It can also help you learn better. Many people absorb and retain information better when hearing it. It can also save you time, as you commute, clean the house or go for a walk, you can take the Word of God with you.

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The Bible is our spiritual bread, and the words contained within are powerful. When spoken aloud, they can move you and let you experience the Bible in a new way. To learn more about how to experience the Bible with all your senses, follow this link: NIV Live Bible on Audio Collection.

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