Connect the Testaments: A 365-Day Devotional with Bible Reading Plan

by John D. Barry; Rebecca Van Noord

Publisher:

Lexham Press

, 2012

Connect the Testaments

Much of what we learn serves an immediate purpose, but God’s Word has eternal value. That’s why it is vital that we seek his Spirit daily through prayer and Bible study. Connect the Testaments is designed to help you in your daily pursuit of God by illuminating Scripture through daily devotions.

Connect the Testaments is a 365-day devotional with a custom reading plan that covers the entire Bible over one year, explaining difficult and complex passages along the way. Each day you’ll read from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and poetic literature. Daily devotionals offer insight into the text and explanations for difficult passages, revealing how the Scripture passages are connected—as well as what those connections teach us about living for Jesus. Thought-provoking questions help you reflect on how you can apply each passage to everyday life.

Key Features

• Daily readings from the Old and New Testaments and poetic literature (like Proverbs and Psalms)
• Connects you with the Word every day of the year with 365 devotions
• Demonstrates the relevance of the entire Bible
• Explains difficult passages from Scripture and theological questions, revealing insights daily
• Leads you through devotionals to find explanations for spiritual problems you may regularly encounter

Contents

Top Highlights

“We often associate waiting with inaction, but waiting is faith in action.” (source)

“Jesus emphasizes that the pursuit of Him isn’t lethargic, or merely emotional, and it isn’t cerebral. It involves pursuing Him with all of our being—in a posture of humility, with an ear that hears and a life that is changed. It involves complete surrender to His will.” (source)

“Discernment allows us to know God’s will and perceive the decisions He would have us make. Knowledge helps us to understand God Himself, primarily His character.” (source)

“When we use Scripture for our own gains or battles, we are acting like Christ’s tempter—not Christ. We might think that we are defending the gospel, but if it’s not about Christ’s virgin birth, suffering, death, resurrection, or continued presence in our lives, it’s really not about the fundamental truths. It’s about our battle—about what we want. Instead, let’s act more like Christ. Let’s use Scripture in the proper context, balancing it with other Scripture.” (source)

“Success achieved through force may look like strength, but it’s actually weakness. The distinction of great leaders is their ability to rise alongside those they lead, not over them.” (source)

Product Details

• Title: Connect the Testaments: A 365-Day Devotional with Bible Reading Plan
• Authors: John D. Barry and Rebecca Van Noord
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Pages: 384
• Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
• Trim Size: 6x9
• ISBN: 9781577995821

About the Authors

John D. Barry is the CEO and Founder of Jesus' Economy, a non-profit dedicated to creating jobs and churches in the developing world. He also serves as a missionary with Resurrect Church Movement, the domestic division of Jesus' Economy dedicated to equipping U.S. churches to alleviate poverty and plant churches. John is the general editor of Faithlife Study Bible and Lexham Bible Dictionary. He has authored or edited over 30 books, including The Resurrected Servant in Isaiah, Cutting Ties with Darkness, and the daily devotional Connect the Testaments. John formerly served as founding publisher of Lexham Press and is the former editor-in-chief of Bible Study Magazine. John speaks internationally on engaging the Bible, poverty, and spreading the gospel.

Rebecca Van Noord is the former editor-in-chief of Bible Study Magazine. She has developed content for several Bible reference products, including Lexham Bible Dictionary and Faithlife Study Bible.