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Before You Open Your Bible

Nine Heart Postures for Approaching God's Word

Matt Smethurst
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Duration
1h 22m
Year
2022
Language
English
Publisher
One Audiobooks

About

We know the Bible is important, but many of us struggle with it. We're not biblical experts-though we may have started enough reading plans to be really familiar with Genesis. If we're honest, the Bible often intimidates us, confuses us, and reading it doesn't always thrill us.

And yet, the Bible is where God reveals his loving character and incredible plan of redemption. In a practical and engaging manner, Matt Smethurst-managing editor of The Gospel Coalition-presents nine heart postures that will prepare you to unpack all that's awaiting you in God's Word.

Although there are many great resources on how to read and study Scripture, hardly any focus exclusively on how to approach it in the first place. That's what Smethurst provides in this unique "prelude" to opening your Bible. For without the right heart postures, we're not yet ready to start reading. Matt Smethurst is managing editor of The Gospel Coalition, planting pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, and author of several books. He is married to Maghan and they have three children.

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