I love books! So, this week, I’ve rounded up some of my favorites to hopefully inspire your Bible reading. Reading books about the Bible or Christian living can help refresh your approach to Scripture and add depth and perspective to your time in the Word. It’s a way to expand the breadth of what you know so you read the Bible with more insight, awareness, and clarity.
So, what are you interested in learning more about? Maybe you want to know more about God. I’d suggest my favorite book of all time—JI Packer’s Knowing God. Want to be encouraged to share the Gospel more or to live wholeheartedly for the Lord? Read a Christian biography. Want to learn more about Jesus’ parables, the Psalms, or how to know God’s will? See below for a list of great books about these subjects and more!
These are perfect to dive into poolside, on a road trip, or while the kids are napping this summer! Happy Reading!
Books that will help you love God’s Word:
Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung
30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders
Books about a Specific Biblical text:
Parables: The Mysteries of God’s Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told by John MacArthur
A Shepherd’s Look at Psalm 23: Discovering God’s Love for You by Philip Keller
Living Life Backwards: How Ecclesiastes Teaches us to Live in Light of the End by David Gibson
Christian Biographies:
I love Tim Challies’ list of recommended biographies!
Books about God:
The Holiness of God by RC Sproul
Christian Living:
Walking in God’s Will: Demystify God’s Plan For Your Life and Make Decisions with Confidence by Costi Hinn
Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
The Pursuit of God by AW Tozer
Five Lies of our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield (Bonus! She has an appendix about the Bible in the back that is simply beautiful to read!)
A look into the weekly newsletter…
What I’m Loving This Week
I’m loving the challenge of this quote from William Carey, the “Father of Modern Missions”–
“I’m not afraid of failure; I’m afraid of succeeding at things that don’t matter.”
A Prayer for This Week
“Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways,” (Psalm 119:37).
Inspiration for This Week
“Lord Christ, let me but hold Thy hand
And all the rest may go.
For nothing is, but only seems,
And life is full of idle dreams,
Until Thyself we know.”
–John Oxenham
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