The “I don’t read my Bible enough” Problem

As I take my daily visit through the sites of scholars and pundits it has become increasingly apparent to me that I am constantly finding myself in the position of knowing less and less about the word of God I claim to love. In a recent post by David Alan Black he discussed the importance of personal observation in the learning process by examining his own discovery of the Synoptic Problem. I had heard this discussed before but thought it to be a topic for biblical scholars and mega-thinkers, far beyond my own abilities. I’ve changed my mind.

I think that perhaps I should be spending more time examining scripture and its relationship to itself. Perhaps then I would recognize the similarities and differences between the canonical gospels and be able to establish my own thought for how this might have evolved. Instead I marvel at the brilliance of men who have done this and excuse myself from the requirement of study.

What other mysteries might exist to excite the mind and fuel a passion to know Him more fully?

I’ll let you know.

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