It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. — John 6:63 (NKJV)
This is such an enlightening verse. At face value, it tells us to read the Bible so that our spirit will be nourished. But, as you dig deeper it can be so much more profound.
Max Lucado, in the Encouraging Word Study Bible, talks about how we are united with God by reading the Bible. He says, "To gain eternal life, we must be nourished with God's Word, drawn to Christ, and united with him."
J. Vernon McGee, in the Thru the Bible Commentary, talks about how he ministers:
"I have always read to the congregation from the Word of God during the Lord's Supper. I find that the Word of God ministers to the hearts of the people. Why? Because the words of the Lord Jesus are spirit and they are life."
Both of these examples highlight why Bible reading is important, but also drive home how studying the Bible with the right resources can make a difference in your life.
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