{"id":6154,"date":"2016-01-01T21:45:36","date_gmt":"2016-01-01T19:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sukofamily.org\/?p=6154"},"modified":"2016-01-01T21:45:36","modified_gmt":"2016-01-01T19:45:36","slug":"why-you-should-listen-to-the-entire-bible-this-year-5-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sukofamily.org\/why-you-should-listen-to-the-entire-bible-this-year-5-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Listen to the Entire Bible This Year -5 Reasons"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the\u00a0last two years I’ve made my way through the entire audio Bible primarily thanks to Brian Hardin<\/a> and his Daily Audio Bible<\/a> podcast.<\/p>\n

I thought I’d take a few minutes at the beginning of a new year and share with you why I believe it’s worth listening through the Bible this year.<\/p>\n

\"Sound\"<\/p>\n

God designed the\u00a0Bible for reading aloud.<\/h2>\n

The Bible was written in a time and place where few people were literate. Copies of each text were painstakingly made by specially educated scribes. This means there weren’t many copies available to read.<\/p>\n

Thus, authors wrote for the listening ear. This is very similar to listening to a sermon today. Most preachers will write their sermon knowing that they plan to deliver it audibly. Try reading the same sermon that you just listened to and you’ll find it’s a completely different experience.<\/p>\n

You can find a number of passages in the Bible that refer to the audible reading of God’s Word.<\/p>\n

Deu 31:11-13, Jos 8:34-35, Neh 8:1-8, Luk 4:16-17, 1 Tim 4:13<\/p>\n

God designed\u00a0you for audible communication.<\/h2>\n

While silent reading is certainly a fine way to take in God’s Word, it’s not the only way and it might not be the best way.<\/p>\n

God designed the ears to be the primary sense for receiving communication, which is why probably more than 90% of all your daily communication is audible.<\/p>\n

We are used to receiving audible communication and much of the time we prefer it. That’s why you’d often rather talk to a loved one on the phone or via Skype than simply write them a letter.<\/p>\n

Don’t get me wrong a letter has it’s place but even a letter from a dear friend will probably be read aloud with family gathered around once it is received.<\/p>\n

Think about these facts from God’s Word.<\/p>\n