I was made aware that if I am to be systematic about my approach to reading the Scriptures, it would probably be in the the best interest of both yours and mine if I posted my plan of Scripture reading. I do have a source that shows me what Scripture will be read on each day, and it is simply here. I use the ESV translation because it is a word-for-word translation, and is the best for studying for many reasons, which I will steal from Pastor Mark Driscoll on his website, www.theresurgence.com:
1. The ESV upholds the truth that Scripture is the very words of God, not just the thoughts of God.
2. The ESV upholds that what is said must be known before what is meant can be determined.
3. The ESV upholds the truth that words carry meaning.
4. The ESV upholds the theological nomenclature of Scripture.
5. The ESV upholds the truth that while Scripture is meant for all people, it cannot be communicated in such a way that all people receive it.
6. The ESV upholds the complementarian nature of gender in Scripture.
This came from a very long and detailed explanation of the Scriptures and how we use them. You can find the full article by clicking here. I am not a member of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, WA, but if I lived there I would most certainly be. I think that Pastor Mark has hit the nail square on the head, and is a shining example of what pastors and men in today’s society ought to act like.
