Who was the eldest child of Adam and Eve?
Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the ______ I will show you.
What's the average number of verses in a Psalm?
Which book finishes, "They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid."
Who was the High Priest who questioned Jesus before the Crucifixion?
It is for _______ that Christ has set us free.
What's the last of the 10 commandments?
Here's our round-up of helpful articles, useful links and resources, and other 'good things' we think you might like:
1. 7 Reasons Not to Worry
Kevin DeYoung gives 7 reasons why we should not be anxious.
2. How to Read the Whole Bible in 2015
Do you want to read the whole Bible this year? It’s not too late to start! Justin Taylor shares a number of helpful ways to help you read through the Bible this year.
3. 5 Reasons We Eat Together as a Family
Tim Challies looks at five reasons why he prioritises eating together with his family.
4. New Titles 2015
Take a look at some of the covers of books we’re releasing this year. Tell us what you think. And take a look around our Facebook page while you’re there too!
5. Looking for help in praying regularly in 2015?
Check out this app for smart phones and tablets that Anglican Church League recommend.
6. And finally...
Our video of the week, ‘Open up the Bible Trailer’ - treat yourself to something sweet!:
Found something that you think should make it on to the On to a Good Thing round-up? Send it to: ontoagoodthing@thegoodbook.co.uk
Open up the Bible in 2015!
After the excitement and perhaps even over-indulgence of Christmas, many people resolve to cut out sweet things as they enter the new year. But there is one sweet treat that it is great to feast on more, not less! Psalm 119 says "How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth" (v103) and any Christian who has ever read their Bible will know that to be true.
Here are two short—but brilliant—verses to start your week with.
For we know that our old self was crucified with [Christ] so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— because anyone who has died has been set free from sin. Romans 6:6-7
A happy new year to all our blog readers!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
There's something about the run-up to new year that makes us think about our lives: ponder the possibility of change; plan for the future; resolve the tensions of the past. For those of us in churches, it's a time when we often think about what ministry we're involved in and whether it might be time for a move. But whether we're a youth worker wondering about handing in our notice; or a member of the music-group, planning to ditch the flute in favour of a role in the children's work, how do we make such ministry-decisions well? Here are 6 principles to hold on to as we make decisions at the end of 2014:... continue reading
Did you have a lovely Christmas day? Were you reminded afresh of the mind-blowing story of God made man? Did you experience once more the excitement of the gospel of salvation as you sat alongside your brothers and sisters in Christ and listened to the nativity retold? Did you eat a beautiful meal? Enjoy the company of some family or friends? Rip open some presents that brought a smile to your face? Sit, safely, in your home - warm and comfortable?
If so, you - like me - are astonishingly privileged. To be a child of God is an incredible grace. To be able to live and worship in safety, indulge in a spot of luxury as well - such things are not to be taken for granted in our fallen world. So, as you sit and digest that extra mince pie (or, my particular weakness, that 7th piece of turkish delight) it's worth pondering how best to respond to the many gifts that have been showered on us.... continue reading
Whether you’re slumping on the sofa this morning or preparing to tackle an ambitious boxing-day walk, take a few moments to reflect on the words of Simeon as he held the infant Jesus in the temple:
‘Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.’
Luke 2:29-32
A very happy Christmas to all our blog-readers around the world.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
Isaiah 9:6-7
