Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word
Written by Matt Smethurst
Narrated by Chuck Badger
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And yet, the Bible is where God reveals his loving character and incredible plan of redemption. In a practical and engaging manner, Matt Smethurst—managing editor of The Gospel Coalition—presents nine heart postures that will prepare you to unpack all that's awaiting you in God's Word.
Although there are many great resources on how to read and study Scripture, hardly any focus exclusively on how to approach it in the first place. That's what Smethurst provides in this unique "prelude" to opening your Bible. For without the right heart postures, we're not yet ready to start reading.
Matt Smethurst
Matt Smethurst is lead pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, editor at the Gospel Coalition, and author of Before You Share Your Faith; Before You Open Your Bible; Deacons; and more.
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