There’s a new three week series, “Jonah”, coming to True North beginning March 14th. Jonah, you ask? Isn’t he the guy with that whale? What’s up with that? And wasn’t that a Veggie Tales movie?
Well, we’d like to invite you to read the story of Jonah as we lead up to our series. It’s only 4 short chapters in the Bible, and we’re making it super easy for you by giving you links right to it. Check it out:
Jonah chapter 1
Jonah chapter 2
Jonah chapter 3
Jonah chapter 4
You can also install the Youversion.com FREE bible app on your mobile phone! Check it out.
As we are talking about the importance of reading the Bible in our current TXT series, I thought it would be good to share two resources that you might find helpful.
The first is YouVersion. It’s a free resource that is incredible! You can visit the website or use their mobile phone app. Here’s more from their site:
YouVersion.com has given you the ability to engage with Scripture like never before, and with YouVersion mobile you have access to the Bible, corresponding contributions, and online community no matter where you are.
With YouVersion mobile the Bible is with you…during your morning commute in the tube, while waiting in line at the grocery store, or in church on Sunday. YouVersion gives you the power to engage in 40 different translations, in 22 languages, on one device that rests in the palm of your hand. Download the free App and enjoy regular time with the Bible, right when and where you need it.
The second, is a website called BibleGateway.com. You can go look up verses, search topics, and more all for free.
Do you have a favorite Bible resource you’d like to share? Just leave a post in the comments section!
Pastor Bert talked last week in part one of the TXT series asked the question “Can we trust the Bible?” and spent some time unpacking the origins of the Bible. If you would like more in-depth information & the ability to explore more, North Point Ministries has set up a page on their Starting Point site with a ton of PDF documents that you can download. Here’s a sample of some of the things you’ll find:
How was the Bible formed?
What about the contradictions in the Bible?
What about the Apocrypha?
Why are there so many Bible translations?
How do I read the Bible?
And many more…
All PDF documents are free.
In this three-part series, we learn that God has, in fact, sent us a message–it’s called the Bible. In this amazing collection of writings, you’ll find poetry, prophecy, biography, war, sex, and betrayal. And most importantly, you’ll find the story of a loving Father who goes to incredible lengths to redeem his children. The message is waiting. Have you read it?
Invite a friend. 9:30, 11am & 7:30pm this Sunday!
Pastor Mike here – Some people were asking for the Bible verses I was using this past Sunday, so I thought I might post them here. Also, I thought this might be a great opportunity for you guys to share what verses bring you comfort in the midst of your troubles & hardships. Why not take a moment now & post them below. They just might be what someone needs to hear!
John 16:25-33 (NIV)
25 “Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. 27 No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. 28I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”
29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God.”
31 “You believe at last!” Jesus answered. 32 “But a time is coming, and has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Psalm 25:16-22 (NLT)
16 Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress. 17 My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all! 18 Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins. 19 See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me! 20 Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge. 21 May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you. 22 O God, ransom Israel from all its troubles.
