9 Wrong Ways to Read the Bible (And One Better Way)

[9 Wrong Ways to Read the Bible (And One Better Way)]( Dane C. Ortlund Many of us approach the Bible not as oxygenating, but as suffocating. We see the Bible lying there on the end table. We know we should open it. Sometimes we do. But it is usually with a sense of begrudged duty. Life is demanding enough, we think. Do I really need more demands? Do I have to hear even more instruction telling me how to live? That’s an understandable feeling. But it is lamentably wrong. [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [10 Things You Should Know about the ESV Translation]( [Free Download: ESV Digital Scripture Journal, Book of Romans]( [Practical Ways to Sustain Family Worship]( David Murray [Listen to the ESV Bible, Read by Kristyn Getty for Free on ESV.org]( [How to Use the ESV for Preaching and Teaching]( Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( Crossway+ Offer 30% OFF [ESV Study Bible]( [Hardcover]( Created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers, the ESV Study Bible features 20,000+ study notes, 80,000 cross–references, 200+ charts, 50+ articles, 240 full–color maps and illustrations, and more. Regular Price: $49.99 [Crossway+: $34.99]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( Listen Now How to Have Hard Conversations with Those You Love Caroline Newheiser and Cheryl Marshall give guidance on having hard conversations with loved ones. They discuss how to know when to confront sin in a loved one and when to overlook it and give advice for overcoming fear when bringing up these tough conversations. [Apple Podcasts]( | [Spotify]( | [Crossway]( Featured Video [The History of the English Standard Version]( The History of the English Standard Version In this 10-minute documentary, learn more about the history and vision behind the English Standard Version. [Watch Now]( “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” [—Hebrews 4:12]( Featured Reading Plan How to Study the Bible A 5-Day Plan with Jen Wilkin As Christians, we believe the Bible is the very word of God, and it’s pivotal that we spend time knowing and loving him through it. But, it’s not always easy to understand, and sometimes, casually reading it isn’t enough to let the word do its complete work in our hearts and lives. [Read Now]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](