Living as “People of One Book”
Dear Beloved Congregation,
As we enter August, the final season of summer, we find ourselves at the halfway point of the year—a perfect time to reflect on the Lord's grace and renew our hearts in His presence. During this season, I want to encourage all of us to focus on one thing: reading the Bible.
John Wesley once described himself as a “man of one book.” To him, the Bible was not merely a reference but the center of life and the compass of faith. He firmly believed that through the Bible, God speaks to us, and within its pages, we can experience the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Inspired by Wesley's faith, I hope our community can come together to focus more deeply on the Bible. In particular, focused Bible reading over a short period offers the following benefits:
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Gain a comprehensive view of God's redemptive story and understand the flow of Scripture.
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Move beyond fragmented knowledge to experience the depth of complete faith.
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Become more sensitive to God's Word and attuned to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
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Enrich prayer and meditation while applying Scripture more concretely.
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Share the joy of reading and discussing the Word together as a community.
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By reading 40 chapters of the Bible daily, you can complete the entire Bible in one month. Alternatively, you can divide the reading into 3–4 months according to your schedule. Utilizing Bible websites or YouTube audio Bibles can also be helpful. For those with visual impairments or difficulty concentrating, listening to audio while reading can be a great aid.
As we continue seeking ways to engage with Scripture in our daily lives, I encourage those who prefer listening to explore English audio Bible platforms such as BibleGateway or the EasyEnglish Bible. These resources provide accessible and meaningful opportunities to hear God’s Word—whether during daily devotionals, quiet moments of reflection, or while on the go.
This August, I invite each of you to take one step closer to the Word. May you hear the voice of the Lord speaking through the Bible and experience the joy of living within His will.
I pray that the grace of His Word fills your days abundantly.
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
In the love of the Lord,
Rev. Hyuntae Kim Ph.D.
