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Knowing the Bible 101

By Patty Ledford

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Town and Country

February 02, 2008 11:21 PM

All my life growing up, I've always heard about the Bible. How wonderful and precious it is and that we all should read it.

Have you had the desire to know the Bible and decided "I'm going to read the Bible from one end to the other" and get started in Genesis (still determined) and get over maybe to Exodus and start to lose interest. You have good intentions but you just kinda lose interest because you don't understand what you are reading.

I did this myself a couple of times, but standing in the check out line at our local Walmart, a little book jumped out at me and really drew my attention......

The title is "KNOWING THE BIBLE 101, written by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz. It is a small little paper back that is packed full of wonderful information.

I started to read this little book and it really just opened my eyes about SO many things and helped me to understand the Bible and to want to learn more.

So if you have the desire to read and understand the Bible, may I suggest reading this book. It won't answer all of your questions, but it sure is a great place to start. I have started going to a Bible study class and I'm so glad that I read this book,

Harvest House is the publisher...check it out. Has anyone else read this book? Would love your feedback!

Patty Ledford-EXIT Realty/Blue Ridge GA

www.LedfordProperties.com

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Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Patty, been there done that one. We tend to read all kind of ed and re training etc.... but tend to lose sight of the really important stuff. Thanks for sharing and the encouragement.

Feb 02, 2008 11:32 PM

Debra Gambill

Weichert Realtor's Southern Coast - North Myrtle Beach, SC

Realtor, N.C. / S.C

I appreciate this information-- I look forward to buying this book and learning more---thanks for the post.

Feb 02, 2008 11:33 PM

Mike Bowler Sr.

Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood - Lansing, MI

CRB, GRI, ePRO, RECS, SRES

Patty, Thanks for your contribution. This is an important part of our career to help keep things in perspective and live a well rounded life. I like to take just a little reading each day and reflect on it. It's like eating an elephant, one bite at a time. "Expect the Best" Mike

Feb 02, 2008 11:52 PM

Patty Ledford

RE/MAX Town and Country - Blue Ridge, GA

Your N. Ga. Mountain Agent -The Ledford Team-Blue

Hi Frank: I know what you mean about CE...maybe we should make reading the Bible part of our CE huh! We would all benefit from that for sure!

Feb 03, 2008 04:35 AM

Debra: You are so very welcome...this little book is "packed" with information. I don't think you will be disappointed....Let me know what you think of it!

Mike: I really like that about the elephant, good way to think of it. And you are right, it is such an important part of our careers. It really keeps me positive in my RE career and every other part of my life and we could all use something "positive" in this market!

Patty Ledford-EXIT Realty-Blue Ridge GA

Feb 03, 2008 04:43 AM

Alexander Harb

Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX

Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

I have not seen this book you are raving about.....

I am featuring this post because it has GREAT
stuff for Christians to learn how to live like our
Messiah from!!

AWESOME!!

I thank God for things to help you learn how to live for our Messiah Jesus!!

Feb 03, 2008 01:49 PM

Wow...Thanks Alex...I appreciate that alot. I'm so new at blogging and kinda scared of it, so I just decided to talk about what means the most to me.

Check out the book...I really did enjoy it and it has help me to understand the Bible better and made me realize just how patient God is with us.

Let know your thoughts if you ever read it! Again..thanks!

Patty Ledford-EXIT Realty-Blue Ridge, Ga

Feb 03, 2008 02:24 PM

Donna Yates

BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA

Blue Ridge Mountains

Patty: I have a book very similar to that and It really is a great support to the actual reading of scripture in the Bible. Also, I have a wonderful study Bible that explains scripture and gives history and background which makes the reading much more meaningful. I suggest to anyone who is not familiar with the Bible or is trying to read it through, to get a study Bible or a book like the one you suggest. It really makes a big difference. BTW: Another good book is Who's Who in the Bible. I picked this one up at Walmart.

Feb 03, 2008 03:24 PM

Donna: I agree that a study Bible is a wonderful way to help understand the Bible. I have one by, Max Lucado that was given to me as a gift and it has helped alot. I'm all for anything that we will help understand God's wonderful word for us!

Patty

Feb 03, 2008 10:40 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Patty, another great way to learn the Bible is the Life Application Series. Pick a translation you like and read all the background of the various passages.

Feb 04, 2008 02:57 PM

Thanks Gary, I will have to check that out. I have just started a class called Precept upon Precept by Kay Arthur, and it is great. We are studing Exodus right now and I have learned so much already.

Feb 05, 2008 07:14 AM

Tina M. Atilho

William Raveis Real Estate - Milford, CT

Patty I have not read this book as of yet. I am looking for a great book such as this one to read. On a scale from 1 to 10 what do you rate it. Ten being the best.

I have read the Apocalypse Code by Hal Lindsay. I enjoyed it very much. Oh and BTW thanks for addingme as an associate.

Feb 18, 2008 10:39 AM

Hi Tina...you are very welcome....well I guess I would rate this book as a 9 because it really made me open my eyes and to see just how patient God is with us.

Feb 18, 2008 11:22 AM

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