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NIV Once-A-Day Bible: Chronological Edition

NIV Once-A-Day Bible: Chronological Edition

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To our friend Jim Gabrielsen,

whose vision and determination have made a lasting impact

for the cause of Christ through his two decades of ministry

with Walk Thru the Bible.

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Editor

Chris Tiegreen

Contributing Editors

Matt Erickson

David Hodge

John Houchens

Paula Kirk

Laurin Makohon

Sue Nelson

Donna Pennell

Phil Tuttle

The NIV Once-A-Day Bible: Chronological Edition organizes the New International Version Biblethe worlds most popular modern-English Bibleinto 365 daily readings. Each daily reading includes a portion of Scripture and a short devotional. The Scripture portions of the daily readings are arranged in chronological order; they unfold the Biblical narrative in the order in which the events actually happened or in some cases, when the text was written, although precise dates of some events are not known. This arrangement lets you see the big picture of Gods great story and lends itself to helping you accomplish your goal of reading the Bible in a year.

Because the daily readings are simply numbered, you dont have to wait until the first of the year to begin using your NIV Once-A-Day Bible: Chronological Edition. Just begin reading at Day 1, and if you read every day, youll have finished the entire Bible in 365 days. You will experience the joy of spending time in Gods Word throughout the year.

Here are the features youll find in this Bible:

Daily Devotionals

These short meditations are found at the end of each daily reading.

Getting to Know God

Weve included an informative article to help you grow in your understanding of who God is and what he does. See page xii.

The New International version Scripture Text

Far more important than any of the tools weve provided is the text itself, the Word of God. Whatever your situation, whatever your goals in life, we offer this NIV Once-A-Day Bible: Chronological Edition to you with the hope and the prayer that the power of Gods Word may penetrate your heart and transform your life.

God created you because he wants a relationship with you. He loves you. He wants you to know him personally and intimately, not just know about him. Through Gods written Word (the Bible) and through his only Son (Jesus Christ), God reveals that he wants you to enjoy a life thats in line with his purpose and destiny for you. He wants to be a nurturing and powerful presence in your life, not just an idea in your head. Knowing him means receiving his love. Following him means following his leadership. And lets tell it like it is: Accepting that leadership will affect your lifestyle. As you come to know God, he no longer is a concept simply to be believed or disbelieved; he is a living reality who is known and followed along a pathway that leads to freedom.