I've been in biblical and theological studies for several years now, as well as a youth pastor for many years more. I want to share with you a great resource which I use with frequency in my studies, my research, and my writing. It's Logos Bible Software. It contains an incredible amount of language resources, as well as a theological library. What's more, you have the constant ability and option to add in new resources or texts.
Case in point. Two years ago I was working on an exegetical paper focusing on Matthew 16:13-20. Imagine my delight at finding that I had the electronic version of Kittle's sitting right in my Logos software! I was able to cut and paste citations right into my paper. That same story has been repeated on more occassions than is worth noting. But Logos also contains resources for general interest reading and studying, as well as devotional material.
Right now, in an effort to further their position as a major provider of electronic biblical and theological studies resources, they are inviting you to check them out, and get something for free for your time - the Matthew/Mark volume out of their brand new electronic version of the upcoming Cornerstone Biblical Commentary from Tyndale. Just go to http://blog.logos.com/archives/2008/08/matthew_mark_cornerstone_biblical_commentary--free.html, and you can see for yourself. This is a great chance to begin a collection, or add to it, if you're already a Logos user.
In the mean time, God's blessings on your own ministry or personal studies in the Word of God!
Saturday, September 06, 2008
The Encouraging Word
22 "Turn to me and be saved,
all you ends of the earth;
for I am God, and there is no other.
23 By myself I have sworn,
my mouth has uttered in all integrity
a word that will not be revoked:
Before me every knee will bow;
by me every tongue will swear.
24 They will say of me, 'In the LORD alone
are deliverance and strength.' "
All who have raged against him
will come to him and be put to shame.
25 But all the descendants of Israel
will find deliverance in the LORD
and will make their boast in him.
Monday (read Sept. 1, 2008 entry: A Comfort for My Ache) I was struggling as I got word I didn't pass my German Reading exam. But later this week I got word from my advisor not to fret, not to bear that burden so heavily. He gave me much encouragment and hope, and a reminder that God had called me to be at school.
This morning's Bible reading from WordLive (from Scripture Union, UK) was from Isaiah 45:22-25. The Lord reminds us all, and me in particular, that He is the salvation that He offers, and that He has sworn this, and so it shall be.
You are good, O Lord, and my hope needs to be constantly anchored in You, and You alone. Forgive me, Lord, for the [many] times that my eyes lose focus. Like Peter, I have stepped out onto the waters of a new future, outside of the boat that I know, and sought to walk to You. And like Peter, I too often make more note of the waves, the rain, and the wind, and I fear.
But You are always there, O Lord, to take my hand, and lift me from the deep.
Who shall put my trust in? To whom shall I cry out? To the Lord alone, to He who is strength and deliverance. For to Him every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus is the Lord. O Lord, You give me the grace to awaken every morning. You give me the grace to seek You in Your Word. You give me the grace to know You are the God who is there.
May it always be. To You, O Lord, I entrust my heart, my life, my all. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Amen.
all you ends of the earth;
for I am God, and there is no other.
23 By myself I have sworn,
my mouth has uttered in all integrity
a word that will not be revoked:
Before me every knee will bow;
by me every tongue will swear.
24 They will say of me, 'In the LORD alone
are deliverance and strength.' "
All who have raged against him
will come to him and be put to shame.
25 But all the descendants of Israel
will find deliverance in the LORD
and will make their boast in him.
Monday (read Sept. 1, 2008 entry: A Comfort for My Ache) I was struggling as I got word I didn't pass my German Reading exam. But later this week I got word from my advisor not to fret, not to bear that burden so heavily. He gave me much encouragment and hope, and a reminder that God had called me to be at school.
This morning's Bible reading from WordLive (from Scripture Union, UK) was from Isaiah 45:22-25. The Lord reminds us all, and me in particular, that He is the salvation that He offers, and that He has sworn this, and so it shall be.
You are good, O Lord, and my hope needs to be constantly anchored in You, and You alone. Forgive me, Lord, for the [many] times that my eyes lose focus. Like Peter, I have stepped out onto the waters of a new future, outside of the boat that I know, and sought to walk to You. And like Peter, I too often make more note of the waves, the rain, and the wind, and I fear.
But You are always there, O Lord, to take my hand, and lift me from the deep.
Who shall put my trust in? To whom shall I cry out? To the Lord alone, to He who is strength and deliverance. For to Him every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus is the Lord. O Lord, You give me the grace to awaken every morning. You give me the grace to seek You in Your Word. You give me the grace to know You are the God who is there.
May it always be. To You, O Lord, I entrust my heart, my life, my all. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Amen.
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