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Friday, January 15, 2010

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Scripture Searching: Getting What we Need at that Time


Have you ever wondered how some people just memorize, verbatim the very words, location and context(s) of the Holy Bible? There are so many parables, instances, references, characters and time frames that occur within one book that would totally keep any one man flustered. It truly is a Book of many books! But what happens when our need is specific? Christians have been told that the Word (Holy Bible) is our resource or handbook for living. Then that time arrives, where we just need a word (or few) that focuses on our specific need at that specific time. How would one approach this? Well, we all know if all else fails just "google" it. But there are biblical word and scripture searches out there available to Christians through various sites. The internet has become our best friend and alley when it comes to availability. We can find a multitude of information, but its validity (source of information, where it comes from) comes into question. Yet, there are sites known for their quality and valid information of the Holy Bible from the various versions such as the NIV (New International Version, (KJV)the King James Version, the(NASV) New American Standard Version, the (NET) New English Translation, the (AMP)Amplied Bible and so on.

I often use Biblegateway.com-a searchable online Bible in over 100 versions, with keyword and phrase search applications; there is also a smaller version called o-bible.com with keyword search availability and downloads; at the Christianity Today magazine site they offer a search engine at http://www.christianitytoday.com/global/scripture/redirect.html, which has become somewhat recognizable; there is also, UnBound Bible, which can be found at http://unbound.biola.edu/.

Point is, there are available resources so we are not alone, as we learn the most popular book of our time, The Holy Bible. More importantly,there are tools available to assist us as we read, gain meaning and understanding from it, when we are going through life's struggles or during our own study time in the Word. 2 Timothy 2:15 tells us, "to be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth".

Take one hour daily to read God's Word and pray for understanding from it. Everything we experience in life, has been mentioned, referenced to or has a related situation...YES, within the Bible. The problems and answers ALL lie within.

Stay informed, but evenmoreso, stay encouraged for the Word of the Lord never lies!