A Fresh Look at the Bible

BSNI is one of a number of Mission Agencies that are thinking about the 400th anniversary of the KJV Bible in 2011; how can we create fresh excitement in Scripture use and encourage a fresh appreciation of the Bible in our lives? Everyone is being encouraged to approach with greater imagination the whole question of making Scripture more accessible and attractive to the people around them. The Bible is, after all, God's Story. 

A Bible Fresh paperback book has recently been published containing 56 short articles to inspire greater Bible use and offer creative suggestions for Bible engagement. It is available from the Bible Society in Howard Street Belfast (tel. 9032 6577). Price £4.99. 

Scripture InSight - Follow the link to read a weekly contribution from people who are well known in the Northern Ireland community who will offer their personal reflection on their favourite Scripture passage. A fresh Insight will be added each Monday. 

The E100 Bible Reading Challenge, one of a number of Biblefresh initiatives, is based on 100 carefully selected readings (50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament) to give people a good understanding of God's Story from Genesis to Revelation. The E stands for Essential and the readings range from a few verses to a few chapters.

The E100 Bible Reading Challenge is very flexible and can be adapted to the context of the local church: for individual reading or within the teaching programme:

The following resources will continue to be added to, so please do continue to check the site.