Guidelines January – April 2015

Guidelines is a unique Bible reading resource that offers four months of in-depth study written by leading scholars. Contributors are drawn from around the world, as well as the UK, and represent a stimulating and thought-provoking breadth of Christian tradition. Instead of the usual dated daily readings, Guidelines provides weekly units, broken into at least six sections, plus an introduction giving context for the passage and a final section of points for thought and prayer. In this issue: In this issue: 5-25 January Mark 1:1-8:21 Paula Gooder 26 January-8 February Hosea David Spriggs 9-22 February Acts 1:1-8:25 Steve Walton 23 February-8 March The kingdom of God Derek Tidball 9-22 March Ecclesiastes Maggie Guite 25 March-5 April Cross and resurrection in JohnÔÇÖs Gospel David Ball 6-12 April Ruth Oldi Morava 13 April-3 May 1 Corinthians Bill Goodman On any day you can read as many or as few sections as you wish, to fit in with work or home routine. As well as a copy of Guidelines, you will need a Bible. Each contributor also suggests books for further study.

Spriggs, David