National Bible Week
November 19, 2007 by Lillie
Thanksgiving week has been recognized as National Bible Week since 1941.
Designed to raised the nation’s interest in the value and importance of reading the Bible, it is the perfect kick-off to the religious holiday season.
I read the Bible daily (well … almost daily, but if I miss a day, I try to catch up the next day). I also participate in Bible studies on a regular basis.
My church usually has one or more excellent studies in progress, but physical limitations make it difficult for me to attend in person so I participate in e-mail Bible studies from JesusWalk. I just finished a wonderful study of the Psalms, and I’ve signed up for a four-week Advent Bible study.
For Christians seeking to learn more of God’s Word, Advent is a wonderful time to read and study the Bible.
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Didn’t know it was National Bible Week, Lillie! But thanks for filling me in! (You seem to know about all the less common holidays!)
This is a great time for a renewed commitment to Bible reading, and for those who’ve never read the Bible before, a great time to start!
Blessings,
Jeanne
I did not know that this is National Bible Week. In fact, I never heard about it before. Even though our church doesn’t follow Advent per se, I like the season and the edge that Advent takes off of the commercial aspect of “the holidays” as some call the period from Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year’s Day.
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I was not ware of it thanks for awaking us . It motivates the others to read the Bible. Thanks Its Great Post.
Yes, Bible Week should get more attention. We all can use a reminder now and then to read the Bible more.
I stumbled upon this post, I had no idea that Thanksgiving was National Bible Week, but I too am a daily Bible reader
great to know!
C,
Glad to hear you are a daily Bible reader. Next year, you’ll know about National Bible Week.
[...] read the Bible daily, and I’ve written about National Bible Week in previous years—2007, 2008, and 2009—as well as a two-part series on reading the [...]
Jeanne,
I hope National Bible Week motivates Christians to read the Bible.
Matt,
National Bible Week was new to me as well. I ran across something that led me to the site and thought it was worth mentioning. Whether you formally observe the Advent season or not, focusing on the real meaning in the weeks leading up to Christmas is important.