We know the Bible is important, but many of us struggle with it. We are not Bible experts, although we may have started enough reading plans to be familiar with Genesis. If we're honest, the Bible sometimes intimidates us, confuses us, and reading it doesn't always excite us. However, the Bible is where God reveals His loving character and His incredible plan of redemption. In a practical and engaging way, Matt Smethurst (editor of The Gospel Coalition) presents nine heart postures that will prepare you to unpack everything that awaits you in God's word. While there are many resources on how to read and study Scripture, very few focus exclusively on how to do it for the first time. This is what Smethurst delivers in this unique "prelude" to opening your Bible. For without the right heart posture, we are not ready to begin reading.
