1 May | Teens
«So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could hear with understanding […] Then he read from it in the open square […] before the men and women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law.» Nehemiah 8: 2,3
Did you know that the Bible is the most powerful book in the world? That’s right! In Nehemiah 8, we discover how the Book of the Law, which is part of the Bible, completely changed the lives of the people of Israel. When they heard God’s words, I mean, it was not just hearing, because those words touched their hearts in such a deep way that they were no longer the same.
Just imagine: people lived in one way, with their habits and traditions, and after encountering Bible truths, they completely changed! Stories of transformation are not rare when it comes to the Bible. Over the centuries, millions of people have been impacted by its words, changing their lives for the better, finding hope, direction, and a new meaning to life.
The Bible is like a mirror that shows us who we really are and, at the same time, a map that guides us on the best path. It has the power to transform sorrow into joy, despair into hope, and conflict into peace. Therefore, it is the book that has most transformed lives around the world. The question that remains is: what value have we given to such a powerful Book?
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Think of a friend from school who does not have a Bible. How about making a difference in that person’s life? You can give them a Bible as a gift by sharing this amazing book that has the power to change that person’s life!