Designed for Devotion: A 365-Day Journey from Genesis to Revelation
Devotionals are designed to bring the reader into a more
intimate relationship with God. Dianne Neal Matthews knows no
better way for believers to know God more intimately than to
immerse themselves in his Word. To that end, her new daily
devotional combines fascinating historical background information
about the Bible with practical application that readers can
implement in their lives each day. She guides readers on a journey
through the Bible from beginning to end, highlighting major events,
characters, and stories, as well as difficult issues and topics
(such as the concept of theophany, God's instructions to the
Israelites to show no mercy as they entered the Promised Land, and
what seems at first glance to be discrepancies between the
Gospels).
Readers new to Bible study or those who long to learn more will
appreciate the background information Matthews provides, as well as
the way she shows how the Scriptures fit together to form a
cohesive work. This is the perfect devotional for anyone who
desires to go deeper into the Scriptures as they deepen their
relationship with God.
From the Back Cover
You are always just one day away from a deeper relationship
with God.
There is no better way to know God more intimately than to immerse
yourself in his Word , and Designed for Devotion helps you
do just that. Combining fascinating historical background
information about the Bible with practical application you can
implement in your life each day, Dianne Matthews takes you through
the Bible from beginning to end. Guiding your journey, she
highlights key stories, characters, and basic teachings
explores Old Testament passages that reveal Jesus as the
Messiah
offers historical background about each book of the Bible,
including author, theme, and purpose
ties the Old and New Testaments together to show the Bible as a
single story
shows you how to apply each day's lesson to your own spiritual
journey
Whether you are new to Bible study or you simply long to learn more
about God's Word, this is the perfect devotional to bring you
deeper into the Scriptures as you deepen your relationship with
God.
"A devotional that will not only daily inspire you, but will
strengthen both your knowledge and understanding of the Bible as it
strengthens your faith in God."--Linda Evans Shepherd, bestselling
author of When You Don't Know What to Pray and the Potluck
Club series
"By taking time to daily abide with the Lord through these Bible
readings and meditations, you will bear the fruit of being in his
presence--and the truth will surely make you free."--Craig von
Buseck, ministries director, CBN.com
"What I love best about Designed for Devotion is how deep
Dianne Matthews leads the reader into the Word. As a Bible study
teacher and a woman who longs to know more about my God, I loved
every word."--Suzie Eller, Proverbs 31 Ministries author and
speaker
Dianne Neal Matthews is a freelance writer and the author of
four daily devotional books, including The One Year Women of the
Bible, which won her the 2008 Writer of the Year Award at the
Write-to-Publish Conference. She also writes regularly for websites
and blogs, contributes to compilations, and enjoys speaking and
teaching at writers' conferences. A mother and grandmother, Dianne
currently lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, Richard. Learn
more at www.DianneNealMatthews.com.
Top Highlights
“we need to exercise restraint, even when the situation seems urgent.” (source)
“Daniel helps us remember that no matter how confusing, current events are moving the world toward fulfillment of God’s plan for history. The courage, integrity, and commitment to prayer that Daniel modeled inspire us as we live in a culture opposed to God’s truth. Like him, we can learn to stay faithful regardless of the pressures we face.” (source)
“‘uncontrollable evil filled with deadly poison’ (v. 8)? The answer is to draw from God’s divine wisdom described in James 3:13–18. Depending on worldly wisdom yields jealousy, self-centeredness, disorder, and all kinds of evil. God’s wisdom infuses our behavior and our words with peacefulness, gentleness, mercy, kindness, and sincerity.” (source)
“God wants us to see prayer as our first line of defense, not as a last resort when everything else has failed. We can go to him at the first sign of trouble and trust that he will be even more concerned about our situation than we are.” (source)
“Even though he was captive in a pagan nation that promoted self-indulgence and idolatry, Daniel held fast to his faith. His determination to follow God even under the worst of circumstances made him an example for his fellow exiles.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Designed for Devotion: A 365-Day Journey from Genesis to Revelation
- Author: Matthews, Dianne Neal
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2012
- ISBN: 9781441238979
Dianne Neal Matthews is the author of four daily
devotional books, including The One Year Women of the Bible
(Tyndale House) and Designed for Devotion: A 365-Day Journey
from Genesis to Revelation (Baker Books), a 2013 Selah Award
winner. She writes regularly for The Quiet Hour and has been
a contributing writer for Guideposts' Mornings with Jesus
since the 2013 edition. Her stories and articles have appeared in
LIVE, The Christian Communicator, Focus on the Family
periodicals, Guideposts magazine, and several compilation
books. She has also published Bible studies and newspaper features
and frequently writes guest posts for bloggers and content for
websites, including More to Life and CBN.com.
Dianne enjoys teaching at writers' conferences, leading Bible
studies, and occasionally speaking at women's events. She is a
CLASS graduate and a member of Christian Authors Network and
Advanced Writers & Speakers Association. She and her husband,
Richard, have three grown children and three grandchildren. They
currently live in southwest Louisiana. To learn more, please visit
DianneNealMatthews.com.