Maybe even 'what's your favorite book in the Bible?'
I've got nothing against these questions... their answers have become somewhat automated at this point; Galatians 2:20, the Psalms, and Colossians 3.
I could go the predicted route and probe you to ask 'why' is this or that your favorite, but I'd rather talk about the books or passages that AREN'T your favorite. The other passages and books of the Bible that don't immediately catch your eye or pertain to your life experiences (for the moment anyway). Because, when you look hard enough, you'll find that the Bible speaks its message in more then one place. Attesting to the careful planning God put into His words for us.
A common thing I do in my Bible is put like-minded verses in parentheses, if I spot a connection between them. (Psalm 37:3-9 and 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4) This could mean that they have a similar message or parable, talk about the same event, or are even word-for-word references to one another; an easy occurrence since much of the Old Testament is quoted within the New Testament.
Psalm 37:3-9... Notice the verbs used in deepening one's relationship with God
1 Thessalonians 1:2-4... How do the words connect back to the passage in the Psalms?
You might be thinking that''s quite a stretch, or 'you're reading a little too much into this don't you think?' To an extent, I have. I can dwell and overthink on things for months, if need be. And I've reversed my perception of God's Word in several areas over the years. But that doesn't mean that I consider making, and searching for a better understanding of God Word any less important.
God knew what He was doing, when those words left His mouth and wormed into His disciples' ears. He knew how He wanted every verse to relate to one another, yet stand out and remain distinct in our Christian lives.
He knew because He was sure of what He wanted... to connect with US!
