“Do you understand what you’re reading?”
That was Philip’s question to a man from Ethiopia who was reading the Bible (Acts 9:30).
Even to the most educated reader, the Bible can remain mysterious and daunting. Yet God’s Word is “living and active” (Hebrews 4:12) and even though it was written many years ago, it still speaks to us today.
Studying Scripture is a life-long project, but committing to a year of structured reading and study can bind the words on your hearts (Deuteronomy 6:6) and change your life.
Pastor and teacher Harry Buis will act as your guide on this journey of transformation, drawing on history, archeology, original languages, theology, and stories to invite you to enter into the beautiful Word of God.
- Daily readings take you from Genesis to Revelation
- Daily devotionals guide your reading and help you understand it
- Daily prayer prompts help you engage with God
Harry Buis
The Rev. Harry Buis served as a Reformed Church in America pastor for 41 years, serving six congregations. He had a consuming passion for the Word of God, preached and written, and would take up his pen to share that passion at a moment’s notice. His enthusiasm for God and the Bible was his signature. Rev. Buis edited the Words of Hope daily devotional for twenty years, and wrote several books and numerous articles. He also taught as an adjunct at Hope College, Western Theological Seminary, and Kuyper College. He served the church in many capacities, and was elected President of General Synod of the RCA in 1980. Rev. Buis died of cancer in 2001.