While I was on the plane to Chicago, I discover this passage again:

Thus says the Lord:
"Stand by the roads, and look, ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls."  Jeremiah 6:16

This simple passage is a reminder to those who first heard it, as well as to us, that we should "Ask for the ancient paths" – in other words, ask for wisdom! Truth be told, we too often forget to ask for God's insight. Or if we do ask for it, we ask quickly and flippantly not fully taking into account what it is that we are asking for. Proverbs tells us that wisdom is supreme above all things! I hope we never forget the magnitude of this request, or that we are invited to do this on a regular basis.

I have been counting the days for this release…

As you may know, my favorite Bible translation is the English Standard Version. Since my studies at Moody Bible Institute and being on staff at Harvest Bible Chapel, my appreciating for this version is deep. Its readability along with its accuracy is something that is unmatched by other versions.

One of the things that I always wished the ESV had was a study Bible. Wayne Grudem must have seen this as a something missing as well, so he took it upon himself to solve it. This great man and theologian served as the general editor for the ESV study Bible. The other contributors are people I respect immensely and look to for correct interpretation and application of God’s word.

This Study Bible is complete with great articles, illustrations, cross-references, maps and more. It is fantastic!

For sample, pictures and more check out www.esvstudybible.org.

While I was at Northpoint Community Church last week, I was able to meet a few guys from the staff. They all had so much wisdom to glean from that could help us here in Denver, but I soon found out that their wisdom is not all they had to offer…

A few of them have dedicated their lives to reaching the souls of Denver and connecting them to a deep relationship with Christ. A met two guys – Jason and Stephen – who are moving their families across the country to plant a church here in Denver. They, and another guy named Norton, have worked for Northpoint for several years. Now they are leaving the staff to fulfill a dream to plant a church… and they are doing it here!

I am excited to see what God does through them. I am sure that their passion, combined with their experience, will create something unmatched in this city. Check out their website at www.NewDenverChurch.org and let them know you’ll be praying for them by dropping them a line.