"A Year with the New Testament Vol. 1" by Dr. Dave Dorst. A Quick Review

 

Dr. Dave Dorst, a veteran Presbyterian minister, father and grandfather, has pulled together a series of devotional studies to walk readers through the New Testament. "A Year with the New Testament" Volume 1, is a 512-page paperback that looks "closely at what the New Testament  itself says" and seeks to "faithfully apply it" to the lives of writer and reader (vii).  It's written for "busy people, but busy people willing to devote" a manageable amount of daily time to "serious study of the Bible." It's is crafted for middle-schoolers and older adults alike.


The style is basic and straightforward. It begins with an opening prayer suggestion, then moves to the Scripture passage of the day as it walks readers through the New Testament stage-by-stage. Next it spends time making short observations that lead to applications, after which it presents readers with potential material to memorize. Further, the book gives ideas for prayer following the A.C.T.S format (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) and then ends with thoughts on how to "tell" others what one learned. 


Volume 1 of "A Year with the New Testament" goes from Matthew 1:1 to Romans 11:36. It is a perfect gift for those desiring to grow closer to God, and gain a better grasp the New Testament. I happily recommend the work.


The publisher loaned me a physical copy of this book and asked me to give an honest review. There were no bribes given, and none asked. Therefore, this evaluation is my one, freely made and freely given.

If you desire to purchase a copy you can go here.

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