Old Testament Questions from the desk of Dr. Richard S. Hess

How important is the public reading of and listening to Scripture?

It is very important. 1 Timothy 4:13 reads (NIV), Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.

Listen to this wonderful song composed by Dr. Hélène Dallaire that combines Deut 31 (Moses), 2 Kgs 23 (King Josiah) and Nehemiah 8 (Ezra) to proclaim the great importance of reading the Biblical text with others (used by permission).