U.S. Route 66, also known as the “Mother Road” was one of the original highways in the U.S. Highway system. Established in 1926, it became the most famous road in America, running from Chicago to Los Angeles, covering 2,448 miles. Many stretches of the highway remain today and people come from all over the world to travel part or all of it. Since it runs straight through Springfield, it is part of our history and a few establishments such as Cozy Dog still exist. Others have banked on its fame recently. The largest Route 66 sign in the world was erected in Springfield.
But if you decided to travel the entire Route 66, or what remains of it, you easily get lost. The only way to succeed is to follow the signs posted along the way.
Similarly, many Christians decided to take a trip through the Bible, but soon lose their way. As they try to navigate the many twists and turns they find it a difficult task, and in frustration often give up. We may love the words of the song “Ancient Words” and yet when it comes to knowing those words and living them, we are still stuck in Joliet. What is needed are some helpful signs, pointing the way.
Isaiah 30:21 promises Israel that the true Word comes when He, as their Teacher, would whisper in their ears, “This is the way, walk in it.” And so the Lord has provided for us 66 books contained in Scripture to serve as sign posts to show us the way through life; a life lived for the glory of God. We will be identifying these 66 signs one at a time on our “Wonderful Day in the Lord” broadcast.
Our format:
1. A brief overview of each book of the Bible.
2. A key word (or phrase).
3. A key verse(s).
Our challenge:
1. Memorize the key word and verse, or at least know what the verse is and where it may be found.
2. Write these down in a notebook or on the first page of each biblical book.
3. If you have children watch broadcasts together, do point #1-#2 together, use these as an aid to fulfill the instruction found in Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Eph 6:4. We often encourage parents to guide their children in spiritual things, but many feel ill-equipped. This Route 66 will give you tools to accomplish this wonderful assignment from the Lord.
