Pastor Charlie Handren from Glory of Christ Fellowship was kind enough to share his thoughts about Josiah’s Gift after bringing Josiah’s Gift into his church to share the books of I Peter and Philippians.

 

Here are some of the things that people have said about their experience with Josiah’s Gift:

“It was as if the writer was speaking to you individually and corporately since we were in a group listening. The personal connection to God’s Word was enlivening.  When I heard verses in full context that I had memorized, my spirit worshiped the Father, much like communal prayer. It gives you the entire picture of the book. It was deeply moving.  It was more than listening to a recitation it was interactive in spirit.”  — Tina

 

“That was the best sermon I’ve heard in 15 years.”  — said on two separate occasions after a recitation of the book of Philippians

 

“While listening to Hebrews, I felt like I was able to envision what was going on in a different way than I have when reading it myself.  It was like watching a movie and knowing what I was envisioning was Truth.  It was truly edifying.  I have been a believer for 39 years and am still experiencing new things in Jesus.”  — Pat

 

“It was like Shakespeare. Except it was the Bible!” — Brianna

 

“Was so neat to hear God’s word spoken from memory, especially the entire book of Hebrews.  I was challenged to stay in His Word and know His Word.” — Donna

 

“I know that I’ve read 1 Peter all the way through, but I don’t think I had made as many correlations between what he was talking about until I listened to this. So much of the book worked together to create a perfect view of God’s grace and love and our life in response to it.” — Annie

 

“Its amazing how powerful and convicting the Bible is and hearing it out loud is so strong.” — Paul

 

“I’ve read Hebrews many times, but this time I finally understood it.” — Margaret

 

“To hear the Bible read out loud like that in my presence made God even more alive to me than ever.  Certain parts were so vivid: as if not only was I there in those times when it was being said, but that He and the disciples were here with me speaking from their hearts with such passion and urgency. It also spoke to me to read out loud in my own personal Bible reading times which helps immensely!” – Beth