| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 224 |
| Size: | 5.25 in x 8.0 in |
| Weight: | 9.0 ounces |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8-8749-0428-9 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9798874904289 |
| Published: | January 13, 2026 |
Meditations from Psalm 119 Reveal the Multitude of Gifts God Communicates Through Scripture
Do you view the Bible as a gift to open or a burden to carry? God—the source of every good and perfect gift—offers abundant promises in Scripture. But sometimes, studying his word feels more burdensome than rewarding. In order to delight in the Bible, believers should anticipate all of the blessings it contains, from the reassuring to the unexpected.
Each of these 20 brief readings, based primarily on Psalm 119, focuses on an individual gift that God communicates through his word, such as warnings and wisdom that bring repentance. Readers will explore themes including righteousness, hope, freedom from shame, strength in affliction, and more. Author Uche Anizor pours years of ministry experience and in-depth biblical insight into a series of accessible meditations that help believers see the Bible as an extension of God’s mercy and love.
- 20 Meditations: Each brief reading highlights a different gift that God communicates through Scripture
- Builds Trust for God and His Word: This book helps readers understand God’s manifold, life-shaping grace and follow the Bible’s wisdom and instruction
- Additional Readings: Features hymns at the end of each chapter, a concluding meditation on the many ways we can respond to God’s word, and prayers at the end of the book
Author:
Uche Anizor (PhD, Wheaton College) is professor of theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His other books include Overcoming Apathy and How to Read Theology.
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Table of Contents
Introduction: Our Good God and the Grace of Scripture
Chapter 1: The Gift of Blessedness
Chapter 2: The Gift of Purity
Chapter 3: The Gift of No Shame
Chapter 4: The Gift of a Wonderful Counselor
Chapter 5: The Gift of Fear
Chapter 6: The Gift of Salvation
Chapter 7: The Gift of Fruitfulness
Chapter 8: The Gift of Warnings
Chapter 9: The Gift of Peace
Chapter 10: The Gift of Understanding
Chapter 11: The Gift of Sight
Chapter 12: The Gift of Nourishment
Chapter 13: The Gift of Strength in Affliction
Chapter 14: The Gift of True Truth
Chapter 15: The Gift of Freedom
Chapter 16: The Gift of Life
Chapter 17: The Gift of Joy
Chapter 18: The Gift of Wisdom (Beyond Enemies)
Chapter 19: The Gift of Righteousness
Chapter 20: The Gift of Hope
Epilogue: Opening the Gift
Endorsements
“Too many otherwise solid books about the Bible sound as if they are speaking about it from outside, from some distance. Uche Anizor’s The Goodness of God in the Gift of Scripture speaks from inside, from a place of deep insight into how God gives Scripture to draw us near. This book is a major spiritual corrective in a modest devotional package.”
Fred Sanders, Professor of Theology, Torrey Honors College, Biola University
“Uche Anizor skillfully presents the Bible as a gift to be opened and eagerly received, an extension of the God who breathed it out. Like all gifts, the Scriptures are not owed to us but freely given out of God’s love and grace, inviting people to know him. This book—packaged beautifully with illustrations, quotes, and stirring hymns—invites readers to unwrap the treasures of hope, strength, wisdom, warnings, and more that are found in the Scriptures.”
Colleen D. Searcy, Bible teacher; minister; author and creator, the Meet in the Bible series and workshops
“The apostle Paul inquires, ‘What do you have that you did not receive?’ (1 Cor. 4:7). We rightly reply, ‘Nothing whatsoever,’ then give God thanks for every good gift: creation, our very lives, the grace of salvation, our churches, and much more. Uche Anizor provocatively wonders if we would put the Bible on that list. We receive it. It’s the word from God. But Anizor challenges us if we find applying and submitting to the Bible difficult because we don’t truly believe that it is a good gift from God to us. If you long to embrace the Bible as a grace, a gift that stimulates your love for and thankfulness to God, then this book is for you.”
Gregg R. Allison, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Secretary, Evangelical Theological Society
“God’s word is indeed the gift that keeps on giving, straight from the mouth of our kind and generous God. The Goodness of God in the Gift of Scripture will stir your thinking, kindle your affections, and increase your gratitude for the Bible and all the ways that God intends to use it to nourish your soul. I highly recommend this book to you.”
Kristen Wetherell, author, Help for the Hungry Soul and the For the Bible Tells Me So board book series
“Uche Anizor writes with a rare combination of theological depth, pastoral warmth, and practical clarity. In this book, he invites us to see the Scriptures not as a burdensome duty but as a gracious gift through which we experience the goodness of God. This is theology for discipleship: rich in truth, stirring in devotion, and practical for everyday life. I highly recommend it.”
Jeremy Treat, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Reality LA, Los Angeles, California; Professor of Theology, Biola University; author, The Crucified King; Seek First; and The Atonement
“Uche Anizor has again blessed the church with a book that is simple enough to pass on to a new Christian yet insightful enough to bless the seasoned Christian. By showing readers that Scripture is an expression of God’s goodness that transforms our lives in so many ways, these twenty meditations are a wonderful addition to a Christian’s personal time in Bible reading and prayer, a family’s supper-time oral reading, or a group devoted to study and worship. Who wouldn’t want such gifts as blessedness, freedom from shame, peace, nourishment, life, joy, righteousness, hope—among the many other gifts that come from immersing ourselves in God’s word? Throughout my reading, I found myself captivated by insights I hadn’t noticed before, drawn into worship at the wonder of our great salvation, and thankful for the way this book further stoked my passion for God’s word.”
Ian J. Vaillancourt, Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Heritage Theological Seminary; author, Unfolding Redemption