What should I write in a bible I am giving a good friend.?

Question

OK My wife and I are giving a bible to our closest family friend for his birthday. He is a Catholic who has recently started attending church with us. The church is a nondominational with Baptist roots. He has been looking for a bible so we decided to give it to him for his birthday. Any suggestions for a message to write in it. Either a verse or somethinig encouraging about God.

Answer 1

I think the Aaronic Benediction (a.k.a. Priestly Blessing) would be a good choice:



"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." -Numbers 6:24-26



Peace! :)

Answer 2

I'm betting that the most powerful thing you can give him to encourage him to read it is your own personal testimony. Let him know that you know the book is from God, and whatever else you feel applies to your friend that would encourage him to read it no matter what happens. He can find his own personal scriptures, but sometimes an honest testimony from a friend can be a bigger motivator to get them to gain their own testimony of the book. Plus you can always enhance your message with any number of scriptures, which I would only reference to and allow him to look them up on his own to get him going.

Answer 3

Proverbs 3:6 KJV

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.





Romans 8:28 NIV

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.



2 Timothy 3:16-17

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.



I like 2 Timothy 3:16-17 because it explains what God's Word is for.

Answer 4

Matthew 4:4







must give a KJV Holy Bible if possible red letters.

Answer 5

This Bible is your guide to having a relationship with God.

Answer 6

My dad wrote to me in my first bible, "For God so loved (his name) that He gave him (my name). It was the sweetest, cutest thing anyone ever wrote to me.



More important than what you write is the commitment of friendship, and fellowship. Your ability to commit and keep obligations to people are far more important than poetic penmanship.

Answer 7

Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee.



Psalm 119:11

Answer 8

Psalm 91:11

For He has given His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways.

Answer 9

somepin bout direct communication wid God an not needin a priest an all dat...lemme c...u can git a konkordance!

Answer 10

Dear -------------, May God bless you and keep you safe and happy, for many years to come. Happy birthday, love-----------.

Answer 11

Your guide to life or something like that.

Answer 12

"Read Me"



Jim, http://www.bible-reviews.com

Answer 13

"One day you'll be as deluded as I am. I wish you luck in all your endeavors."

Answer 14

"Try not to leave this religion like you're leaving your previous one.. seriously"

Answer 15

Don't read this.

Answer 16

dunno, maybe some sort of health warning?