Actor and comedian Tim Allen has revealed that a disciplined, months-long effort to read the Bible from cover to cover has left him humbled, enlightened and amazed."
According to Breitbart, Allen announced on February 4 that he had completed a 13?month commitment to read every word of Scripture without skipping a single passage, a project he described as both demanding and transformative. In a social media post, he wrote, Finished the entire Bible its been a 13 month word by word page by page no skimming journey. Humbled, enlightened and amazed at what I read and what I learned. I will rest and meditate on so much. I will begin it again.
His testimony prompted a wave of responses from followers who shared their own encounters with the Bible, underscoring how countercultural serious engagement with Scripture has become in an increasingly secular age. One user admitted, I started it a few weeks ago. Ive never opened it in my life. It is a hard read. But I want to do this. Learn about it.
Others praised Allen for undertaking a task many Christians themselves never complete, highlighting the perseverance required to read the Bible in full. For those who are aware this is an accomplishment, reading the entire Bible word by word and page by page isnt for the weak. Great job Mr. Allen, one commenter wrote, while another added, So great! I just finished reading Psalms to begin the year. As others have said, the Bible is shallow enough for a newest believer and deep enough for the most studious theologian. Praying that you continue to find great joy in it.
Allen has been increasingly open about his faith journey, previously noting that he had only recently begun to study Scripture seriously despite a long career in Hollywood that often rewards cynicism over belief. Never took the time in all my years to ever read and really read the Bible. Currently almost through the Jerusalem Bible Old Testament and almost done with the Prophets. Next up to New Testament. So far amazing and not at all what I was expecting, he wrote in an earlier post.
His spiritual reflections have also intersected with public tragedy, as he drew inspiration from the Christian forgiveness shown by Erika Kirk after the assassination of her husband, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. When Erika Kirk spoke the words on the man who killed her husband: That man that young man I forgive him. That moment deeply affected me. I have struggled for over 60 years to forgive the man who killed my Dad. I will say those words now as I type: I forgive the man who killed my father. Peace be with you all, Allen said, offering a rare example of public grace and moral clarity in a culture more accustomed to vengeance than redemption.
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