My Motives for 2026?

I have read the Bible over and over for many years. The more I read it the more I learn; the more I am drawn into the captivating LIFE God gives me in spite what I deserve. I long for others to know God's LIFE too.
I have good friends who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons). Every year their church publishes a study called "Come Follow Me." Each year they go through one of their Scriptures: The Old Testament / The New Testament / The Book of Mormon / The Pearl of Great Price / The Doctrine and Covenants. I have read these study guides to better understand what their church teaches. This year (2026) the LDS are reading through their "Come Follow Me - Old Testament.
Many Christians read through their Bible each year with various programs or schedules. I am choosing to read through the Old Testament generally following the LDS "Come Follow Me" schedule. Rather than focusing on the topics in the LDS study guide I am focusing on pondering the Bible text itself.
I have tried discussing and asking questions about their studies with some individual Mormons but I am generally referred to more writings of LDS Church authorities. For this reason I believe that rather than sharing my perspectives and questions about the LDS study guide, I share questions that sincerely interested people may be challenged to ponder as they read the Bible.
Some people have called this "The Information Age" because information about any and every subject imaginable is so readily available. But this availability often leads to more confusion than clarity. It also fosters the idea that every idea is as valid as the next, which is the common idea that "truth is relative." But, if whatever anyone believes is The Truth, no one really has The Truth.
It is valuable for people to try to understand what their friends believe regarding their particular religion. But, for people who claim to be Christians, it is most important to understand what the Bible itself says in both the Old and New Testaments. And, rather than simply reading or listening to what others say about the Bible it is crucial to read and ponder what the Bible itself says.
Throughout 2026 I am reading through the Old Testament, aware of the study schedule of my friends using the LDS "Come Follow Me - Old Testament - 2026" study guide. My focus will be on asking questions more than making comments. My hope and prayer is that people will be prompted to read and ponder what the Bible itself actually says. May God Bless you with His LIFE, with HIMSELF, as you "follow Jesus thru the Old Testament."