I have began an adventure through the Bible with the help of a book called the Daily Walk Bible.  The idea of the breakdown is that you will read and understand the bible in 365 days.  Each new chapter begins with a new "Walk" which describes what you are about to read and it's contribution.  There are also "Inspirations" throughout each chapter to make you really analyze what you are reading so that you can apply it to everyday life.

I am reading in the book of Genesis, of course since that is the first book of the Bible.  Genesis accounts for our whole creation as well as our true ancestry.  I do have to admit that there are more names than facts throughout Genesis but those names are important pieces of history that must be accounted for.

What I have learned/read about thus far is how God's true followers were forever faithful and loyal.  People sacrificed what ever was asked of them.  In Genesis 22 God tests Abraham in asking that he sacrifice his only son, Isaac, as a true testament of his faith.  Abraham was just about to make the sacrifice when God stopped him as God had seen enough and was pleased at Abraham's loyalty.

I stopped and asked myself what was I willing to sacrifice to show God I am a loyal follower.  God does not ask that we sacrifice our first born or trade our possessions, he merely asks for us to be faithful, forgiving, honest, and righteous.  Are we, am I, capable of doing this simple act in turn for God's ultimate prize?