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Bible Plans

Bible plans
We all need the daily bread of God’s Word because of the remarkable things it does in our lives:

The Word of God makes us wise for salvation, deepens our relationship with God, helps us fight temptation, brings revival, wisdom, and joy, nourishes our souls, provides comfort, transforms us into the likeness of Christ, and blesses us so that we may be a blessing to others. [1]

Since God’s word is so vital to our daily lives, a reading plan is a great way to be intentional about it. The calendar (below) provides two Bible-in-a-Year reading plans.
  •  Classic Plan  reads from Genesis through to Revelation.
  •  Mixed Plan  reads from Genesis and Matthew through to Malachi and Revelation, alternating between the Old and New Testaments.
If you have a gmail, you can add this calendar to your Google Calendar by simply clicking the “Add to Google Calendar” or “+” link at the bottom of the calendar. Once that is done your calendar will send you daily reminders.



Choose one of the plans and commit to it for the year.

→ Here are some helpful tips:
What next? Set a time, start and share!
  1. Set a time: Set aside one or two blocks of time (e.g. morning and evening) each day that you can mostly stick to. In your reading time, practice prayer and reflection, either in an orderly or spontaneous way as you feel led.
  2. Start: Start today by reading at that set time. Get a feel of it, then continue. Write down your reflections and whatever you feel God may be speaking to you about, or anything you'll need to action. Record them in a journal.
  3. Share: Outside your study time, share what you have been reflecting on with friends, family or any circle. And see God change your daily life.
What if I miss a day? Persevere and Pace!
  1. Persevere: What not to do is quit. Don’t stop your reading routine. The more you read, the deeper you go both in knowledge and in relationship. Deep calls to deep.
  2. Pace: Use tools to help regulate your reading pace. E.g.
    Pace Day: Choose one day each week with a lighter schedule to spend extra time in Scripture. This day may vary based on each week’s schedule.
    Audio Bible: Especially helpful with long genealogies or catching up with the plan. But avoid replacing reading, since reading helps with better pauses and reflection.
What if I don't understand? Reach out to God and people!
  1. Reach out to God: Pray about it. His Spirit is on this exciting devotional journey with you to help you understand.
    Many of my friends and I have found it helpful to replace research or Googling with prayer during our reading time. Treat your reading time as a time with God, because it is. Instead of slipping into “detective mode”, which can be distracting, practice bringing your questions to God. You will be pleasantly surprised by how much God delights in speaking with you. Of course, outside your reading time, you can do the Googling :)
  2. Reach out to people: talk to a Christian friend or your local church pastor outside your reading time. So take note of the things you don't quite get.

Enjoy reading. And God bless you exceedingly,
Sam.

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