365 days of

scripture reading.

Thank you for joining us on this journey as we read through the Bible in one year! At The Bridge Church, we believe God’s Word. We are committed to teaching the Bible because we believe the Bible is the absolute Truth and God’s final authority. We move beyond information to practical and relevant application. There is no greater way to do this than to make a commitment to reading God’s Word each and every day.

DOWNLOAD BIBLE READING PLAN
 

As we get started, use the guidelines below to help you stay dedicated to reading daily. We encourage you to read alongside with one another. The more acountability we have, the more we grow both in community with each other and with Christ. Families and married couples, consider reading together as a family. Nothing builds a healthy family more than one who, together, reads scripture and prays consistently. If you are in a small group or mentoring group, walk through this journey together!

WHEN

MORNING OR EVENING

Jesus and the psalmists are often found praying in the morning (e.g. Psalm 5:3; Luke 4:42). The evenings less so, but choose a time when you are at your best and most attentive.

LUNCH BREAK

If you have time during your work day to read during lunch or another break, this might be a perfect way to spend your time.

ANYTIME

Some of you may have such busy lives that you need to fit it in whenever you can. Make sure that whatever time you decide to read your Bible that you are in a place where you can focus and reflect on God’s Word.

WHAT

BIBLE READING PLAN

Follow the included guide to read the entire Bible in one year. Each day, there is a scripture selection from four sections of the Bible: The Old Testament, the New Testament, the Psalms and Proverbs. While you will get the most out of reading all the scriptures in the guide, if you are only able to read through one of the sections, begin there. The point is to allow the Word of God do a work in your life.

If you miss some days, do not try to catch up, simply pick up where you left off.

journal

We recommend using a simple journal that’s easy to use. You can find these at just about any store, especially book stores or online.

Pen

Take notes within your Bible or journal.

HOW

pray

Ask God to speak to you through His Word and then expect God to speak. Your approach to God’s Word will greatly impact your times of personal worship. Ask God to search your heart and to transform your life.

Read

Take notes as you read. If you have a question or have difficulty understanding something, use the study Bible notes to explore answers.

Journal

(Try to limit to one page per day to start). Start a new page and record the date and Scripture you read on the top line. Write down a verse or two that stood out to you. Stay focused on what God is saying through His Word that intersects with your every day life. This is not about speculation, private interpretations or manipulating God’s Word to say what you want it to say. This is about bringing Christ to your every day life based on the truth of God’s Word rightly interpreted.

DIG DEEPER QUESTIONS

We encourage you to dig deeper by using these questions to enrich your experience with the Scriptures:

  • Read the Scripture.
    Pick a portion of Scripture from the Reading Plan.

  • What happens in this passage?
    What does this passage teach me about God?
    What does this passage teach me about people?

  • How does this change how I see God?
    How does this passage change how I treat others?
    How does this passage change how I live?
    What other questions do I have about this passage?

 

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We cannot wait to see how our commitment to the Word of God will transform our lives and the future of The Bridge Church!