2021 BIBLE READING HOT STREAK

Do you have to begin on January 1? No!  But your pastor is. Our goal as a church family is to immerse ourselves in the Word, specifically the New Testament. We encourage you to read or listen to the Word for 30 minutes per day. By doing so, you can get through the whole New Testament in 40 days.

By listening rather than reading, it can be easier to remain on schedule. Hearing God’s Word read aloud, especially if you haven’t done so before, can enable you to experience the Scriptures with a new richness and depth.

We all want to begin 2021 with momentum! Reading the Words of Jesus will help focus us for the year! Here are a few suggestions to help you as you begin this 40 day New Testament reading journey:

• Pray each day before you start, asking God to open your ears to His voice.
• Simply take it in. Don’t worry about tracking down answers to all of your questions; just get a sense of the broader story that God is telling.
• One benefit to listening is that you can do it when reading isn’t convenient - for example, in the car during your commute or during mealtimes.
• Another option, whether reading or listening, is to divide the day’s assigned passages into two parts, half at breakfast and half at dinner.
• Most importantly, don’t give up! We’re doing this as a church family, so if you fall behind, keep going. You can do this! And I guarantee, you will be changed if you do.

Resources

There are many easily-accessible resources to help you on this journey.

Listen or read online or use a Bible app:

www.biblegateway.com

www.esvbible.org

www.bible.is