How do i start reading the bible?
We have an agenda for the people at our church. We want people’s lives transformed by the person and work of Jesus. A key element of this is knowing who He is through his special revelation: The Scriptures. Our specific agenda regarding the Scriptures is that people at our church would be in their Bible every day. To make that tangible, here are the few questions you need to answer to have a plan of
daily Bible engagement:
When + Where
What time of the day will I read Scripture?
Morning, Midday, or Evening? What Specific Time of the day?
Where will I read Scripture each day?
What
What Bible reading plan will I commit to?
If you need a Bible reading plan you can choose one from this list
Is there anyone that I will do this plan with?
How
What form of Scripture reading will I engage in each day?
If you need some guidance on what to do when you actually begin reading your Bible you can use this tool to pick a way to read each day.
Are there any additional resources I need for my time?
If you need any additional resources (books, commentaries, guides, etc.) you can use this list to help you.
What protective practices do I need?
(Note: Putting Distraction away // Setting a reminder on your phone // having someone keep me accountable // etc.)
Prayer
What is a daily prayer that you can pray each day as you enter your time in Scripture?
If these questions were helpful and you would like to use the worksheet version of this you can find that here.
