Reading the Bible Cover to Cover
Recent surveys show that while 87% of US households own a Bible, most Americans do not engage with the Bible outside of worship more than a few times a year. In fact, 1/3 of Americans never read the Bible! A little more than half of Americans say they have read very little of the Bible. Only 11% report they have actually read the whole Bible.
But, and I think this is good news, nearly 60% of Americans desire to read the Bible more often and consider this an important part of their faith journey. Engagement and study of God's word is an important part of who we are as Christians. We read, study, teach, preach, pray, and live the scriptures in our daily lives. Scripture plays a central role in the life of followers of Jesus.
I invite you on a journey: to read the Bible cover-to-cover, from Genesis to Revelation. We have put together 2 plans. For the ambitious: a 90 day reading plan. Below you will also find a schedule for a 1-year plan.
The Bible is full of love and joy. It’s full of fear and hatred. It’s full of hardship. It’s full of doubt and anger. It’s full of family relationships that are both healthy and unhealthy. Basically, it’s full of what it is to be human. And, in the midst of all the messiness that makes up our lives, it shows us how God’s love and faithfulness to humans has remained unchanged since “In the beginning.”
I love this book. I love these stories. I love this God. As I continue to explore God's Word, it has shown me that no matter what happens in this life, God is forever faithful through Jesus and that the Spirit is alive and on the move in our world to usher in God’s Kingdom.
I hope you enjoy the journey and pray God be at work in you as you do!
Peace,
Pr. JonPaul
But, and I think this is good news, nearly 60% of Americans desire to read the Bible more often and consider this an important part of their faith journey. Engagement and study of God's word is an important part of who we are as Christians. We read, study, teach, preach, pray, and live the scriptures in our daily lives. Scripture plays a central role in the life of followers of Jesus.
I invite you on a journey: to read the Bible cover-to-cover, from Genesis to Revelation. We have put together 2 plans. For the ambitious: a 90 day reading plan. Below you will also find a schedule for a 1-year plan.
The Bible is full of love and joy. It’s full of fear and hatred. It’s full of hardship. It’s full of doubt and anger. It’s full of family relationships that are both healthy and unhealthy. Basically, it’s full of what it is to be human. And, in the midst of all the messiness that makes up our lives, it shows us how God’s love and faithfulness to humans has remained unchanged since “In the beginning.”
I love this book. I love these stories. I love this God. As I continue to explore God's Word, it has shown me that no matter what happens in this life, God is forever faithful through Jesus and that the Spirit is alive and on the move in our world to usher in God’s Kingdom.
I hope you enjoy the journey and pray God be at work in you as you do!
Peace,
Pr. JonPaul
Resources:
2019 Year-long Reading Schedule
90 Day Reading Schedule
1 Year Reading Schedule
Online Bible
2019 Year-long Reading Schedule
90 Day Reading Schedule
1 Year Reading Schedule
Online Bible
