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2012 NEW TESTAMENT IN A YEAR READING PLAN <-- Click
for reading guide
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IN A YEAR READING PLAN <-- Click for reading guide
5 minutes a day
If you’re
not currently reading the Bible, start with 5 minutes a
day. This reading plan will take you through all 260
chapters of the New Testament, one chapter per day. The
gospels are read throughout the year to keep the story
of Jesus fresh all year.
5 days a week
Determine a
time and location to spend 5 minutes a day for 5 days a
week. It is best to have a consistent time and a quiet
place where you can regularly meet with the Lord.
5 ways to dig deeper
We must
pause in our reading to dig into the Bible. Below are 5
different ways to dig deeper each day. These exercises
will encourage meditation. We recommend trying a single
idea for a week to find what works best for you.
Remember to keep a pen and paper ready to capture God’s
insights.
1. Underline or highlight
key words or
phrases in the Bible passage. Use a pen or highlighter
to mark new discoveries from the text. Periodically
review your markings to see what God is teaching you.
2. Put it into your own words.
Read the
passage or verse slowly, then rewrite each phrase or
sentence using your own words.
3. Ask and answer some questions.
Questions
unlock new discoveries and meanings. Ask questions about
the passage using these words: who, what, why, when,
where, or how. Jot down some thoughts on how you would
answer these questions.
4. Capture the big idea.
God’s Word
communicates big ideas. Periodically ask,
What’s the big
idea in this sentence, paragraph, or chapter?
5. Personalize the meaning.
When God
speaks to us through the Scriptures, we must respond. A
helpful habit is personalizing the Bible through
application. Ask:
How could my life
be different today as I respond to what I’m reading?
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