ABOUT THE BIBLE

What's the Bible?

The Bible is an incredible work of literature containing multiple genres: Law, History, Poetry & Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, and Letters. Sixty-six different books make up the complete Bible, with stories woven throughout. Some of the stories are full of courage, loyalty, and bravery. Others tell of epic loss, betrayal, and failure. But a sense of complete realness underpins them all. God could have chosen only heroes to tell His story, but instead, He chose real men and women whose character qualities were all over the map. Authentically, the Bible's story is full of heroes and zeroes, successes and failures, good and evil, and light and dark. There's much we can learn from all of them.

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2025 Bible Reading Plan

We are excited to introduce the 2025 Bible Reading Plan, which focuses on the life-changing encounters Jesus had during His time on earth. Through this plan, we will explore how Jesus treated others with compassion, wisdom, and grace, offering valuable lessons for how we navigate our own relationships today. As we explore these interactions, we will not only learn from how Jesus engaged with individuals and groups, but also from the responses of those who encountered Him. In a world that often feels divided, these stories will help us grow in our faith and in how we relate to others, following Christ’s example. Join us as we journey through the Gospels and witness the profound impact of Jesus’ ministry.

Each week, we will explore the encounters Jesus had during His time on earth and reflect on some general overview questions. Additionally, each reading includes supporting Bible verses that highlight key concepts and takeaways from the encounters, accompanied by thoughtful reflection questions. 

General Weekly Questions:

  1. How can you apply Jesus’ example in your daily interactions with others?
  2. In what ways do the responses of those who encountered Jesus challenge your faith and perspective?
  3. What specific steps can you take to model Christ’s example in your relationships this week?
  4. How does this week’s reading inspire you to deepen your faith, trust God more fully, and grow closer to Him?
  5. When the same story appears in multiple Gospels, how do the different accounts impact your understanding? Do they challenge you in unique ways? What details stood out as different?

I SAY YES 

Ready?

We encourage you to read the passages daily for at least five out of seven days and keep a journal answering the questions above. The Bible doesn't give us many details about the characters in its pages, but what it tells us is essential. How does God want to change you this year based on what you're reading?

Additional Resources

Our Monday night Bible Study & Prayer Nights follow the Bible Reading Plan. Join us for our discussion on Monday evenings at 7 pm. Click here to watch live.

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