God didn’t reveal himself to people through a bulleted list of facts and figures. God chose to be revealed through relationships with people and uses their stories so we can understand his character.
This winter, we are reading and teaching from stories throughout the Bible to learn what God is truly like. God is consistent, and the lessons the people in scripture learned are still true for us today. We will also encourage each other to reflect on our stories, and what they teach us about who God is.
In this reading plan, we have daily passages that will guide us until March 8th. Take time to prayerfully read each day’s passage and then spend time reflecting on what you have read. Remember to see what God teaches us about himself, not just to finish a reading.
During these reading weeks, we will also be sharing tips on Sundays and online to help us share our God stories with others.
Click here to download a printable copy of the reading plan. We will also be posting the scheduled readings on Facebook and Instagram.
Here’s a basic outline on how to do a spiritual reading (Lectio Divina) of Scripture:
- 2 minutes of silence
- Read slowly
- Focus on where the Holy Spirit is drawing your attention
- Write down your thoughts, questions and what God speaks to you.
- Pray / reflect in silence
If you struggle to understand a passage, reading other translations or paraphrases can help. Some can be found at www.bible.com
We produced a video on how to read for a Gospel of Mark we did before. It gives some tips and thoughts on reading the Bible and listening for God’s voice. Check it out below.