New Testament Bible Reading Plan

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Read through the New Testament in 5 days a week, 5 minutes a day!

5 MINUTES A DAY

If you’re not used to reading the Bible daily, start with this easy to use tool to read a chapter of the New Testament in 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 weave in the story of Christ all year long.

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

Pause in your reading to dig into the Bible. Below are 5 different ways to dig deeper each day. These exercises will encourage meditation. Try 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.
2. Put it in your own words. Read the passage or verse slowly, then rewrite each phrase or sentence using your own words.
3. Ask and answer questions. Questions unlock new discoveries and meanings. Ask questions about the passage using these words: who, what, why, when, where, or how. Jot down your answers to 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. Respond as God speaks to you through the Scriptures. Ask: How could my life be different today as I respond to what I’m reading?

Scripture Memory is Better Together!

Is it hard for you to memorize Scripture? Maybe you’ve never developed the habit, or you’re too busy, or you don’t know where to begin. You can overcome the hurdles-whatever they are.

The benefits of memorizing Bible verses are worth the effort it takes to know them by heart.

We want to support you in this essential spiritual discipline by offering Fighter Verse Churchwide. Each Sunday, we’ll announce the new passage along with resources to help you successfully memorize these life changing verses. As we work together to memorize, we’re excited to see how the Lord will encourage us through His Word. We’re praying God will bless our efforts with unity and growth in applying Scripture to our daily lives.

Let’s support one another in hiding God’s Word in our hearts, letting the Word of Christ dwell in us richly, so that we can teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in our hearts to God (Psalm 119:1; Colossians 3:16)

Church family and friends,

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