READ THROUGH THE BIBLE
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE
Why is this important?
For most people, the Bible is not the first resource we turn to when facing issues or challenges in our lives. Lots of people view it as an ancient book documenting the history of a religious people thousands of years ago. As followers of Jesus Christ, we know that the Bible is much more than a history book; it's the story of God's relationship with all humankind.
As we seek to grow in faith, share Christ, and serve others, reading the Bible is invaluable. The Bible is a guidebook for navigating our lives as well. We desire to put God first in our lives, find our place in God's story, and claim the truth about who we are as God's people.
Grow Through the Bible Reading Plans
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
We have two different reading plans for you, which guide us through the entire Bible. The first is a Verse by Verse Reading that will take you through the entire Bible. The second plan is Reading Through the Bible and will guide you through a majority of the Bible. Both plans are 9 month plans.
AUGUST READING PLAN
This plan provides reading 6 days a week for the month of August. The readings are connected to our weekly sermons focused on, WHY, GOD?
Read Through the Bible Resources
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Reading Schedule
Two Ways to Grow Through the Bible!
We have created two reading plans that offers you two ways to Grow Through the Bible with us. Option 1 is a Verse by Verse Reading Plan that will lead you through the entire Bible over the next 9 months. The second option is a Reading Through the Bible Plan that will guide you through most of the Bible as it follows the sermon series for the next 9 months.
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Study Groups
Are there ways to ask questions or learn more about the weekly readings?
Yes, there are multiple ways throughout the week to ask questions, spend time with others on the journey, and gain new insights about the readings. The following are offered weekly beginning June 5:
Bible Reading Discussion Groups
Sunday - 10:00-10:50 AM (Begins August 15)
Mondays - 11:30-12:30 PM
Wednesday
Thursday
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Bible Apps
Digital Bible Apps
There are two popular and easy to use Bible apps for any of your digital devices (computer, tablet, smart phone, etc.). Both of these apps have an audible option to listen to the scripture. Click one of the selections below or use an app you already own.
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Study Resources
As we study the Bible to find our place in God's story, it helps to understand the context of the scripture. Time, place, culture, and language all shaped the message for the original reading audience and it helps us inform us today. Here are some tools to help us dig deeper into the Bible.
Study Bibles
Wesley Study Bible
Harper Collins Study Bible
Zondervan NIV Study Bible
Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (Zondervan)
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Daily Devotional Podcast
Another great resource to use as we grow through the Bible this year is our Daily Devotional with Concord United Podcast. Every day our podcast will have a brief devotional that follows the daily reading plan that can offer some insights or questions for you to ponder as we read through the Bible together.
You can access the podcast on the following platforms and when you subscribe, it will be sent to you every morning (based on your notification settings).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have questions? We have the answers!
Great question! The following are three reasons we are choosing to read through the Bible in 9 months as a community of faith:
Growing in faith together has great power as we move forward in the same direction. Classes and small groups who choose to read through the Bible along with the rest of the church provide spaces for others to join along and create a consistent message throughout the church.
The translation chosen for reading through the Bible is individual. The translations used in weekly worship services are the following: NIV (New International Version) and NRSV (New Revised Standard Version). If you have been using the same translation for a long time, consider choosing a different translation.
Sure! You can join the journey whenever you would like to do so. What we know is that developing a practice of reading the Bible is not an event but rather a process.
Engaging in this opportunity as a family is a powerful way to read God’s word. Find space within your family calendar daily or weekly to spend time reading together and discussing what is read.
Yes, there are multiple ways throughout the week to ask questions, spend time with others on the journey, and gain new insights about the readings. The following are offered weekly beginning August 15th:
You can also find someone or a small group of people to read the Bible with and hold each other accountable.
This is a great opportunity to invite others to join you and us on this intentional journey through God’s word. Prayerfully consider inviting someone to join you on this journey. Ask a family member or friend or neighbor or person you share a hobby with or a co-worker.
Please send any questions to Pastor Brooke at bhartman@concordunited.org. We look forward to walking through this journey together. One day at a time.
Bible Reading Plan
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LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST
The "Daily Devotion with Concord United" podcast follows our Bible Reading plan for the next 9 months. Tune in to dig deeper into the scripture or use it for you daily devotional time.
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