Why I Am Excited to Read Through the Bible With My Church Family in 2012

17 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment

This year my church is going through George Guthrie’s Reading God’s Story: A Chronological Daily Bible. I am so excited about this for several reasons. Here they are:

1. Unity. I believe that reading through God’s Word together as a church will encourage unity among the body. We may have different preferences regarding worship style, but we can all rally around the Scriptures and learn and grow from them together.

2. Growth. Reading the Bible with thoughtful intent will grow one’s faith, but reading it chronologically (the essential storyline of Scripture) will even further enhance one’s faith and understanding of God’s story.

3. Discipleship. Not only are we reading God’s Word individually, but we come together on Sundays to hear my favorite preacher (Travis Fleming) teach on a specific passage from our week’s readings. This also encourages my faith and strengthens my walk. Other brothers and sisters in Christ can share what the Lord is teaching them throughout the week, and we can sharpen one another “as iron sharpens iron.”

So, if your church is reading through the Bible together this year as well- great! If not, then I encourage you to find a couple friends or family members to read through the Scriptures together. It will bless and nourish your soul.