Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Read the Bible in a Year with Devotion

Going to start up a new blog activity.
"Read the Bible in a Year with Devotion".
What's different about this plan from others? 1) we are starting now rather than at the first of the calendar year; 2) we are starting in Leviticus, the third Old Testament book; and 3) the daily posts will cite the passages to read for the day (usually 2-3 chapters) and there will be some devotional commentary related to the daily passage of Scripture (that's the "with Devotion" part).
Why? 1) systematic reading plans such as this usually start at the beginning of the year, after the holidays, when people are immersed in attempting to implement numerous new things, most of which have since been abandoned by this time of year; 2) starting in a book that will require discipline to get through it (along with the next one, Numbers); thereby rewarding the faithful reader with the formation of a good habit that will allow the reader to perservere to completion of the goal, which is reading the entirety of God's revealed truth within a year; 3) the devotional commentary will hopefully enhance the understanding of the passage along with enriching and encouraging the readeer.

Additionally, this activity will allow active participation of the reader by being able to post "comments" on the day's passage, and see what other people have commented as well. Further, as a group activity, it allows whatever degree of accountability desired to stay the course to completion.
My suggestion is to pick a certain time to do this each day and sit down first and read through the daily chapters, in a relaxed, casual manner or pace. Allow God, through the Holy Spirit, to speak to you. After reading the passage, you can review the devotional commentary, consider it, and post whatever comments you desire for your own expression and/or for the benefit of others.

My plan is to post the daily passage cites the evening before the next day's reading. You can do the reading in the Bible version that you typically use for study or you can choose another version for additional edification.
Come on now, let's give it a shot together.

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