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Year 1: Through the New Testament
Goals
1. To encourage regular reading, reflecting, responding and journaling of the Scriptures.
2. To understand how God speaks to and leads His people.
3. To learn to listen to the voice of God and record daily what He is saying.
4. To deepen trust and faith in God.
5. To learn the events, miracles, and teachings of Jesus Christ.
6. To learn how the early church developed
7. To understand the New Testament’s teachings for churches, Christians and Christian leaders
Prayerful Reading
Throughout Church history mature believers practiced a method of Scripture reading that is unique. They began by slowing down, finding a quiet place, taking deep breaths and reading each verse of a passage slowly. This slow reading method allowed them to listen to the text and focus on what they were reading. They allowed the message to flow into their mind and heart, reflecting on its meaning to their lives. Applying what they discovered in their reading lead directly into a time of prayer, letting the biblical reality lead into an attitude of gratitude, confession, or asking. The focus on this prayerful reading of Scripture would lead to obeying the Scripture, turning away from their wrong lifestyle and into the way God would have for them.
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting”
(Psalms 139:23-24).
Prayerful Reading Can be Accomplished
by Using the S.O.A.P. Method
SCRIPTURE -- Select a passage of Scripture from your daily reading.
OBSERVE -- Observe in the text a word or phrase that sticks out, glimmers, or you notice quickly.
APPLY -- Read that word or phrase several times, thinking about its meaning to you. Ask yourself, “How can you use it in your life?” “If I did what it is saying what would be different in my life?” “What should I change?” “What should I be glad about and rejoice with?”
PRAY -- Pray what you have discovered, learned, observed or applied to your life back to God. Express your gratitude to Him. Be honest, He can handle your emotions and feelings.
You might find it helpful to read, reflect, respond and journal your thoughts each day. It will be easier for you to recall what God said, or what you learned during the week, if you have it written down. If you do journal your thoughts, be sure to bring your journal with your next group meeting.
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Prayerful Reading Verses
(Please read, reflect, respond and journal
one chapter each day/five chapters each week)
__________Beginning Date
Week 1 Matthew 1 - 5
Week 2 Matthew 6 - 10
Week 3 Matthew 11 - 15
Week 4 Matthew 16 - 20
Week 5 Matthew 21 - 25
Week 6 Matthew 26 - Mark 2
Week 7 Mark 3 - 7
Week 8 Mark 8 - 12
Week 9 Mark 13 - Luke1
Week 10 Luke 2 - 6
Week 11 Luke 7 - 11
Week 12 Luke 12 - 16
__________ 13 Week Date
Week 13 Luke 17 - 21
Week 14 Luke 22 - John 2
Week 15 John 3 - 7
Week 16 John 8 - 12
Week 17 John 13 - 17
Week 18 John 18 - Acts 1
Week 19 Acts 2 - 6
Week 20 Acts 7 - 11
Week 21 Acts 12 - 16
Week 22 Acts 17 - 21
Week 23 Acts 22 - 26
Week 24 Acts 27 - Romans 3
__________ 25 Week Date
Week 25 Romans 4 - 8
Week 26 Romans 9 - 13
Week 27 Romans 14 - 1 Corinthians 2
Week 28 1 Corinthians 3 - 7
Week 29 1 Corinthians 8 - 12
Week 30 1 Corinthians 13 -2 Corinthians 1
Week 31 2 Corinthians 2 - 6
Week 32 2 Corinthians 7 - 11
Week 33 2 Corinthians 12 - Galations 3
Week 34 Galatians 4 - Ephesians 2
Week 35 Ephesians3 - Philippians 1
Week 36 Philippians 2 - Colossians 2
__________ 37 Week Date
Week 37 Colossians 3 - 1 Thessalonians 3
Week 38 1 Thessalonians 4 -
2 Thessalonians 3
Week 39 1 Timothy 1 - 5
Week 40 1 Timothy 6 - 2 Timothy 4
Week 41 Titus 1 - 3, Philemon 1 &
Hebrews 1
Week 42 Hebrews 2 - 6
Week 43 Hebrews 7 - 11
Week 44 Hebrews 12 - James 3
Week 45 James 4 - 1 Peter 3
Week 46 1 Peter 4 - 2 Peter 1-3
Week 47 1 John 1 - 5
Week 48 2 John , 3 John, Jude &
Revelation 1 - 2
__________ 49 Week Date
Week 49 Revelation 3 - 7
Week 50 Revelation 8 - 12
Week 51 Revelation 13 - 17
Week 52 Revelation 18 - 22
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