December 31

Welcome to the 2010 Bible Reading Team

George MacDonald, the great preacher and writer, once began a sermon by saying, "If I cannot persuade you to understand a little more of Jesus Christ, my labor is lost in coming to you. If I cannot help any human heart to draw closer to the living one, my labor is lost. Did the fact ever cross your mind that you are here in this world just to understand the Lord Jesus Christ, and for no other reason?

That is a staggering thought. We are given a new day, a new year for the sole purpose of loving Jesus more. That is the great quest of life and that is the goal of our Bible reading journey.

Some Assumptions as we begin our journey
1. The Bible is the only way to know, love and follow Jesus.
2. The Bible has all of the answers to the questions of life.
3. There is a great cosmic battle going on between the truth and the lie. Satan will do everything possible to keep you from reading the truth.
4. You will miss a few days in this journey. You might even experience a spiritual slump in the upcoming year. Do your best to stay on track with the reading but if you do fall behind don’t quit. Simply pick up with the current day and then catch up when you are on vacation in the summer.
5. Remember the goal: to bring us closer to the resurrected and living God.
6. If you have questions you can email Steve, Galya, Apryl or Scott. We will do our best to help you find your answer.

Keys to Success: Plan your work and work your plan.

1. Select a place to read every day. My place _____________________
2. Select a time to read every day. My time _____________________
3. Ask God to open your eyes.
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. Psalm 119:18
4. Write down one verse or thought to carry with you during the day. You can write this on an index card or in a journal. If you don’t write something down you will forget in a few hours what God taught you.
5. Work on change.... What does God want me to know, stop, change or do?
6. Praise God for what He is teaching you. Prayer is your love language towards God.
7. Review what God has taught you just before bedtime. This will comfort you during the night.

It is so great to have you on the journey. May God reveal himself to us every day of the New Year as we open his Word.