Reading The New Testament
“The Scriptures are a portal into God’s presence.” – Erwin McManus
One of the most intentional steps for spiritual growth means investing time and energy in hearing God through the Scriptures!
Here’s how:
1. Read one chapter each weekday (Monday through Friday), and you can read through the entire New Testament!
2. Every time you come to the Scriptures, ask God to speak to you and show you what to apply to your life.
3. Consider memorizing a phrase, a verse, or a passage each day. Repeating it throughout the day and seeking to apply to your life will bring growth and transformation.
4. For context, check out The Bible Project videos of each book.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
– 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
– Hebrews 4:12
Check out some of the following resources to help you in your spiritual journey.
Articles on the importance and trustworthiness of the Scriptures:
- The Scriptures Are A Portal Into God’s Presence (an overview of the Scriptures and Q&A on understanding the Bible)
- Essential Elements: The Scriptures (notes and message from John Burke)
- Is the Bible Still Reliable? by John Burke
- An Angry or Loving God? (includes links to other posts designed to help you understand the Bible)
- An Overview of the Bible
Bible Reading App:
Downloading an app YouVersion can be a helpful way to keep the Scriptures accessible.
January
Matthew 1-23
February
Matthew 24-28
Mark 1-16
March
Luke 1-21
April
Luke 22-24
John 1-21
May
Acts 1-28
June
Romans 1-16
1 Corinthians 1-8
July
1 Corinthians 9-16
2 Corinthians 1-13
August
Galatians 1-6
Ephesians 1-6
Philippians 1-4
Colossians 1-4
September
1 Thessalonians 1-5
2 Thessalonians 1-3
1 Timothy 1-6
2 Timothy 1-4
Titus 1-3
October
Philemon
Hebrews 1-13
James 1-5
November
1 Peter 1-5
2 Peter 1-3
1 John 1-5
2 John
3 John
Jude
December
Revelation 1-22
