2008 Bible Reading Challenge
Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
After much prayer & research in
which Bible Reading Plan would best challenge
May God Bless the
Cheryl B.
Information from International Bible Society
http://www.ibs.org/niv/appendix/gettingstarted.php
Reading the World's Greatest Story
The heart and soul of the Bible is its story. It is the real saga
of a particular people, how God called them and intended for them to bring
a blessing to all people.
Story is also the word that best describes
our own lives. While we may or may not follow the right rules, investigate
certain facts and attempt to live wisely, none of these activities provides
the central way we make sense of our lives. Stories give context and provide
meaning.
All the different part of the Bible come
together as one narrative.
To understand the Bible you must get to know
its characters, understand its setting and follow its plot
The ultimate resolution will make sense only if you've followed the
earlier parts as a story. Learn to feel the tension and wrestle with its major
conflict.
We present an abbreviated version of the story of the Bible as a drama in five acts.
Although this is not an exhaustive list, the following passages
will give you a helpful overview of God's story.
International Bible Society
http://www.ibs.org/niv/appendix/gettingstarted.php
Reading the World's Greatest Story
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The creation: Genesis 1; 2:1-3
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Praise God for his creation: Psalm 8
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Praise to the Creator of all things: Psalm 104
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Praise for creating me: Psalm 139
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The fall into sin: Genesis 3
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Noah, the flood and the ark: Genesis 6, 7, 8, 9:1-17
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A prayer of repentance: Psalm 51
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No one is righteous: Romans 3:9-26
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God's covenant with Abraham: Genesis 12:1-9, 15:1-21
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Abraham almost sacrifices his son Isaac: Genesis 22:1-19
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Jacob receives his father's blessing: Genesis 27:1-40
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Jacob's (
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Joseph the dreamer: Genesis 37:2-36 (see also chapters 39-50)
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Moses is born in
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Ten plagues: Exodus 7:14-24; 8; 9; 10; 11:1-10
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The Passover: Exodus 12:1-17
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The Israelites leave
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God's covenant with
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Rahab the prostitute
hides the Israelite spies: Joshua 2
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God keep his promise: Joshua 23; 24
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David kills Goliath: 1 Samuel 17
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David becomes king: 2 Samuel 5:1-5
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God's promise to David: 2 Samuel 7
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David and Bathsheba: 2 Samuel 11; 12:1-25
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The Lord is my shepherd: Psalm 23
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http://www.ibs.org/niv/appendix/gettingstarted.php
Reading the World's Greatest Story
Act III:
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A prayer of thanksgiving: Psalm 100
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Queen Esther saves her people: Esther 1
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Messiah's birth prophesied: Isaiah 9:1-7
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God's promise to return: Isaiah 52:1-12
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Daniel's dream of God's kingdom: Daniel 7
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The birth of Jesus: Luke 1; 2
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The temptation of Jesus: Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13
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The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5; 6
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Jesus shares his calling with the people: Luke 4:16-30
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Jesus' teaching on prayer: Luke 11:1-13
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The lost son: Luke 15
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New birth: John 3
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Jesus is the resurrection and the life: John 11
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Three prayers of Jesus: John 17
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The Lord's Supper: Luke 22:7-38; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
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The death of Jesus: Luke 23:26-56; John 19:16-42
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The resurrection of Jesus: Luke 24; John 20
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Jesus ascends into heaven: Acts 1:1-11
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The Great Commission from Jesus: Matthew 28:16-20
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The coming of the Holy Spirit: Acts 2:1-21
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"Repent and be baptized": Acts 2:22-47
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Jesus, the fulfillment of Abraham's covenant: Acts 3
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Salvation in Jesus alone: Acts 4
International Bible Society
http://www.ibs.org/niv/appendix/gettingstarted.php
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the World's Greatest Story
Act V: The New People of God (Con’t)
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Paul's conversion: Acts 9:1-31
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Paul's testimony before King Agrippa: Acts 25:23-27; 26:1-32
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What real love is: 1 Corinthians 13
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The fruit of the Holy Spirit: Galatians 5:22-23
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The armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-18
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Imitating Christ: Philippians 2:1-11
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Heroes of the faith: Hebrews 11
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Faith in action: James 2:14-26
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The return of Christ: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2 Peter 3:3-14
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The new heaven and earth: Revelation 21; 22