Pastor John encourages listeners to read the entire Bible in the new year, using a recommended Bible reading plan. Learn about the Navigators Bible reading plan and how it can help you stay on track. Explore various methods to engage with the Bible and seek God's guidance. A prayer for open hearts and an invitation to read the Bible in 2024 with the podcast.
Pastor John recommends using the Navigators Bible reading plan that involves reading from four different parts of the Bible each day to gain varied insights and address specific needs.
Regularly reading the Bible allows individuals to encounter the nature, goodness, and wisdom of God, and experience fellowship with Christ, leading to joy, strength, and satisfaction in meeting with God through His Word.
Deep dives
The Navigators Bible reading plan offers a practical approach to reading the Bible
Pastor John shares his reasons for using the Navigators Bible reading plan, which involves reading from four different parts of the Bible each day. This approach has been helpful for him as it provides varied insights and addresses his specific needs. Additionally, the plan includes 25 reading days per month, allowing for catch-up days and reducing the likelihood of falling behind and abandoning the reading plan. Pastor John encourages listeners to join him in using this plan and emphasizes the importance of regularly reading and engaging with God's Word.
Reading the Bible leads to fellowship with God and transformative experiences
Pastor John highlights the spiritual significance of reading and meditating on the Bible. Quoting 1 Samuel 3:21, he asserts that God reveals Himself through His Word, and Christians can experience fellowship with Christ through engaging with Scripture. Reading the Bible regularly allows individuals to encounter the nature, goodness, and wisdom of God. Pastor John invites listeners to read the Bible together, praying for God's help and guidance in the process, and expressing a desire for readers to find joy, strength, and satisfaction as they meet with God through His Word.