2010/01/100131 Week 5
A Six-Week Survey of the Bible SPEND TIME IN THE WORD Commit to the plan and gain a new perspective!
97989905020304 WEEKLY READING OF 6
This is the fifth in a six-part presentation of Scriptures suited to dedicated reading. The days & dates are a guide to keep our worshipping community in synch with one another, but new readers can join any time!
TWO WEEKS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE (Part 1)
SUNDAY
EXODUS CHAPTER 3
God hears the cries of the slaves
MONDAY
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 25
The Year of Jubilee, a time of economic revolution
TUESDAY
RUTH CHAPTER 2
A poor woman finds help
WEDNESDAY
1 KINGS CHAPTER 21
Elijah speaks to a land-grabbing, murderous king
THURSDAY
NEHEMIAH CHAPTER 5
Nehemiah demands justice for the poor
FRIDAY
ISAIAH CHAPTER 5
Warning to fun-loving materialists
SATURDAY
ISAIAH CHAPTER 58
Worship that God appreciates
NEXT: TWO WEEKS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE (PART 2)
www.krocchurch.org
619-92-VISIT
Did you complete this week’s reading? If so, you can submit your name (or ‘anonymous’) with a brief message for public display! NAME: ________________________________________________ MESSAGE: ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
BIBLE READING TIPS & IDEAS: • Find a consistent time and place to read the Bible. The sacred place you create will help you maintain the habit and it will help you focus while you read. • Know Thyself. Are you a morning person? Let the Word get your day started right! A night owl? Read before you go to bed for a peaceful night’s rest. • Join the community. When we unite with a common purpose, we lift each other up, keep each other strong and promote individual success. Send those encouraging notes (in the space above); share your victories, challenges and insights related to this week’s reading. • Don’t rush it. At first, our enthusiasm gets us reading more than the plan calls for. Soon, we’re doubling or tripling reading assignments to be more efficient. But this isn’t about efficiency! This is about slowing down, turning off, meditating on God’s life-giving truths and growing in grace and knowledge at God’s speed. • Reading and studying are NOT the same. In this plan, we’re reading. If you want study, do that elsewhere. Get your heart in touch with these words of life, and keep your analysis and critical thinking skills occupied with another hobby. • Savor every new revelation. Welcome every reminder. God’s Word changes us when we receive it fully.
97989905020304 WEEKLY READING OF 6
This is the fifth in a six-part presentation of Scriptures suited to dedicated reading. The days & dates are a guide to keep our worshipping community in synch with one another, but new readers can join any time!
TWO WEEKS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE (Part 1)
SUNDAY
EXODUS CHAPTER 3
God hears the cries of the slaves
MONDAY
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 25
The Year of Jubilee, a time of economic revolution
TUESDAY
RUTH CHAPTER 2
A poor woman finds help
WEDNESDAY
1 KINGS CHAPTER 21
Elijah speaks to a land-grabbing, murderous king
THURSDAY
NEHEMIAH CHAPTER 5
Nehemiah demands justice for the poor
FRIDAY
ISAIAH CHAPTER 5
Warning to fun-loving materialists
SATURDAY
ISAIAH CHAPTER 58
Worship that God appreciates
NEXT: TWO WEEKS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE (PART 2)
www.krocchurch.org
619-92-VISIT
Did you complete this week’s reading? If so, you can submit your name (or ‘anonymous’) with a brief message for public display! NAME: ________________________________________________ MESSAGE: ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
BIBLE READING TIPS & IDEAS: • Find a consistent time and place to read the Bible. The sacred place you create will help you maintain the habit and it will help you focus while you read. • Know Thyself. Are you a morning person? Let the Word get your day started right! A night owl? Read before you go to bed for a peaceful night’s rest. • Join the community. When we unite with a common purpose, we lift each other up, keep each other strong and promote individual success. Send those encouraging notes (in the space above); share your victories, challenges and insights related to this week’s reading. • Don’t rush it. At first, our enthusiasm gets us reading more than the plan calls for. Soon, we’re doubling or tripling reading assignments to be more efficient. But this isn’t about efficiency! This is about slowing down, turning off, meditating on God’s life-giving truths and growing in grace and knowledge at God’s speed. • Reading and studying are NOT the same. In this plan, we’re reading. If you want study, do that elsewhere. Get your heart in touch with these words of life, and keep your analysis and critical thinking skills occupied with another hobby. • Savor every new revelation. Welcome every reminder. God’s Word changes us when we receive it fully.
