I’m following and reading along with Fr Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a year podcast. I’m also attempting to do the Catholic catechism in a year as well, but if that becomes too much I’ll just stick to the Bible in a year.
I started The Bible Recap this year. It is a chronological Bible reading plan, which is fascinating! It has really made the Bible come together for me more.
John 5:39-40 ESV "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life."
Search
the Scriptures
eternal life
they that bear witness about me.
Come to me (JESUS)
you may have life.
“What is the meaning of life?”
Many are searching for the answer to the meaning of life, the one we live here and now, not knowing this is just the beginning. There is a search just waiting for everyone that is much more profound because the answer transcends this momentary existence.
There's a life that will last forever. The scriptures lead everyone on a quest, reaching beyond the here and now. From start to finish, the Bible points the way to JESUS because He's the only One who has this life that completes the search. The life He gives will last forever, eternal.
“What is the meaning of life?” Discovering JESUS answers that question, forever ending the search for life's meaning.
"However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them. For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do my own will. And this is the will of God, that I should not lose even one of all those he has given me, but that I should raise them up at the last day." John 6:37-39 NLT
Oh wow, I need to check this out. This year (2024) I'm going to follow this list: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/best-christian-books-of-all-time.html and read one book from each Top 10 list, each month. After reading the Bible 11 times cover to cover, I'm switching it up a bit. I will miss it though! It is now part of my life.
Yes! I started reading the Bible because devotionals became boring to me. Now I've come full circle and want to see which are the most engaging. New year, new spiritual goals!
I’m following and reading along with Fr Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a year podcast. I’m also attempting to do the Catholic catechism in a year as well, but if that becomes too much I’ll just stick to the Bible in a year.
Hi, Kevin! Thank you for leaving a comment. Sounds like great goals for you in 2024, and more resources for others to consider. Blessings!
I started The Bible Recap this year. It is a chronological Bible reading plan, which is fascinating! It has really made the Bible come together for me more.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Jessamyn.
Great to have another resource. Thank you!
And, a happy new year (in Jesus) to you and yours.
“What is the meaning of life?”
One Story that Leads to Jesus
John 5:39-40 ESV "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life."
Search
the Scriptures
eternal life
they that bear witness about me.
Come to me (JESUS)
you may have life.
“What is the meaning of life?”
Many are searching for the answer to the meaning of life, the one we live here and now, not knowing this is just the beginning. There is a search just waiting for everyone that is much more profound because the answer transcends this momentary existence.
There's a life that will last forever. The scriptures lead everyone on a quest, reaching beyond the here and now. From start to finish, the Bible points the way to JESUS because He's the only One who has this life that completes the search. The life He gives will last forever, eternal.
“What is the meaning of life?” Discovering JESUS answers that question, forever ending the search for life's meaning.
"However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them. For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do my own will. And this is the will of God, that I should not lose even one of all those he has given me, but that I should raise them up at the last day." John 6:37-39 NLT
GOD bless you all!
Blessed Assurance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOuw3rLY7Zg
Happy New Year (in Jesus), brother James!
Another wonderful "sermon" reply; thank you.
May you and your family be richly blessed with deeper dives into His word. You're already doing a great job!
Great ideas!
Happy New Year (in Jesus), Anita!
Yes, there are many great ideas out there, and it was hard to narrow them down to a few for this post.
God's richest blessings to you and your family!
Just finished The Bible Project's One Year Bible, loved it! I've also done their Old Testament and New Testament ones. Highly recommend.
Happy New Year (in Jesus), Beverly!
Thanks for your comment, and I'm happy to hear your review of BibleProject's one-year plan, and recommendations for the OT and NT.
For 2024, they're going through the Sermon on the Mount. Imagine that: an entire year!
Oh wow, I need to check this out. This year (2024) I'm going to follow this list: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/best-christian-books-of-all-time.html and read one book from each Top 10 list, each month. After reading the Bible 11 times cover to cover, I'm switching it up a bit. I will miss it though! It is now part of my life.
Eleven times, wonderful!
Your new idea sounds great as well.
Will you write about each book on your Substack?
Yes! I started reading the Bible because devotionals became boring to me. Now I've come full circle and want to see which are the most engaging. New year, new spiritual goals!
Happy New Year to you!
I'm "surfing" through your posts, Beverly, and you have a new fan!
Sadly, I can only be a free subscriber at this time.
I'm grateful you left a comment on this post so we could meet. Love how the Holy Spirit works!
Oh wonderful, thank you so much!
Thank you for this! I would like to read the Bible in a year and put that plan on my bible app! Love the videos so intuitively made!
Thanks for commenting, Tami, and Happy New Year (in Jesus)!
Yes, the videos are so well made; each one is like attending a seminary course. For free!