One of the best things we can do to grow in friendship with Jesus is reading the Bible.
Listening to Jesus
In becoming a listening community, we set apart time each day to read the Scriptures. We encourage you to read passages privately, for personal devotion, or with friends of family. Whenever possible, read the passage aloud so you may hear God’s Word, and process the words audibly.
1. Pray. Ask God to give you ears to hear. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal and guide you into truth.
2. Read and Listen. If you are reading by yourself, try to set aside a time and space free from distractions (turn off your phone notifications). If you are reading with others, have one person read the passage out loud, slowly and clearly. Take turns reading.
After the reading, take note of:
• What shines out to you.
• What disrupts you.
• What response God might be prompting you to take.
• If reading in a group, share your thoughts with one another.
3. Pray. Conclude with prayer. Thank God for His Word; for how He is teaching us to listen, and for how He is leading our church into a new discovery of His will.
Previous Plans
- Life Together Reading Plan
- Advent Reading Plan
- Christmas Reading Plan
- Rebuild Pt. 1 Reading Plan
- Rebuild Pt. 2 Reading Plan
- Rebuild Through Lent Pt. 1
- Rebuild Through Lent Pt. 2
- In the Spirit
- Of the Spirit