The Whole Story
In 2021 we are focusing on The Whole Story. We are encouraging our members to read the entire Bible throughout the year, some perhaps for the first time. We want everyone to do this together, following the same reading plan as everyone else in the church. Throughout the year, each Sunday's sermons will also follow the reading plan, preaching on scriptures found in the upcoming week's reading.
Below are some resources put together for you to help you get the most out of participating.
The Reading Plan
We are encouraging the entire church to follow the same reading plan during 2021. Printed reading plans are available at the church. Click the link below for a printable/downloadable version.
THE WHOLE STORY - 2021 BIBLE READING PLAN
Helps
Here are some things to help you create consistency and to regroup when you get behind.
Tips for consistency
The Bible Recap Podcast
This is a great resource that gives you daily Bible reading recaps. If you've missed a few days, you can listen to the corresponding episodes to catch up. You can also use this daily with your Bible reading as a way to get quick background information and insight to the scriptures you recently read.
EPISODES ARE NO MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LONG
Ways to listen:
The Youversion Bible App
The YouVersion Bible App is the #1 Bible app for Andriod and iPhone. With over 455 million installs worldwide, YouVersion offers over 2000 Bible versions in 1,372 languages. This app is free and without ads, thanks to generous donors that support the mission of YouVersion.
In addition to offering any translation you would like to read, many of the most popular translations have professional narration available. This app can track your progress and send you notifications to remind you to do your daily reading. You can even connect with others who have the app installed for accountability. YouVersion also has a kids version of their app for little children.
To download the app, search for the Bible App by YouVersion in your app store, or click the links below.
sTUDY bIBLES
Everyone should have a good study Bible. Study Bibles are filled with commentary notes, cross references, maps, and more, which explain and provide scholarly insight into the scriptures. As you are reading through the Bible in 2021, there may be passages to which you'd like a little more explanation. Your pastors are ready and willing to help you with these questions. However, a good study Bible might give you those answers quickly and satisfactorily. Remember, commentary work is the result of human scholarship, and as such it is not infallible. What you find in a study Bible should not be treated as scripture, and it is okay to disagree with another person's interpretation. If you have any concerns or questions always contact your pastors.
Below are a few study Bibles that are recommended by your pastors. If you'd like to preview one of theirs, feel free to ask.
The ESV Study Bible ranks at the top of the list of the most comprehensive study Bibles ever published. It was created by an outstanding team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers from 9 countries, nearly 20 denominations, and 50 seminaries, colleges, and universities. The ESV Study Bible features a wide array of study tools equivalent to a 20-volume Bible resource library, making it an invaluable resource for serious readers, students, and teachers of God's Word.
The ESV Study Bible ranks at the top of the list of the most comprehensive study Bibles ever published. It was created by an outstanding team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers from 9 countries, nearly 20 denominations, and 50 seminaries, colleges, and universities. The ESV Study Bible features a wide array of study tools equivalent to a 20-volume Bible resource library, making it an invaluable resource for serious readers, students, and teachers of God's Word.
The CSB Study Bible is designed to help you know and be transformed by God’s Word. The Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) that keeps Scripture primary on every page.
To inspire you to grow in your understanding and love for God’s Word, the CSB Study Bible, includes an award-winning array of study resources including over 16,000 study notes, tools, and word studies—each tool presented on the same page as the verses it refers to.
To inspire you to grow in your understanding and love for God’s Word, the CSB Study Bible, includes an award-winning array of study resources including over 16,000 study notes, tools, and word studies—each tool presented on the same page as the verses it refers to. Whether you are preparing for future Bible studies or daily readings, this study Bible for men and women is the ideal resource for lifelong discipleship.
The MacArthur Study Bible is perfect for serious study. Dr. John MacArthur has compiled more than 20,000 study notes, and numerous charts, maps, outlines, and articles to create The MacArthur Study Bible. No other study Bible does such a thorough job of explaining the historical context, unfolding the meaning of the text, and placing it within a theological framework. It also has an abridged topical index and concordance.
Available in NASB, NIV, NKJV, and ESV.
The MacArthur Study Bible is perfect for serious study. Dr. John MacArthur has compiled more than 20,000 study notes, and numerous charts, maps, outlines, and articles to create The MacArthur Study Bible. No other study Bible does such a thorough job of explaining the historical context, unfolding the meaning of the text, and placing it within a theological framework. It also has an abridged topical index and an NASB concordance.
Available in NKJV, ESV, NASB, and NIV.
