Two Week Guided Tours for Bible Reading.

TWO WEEK

READING PLANS

For those with busy schedules an Introduction to the Bible. A place to begin reading the Bible. These two-week reading plans take you quickly into passages every Christian should know. New believers, as well as those who have been Christians for many years, cannot spend too much time reading the Bible. But for targeted growth, it's important to find a plan that works well for you. Once you've identified that plan, you need to be faithful to follow it.! Our heart's desire is for you to finish your goal of learning and to receive from God's Word (the Bible).

SHORT TERM COMMITMENTS
TWO WEEK READING PLANS 29-41

Of all the reasons people mention for not reading the Bible, simple discouragement ranks highest. The Bible’s length alone is imposing; it is more like a self-contained library than a book. It includes sixty-six different books, by several dozen authors; it’s little wonder why people get confused and discouraged. These reading plans help break the Bible into more manageable portions. This is a place to begin reading the Bible. With 1189 chapters in the Bible, why start with these? First, they are frequently quoted or referenced elsewhere. Second, they are relatively easy to read and understand.

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Plan 29 - On the Life and Teachings of Jesus Plan 30 - On Becoming a Christian Plan 31 - On the Life and Teaching of Paul Plan 32 - On the Old Testament Plan 33 - On Prayers of the Bible Plan 34 - On the Holy Spirit Plan 35 - On Women of the Bible Plan 36 - On Men of the Old Testament Plan 37 - On God and Nature Plan 38 - On Social Justice Plan 39 - On Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob Plan 40 - On Moses and the Exodus Plan 41 - On King David

Reading Plan 29 - Two Weeks on the Life and Teachings of Jesus.
Day       Book Chapter       Chapter Title
Day 1     Luke 1                    Preparing for Jesus’ arrival.
Day 2     Luke 2                    The story of Jesus’ birth.
Day 3     Mark 1                    The beginning of Jesus’ ministry.
Day 4     Mark 9                     A day in the life of Jesus.
Day 5.    Matthew 5              The Sermon on the Mount.
Day 6     Matthew 6              The Sermon on the Mount.
Day 7     Luke 15                   Parables of Jesus.
Day 8     John 3                     A conversation with Jesus.
Day 9     John 14                   Jesus’ final instructions.
Day 10   John 17                   Jesus’ prayer for his disciples.
Day 11   Matthew 26           Betrayal and arrest.
Day 12   Matthew 27            Jesus’ execution on a cross.
Day 13   John 20                   Resurrection.
Day 14   Luke 24                   Jesus’ appearance after the resurrection.

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Reading Plan 30 - Two Weeks on Becoming a Christian.
Day        Book Chapter         Chapter Title
Day 1     Genesis 3                The first sin creates a need.
Day 2     Isaiah 52                 Salvation prophesied.
Day 3     Isaiah 53                 The role of the suffering servant.
Day 4     Luke 15                   Three stories about God’s love.
Day 5.    John 3                      Jesus explains “born again.”
Day 6     John 10                    The good shepherd.
Day 7     Acts 8                       Conversions spread outside the Jewish community.
Day 8     Acts 26                     Paul testifies of his conversion before a king.
Day 9     Romans 3                 God’s provision for sin.
Day 10   Romans 5                 Peace with God.
Day 11   Galatians 3               Salvation unavailable by obeying the law.
Day 12   Ephesians 2              New life in Christ.
Day 13   1 Peter 1                    Future rewards of salvation.
Day 14   2 Peter 1                  Making your salvation sure.

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Reading Plan 31 - Two Weeks on the Life and Teaching of Paul.
Day        Book Chapter        Chapter Title
Day 1     Acts 9                       The conversion of Saul.
Day 2     Acts 16                     Paul’s Macedonian call and a jailbreak.
Day 3     Acts 17                     Scenes from Paul’s missionary journey.
Day 4     Acts 26                     Paul tells his life story to a king.
Day 5    Acts 27                     Shipwreck on the way to Rome.
Day 6     Acts 28                     Paul’s arrival in Rome.
Day 7     Romans 3                 Paul’s theology in a nutshell.
Day 8     Romans 7                 Struggle with sin.
Day 9     Romans 8                 Life in the Spirit.
Day 10   1 Corinthians 13      Paul’s description of love.
Day 11   1 Corinthians 15      Thoughts on the afterlife.
Day 12   Galatians 5                Freedom in Christ.
Day 13   Ephesians 3               Paul’s summary of his mission.
Day 14   Philippians 2              Imitating Christ.

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Reading Plan 32 - Two Weeks on the Old Testament.
Day        Book Chapter         Chapter Title
Day 1     Genesis 1                 The story of creation.
Day 2     Genesis 3                 The origin of sin.
Day 3     Genesis 22               Abraham and Isaac.
Day 4     Exodus 3                  Moses’ encounter with God.
Day 5.    Exodus 20                The gift of the Ten Commandments.
Day 6     1Samuel 17              David and Goliath.
Day 7     2Samuel 11              David and Bathsheba.
Day 8     2Samuel 12              Nathan’s rebuke of the king.
Day 9     1Kings 18                 Elijah and the prophets of Baal.
Day 10   Job 38                       God’s answer to Job.
Day 11   Psalms 51                 A classic confession.
Day 12   Isaiah 40                  Words of comfort from God.
Day 13   Daniel 6                    Daniel and the lion.
Day 14   Amos 4                     A prophet’s stern warning.

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Reading Plan 33 - Two Weeks on Prayers of the Bible .
Day        Book Chapter         Chapter Title
Day 1     Genesis 18              Abraham’s plea for Sodom.
Day 2     Exodus 15                Moses’ song to the Lord.
Day 3     Exodus 33                Moses meets with God.
Day 4     2 Samuel 7               David’s response to God’s promises.
Day 5.    1 Kings 8                  Solomon’s dedication of the temple.
Day 6     2 Chronicles 20        Jehoshaphat prays for victory.
Day 7     Ezra 9                       Ezra’s prayer for the people’s sins.
Day 8     Psalm 22                  A cry to God for help.
Day 9     Psalm 104                A prayer of praise.
Day 10   Daniel 9                   Daniel’s prayer for the salvation of Jerusalem.
Day 11   Habakkuk 3             A prophet’s prayer of acceptance.
Day 12   Matthew 6               The Lord’s prayer.
Day 13   John 17                     Jesus’ prayer for his disciples.
Day 14   Colossians 1             Paul’s prayer of thanksgiving.

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Reading Plan 34 - Two Weeks on the Holy Spirit.
Day        Book Chapter         Chapter Title
Day 1     Judges 14                The Spirit gives Samson strength.
Day 2     1 Samuel 10             King Saul’s experience.
Day 3     Matthew 3:1-4:10    Role in Jesus’ baptism and temptation.
Day 4     John 14                     Jesus promises the Spirit.
Day 5.    John 16                     The work of the Spirit.
Day 6     Acts 2                        The Spirit comes at Pentecost.
Day 7     Acts 10                      The Spirit guides Peter to accept Gentiles.
Day 8     Romans 8                 Christians’ victory in the Spirit.
Day 9     1 Corinthians 2         Wisdom from the Spirit.
Day 10   1 Corinthians 12       Gifts of the Spirit.
Day 11   1 Corinthians 14       Gifts of tongues and prophecy.
Day 12   Galatians 5               Life in the Spirit.
Day 13   Ephesians 4               Unity and gifts.
Day 14   1 John 4                      Signs of the Spirit.

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Reading Plan 35 - Two Weeks on Women of the Bible.
Day        Book Chapter         Chapter Title
Day 1     Genesis 2                     Eve, the first woman.
Day 2     Genesis 18                   Sarah laughs at God’s promise.
Day 3     Genesis 24                   Rebekah’s marriage to Isaac.
Day 4     Genesis 27                   Rebekah, the manipulative mother
Day 5.    Judges 4                       Deborah’s leadership frees her people.
Day 6     Ruth 1                          Ruth and Naomi’s deep friendship.
Day 7     1 Samuel 1                  Hannah prays for a son.
Day 8     1 Kings 17                   A poor widow and the prophet Elijah.
Day 9     1 Kings 21                   Jezebel, an emblem of wickedness.
Day 10   Esther 2                      Esther is chosen as queen.
Day 11   Esther 4                      Esther’s courage at the risk of death.
Day 12   Luke 1                        Mary and Elizabeth receive great news.
Day 13   Luke 2                         Mary gives birth to Jesus.
Day 14   John 11                      Mary and Martha and their brother’s death.

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Reading Plan 36 - Two Weeks on Men of the Old Testament.
Day        Book Chapter         Chapter Title
Day 1     Judges 6                 God calls Gideon to rescue his people.
Day 2     Judges 7                 Gideon conquers his fears—and his enemies.
Day 3     1 Samuel 3             God calls young Samuel.
Day 4     1 Kings 3                 Solomon is given wisdom.
Day 5.    1 Kings 19               Elijah runs for his life.
Day 6     2 Kings 5                 Elisha heals a powerful foreign general.
Day 7     Isaiah 6                  God calls the prophet Isaiah.
Day 8     2 Kings 18                King Hezekiah under military siege.
Day 9     2 Kings 19                Isaiah speaks God’s word to King Hezekiah.
Day 10   2 Chronicles 34       Josiah sets his nation back on course.
Day 11   Nehemiah 2            Nehemiah courageously begins rebuilding a wall.
Day 12   Jeremiah 38             Jeremiah, in prison, refuses to change his message.
Day 13   Daniel 1                 Daniel risks his life in captivity.
Day 14   Daniel 5                 Daniel’s word to participants in a royal orgy.

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Reading Plan 37 - Two Weeks on God and Nature.
Day        Book Chapter         Chapter Title
Day 1     Genesis 1                God creates the earth.
Day 2     Genesis 2                God creates human beings.
Day 3     Proverbs 8               Wisdom’s view of creation.
Day 4     Genesis 7                 God preserves the species.
Day 5.    Job 38                       The greatness of nature.
Day 6     Job 39                       The wildness of nature.
Day 7     Job 40                     God’s mastery of nature.
Day 8     Psalm 8                  Praise for the Creator.
Day 9     Psalm 98                  Nature joins in the praise.
Day 10   Psalm 104               God sustains the earth.
Day 11   Isaiah 40               The ruler of all creation.
Day 12   Romans 8               The “groaning's” of our present state.
Day 13   Isaiah 65               Preview of a restored earth.
Day 14   Revelation 22        The end of history.

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Reading Plan 38 - Two Weeks on Social Justice.
Day        Book Chapter         Chapter Title
Day 1     Exodus 3                  God hears the cries of the slaves.
Day 2     Leviticus 25              The Year of Jubilee, a time of the economic revolution.
Day 3     Ruth 2                       A poor woman finds help.
Day 4     1 Kings 21                Elijah speaks to a land-grabbing, murderous king.
Day 5    Nehemiah 5             Nehemiah demands justice for the poor.
Day 6     Isaiah 5                     Warning to fun-loving materialists.
Day 7     Isaiah 58                   Worship that God appreciates.
Day 8     Jeremiah 34              Freedom for slaves.
Day 9     Amos 2                      Sins against God by his own people.
Day 10   Amos 6                   Warning to the complacent.
Day 11   Micah 6                    What the Lord requires.
Day 12   Luke 3                      John the Baptist tells how to prepare for Jesus.
Day 13   Matthew 6               Jesus speaks on material things.
Day 14   James 2                   How to treat the rich and the poor.