First week’s reading– helps
March 3, 2009
As you read the Torah (the first 5 books of the Bible) between now and April 2, you may want to consider looking into some resources about the Torah. Here are some places to think about getting started:
The Association of Believers Observing, Understanding, and Teaching the Torah
This week you’ll be reading Genesis 1-42.
Here are some different sites you might want to check out for additional information as you read:
NIV Study Bible intro to Genesis
As always, converse with God as you read, read with your thinking caps on, and talk about things here as we process together.
Some things to help you along the way
March 3, 2009
Here are a few things you can do as you launch into this journey.
1. PRAY. Always pray before you sit down to read. Ask God to illuminate His Scriptures, to show you what He wants to say to you through those passages, and to reveal to you how you can change your life to line up with His ways and His Word.
2. TAKE IT IN. Set aside enough time to take in the Scripture for that day. You don’t want to feel rushed.
3. REFLECT. Find a way to process through what you have read, even if it is just a very little. Journal–write down questions, write down thoughts, write down action items that you need to take in to account as you seek to obey God in what He is asking of you. Find someone you can talk to about your questions and someone who can journey alongside you in accountability.
Some helpful Web sites with different study tools:
And for those who want to go really deep:
Reading the Bible in 6 Months 