One Month in the Bible

Here is the Bible Readings to go along with sermons in January.

When you read God's Word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, ''It is talking to me, and about me.'' -Soren Kierkegaard

Commitment – Week 1

January 3 Psalm 37:1-11
January 4 Ruth 1
January 5 1 Samuel 8
January 6 Romans 2
January 7 Mark 9
January 8 Matthew 26
January 9 Matthew 28

Vision – Week 2

January 10 1 Corinthians 13
January 11 Galatians 1
January 12 Galatians 2
January 13 Galatians 3
January 14 Galatians 4
January 15 Galatians 5
January 16 Galatians 6

Community – Week 3

January 17 Psalm 2
January 18 Daniel 2
January 19 1 Corinthians 11
January 20 Philemon 1
January 21 Matthew 18
January 22 Luke 5
January 23 2 Samuel 12

Purpose – Week 4

January 24 James 4
January 25 John 13
January 26 John 15
January 27 Micah 6
January 28 Matthew 10
January 29 Acts 1
January 30 Acts 2

Consider using the SOAP Method of Bible reading for the next month.

Complete the "S" by reading the scripture. Don't just skim through it, but really think about what it means. Imagine what the people involved were experiencing. Write down a verse or two that really stood out to you in your journal.

Complete the "O" by writing down observations about the scripture you just read. You may want to write your own summary of the passage, but more importantly, think about what God has to say to you through this part of his word.

Complete the "A" by writing down how this Bible passage applies to you right now, in your daily life. For example, in the parable about the prodigal son, which character do you identify with most: the loving and merciful father, the son who squanders his life and then repents or the resentful older brother? Do you see similar situations in your life right now? How can you respond in the way Jesus taught?

Complete the "P" by writing down a prayer. This is a personal message from you to God, so don't worry about getting the perfect words down. Just make it honest and heartfelt. Remember that God always listens, and already knows your needs. He just wants to hear from you.