Bible Reading Plan - Luke

This week’s Bible reading plan is to read Luke chapters 6-10. In about five to ten minutes per day, you can read through the entire New Testament in one year. If you didn’t start on January 1st, start today and set a goal to read through Luke 6-10 this week. Stay consistent and make focused Bible reading a daily habit.

Read the selected verses each day.

Spend some time in prayer reflecting on how God spoke to you through the reading. 

Read the study guide for the day to dig a little deeper into a few selected verses. 

Respond to the questions and prayer guides as you apply the biblical teachings to your life. 

By the end of this week we will have read through Matthew, Luke 1-10, John, Acts, Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Timothy, 1 Thessalonians, James, 1 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John.

Monday, August 22 – Luke 6:1-49 

Reread verse 37-38: “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Do you have someone you need to forgive? Start with prayer, and confess your forgiveness and ask God to help you walk in love going forward, to heal and restore you. Meditate on Colossians 3:13.

Tuesday, August 23 – Luke 7:1-35 

Reread verse 9: When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.” Believing in the authority of Jesus (that he is all the Word says he is) equals faith, and releases His power in your life. Are you seeking God first in all things, giving him everything in prayer? His authority is higher and greater than all other. Pray with faith in the supreme/overriding authority of Christ over your concerns, circumstances, and loved ones. Believe God for answers. Meditate on Matthew 21:22. 

Wednesday, August 24 – Luke 7:36-50 

Reread verse 47: “Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Sin is sin, regardless of whether you think it’s a really bad sin or not. This makes us more deeply thankful to God for his forgiveness and gives us a greater compassion for others. Show our thankfulness to God. Let your words and deeds be your worship to Christ today, who has forgiven your every sin. Thank God for his forgiveness. Look for an opportunity to share this good news and forgive! Meditate on 1 Chronicles 16:8. 

Thursday, August 25 – Luke 8 

This chapter is full of amazing parables and miracles. Reread verses 11-12: “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God's word. The seeds that fell on the footpath represent those who hear the message, only to have the devil come and take it away from their hearts and prevent them from believing and being saved.” When we take God at his word, we are saved in every way we can be: heart, mind, soul, and strength. Live each day believing to the fullest that you are who God says you are, and so is he! Pray and thank God for the truth and authority of his word over your life today. Meditate today on Psalms 119:11.

Friday, August 26 – Luke 9 

Reread verse 9:23: “Then he said to the crowd, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.’” The cross is used figuratively to represent sacrifice in yielding our lives to Christ and symbolizing God’s infinite love. Our cross is to yield our lives to his will and carry his infinite love with us as we go about each day. How well do you take up your cross daily? Ask God to help you walk in humility and love toward him and others today. Meditate on Romans 12:9. 

Saturday, August 27 – Luke 10 

Reread verse 27: “You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.' And, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.’” This scripture was the correct answer to the question, “What must I do to have eternal life?” God gives us the answer; Love! Sometimes we’ve forgiven others and known God has forgiven us, but we still struggle with forgiving ourselves. We become stuck in regret and self-condemnation. Love starts with you! Meditate on Romans 8:1, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” Ask God for an opportunity today to encourage another with this truth. 

Sunday, August 28 – Psalm 119:1-16 

Do you want more of His presence in our life? Put your lamp on a stand let God live big through you! Look for opportunities this coming week to be an encouragement to others. Ask God to let His light shine through you, to bear witness to the one who gave His life for the love of you. Remember, Luke 8:38 “Give, and you will receive…” Pray for God’s blessings on all the volunteers and all their families, lay leaders, Water’s Edge staff and Pastor Craig as he brings the Word this morning. Pray for God’s blessings on all who come to hear the word this morning; that God would open their eyes to see the wonderful truths in His instructions. (Psalm 119:18) See you at worship!