Whether you have been following God for a long time or you aren’t sure about God, I want to invite you to read through the New Testament with an open heart and open mind over the course of the next year!
If you are willing to pursue God, I believe you will find Him!
The 5 Part Plan:
1. Before reading each day, pray something like the following:
“God, help me know more about who You are, who You want me to be, and how You want me to live this out today.”
2. Read through the passage with an open heart and an open mind.
- Observation: What stands out?
- Interpretation: What is being communicated?
- Application: How can you apply this today?
3. Watch the video I posted on this chapter.
Look for videos on the podcast “Through the New Testament for Skeptics and Seekers” at youtube.com/ericbryant777, Apple Podcast, or Spotify or find the video searching the blogs at ericbryant.org.
4. Journal or add your comments, insights, and/or personal applications as a comment on the video or blog post.
Reflect on the following questions:
- What did you discover about God?
- How can you apply what you’ve read?
- What resistance are you feeling and why?
5. Live out what you sense God has impressed upon your heart or mind.
On Reflection Day, consider journaling, catching up on any days you may have missed, and/or accessing these bonus resources:
- To help understand the context, consider watching the video overview of each book in the Bible at BibleProject.com.
- To help with interpretation, consider reading The New Testament for Everyone commentaries. by N.T. Wright.