Have you ever attempted to read the Bible in a year…and failed?

Ok…be honest. How many times have you set a goal to read through the Bible in a year only to lose it after a few short weeks. I know I have. This year was different. I stuck with it…I kept plowing through. A big part of me hanging in there is because I’m reading through the Bible with a partner. I was even 10 days behind at one point, but I managed to catch up. In just 10 weeks, I will complete this year’s reading plan, and begin a new one.

I would love to have you commit to reading through the Bible in 2009 with me. The Bible that I am using in 2009 is the Chronological Bible in the New Living Translation(NLT). You can purchase it on Amazon by clicking here. If you prefer the New International Version(NIV) you can click here.

The Chronological Bible is arranged in the order in which the events of the Bible actually occurred. Knowing when events actually happened within the big picture of scripture will help to bring clarity and understanding to greatest love story ever written – The Bible.

It will take you about 15 minutes each day to read through the Bible in a year.

Are you in?

If so…here are some thoughts…

Order your Bible now, so you are ready to go on Jan. 1st. If you wait, you may change your mind
In addition to reading through the Bible as a group, find at least one other person that has also committed to doing it, that you can mutually hold each other accountable.
Maybe one of you ambitious types can start a “I’m reading though the Bible in 2009″ Facebook group. If so, leave a comment so others can join. This could be a great way to talk about what God is showing you, and a way to hold each other accountable.

The time is NOW! Who’s willing to go for it?

UPDATE: Katiey started a Facebook Group…here is the link.

October 28, 2008 - Posted by Mike Silliman | spiritual growth | Bible, one year bible | 9 Comments

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Will check out the “new” read! I was secretly hoping for a “you version” daily read group! That’s the “cheap” budget part of me coming out! PRESS ON! 10 weeks to go. What a crazy fast year.

Comment by Jonathan | October 28, 2008
I’m in!

Comment by katiey | October 28, 2008
facebook started

Comment by katiey | October 28, 2008
Thanks Katiey!

I’ll update the post with a link to the Facebook group page.

Comment by Mike | October 28, 2008
Glad to partner with you. It has been so GOOD to read the Bible together. TRUTH….this challenge is only for those who are maturing. The goal of a spiritual parent is to teach their babies how to feed themselves. Getting into the book themselves and hashing out its truths and applications in a small group is so cool. Iron sharpening iron. Learning and growing together.

Can’t wait to read the Bible again with you!

Comment by danodeens | November 1, 2008
[...] I’m excited about reading through the Bible again in 2009. Several people have committed to it already…you can read about it here. [...]

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Dad and I ordered our Bibles today; so we are planning on reading through this Version in 2009 with the group!

Comment by Mom | November 18, 2008
I can officially announce, that we are in! I gave it to Jason for Christmas!!!

Comment by Christy | December 27, 2008
Hey~ So far so good- I love that there are others doing this too! It’s fun!

Comment by Kate | January 7, 2009

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About Mike:

Mike is married way over his head to Naomi. They have four great kids – Casey, Michael, Abbey, and Caleb. Mike is a church planter and pastor of Elk Creek Church in Oxford, PA. Elk Creek Church launched on September 23, 2007. Mike left his career in the business world in January 2007, where he was an Executive President for a National company to follow his calling to be a church planter.

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