Here at CLG we believe that the Bible is inspired by God and is the source of our authority for what we believe and how we live. We believe the Bible is Holy Spirit breathed and is God's word to us revealing His heart and ways.

Daily Bible reading is essential for a healthy Christian walk. As we read the Bible we discover that it:

1. reveals God's plan of salvation
2. helps us grow spiritually
3. helps us know God
4. gives us guidance and direction.

It is important to develop a regular reading program. The following is only one approach. I have found (and heard from many others) that this is a great way to both develop and maintain healthy Bible reading habits. This particular approach assumes reading just three chapters per day to start. As good habits develop the number of chapters we read per day can be expanded.

This daily reading plan begins with a focus on the New Testament. Start with the Gospel of Mark

1. Read Mark - 3 chapters per day until finished
2. Then, read Romans through Revelation (3 chapters per day)
3. Then, choose another Gospel and read 3 chapters per day.
4. Again, read Romans through Revelation
5. When your read Luke, then read Acts through Revelation
6. If you continue this pattern, it will bring you through the New Testament five or six times per year.

What about the Old Testament? As you develop good habits add the books of Proverbs and Psalms to your daily reading. Read the chapter in Proverbs that corresponds with the date (i.e. read Prov. 12 on the 12th of the month). Also, read five Psalms per day. This will bring you through both of these books on a monthly basis. Then, as you are able, add three or four other Old Testament chapters per day. Read whole books consecutively but not necessarily in order. Keep track of what you read so as to not skip anything.

It is vital that we not only read the Bible but seek to live out what we read. We are to be doers of the Word and not hearers only. To help in this area ask yourself the following questions as you read:

1. How does this apply to me?
2. Are there commands or examples to follow?
3. Are there promises to believe and receive?

Happy reading!

Pastor Dave