Now that this
fall’s 50 Day Spiritual Adventure has concluded, I thought it might be nice to
create a page with all the readings and words of encouragement. As I have stated many times, spending time in
God’s Word is time well spent. Even if
you read through this fall’s Spiritual Adventure with me, I would encourage you
to pursue this page and refresh your memory when you desire to know more about
God and His work within and around us.
Welcome to the 50 Day Spiritual Adventure for 2016! Last year, I shared what ended up being the
last year for my now retired pastor to create this reading schedule (he retired
in June). However, I see a benefit for
continuing this year, crafting my own version of this time on my blog (using a
calendar of readings from several years ago).
To the regular readers of my blog, as well as those here for the first
time, I would like to welcome you to join me in a time of delving into God’s
Word.
This year’s readings will start on September 1 and end October 20,
covering portions of the Old Testament and New Testament. If you happen to get behind, please do not
give up. Keep on reading and finish when
you are able.
The purpose of this time is to
slow down, after a busy summer (if that was the case) and return to God and His
Word. What a better time to get in the
Word than the start of the school year (in my community, school starts today,
September 1)! The great thing about
God’s Word is that it never grows stale or old.
It is as fresh and relevant today as when it was written. This is a time to be renewed spiritually. These fifty days is a time to get back into
the Word after a busy summer.
For some, it may be the first
time they have really gotten into the Word.
Wherever we are in our walk with the Lord, more awaits us. If you have yet to surrender you heart to
Lord, why not do it now? Check out my
blog archives for posts on salvation and what it means to follow Jesus that are
available for reading.
Speaking for myself, I have learned and grown from these special times.
As you begin to read these passages,
please do not get discouraged if you find yourself struggling, keep on going!
Enjoy getting to know God better through the reading of His Word! The Bible is God’s love letter to us. Time spent in the Word is time well spent.
Furthermore, I want to encourage you to join a Bible study in your
community to learn and share in a group context. Sunday school (under a variety of names) is
also a place to learn, grow, serve, and care—check it out sometime.
May God Bless you richly as you
read His Word!
What are you looking forward to learning as you read God’s Word?
Here is a list of this year’s readings (my plan is to update this list
weekly, generally posting on Sunday morning):
Week 1: September
1-3, 2016
September 1: Proverbs 1, Deuteronomy 1, Mark 1
September 2: Proverbs 2, Deuteronomy 2, Mark 2
September 3: Proverbs 3, Deuteronomy 3, Mark 3
Welcome to Week 2, the first full week, of this
year's 50 Day Spiritual Adventure! I imagine you are discovering some new
things and being reminded of things learned in the past, as you read in the Old
and New Testaments. May we never take reading God's Word for granted.
What have you learned as you have read the first three
days?
Week 2: September
4-10, 2016
September 4: Proverbs 4, Deuteronomy 4, Mark 4
September 5: Proverbs 5, Deuteronomy 5, Mark 5
September 6: Proverbs 6, Deuteronomy 6, Mark 6
September 7: Proverbs 7, Deuteronomy 7, Mark 7
September 8: Proverbs 8, Deuteronomy 8, Mark 8
September 9: Proverbs 9, Deuteronomy 9, Mark 9
September 10: Proverbs 10, Deuteronomy 10, Mark 10
Welcome to Week 3, of this year's 50 Day
Spiritual Adventure! I imagine you are discovering some new things
and being reminded of things learned in the past, as you read in the Old and
New Testaments. May we never take reading God's Word for granted!
Please do not get discouraged if you fall behind.
Persevere and keep on reading, this time is not a competition; it is a
time to dig into God's Word and learn more about our God who loves the humanity
He created.
What have you learned as you have read during the first two
weeks?
Week 3: September
11-17, 2016
September 11: Proverbs 11, Deuteronomy 11, Mark 11
September 12: Proverbs 12, Deuteronomy 12, Mark 12
September 13: Proverbs 13, Deuteronomy 13, Mark 13
September 14: Proverbs 14, Deuteronomy 14, Mark 14
September 15: Proverbs 15, Deuteronomy 15, Mark 15
September 16: Proverbs 16, Deuteronomy 16, Mark 16
September 17: Proverbs 17, Deuteronomy 17, John 1
Welcome to Week 4, of this year's 50 Day
Spiritual Adventure! I imagine you are discovering some new things
and being reminded of things learned in the past, as you read in the Old and
New Testaments. May we never take reading God's Word for granted!
Please do not get discouraged if you fall behind.
Persevere and keep on reading, this time is not a competition; it is a
time to dig into God's Word and learn more about our God who loves the humanity
He created.
What have you learned as you have read during the first
three weeks? For those of you who have read through the Bible multiple
times, what new ideas has the Holy Spirit revealed to you?
Week 4: September
18-24, 2016
September 18: Proverbs 18, Deuteronomy 18, John 2
September 19: Proverbs 19, Deuteronomy 19, John 3
September 20: Proverbs 20, Deuteronomy 20, John 4
September 21: Proverbs 21, Deuteronomy 21, John 5
September 22: Proverbs 22, Deuteronomy 22, John 6
September 23: Proverbs 23, Deuteronomy 23, John 7
September 24: Proverbs 24, Deuteronomy 24, John 8
Welcome to Week 5, of this year's 50 Day
Spiritual Adventure! I imagine you are discovering some new things
and being reminded of things learned in the past, as you read in the Old and
New Testaments. May we never take reading God's Word for granted!
Please do not get discouraged if you fall behind.
Persevere and keep on reading, this time is not a competition; it is a
time to dig into God's Word and learn more about our God who loves the humanity
He created.
What have you learned as you have read during the first
four weeks? For those of you who have read through the Bible multiple
times, what new ideas has the Holy Spirit revealed to you?
Week 5: September
25-October 1, 2016
September 25: Proverbs 25, Deuteronomy 25, John 9
September 26: Proverbs
26, Deuteronomy 26, John 10
September 27: Proverbs 27, Deuteronomy 27, John 11
September 28: Proverbs 28, Deuteronomy 28, John 12
September 29: Proverbs 29, Deuteronomy 29, John 13
September 30: Proverbs 30, Deuteronomy 30, John 14
October 1: Proverbs 31, Deuteronomy 31-32, John 15-16
Welcome to Week 6, of this year's Fall 50 Day
Spiritual Adventure! I imagine you are discovering some new things
and being reminded of things learned in the past, as you read in the Old and
New Testaments. May we never take reading God's Word for granted!
Please do not get discouraged if you fall behind.
Persevere and keep on reading, this time is not a competition; it is a
time to dig into God's Word and learn more about our God who loves the humanity
He created.
What have you learned as you have read during the first five
weeks? For those of you who have read through the Bible multiple times,
what new ideas has the Holy Spirit revealed to you?
Week 6: October
2-October 8, 2016
October
2: Deuteronomy 33-34, John 17-18
October
3: 1 Kings 1-2, John 19
October 4: 1 Kings 3-4, John 20
October 5: 1 Kings 5, John 21
October 6: 1 Samuel 1-2, 1 Kings 6
October 7: 1 Samuel 3-4, 1 Kings 7
October 8: 1 Samuel 5-7, 1 Kings 8
Welcome to Week 7, of this year's Fall 50 Day
Spiritual Adventure! I imagine you are discovering some new things
and being reminded of things learned in the past, as you read in the Old and
New Testaments. May we never take reading God's Word for granted!
Please do not get discouraged if you fall behind.
Persevere and keep on reading, this time is not a competition; it is a
time to dig into God's Word and learn more about our God who loves the humanity
He created.
What have you learned as you have read during the first
five weeks? For those of you who have read through the Bible multiple
times, what new ideas has the Holy Spirit revealed to you?
Week 7: October
9-October 15, 2016
October 9:
1 Samuel 8-10, 1 Kings 9
October 10: 1 Samuel 11-13, 1
Kings 10
October 11:
1 Samuel 14-15, 1 Kings 11
October 12:
1 Samuel 16-18, 1 Kings 12
October 13:
1 Samuel 19-20, 1 Kings 13
October 14:
1 Samuel 21-23, 1 Kings 14
October 15:
1 Samuel 24-26, 1 Kings 15
Welcome to Week 8 (the final week), of this year's
Fall 50 Day Spiritual Adventure! I imagine you are discovering some
new things and being reminded of things learned in the past, as you read in the
Old and New Testaments. May we never take reading God's Word for granted!
Congratulations! We have made it to the final week of
this fall's 50 Day Spiritual Adventure. Please scroll down for the
readings. My prayer and hope is that this special time whetted
your appetite for God's Word. I encourage you to keep on
reading; many treasures await! The words in the Bible are true--read
them, heed them, and apply them!
Please do not get discouraged if you fall behind.
Persevere and keep on reading, this time is not a competition; it is a
time to dig into God's Word and learn more about our God who loves the humanity
He created.
What have you learned as you have read during the last
seven weeks? For those of you who have read through the Bible multiple
times, what new ideas has the Holy Spirit revealed to you?
Week 8 October 16-October 20, 2016
October 16:
1 Samuel 27-29, 1 Kings 16
October 17:
1 Samuel 30-31, 1 Kings 17
October 18:
1 Kings 18
October 19:
1 Kings 19
October 20:
1 Kings 20-22
I
want to encourage you to continue your daily Bible reading. You will find
that Second Samuel continues the story of the life of David.
Please
join with me in prayer:
Dear
Lord, thank You for Your amazing Word. Please increase our hunger for You
and Your Word. In Your Word we find encouragement, direction,
and inspiration to live radically changed and different lives from the
world around us. Thank You for the Holy Spirit's teaching, guidance,
illumination, and inspiration as we read Your Word. In Jesus' Name,
we pray. Amen.
From
My Heart to Yours,
Kim
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