Lent: Hear the Word of God

The New Testament in 40 days

Sometimes, we may think that the Bible is best left in the hands of trained professionals. We might be intimidated by weird names, strange places, ancient times, and foreign rituals.

Let’s see what we learn if we read together.

You are invited to dive in and read the New Testament during the 40 days of Lent. See how each Gospel writer tells the story of Jesus. Learn about the first Christians. Gain wisdom for this life of faith as you hear Paul’s words spoken to communities in conflict or struggle.

Each day includes about 200 verses of the New Testament. Chapter numbers are given after the names of longer books. If no chapter numbers are given, then the whole book should be read.

Most daily selections can be read in 20-30 minutes. Sunday you can take a break or catch-up on your reading. The King James version is not particularly reader friendly. Instead, try the NRSV (the version we use in worship), the NIV, or The Message (very contemporary language). If you want more information on a particular book, check out enterthebible.org.

Give it a try! Any amount of Bible reading is better than none.
 
Consider taking notes on your answers to these questions:

• What do you wonder about? What questions do you have of the text or the author?
• What challenges you? What encourages you?
• What “good news” is God revealing to us in the text? What is God saying to you personally?
• How does the text influence your prayers?

You are invited to join Pastor Heidi and others for discussing the readings on Wednesdays during the Lent Meals. We will have a couple tables designated in Fellowship Hall for those who wish to discuss what they’ve read. If you’d like to have a specific group to discuss things with, we will have a sign up for that on the bulletin board and can connect you with others. You will determine when and where you’d like to meet.

​Reading Schedule: 
2/26   Mark 1-4
2/27   Mark 5-8
2/28   Mark 9-12
2/29   Mark 13-16
3/1      Sabbath Day
3/2      1 & 2 Thessalonians
3/3      Galatians
3/4      Philippians and Colossians
3/5      Philemon & Ephesians
3/6      Matthew 1-7
3/7      Matthew 8-12
3/8      Sabbath Day
3/9      Matthew 13-18
3/10   Matthew 19-24
3/11   Matthew 25-28
3/12   1 Corinthians 1-9
3/13   1 Corinthians 10-16
3/14   2 Corinthians 1-13
​​3/15   Sabbath Day
3/16   Romans 1-8
3/17   Romans 9-16
3/18   Luke 1-3
3/19   Luke 4-7
3/20   Luke 8-11
3/21   Luke 12-16

3/22   Sabbath Day
3/23   Luke 17-21
3/24   Luke 22-24
3/25   Acts 1-6
3/26   Acts 7-10
3/27   Acts 11-16
3/28   Acts 17-22
3/29   Sabbath Day
3/30   Acts 23-28
3/31   1 & 2 Timothy & Titus
4/1      Hebrews 1-10
4/2      Hebrews 11-13 & James
4/3      1, 2, 3 John & Jude
4/4      1 & 2 Peter
4/5      Sabbath Day
4/6      Revelation 1-11
4/7      Revelation 12-22
4/8      John 1-5
4/9      John 6-10
4/10   John 11-16
4/11   John 17-22

Additional Information:
Lent: Living Our Baptism
Lent: Service Schedule
Lent: Service Project