We’re excited to have you join us for a new Bible reading journey in the new year! Starting on January 1 ,2025, we’re diving into the Read Scripture Bible reading plan (available through the Read Scripture app, see more info on downloading) which will guide us through the entire Bible in a year. Whether you’re new to Bible reading or have been on your discipleship path for a while now, the Bible-in-a-year is a bold but potentially life-changing challenge we’re eager to take on as a church family! Together, we’ll explore the richness of the Bible, seeing how its themes connect and point toward the ultimate story of God’s redemption. 

The Read Scripture plan is also supplemented with creative videos produced by The Bible Project, a nonprofit organization which creates free biblical resources designed to help people experience the Bible in a way that’s approachable and transformative. The Read Scripture app also includes a link to the Bible Dojo website, which is an additional fun and interactive resource to encourage our NextGen students and kids in reading the Bible along with the whole church family!    

We believe this will be one of many powerful opportunities in 2025 for all of us at MBC to grow together and strengthen our faith, and we’d love for you to be a part of it! 

Now, we know what some of you are probably thinking: “There’s no way I can get through the Bible in one year. I can barely stay consistent as it is, much less read multiple chapters a day!” And we get it! This will be a challenge for many of us. But think about it. Aren’t the most rewarding and transformative things in your life some of the most challenging things? Your physical health, your career, school and enduring relationships. You can’t experience lasting growth without challenging yourself. So, instead of shying away from it, what if you leaned into this Bible reading challenge, trusting and relying on God’s help in the process?  

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the challenge: 

• PRAY | Ask God to give you what you need to commit to consistent Bible reading over this next year. 
• PROCESS | Talk to your Church Group, family, or friends about the Bible reading plan. Share your concerns and struggles and ask for their help in formulating a plan. 
• RELAX | Yes, this is a Bible reading plan. But the goal is not to check the box every day. The goal is to hear from and commune with God. He’s not grading you based on how up to date you are in the plan. He loves you and delights in you showing up to spend time with Him. 
• PLAN | Think in advance about how you’ll incorporate Bible reading into your daily life. For example, set aside time every morning. Or you could make it a goal to finish the day’s reading by the end of the day instead of forcing yourself to finish it all in one chunk. Consider splitting up the reading throughout the day, e.g. a chapter or two in the morning, pausing during the day to read a chapter, and finishing the day’s reading at night. You could also consider incorporating an audio Bible to help you supplement your Bible reading. The point is you don’t have to box yourself into one specific time or approach. Think creatively and make a plan that works for you. HERE are some more in-depth resources to help you maximize your Bible reading.