B2K Bible 2000
"Book
of the Month Club"
A new millennium scriptural renewal program
If you
follow this reading program during the year 2000 it will
take you through twelve books of the Bible. These twelve
books will give you samples of several authors who have each
let their faith speak across the ages. These folks spoke in
very different ways about God being present in their lives.
You will find in these authors not so much a desire to
understand God as a desire to come to grips with God, that
God is Lord within the life of the faithful.
As you read, read as if you were reading a good book,
for the Bible truly is the good news of our salvation.
Read the Gospel of Mark as if it were a biographical novel.
Read Genesis as if it were the story of a peoples' history
that you're a part of. Read John as if you'd never heard
about Jesus before. Read Revelation for a message of hope in
Christ, and don't get hung up on the apocalyptic symbols and
details. Read Acts out of curiosity about the early church
and the first Christians.
Don't try to believe the things you read - instead just
read. Remember that believing is the task of the Holy
Spirit. May you grow in faith by the power of the Holy
Spirit in your devotion to the Word of God.
January
Read: The Gospel According to Mark
"And immediately. . ."
February
Read: The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians
"How shall Christians live?"
March
Read: Genesis
"In the beginning. . ."
April
Read: The Gospel According to John
"Truly, truly I tell you. . ."
May
Read: The Acts of the Apostles
"There came a sound like a rush of wind. . ."
June
Read: The Letter of Paul to the Romans
"Creation itself will be set free . . ."
July
Read: I Samuel
"Samuel anoints Saul as ruler over Israel."
August
Read: 2 Samuel
"David becomes king of all Israel and Judah."
September
Read: The Gospel According to Matthew
"Blessed are the poor in spirit. . ."
October
Read: The Psalms
"The hymnal of ancient Israel."
November
Read: The Revelation to John
"I am the Alpha and the Omega. . ."
December
Read: The Gospel According to Luke
"And she gave birth to her firstborn son. . ."
Monthly Discussion Meetings
"Book of the
Month Club" members who wish to talk about the books they're
reading are invited to meet with Pastor Peck during the
first week of each month. These will be informal gatherings
over coffee and cookies and fellowship. The meetings will
take place during Pastor Peck's regular office hours at
First American and Hope. If you cannot come to the meetings,
please feel free to call the pastor or visit with her
another time if you come across questions.
First
American in church basement -First Wednesday of the month at
9:30 a.m.
Hope in church basement -First Thursday of the month at 9:30
a.m.
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