Well, the New Year is officially here, and with it comes that traditional zeal for personal growth that many people demonstrate every January. Even some in the Churches of God - who usually mock New Year's resolutions and the January New Year in general - seem to be jumping on the bandwagon.
Some COGs have begun circulating daily scripture reading and writing challenges for their members. So far, we've seen lots of Psalms and Proverbs, a fair amount of "stay the course," a handful of law and a sprinkle of grace. And, of course, the trademark COG scripture flipping that circumvents any contextual understanding.
We at As Bereans Did applaud anything that gets people reading the Bible. But, if we may be so bold, here are some passages that we'd like to see our COG friends dig into - in context - during the rest of January. Or really, any time this year. Read them, write them, whatever. You know us, we're not going to get all legalistic about it. Obviously. 😏
January 3: John 3:1-21
January 4: Numbers 21:1-9
January 5: John 13:1-14:31
January 6: John 15:1-16:33
January 7: John 17:1-26
January 8: Ephesians 2:1-22
January 9: James 2
January 10: Colossians 1:1-2:23
January 11: Luke 2
January 12: Mark 9:33-50
January 13: Genesis 15
January 14: Romans 3:19-4:25
January 15: Romans 5-6
January 16: Romans 7-8
January 17: Deuteronomy 18:15-22
January 18: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
January 19: Philippians 4:6-8
January 20: Galatians 3
January 21: Galatians 4-5
January 22: Acts 15:1-31
January 23: Titus 3
January 24: Romans 14:1-15:13
January 25: Hebrews 8-10
January 26: Matthew 28:1-15
January 27: Acts 13:1-2
January 28: 2 Corinthians 5
January 29: Luke 24:13-35
January 30: Jeremiah 31:31-34
January 31: Matthew 26:27-29
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It is important that you understand; Everything on this blog is based on the current understanding of each author. Never take anyone's word for it, always prove it for yourself, it is your responsibility. You cannot ride someone else's coattail into the Kingdom. ; )
Acts 17:11
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It is important that you understand; Everything on this blog is based on the current understanding of each author. Never take anyone's word for it, always prove it for yourself, it is your responsibility. You cannot ride someone else's coattail into the Kingdom. ; )
Acts 17:11
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Yes, fine scriptures for certain, but we should not neglect such a great salvation by overlooking warnings:
ReplyDeleteFebruary 1: Matthew 7:15-20;
February 1: II Timothy 3:1-9 [Arguably representing the greatest fulfillment of prophecy ever!]