Get in the Word

Coming December 14

A simple way to read the Bible with our church.

Journey through Scripture

In 2026, we’re stepping into a two-year journey through the story of Scripture. Each day, we’ll open our Bibles not just to learn, but to be formed—listening for God’s voice and letting His truth renew our minds, strengthen our faith, and shape us into the likeness of Jesus.

We’ll read on our own, but not alone. Our whole church will move through the same passages each week, creating a shared rhythm and a common story. Whether you’ve never read the Bible before or you’ve read it many times, this is an invitation to walk with our community and hear from God day by day.

You can join anytime. Download the plan and start where we are. Each quarter includes a built-in rest week—a chance to slow down, reflect, catch up, or linger over what God has been speaking.

Practices & Resources

  • Before you read, slow down. Take a breath. Invite the Spirit to speak and help you receive what God wants to show you today.

    Try this simple prayer:

    “Lord, open my heart and mind to receive your Word. Meet me here and shape me by your truth.”

  • As you read, pay attention to what stands out. A few simple questions can help:

    • What does this passage show about God?

    • What stirs me or catches my attention?

    • Is there an invitation here?

    Not every invitation is something to do. Often it’s simply to notice, to trust, to rest, or to be honest with God.

    Remember: Scripture is ancient literature—many forms, one unified story pointing to Jesus. It’s a living word meant to form us, not a manual to follow.

    Let what you notice become conversation with God—gratitude, honesty, questions, trust—and with friends. We grow as we talk about what God is teaching us.

  • When something feels unclear (and it will):

    • Name what’s confusing.

    • Zoom out and read the surrounding verses.

    • Focus on what is clear.

    • Ask the Spirit to guide you.

    Confusion isn’t failure. It’s part of learning. You won’t understand everything—and you don’t need to.

    See the resources below for help as you read.

  • The Bible is an ancient Near Eastern collection of writings, and we’re modern Western readers. Good tools help us bridge that gap so we can read with wisdom and understanding.

    Try these:

    Ancient readers didn’t wait to understand everything before trusting God. They read in faith, expecting to meet Him.

    As Western readers, we can feel pressure to understand in order to believe—but Scripture invites us to trust as we learn, letting God shape us through what we do see.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
—Colossians 3:16

We read Scripture with prayer and openness, using simple tools to understand what we’re seeing. And as God stirs things in us, we share them with our community.