“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4
The Bible is God’s story of redemption. It is the way in which God chose to specifically reveal who he is and what he seeks to do in the world. Therefore, the practice of reading, studying, and being immersed in the Bible is imperative for one to mature as a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
We will read a chapter from the New Testament or a select Psalm each day throughout the year.
The BREAD acronym (Be Still, Read, Examine, Apply, Devote to Prayer) is a tool we’ll be using, designed to help us slow down and prayerfully read the Bible instead of racing through the text each day. BREAD journaling can help guide our time with God as we seek to grow as fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Be Still
Find a place where you can remove distractions and practice being still and silent. Then ask God to be with you and speak to you. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide your time and draw you near to Jesus.
Read
Read through the passage for the day. Then read through it again slowly. Write down what you observe and any questions you might have. What stands out? What is repeated? What is compared or con- trasted? What words are unfamiliar?
Examine
Examine the text and then let the text examine you. What is the con- text of this passage and how does it relate to the story of Scripture? Use a study Bible or commentary to dig deeper into what this author intended to communicate. Seek to discover what God is revealing and how it speaks to your heart and mind. Write your reflections.
Apply
Write down one thing you believe God is asking you to do in re- sponse. Is there a sin to avoid, a promise to trust, an example to follow, a command to obey, or knowledge about God and his plan that changes, challenges, or comforts you? How will you apply this passage to your life today?
Devote to Prayer
Finally, close by writing a simple prayer of devotion to God, praising him for who he is and thanking him for what he has done for you. Ask that, through the power of the Holy Spirit, his truth would bear fruit in your life as you trust in and follow Jesus.
Find each day’s reading on our app.
Clear Creek Community Church
Reading Schedule
April–June
4/1/24 | Monday | Romans 3 |
4/2/24 | Tuesday | Romans 4 |
4/3/24 | Wednesday | Romans 5 |
4/4/24 | Thursday | Romans 6 |
4/5/24 | Friday | Romans 7 |
4/6/24 | Saturday | Psalm 53 |
4/7/24 | Sunday | |
4/8/24 | Monday | Romans 8 |
4/9/24 | Tuesday | Romans 9 |
4/10/24 | Wednesday | Romans 10 |
4/11/24 | Thursday | Romans 11 |
4/12/24 | Friday | Romans 12 |
4/13/24 | Saturday | Psalms 56 |
4/14/24 | Sunday | |
4/15/24 | Monday | Romans 13 |
4/16/24 | Tuesday | Romans 14 |
4/17/24 | Wednesday | Romans 15 |
4/18/24 | Thursday | Romans 16 |
4/19/24 | Friday | 1 Corinthians 1 |
4/20/24 | Saturday | 1 Corinthians 2 |
4/21/24 | Sunday | |
4/22/24 | Monday | 1 Corinthians 3 |
4/23/24 | Tuesday | 1 Corinthians 4 |
4/24/24 | Wednesday | 1 Corinthians 5 |
4/25/24 | Thursday | 1 Corinthians 6 |
4/26/24 | Friday | 1 Corinthians 7 |
4/27/24 | Saturday | 1 Corinthians 8 |
4/28/24 | Sunday | |
4/29/24 | Monday | 1 Corinthians 9 |
4/30/24 | Tuesday | 1 Corinthians 10 |
5/1/24 | Wednesday | 1 Corinthians 11 |
5/2/24 | Thursday | 1 Corinthians 12 |
5/3/24 | Friday | 1 Corinthians 13 |
5/4/24 | Saturday | Psalm 96 |
5/5/24 | Sunday | |
5/6/24 | Monday | 1 Corinthians 14 |
5/7/24 | Tuesday | 1 Corinthians 15 |
5/8/24 | Wednesday | 1 Corinthians 16 |
5/9/24 | Thursday | 2 Corinthians 1 |
5/10/24 | Friday | 2 Corinthians 2 |
5/11/24 | Saturday | 2 Corinthians 3 |
5/12/24 | Sunday | |
5/13/24 | Monday | 2 Corinthians 4 |
5/14/24 | Tuesday | 2 Corinthians 5 |
5/15/24 | Wednesday | 2 Corinthians 6 |
5/16/24 | Thursday | 2 Corinthians 7 |
5/17/24 | Friday | 2 Corinthians 8 |
5/18/24 | Saturday | Psalm 102 |
5/19/24 | Sunday | |
5/20/24 | Monday | 2 Corinthians 9 |
5/21/24 | Tuesday | 2 Corinthians 10 |
5/22/24 | Wednesday | 2 Corinthians 11 |
5/23/24 | Thursday | 2 Corinthians 12 |
5/24/24 | Friday | 2 Corinthians 13 |
5/25/24 | Saturday | Psalm 51 |
5/26/24 | Sunday | |
5/27/24 | Monday | Mark 1 |
5/28/24 | Tuesday | Mark 2 |
5/29/24 | Wednesday | Mark 3 |
5/30/24 | Thursday | Mark 4 |
5/31/24 | Friday | Mark 5 |
6/1/24 | Saturday | Psalm 67 |
6/2/24 | Sunday | |
6/3/24 | Monday | Mark 6 |
6/4/24 | Tuesday | Mark 7 |
6/5/24 | Wednesday | Mark 8 |
6/6/24 | Thursday | Mark 9 |
6/7/24 | Friday | Mark 10 |
6/8/24 | Saturday | Mark 11 |
6/9/24 | Sunday | |
6/10/24 | Monday | Mark 12 |
6/11/24 | Tuesday | Mark 13 |
6/12/24 | Wednesday | Mark 14 |
6/13/24 | Thursday | Mark 15 |
6/14/24 | Friday | Mark 16 |
6/15/24 | Saturday | Psalm 42 |
6/16/24 | Sunday | |
6/17/24 | Monday | Galatians 1 |
6/18/24 | Tuesday | Galatians 2 |
6/19/24 | Wednesday | Galatians 3 |
6/20/24 | Thursday | Galatians 4 |
6/21/24 | Friday | Galatians 5 |
6/22/24 | Saturday | Galatians 6 |
6/23/24 | Sunday | |
6/24/24 | Monday | Ephesians 1 |
6/25/24 | Tuesday | Ephesians 2 |
6/26/24 | Wednesday | Ephesians 3 |
6/27/24 | Thursday | Ephesians 4 |
6/28/24 | Friday | Ephesians 5 |
6/29/24 | Saturday | Ephesians 6 |
6/30/24 | Sunday |