We are formed by whatever we give our attention to. At Eastside, we desire to be a church full of people seeking to hear clearly from God as to how we might live our lives and love our neighbors. Reading the bible together in community allows us to focus together on God.
You don’t have to be an expert to join in, and this isn’t merely a reading plan. More than covering material or ingesting information, we want to be together in God’s Word, seeking to learn how we might know God more a day at a time. God really does speak. You are invited to hear from him day after day, and we get to do this together. What a joy and privilege!
You don’t have to be an expert to join in, and this isn’t merely a reading plan. More than covering material or ingesting information, we want to be together in God’s Word, seeking to learn how we might know God more a day at a time. God really does speak. You are invited to hear from him day after day, and we get to do this together. What a joy and privilege!
HOW DO I DO COMMUNITY BIBLE READING?
We desire to be people who are learning to follow Jesus daily, living the Gospel together, and loving our neighbors authentically. Reading God’s word daily and in community is the primary way we get to know who God is, remember who God says we are, and follow Jesus into loving one another and our neighbors.
1) SURRENDER THROUGH PRAYER
2) LISTEN TO GOD
Read the passage of scripture. Sometimes it is helpful to read it aloud.
3) PRAY THROUGH YOUR PEN
ADORATION
Praise God for His attributes and actions.
CONFESSION
Confess your sinfulness and acknowledge your sins.
THANKSGIVING
Thank Jesus for his salvation (past, present, and future).
SUPPLICATION
Ask the Holy Spirit to transform you in particular ways.
4) PREPARE FOR GOSPEL COMMUNITY
How has God impacted you the most through today’s passage? Share this with someone else.