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Name

“Your words

are what

sustain me.

They bring me

great joy and

are my heart’s

delight, for I

bear your

name, O Lord

God Almighty.”

Jeremiah 15:16

(NLT)

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Why Do I Need A Bible Reading Plan?

Reading the Bible is the primary way we can hear and learn from the God who created us. He loves us deeply and knows what is best for us. But too many Christians seldom listen. Could these words from Hebrews describe you?

“ 11 There is much more we would like to say about this, but it is difficult to explain, especially since you are spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen. 12 You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food. 13 For someone who lives on milk is still an infant and doesn’t know how to do what is right. 14 Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.” Hebrews 5:11-14 (NLT)

Eight good reasons to listen to God daily through His Word:

1. So my prayers will be answered. (John 15:7)

2. So my decisions will be wise. (Psalm 32:8)

3. So I will not sin. (Psalm 119:11)

4. So I can find comfort. (Psalm 119:52)

5. So I can get the most out of life. (Joshua 1:8)

6. So I can know what is true. (Acts 17:11)

7. So I can be close to God and learn from Him. (Hebrews 10:22)

8. So I will have hope. (Romans 15:4)

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We Have A Choice

We can keep doing the same thing

and keep getting the same results…or

we can try something new in an effort

to develop the habit of listening to God

daily through His Word.

It should be every Christ follower’s goal to be so immersed in the Word

that they will continue to change their habits, priorities and behaviors to be

more and more like Christ. This will only happen if we make the choice to

read and meditate on the Bible daily, and strive to hide God’s Word in our

hearts.

Will you make that choice? Will you take the Life Change Challenge?

The Life Change Challenge:

Because I understand that God wants to speak to me daily through

His Word, and because I realize that feeding my spirit on Scripture

daily is necessary for my growth in Christ, and because the Bible is a

light to guide my decisions and a sword to defend me from the

clever attacks of Satan, I hereby commit, with the help of the Holy

Spirit, I will endeavor to do the following:

1. Read the Bible daily in 2013, not just to turn pages or move

a bookmark, but to deepen my relationship with God and to

better understand and obey the will of God.

2. Look for a key verse or idea in each day’s reading to focus

and meditate on, allowing God to speak more clearly to my

heart through that verse or idea.

3. Memorize Bible verses that will help me live out and share

my faith in Christ, because Scripture clearly talks about

remembering God’s Word and hiding it in my heart.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Bible

1. Choose a Bible reading plan. This book contains a Bible reading

plan that was designed to give a broad overview of the whole Bible,

plus take the reader through the entire New Testament, all of

Psalms, and all of Proverbs twice. Daily readings are kept relatively

brief to avoid “information overload.” Alternative reading plans

are also listed on page 7.

2. Read every day. How much you read is not nearly as important as

how often you read. Find a Bible reading plan you believe will work

best for you, then follow that plan daily. If you do miss a day or

more, don’t let it discourage you. If you mess up, don’t beat

yourself up, or give up, or try to catch up. Simply start back up with

the current day’s reading and go on from there. Here are some

other tips to help you read daily:

a. Establish a routine. Determine a quiet place you can sit

down with your Bible, and a time each day when you can

sit down for a few minutes of uninterrupted time with God.

b. Choose a reader-friendly Bible translation. The better you

can understand what you read, the more you can benefit

from what you read. The New International Version or

New Living Translation work well for most adults. The

Message is a paraphrase of the Bible that is also popular.

3. Listen as you read. Remember that the goal is to hear from God

how you can better live for God. Your focus should be on gaining

insights that lead to life change, not just turning pages.

4. Key in on a “zinger” verse: As you read, when you come upon a

verse you think God might want you to zero in and meditate on,

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circle or write down the verse number, then continue reading. If

other verses also seem to jump out at you, note those verse

numbers also. When you have finished your reading, glance back

over the marked verses and decide which verse you will key in on

and allow God to speak to you through. This will be your “zinger”

verse. Reflect and meditate more on that verse to determine how

God wants you to apply that verse to your life today.

5. Write down your discovery: You’ll be amazed at how much it

helps just to write down a paragraph or two that describes what

you heard from the Lord in that zinger verse. It also allows you to

go back at a later date and review what you discovered, or to share

your insights with someone else. Many people are intimidated by

the thought of “journaling,” but it is actually pretty simple and very

worthwhile. A sample journal entry is provided on page 8 to give

you one idea of how to do this.

6. Share your discovery: By establishing an accountability partner

and exchanging your journal entries, you will find yourself

motivated and excited to get into the Word each day. Just give it a

try and see for yourself!

7. Pray: Pray before you read for God to help you hear His voice in

the pages of Scripture. Pray after you read that God will empower

you to apply what you have learned and make whatever life change

is needed.

“If you mess up,

don’t beat yourself up,

or give up,

or try to catch up.

Simply start back up…”

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Some Bible Reading Plan Options:

1. The Reading Plan in this Book –Most days the reading is only one or two

short chapters. The first 20 weeks provide an overview of the Bible. The

following 32 weeks cover the entire New Testament, the book of Psalms,

and the book of Proverbs twice. Most Saturday’s Scripture readings are

the anticipated text for the next day’s sermon.

2. Through the Bible in A Year – If you would rather do this, we recommend

Wayne Cordeiro’s Life Journal reading plan. You can find more

information about this plan at www.lifejournal.cc

3. Through the New Testament in a year. Various plans can be found on the

internet, or you may contact University Christian Church in Muncie (765-

284-0896) for information on a NT plan developed by Christian Counselor,

Charley Gerber.

4. Section by Section reading – Instead of reading chapters at a time, you

can follow the section headings in the NIV translation and read one

section each day for a year.

5. Other options - Many Study Bibles and Christian websites offer reading

plans as well.

A Simple Way to “Journal” Your Daily Discovery:

The Z.I.P.P. method works great for jotting down your insights. First date

and title your entry, then follow the format below:

Z = Zinger verse. Write down the verse you focused on to hear from God.

I – Insights. Jot down in a sentence or two what your observations are

regarding the passage. Who was writing this and who were the first

readers? What was the setting, etc.?

P – Practical Application. What is God teaching you through this verse?

What life change do you need to make in response to this discovery?

P – Prayer. In a sentence or two, write a prayer to the Lord about the life

change you need to make.

See a sample entry on the next page.

http://www.lifejournal.cc/

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Zinger: “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the

eternal life to which you were called when you made your good

confession in the presence of many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12

Insight: As Paul closes out his letter to Timothy, he tells

Timothy to “fight the good fight.” Paul is reminding Timothy

that the Christian life is not for pansies. Living a life of faith is

not a walk in the park. It’s a fight. We must fight our own

selfish desires and our human tendencies to live for what is seen

rather than living for eternity. We must fight the urge to live for

the applause of men rather than for the glory of God.

Practical Application: There are times in my life when I am

not enough of a fighter. Instead of fighting off the selfish nature, I

surrender and make excuses or procrastinate. Instead of holding___

my tongue and fighting against anger, I surrender and say______

something harsh or unkind. Instead of fighting to maintain the__

humility God commands, I surrender to pride. If I want to be like__

Jesus, I have to put up more of a fight when these kinds of__________

situations arise. It’s time for me to man up, put on the gloves, and_

fight the good fight. __

Prayer: Father, forgive my indifference in certain aspects of___

my Christian walk. Empower me through your Spirit and help me

to put on my Spiritual armor and to fight the good fight of the____

faith, even in the so called trivial aspects of obedience.______________

Date 5/1 Title Time to Put On the Gloves

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Life Change Challenge Daily Bible Reading Plan

For 2013

January 1 James 1

January 2 James 2

January 3 James 3

January 4 James 4-5

In The Beginning

January 5 Genesis 1

January 6 Psalm 1-3; Proverbs 5

January 7 Genesis 2

January 8 Genesis 3

January 9 Genesis 6:5-7:24


January 11 Genesis 11:1-9

January 12 Genesis 3

Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob







January 19 Acts 7

The Story of Joseph







January 26 1 Peter 1

Moses & the Exodus

January 27 Psalm 8-10; Prov. 8

January 28 Exodus 1:1-2:25



January 31 Exodus 12:1-42

February 1 Exodus 13:17-14:31

February 2 Revelation 21-22

The Law & the Land

February 3 Psalm 11-13; Prov. 9



February 6 Joshua 1:1-18

February 7 Joshua 3:1-4:24

February 8 Joshua 5:13-6:27

February 9 Acts 2

The Judges


February 11 Judges 2:6-3:6




February 15 Ruth 1:1-4:22

February 16 Jonah 1-4

The Rise of Israel


February 18 1 Samuel 1:1-3:21





February 23 John 21

The Fall of Israel



February 26 1 Kings 2:1-3:28


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March 1 2 Kings 25:1-30

March 2 Matthew 14

Psalms & Proverbs

March 3 Psalm 22; Proverbs 13

March 4 Psalm 23

March 5 Psalm 51

March 6 Psalm 103

March 7 Proverbs 1:1-4:27

March 8 Proverbs 16:1-18:24

March 9 Mark 1

The Prophets

March 10 Psalm 24-26; Prov. 14

March 11 Isaiah 51:1-53:12

March 12 Jeremiah 1:1-3:5

March 13 Daniel 6:1-28

March 14 Jonah 1:1-4:11

March 15 Malachi 1:1-4:6

March 16 Matthew 26:31-75

The Living Word


March 18 John 1:1-18

March 19 Luke 1:1-80



March 22 Matthew 3:13-4:17

March 23 Matthew 27

The Teachings of Jesus




March 27 Matthew 13:1-58



March 30 Matthew 28

The Miracles of Jesus


April 1 Luke 9:1-36

April 2 Matthew 14:22-36

April 3 John 9:1-41

April 4 Mark 4:35-41

April 5 Mark 5:1-20

April 6 John 11:1-57

The Cross of Christ

April 7 Psalm 37-39; Prov. 21

April 8 Luke 22:1-46



April 11 John 20:1-21:25

The Church is Born

April 12 Acts 1-2

April 13 Acts 3-4

April 14 Psalm 40-42; Prov.22

April 15 Acts 5-6

April 16 Acts 7-8

April 17 Acts 9-10

April 18 Acts 11-12

The Travels of Paul

April 19 Acts 13-14

April 20 Acts 15-16


April 22 Acts 17-18

April 23 Acts 19-20

April 24 Acts 21-22

April 25 Acts 23-24

April 26 Acts 25-26

April 27 Acts 27-28

Paul to the Churches


April 29 Romans 8:1-39

April 30 Galatians 5:16-6:10

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May 1 Ephesians 6:10-20

May 2 Philippians 4:2-9

May 3 Colossians 1:1-23

May 4 1 Corinthians 1

Paul to the Leaders

May 5 Psalm 49-50; Prov. 25

May 6 1 Timothy 3:1-16



May 9 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8

May 10 1 Thess. 4:13-5:11

May 11 Proverbs 31

The Apostles’ Teaching

May 12 Psalm 52-54

May 13 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

May 14 2 Corinthians 4:1-6:2

May 15 1 Peter 1:1-2:12

May 16 James 1:1-2:26

May 17 1 John 3:11-4:21

May 18 Genesis 2

The Revelation

May 19 Psalm 55-57; Prov.26

May 20 Revelation 1:1-20

May 21 Revelation 2:1-3:22




May 25 Malachi 2:13-16

May 26 Psalm 58-61; Prov.27

May 27 Mark 1-2

May 28 Mark 3-4

May 29 Mark 5-6

May 30 Mark 7-8

May 31 Mark 9-10

June 1 Psalm 127:3-5

June 2 Psalm 62-64; Prov.28

June 3 Mark 11-12

June 4 Mark 13-14

June 5 Mark 15-16

June 6 Romans 1-2

June 7 Romans 3-4

June 8 Galatians 6

June 9 Psalm 65-67; Prov. 29

June 10 Romans 5-6

June 11 Romans 7-8

June 12 Romans 9-10

June 13 Romans 11-12


June 15 Ephesians 6:1-4



June 18 1 Corinthians 1-2




June 22 1 John 1






June 28 Ephesians 1

June 29 1 John 2


July 1 Ephesians 2

July 2 Ephesians 3

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July 3 Ephesians 4

July 4 Ephesians 5

July 5 Ephesians 6

July 6 1 John 3

July 7 Psalm 77-79; Prov. 3

July 8 Revelation 1

July 9 Revelation 2-3

July 10 Revelation 4



July 13 1 John 4







July 20 1 John 5







July 27 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15





August 1 Revelation 20

August 2 Revelation 21-22

August 3 Luke 16:19-31

August 4 Psalm 89-91; Prov.7

August 5 Luke 1-2

August 6 Luke 3-4

August 7 Luke 5-6

August 8 Luke 7-8

August 9 Luke 9-10

August 10 Acts 20:32-35

August 11 Psalm 92-95; Prov. 8

August 12 Luke 11

August 13 Luke 12

August 14 Luke 13-14




August 18 Psalm 96-98; Prov. 9




August 22 Colossians 1



August 25 Psalm 99-100; Prov.10



August 28 1 Thessalonians 1



August 31 Ephesians 6:5-9

September 1 Psalm 101-102; Prov. 11

September 2 1 Thessalonians 4

September 3 1 Thessalonians 5

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September 4 2 Thessalonians 1-3

September 5 1 Timothy 1


September 7 Ezekiel 37:1-14











September 18 Titus 1-3

September 19 Philemon

September 20 Hebrews 1-2

September 21 John 13:31-38






September 27 Hebrews 11

September 28 Acts 2:42-48



October 1 Matthew 1-2



October 4 The Story, p. 1-7


October 6 Psalm 116-118; Prov. 16







October 13 Psalm 119:1-64; Prov. 17







October 20 Psalm 119:65-120;Prov. 18

October 21 Matthew 24






October 27 Psalm 119:121-176; Prov.19

October 28 1 Peter 1-2

October 29 1 Peter 3-5

October 30 2 Peter, Jude

October 31 2 Corinthians 1

November 1 The Story, p. 59-63


November 3 Psalm 120-123; Proverbs 20

November 4 2 Corinthians 2-3

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November 10 Psalm 124-126 Proverbs 21



November 13 Galatians 1-2

November 14 Galatians 3




November 18 Galatians 4-5

November 19 Galatians 6

November 20 2 John, 3 John

November 21 John 1




November 25 John 2

November 26 John 3

November 27 John 4

November 28 John 5



December 1 Psalm 135-137; Proverbs 24

December 2 John 6

December 3 John 7

December 4 John 8

December 5 John 9

December 6 The Story, p. 129-134


December 8 Psalm 138-140; Proverbs 25

December 9 John 10

December 10 John 11

December 11 John 12

December 12 John 13



December 15 Psalm 141-144; Proverbs 26-27

December 16 John 14-15







December 23 Luke 1

December 24 Luke 2

December 25 Matthew 1:18-2:12

December 26 Philippians 1




December 30 Philippians 2

December 31 Philippians 3-4

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“I Have Hidden Your Word in my heart…” Psalm 119:11

The “Fab Fifty” Memory Verses

Week 1 13

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

Week 2 28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Week 3 34

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34

Week 4 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without

finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

Week 5 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ

died for us. Romans 5:8

Week 6 23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

Week 7 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with

thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all

understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Week 8 19

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life

that God desires. James 1:19-20

Week 9 10

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10

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Week 10 31

but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31

Week 11 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living

sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not

conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2

Week 12 33

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

Week 13 23

Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23

Week 14 8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my

witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

Week 15 38

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38

Week 16 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is

the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

Week 17 22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23

gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Week 18 16

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for

every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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Week 19 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

5 It is not

rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love

does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts,

always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Week 20 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him,

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built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7

Week 21 25

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

Week 22 23

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23

Week 23 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into

his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order

that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:3-4

Week 24 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have,

because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

Week 25 13

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

Week 26 19

Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, Ephesians 6:19

Week 27 18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen 2 Peter 3:18

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Week 28 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

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your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

Week 29 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to

completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6

Week 30 26

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27

for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave

nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26-28

Week 31 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better

than yourselves. 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the

interests of others. 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:

6 Who,

being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7

but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Philippians 2:3-7

Week 32 3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 1 John 2:3

Week 33 23

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24

since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24

Week 34 15

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

16 For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the

lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world.

17 The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the

will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:15-17

Week 35 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. 2

Thessalonians 3:3

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Week 36 11

And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12

He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 1 John 5:11-12

Week 37 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He

saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he

poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior. Titus 3:5-6

Week 38 12

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

Week 39 1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1

Week 40 28

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Week 41 37

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

38 This is the first and greatest commandment.

39 And the second is

like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37-39

Week 42 19

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20 and teaching them to obey everything I

have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

Week 43 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father

except through me.” John 14:6

Week 44 17

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:17

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Week 45 15

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15

Week 46 15

And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:15

Week 47 20

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

Week 48 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if

we do not give up. 10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:9-10

Week 49 16

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,[a] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Week 50 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear

much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

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