It’s so easy to start something. When it feels new and exciting, your new habit is fun to do. Going to the gym in the morning before work, making healthier meals, staying in touch with friends, but after the novelty wears off and before your resolution has become truly part of your routine, it can be hard to force yourself to commit to it every day. Maybe you’ve been wanting to start daily Scripture readings, but you’re finding it hard to follow through? Here are a couple suggestions to get you started!
Where to Start?
First, look up the lectionary readings for the week and focus on the Psalm, Old Testament reading, New Testament and Epistle that will be read in church. Look for a common theme or message that runs through all the selections. It will make Sunday’s service even more meaningful when you have been studying the texts a week ahead of time. Or, you could pick one book of the Bible to read through. I suggest starting with one of the Gospels. Many of the passages will already be familiar to you and there is no better story to read than the death and resurrection of Jesus. Third, you could select a book of devotions written by your favorite author that will include Bible passages to read and a meditation on the theme.
Daily Scripture for Sixth Grade
Finally, if you need a way to help your students start their own Bible reading schedule, Teach by Faith has exactly what you need! This Old Testament curriculum for sixth grade will help your students read through the entire Old Testament in a year. There are helpful prompts that focus on the themes for different chapters plus fun pictures to design and personal application questions that allow your students to hear what God has to say to them. It is sure to be a blessing to your students!
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