We are kicking off 2023 with a powerful study that will help us become more of who we are called to be. We are starting a 9 week journey through the book of James to find out what it looks like to exercise our faith.
So many of us plan to start a new year with great plans to improve ourselves… like starting or getting back to exercise, eating healthier, using our time better each week or spending more time with people that matter. The problem is that great intentions never get us there! We have to DO SOMETHING to grow and change.
The book of James is chocked full of real life answers that will help you grow and change to be all that you hope to be with God and in faith.
WE TEACH THROUGH THE BIBLE:
Throughout the year we take a deep dive into specific books of the Bible on Sunday mornings and want you to make time during the week to do the same. Use this guide to help you each week in your own Bible reading and prayer times with God.
On this page you will find resources that will help you each week in you personal Bible reading and prayer times with God.
January-March 2023
As we start a new year, we want to spend time investing in the things that will help us walk closer to God and exercise our faith more. Would you make a commitment to do what Jesus did?
Luke 5:16 – But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.
If Jesus needed to spend that time with his Heavenly Father, we certainly need it too! Take 10-20min each day with a journal, your Bible and a prayer list. Put it on the calendar and make it a priority.
S.O.A.P. is a simple method for reading and applying God’s word to our lives. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer and involves four simple steps:
- 1. Scripture – Read a short Bible passage out loud and/or write it out. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you as you read and look for any specific words or phrases that stand out and write them down.
- 2. Observation – What do you notice about the verses? What do you think the main message is? What verses, words or ideas jump out to you?
- 3. Application – Ask God how he wants you to apply the verse to your own life. What do you need to do today because of the passage? How do you need to think differently?
- 4. Prayer – Have a list of things you’re asking God to do for you or others. Start by thanking God for things then move to requests.
You can choose your own scripture or reading plan or use the one provided for our James Series.
BOOK OF JAMES READING PLAN
WEEK 1
O Jan 2 – James 1:1-8
O Jan 3 – James 1:9-12
O Jan 4 – James 1:13-15
O Jan 5 – James 1:16-18
O Jan 6 – James 1:1-18
WEEK 2
O Jan 9 – James 1:19-21
O Jan 10 – James 1:22-25
O Jan 11 – James 1:26-27
O Jan 12 – James 1:19-27
O Jan 13 – James 1:19-27
WEEK 3
O Jan 16 – James 2:1-7
O Jan 17 – James 2:8-11
O Jan 18 – James 2:12-13
O Jan 19 – James 2:14-19
O Jan 20 – James 2:20-26
WEEK 4
O Jan 23 – James 3:1-2
O Jan 24 – James 3:3-6
O Jan 25 – James 3:7-9
O Jan 26 – James 3:10-12
O Jan 27 – James 3:1-12
WEEK 5
O Jan 30 – James 3:13
O Jan 31 – James 3:14-15
O Feb 1 – James 3:16-18
O Feb 2 – James 3:13-18
O Feb 3 – James 3:13-18
WEEK 6
O Feb 6 – James 4:1-3
O Feb 7 – James 4:4-6
O Feb 8 – James 4:7-10
O Feb 9 – James 4:11-12
O Feb 10 – James 4:1-12
WEEK 7
O Feb 13 – James 4:13-14
O Feb 14 – James 4:15-16
O Feb 15 – James 4:17
O Feb 16 – James 4:13-17
O Feb 17 – James 4:13-17
WEEK 8
O Feb 20 – James 5:1-6
O Feb 21 – James 5:7-9
O Feb 22 – James 5:10-11
O Feb 23 – James 5:12
O Feb 24 – James 5:1-12
WEEK 9
O Feb 27 – James 5:13-14
O Feb 28 – James 5:15-16
O Mar 1 – James 5:17-18
O Mar 2 – James 5:19-20
O Mar 3 – James 5:13-20
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