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Abide | 6 Months in the New Testament - Daily Readings From the Bible Sample

Abide | 6 Months in the New Testament - Daily Readings From the Bible

DAY 177 OF 182

Prayer

You’ll take a few minutes to read through today’s passages in just a moment. Before you do, start with a simple prayer like this:

“God, I invite you into this moment and ask that you open my heart to Your Word. Help me to know you deeply through it, and let your truth transform my heart, mind, and soul today.”

Once you finish your reading, take a few moments to walk through P.R.A.Y.

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P - PAUSE to be still. Meditate on what you’ve just read, allowing it to sink in.

R - REFLECT on Scripture. What was God saying to you today through His Word? Speak aloud a verse to remember, and maybe even write it down.

A - ASK for God’s help. The challenge is to be with Jesus and become more like Him. How does today’s Word challenge you to do that?

Y - YIELD to His will in your life. God lovingly invites you into His beautiful plan for you, His church, and the world. Take up His invitation to live differently; understanding His plan is beyond anything we could ask or imagine.

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Some Context on Revelation

Who Wrote the Book of Revelation?

Though most Christian traditions hold that Revelation (or The Revelation of Jesus to John) was written by the disciple John, his identity is not explicitly mentioned.

Who was the Book of Revelation written for?

The book specifically mentions seven churches throughout Asia Minor as its recipients.

Context

The events described in Revelation take place in Asia Minor to seven specific church communities. Revelation was likely composed between 94 and 96 C.E.

Literary Styles

The Book of Revelation is a compilation of apocalyptic literature and prose discourse.

Key Themes

  1. The hope of Jesus’ final return
  2. Faithfulness to Jesus throughout one's life
  3. The comfort of Jesus in suffering and persecution

Structure

Revelation can be divided into seven parts. Chapters 1-3 introduce John’s vision. Chapters 4-5, 6-8a, 8b-11, 12-16, and 17-20 focus on various visions of John. Chapters 21-22 are a concluding vision of the new heavens and new Earth.

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About this Plan

Abide | 6 Months in the New Testament - Daily Readings From the Bible

Abide is a 6-month-long daily Bible reading and reflection plan focusing on the New Testament. Our hope is that this next year of studying together is marked with a hunger for God’s Word and a deeper faith with every passage read. We've even built in weekly "Catch Up Days" to give you the space to catch back up if you miss a day or fall behind!

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We would like to thank The Bridge Church for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://bridge.tv