The Bible Year Pastor Guide: A Journey Through Scripture in 365 Days

The Bible. 365 days. You. Yes you! Not the type to sit down and read the entire Bible? Yes the goal is to read the whole Bible in a year but think about it in terms of smaller daily goals. Think about a commitment to read a short selection from the Bible plus a concise devotional every day. You can do that especially since The Bible Year has it all mapped out for you day by day. Plus youll also get summaries of key themes and ideas to help you better digest and understand your readings. So youre not just reading verse after verse youre enriching your spiritual life developing a deeper faith and forming a closer connection to God and to each other. The Bible Year is also a wonderful way for small groups or even individuals to grow closer to God while providing a common thread that will promote new and deeper friendships among members. The Pastors Guide supports pastors in creating a churchwide program built around The Bible Year. It includes aids for sermon prep and ideas for integrating the program with church seasons and calendar year as well as tips for gathering study groups ideas for involving children and youth and how you can use a shared journey through Scripture to bring your congregation together. The Bible Year product line includes a devotional for each church member a leader guide for small group breakout sessions and a pastors guide.Daily Bible goals start here! Praise for The Bible Year When it comes to read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year programs The Bible Year is a game changer. Packed with devotionals discussion guides and resources for pastors this beautifully written book makes journeying through Scripture less daunting and more rewarding. Its the perfect companion for those who wish to read through the Bible for the first time or those seek to go deeper in their study of Scripture together with others. Ryan P. Bonfiglio Director of the Candler Foundry and Assistant Professor of Old Testament Candler Theological Seminary With a pastors devotion to God and the people he serves deVega has structured a truly helpful guide for reading the Bible in the span of a year. The thoughtful format is well designed to encourage steady progress in reading and provoke thoughtful reflection. Brief section summaries allow the reader to stay on top of the larger story line and thoughtful questions and blank spaces support a meditative encounter. This book is a welcome gift for anyone who wants to grow in faithfulness and devotion. Melody D. Knowles Vice President of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Old Testament Virginia Theological Seminary