Bible Reading Plan 12/28 to 1/3
Our final reading of the year! New reading plans for 2026 are on the board at church.
Path 1: New Testament and Psalms
In Psalms 46-48, God is proclaimed as refuge, fortress, and sovereign king over all the earth. Though nations rage and creation trembles, the Lord remains present with His people. Zion stands secure as a testimony to God’s reign, teaching confidence rooted not in power but in His faithful rule.
Confidence Under God’s Kingship: These psalms ground cultural and communal stability in God’s rule rather than circumstances. Because the Lord reigns from His holy dwelling, His people may labor, build, and worship without fear, trusting that history and nations are ordered toward His righteous purposes.
Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History
In Numbers 9-11, Israel is guided by the Lord’s presence through cloud and fire as the wilderness journey begins. Yet complaint quickly replaces gratitude. God responds with patient provision and shared leadership, revealing both His mercy and discipline as He forms a redeemed people still learning trust and obedience.
Walking in Step With God’s Presence: The movement of Israel under cloud and fire teaches ordered dependence on God rather than impulsive action. God’s people advance only at His direction, reminding the church that faithfulness means waiting, moving, and resting according to God’s revealed will, not on whim or outside pressure.
Path 3: Old Testament Wisdom/Prophecy
In Song of Songs 7-8, covenant love reaches mature delight and settled assurance. The lovers rejoice freely in one another, declaring a bond as strong as death. This closing vision honors love refined through time, portraying marriage as a lasting union marked by joy, loyalty, and covenant faithfulness.