May Bible Reading Plan
Micah, Daniel, & Revelation
Hello Everyone,
Below you’ll find the Scripture readings for the month of May. If you’re new here, we’d love to have you join our community in committing to five simple practices for re-embodying your faith. Here’s a quick synopsis of the five practices with some links to get you started:
SCRIPTURE: We share a common reading schedule, usually one passage from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, and a Psalm each day. Learn more: How To Read The Bible
PRAYER: We pray on our knees the first minute we get out of bed and the last minute before our head hits the pillow. Learn more: How To Pray
FASTING: Fasting makes space for God. We do it in different ways in different seasons (e.g. internet fast on Sundays; no meat or dairy on Fridays; special alms-giving in summer). Learn more: Why We Fast
CHURCH: Make a commitment to physically go and worship with other Christians at a local church every Sunday. Learn more: Losing Our Religion
AUTHORITY: Begin to ask God for a trustworthy pastor, priest, or spiritual leader. Then approach that person and give them authority in your life. Learn more: What Is A Priest?
For more on Christian faith and practice check out: Creeds, Deeds, & Needs.
The May Plan
The readings for this month are as follows. If you’re the analog type, you can access the reading plan here and print it out or bookmark it on your phone or computer. We also have a personalized plan on the Dwell app (FREE for you!), which automatically loads each new day’s Bible passages. You can read or listen right on the app. It’s pretty awesome. You have to create an account to get started, but once you’re in, it’s free thanks to VB Fellows footing the bill (we welcome your donations to help keep it going).
This month in the Old Testament, we are reading Micah and Daniel. The Book of Daniel, in particular, has a number of parallels with our New Testament book for this month, Revelation. Keep in mind: none of these are “easy reads.” Revelation alone will have you scratching your head on almost a daily basis. To get the most out of it, I highly recommend the excellent Bible Project video introductions linked below. Watching them before you begin each book will help to give context and thematic guidance to what you’ll be reading.
The Psalm readings are listed as “optional,” as I am trying not to overwhelm those who are new to a daily reading plan. However, I highly recommend working the Psalms into your daily routine. Rather than simply “reading” each Psalm, try praying through the selected Psalm before you read the other Scriptures.
Thanks and Happy Easter! He is risen!
— Ross
P.S. In case you missed it:
Good Death
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