November Bible Reading Plan

Exodus & Romans

Hi everyone,

Below you’ll find the Scripture readings for this month. If you’ve been looking for ways to deepen your faith in Christ and participation in his body, I invite you to join our community in committing to five simple practices. Here’s a quick synopsis of the five practices with some helpful links to get you started:

1. 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

2. 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

3. FASTING: Fasting makes space for God. We do it in different ways in different seasons (e.g. internet fast on Sundays; food fast on Fridays; special alms-giving in summer). Learn more: Why We Fast

4. CHURCH: Make a commitment to physically go and worship with other Christians at a local church every Sunday. Learn more: Losing Our Religion

5. 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?

If you’d like to read more about how these sorts of practices help to form and shape our faith and identity, check out this recent post: Blank Slate Theology Vs. A Theology of Continuity.

November Scripture Readings

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).

In the Old Testament, we continue with the story of God’s people’s deliverance from Egypt in the Book of Exodus. In the New Testament, since we have just left off with St. Paul in Rome at the end of the Book of Acts, we now begin Paul’s famous letter to the Romans, which we will read at a slightly slower pace. Definitely check out the excellent Bible Project introductory videos below before you begin these texts. Finally, I highly recommend praying through the selected Psalm each morning, evening, or both. Have a blessed month!