EVERYDAY DISCIPLES S1:E3
Following the way of Jesus in everything, everywhere, every day. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” - Mark 1:17
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to the Everyday Disciples podcast, where we talk about what it means to follow the way of Jesus in everything, everywhere, every day. This month, we are talking about what it means to be steeped in Scripture.
WHAT IS THE BIBLE?
We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God. We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament as being verbally and completely inerrant in the original writings and of supreme and final authority in faith and life. We believe that God has not added to, deleted from, or altered the canon of the Bible with subsequent writings and revelations. [2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:21]
The Bible is a unified story that leads us to Jesus. It is unique in that it is historical and divine, meaning it was written by real people at real points in History over a 1000-year period by over 40 authors in 3 different languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek). But most importantly, it is the Word of God.
5 WAYS TO INTERACT WITH SCRIPTURE
Hear the word
Read the word
Study the word
Memorize the word
Meditate on the word
H.E.A.R. The Word
When we read through Scripture, we want to go at a pace that allows it to read us. Below is a simple acronym that will help guide our time as we read Scripture and seek to live it out. Each day, we will follow the pattern of HEAR.
H - Highlight
Read through the passage for the day. As you read, pay attention to what stands out. Maybe highlight or underline a word or phrase that catches your attention.
E – Examine it
Examine what the passage has to teach you. Study words and their root meaning, and/or study the context of the passage. Pay attention to the Holy Spirit’s prompting as you read and press into what you can learn from scripture.
A – Apply it
Ask yourself how you might apply what you have read to your day and ask the Holy Spirit what you should take away from the passage. Write down what you want to apply, or make note of it some other way.
R – Respond in prayer
Close your time by using scripture and what you have read to lead your prayer time. Invite the Lord to continue speaking to you through the day on what you’ve studied.
PRACTICES FOR THE MONTH:
1. BEGIN EACH DAY WITH SCRIPTURE
Start every day with the Word. Scripture before your phone, TV, or emails. Scripture before everything. If you are unsure where to start, we have a Bible reading plan here: Crossroads Bible Reading Plan 2025
2. READ A WHOLE BOOK IN ONE SITTING
We have become a culture of soundbites and short attention spans. Many of the letters of the New Testament were written to be read aloud in one sitting. At some point, this month, read or listen to an entire book straight through. See the attached graphic to help you choose.
3. MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Over this next month, memorize two passages of scripture. Psalm 1:1-2, Romans 15:13
RESOURCES:
Books:
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Fee and Stuart
The Visual Guide to the Bible by Tim Challies
How We Got the Bible by Neil R. Lightfoot
The Cannon of Scripture by F.F. Bruce ESV Study Bible (articles on how we got the books we got)
Websites:
https://bibleproject.com/ Videos, podcasts, articles, and classes to help you better understand the Bible.
https://enduringword.com/ A whole commentary on the Bible by David Gutzik
https://www.blueletterbible.org/ A free bible study tool
Apps
Youversion Free bible app
ESV Bible Free bible app with available add-ons
Dwell Audio bible (subscription-based)
Everyday Disciples is a production of Crossroads Church located in Grass Valley, California.