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2009:
Year of the Bible
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As we prepare to move into a new year — 2009 — and a new annual theme at Hope, simply called “2009: Year of the Bible,” we want to strongly encourage you to make a commitment to God and yourself to become “fluent” in the Bible! In order to accomplish this goal, we are offering this simple five-point plan:
1. Buy a good study Bible - “Life Application Series” – New Living Translation (NLT) is recommended. This Bible is available in every Christian bookstore around town or at Hope’s own bookstore, Solid Rock Resources. Notebooks to organize your study materials throughout the Year of the Bible will be available for purchase at Solid Rock Resources or your satellite location as well.
2. Read the Bible. Two “reading tracks” are planned for 2009:
a. The “New Testament Track” will provide you with 365 daily Bible readings (listed in the weekly bulletins and online at www.hopewdm.org) that will guide you through the entire New Testament plus the Psalms.
b. The “Whole Bible Track” will include all of those readings plus 365 additional Old Testament readings that will provide a path for you to read and study the entire Bible in one year.
3. Get a group. Real and lasting life change happens best in small groups, which is probably why the New Testament describes small group life as normative in the early Christian church. You can learn so much more in community with other Christians who are studying God’s Word – together – than you ever could simply reading it on your own.
4. Take a class. If you are new to Bible reading, start with the “Alpha Course.” If you’ve already taken Alpha, each satellite will provide next steps for you to take. Please watch bulletin announcements and website updates for further information.
5. Worship weekly. Throughout the “Year of the Bible” in 2009, the sermons will focus on a portion of the daily Bible readings from the previous week. In other words, everything will be synched up for you — daily Bible readings (individual), small group Bible studies (groups), and weekly worship (congregation).
Are you in a small group or want to get into a small group?
To register yourself or your small group: Click on the location will you be attending
