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Reading the Bible in public groups

"Vision

Welcome to the Bible reading community app! This app brings the church back to its habit of reading and listening to God's word as a community of believers.

Reading the Bible was central to the lives of God's people, both in the Old Testament and in the New Testament, both to remind believers of God's Word and to form their identity. The habit of reading the word of God throughout the Bible, from reading the books of the law in the days of Moses to the time of the reforms made by King Josiah, to the prophets, is the example of Ezra, who brought about a revival in the people of God.

In the days of Jesus' ministry, the recitation of the books of the Law and the Prophets to the assembly of believers in the synagogues was a central element in the life of God's people. The early Christians maintained this tradition, with Paul's letters being read publicly during their meetings. This custom was so important to the apostle Paul, that in his first letter to Timothy 4:13 he asked him to “...be persistent in the public reading of the Holy Scriptures, and in exhortation and teaching.”

Today, you can share in the habit of reading this Word of God with your own community, because the Word of God is our food as God's people. Our regular gathering for extended reading and listening to the Bible makes knowing and loving God's Word as easy and enjoyable as eating a good meal. May your community grow in the knowledge and love of God and be qualified to participate in his good work! Thanks for being a part of this movement!

"Useful Tips

When you lead a listening group session to read God's Word, it is best to have each person with a printed copy of the Bible so that participants can follow the text while listening to the reading.

You can choose one of the reading plans by duration: 20, 30, 45 or 60 minutes, depending on what suits your group. Do not forget that it only takes 90 hours to read the entire Bible.

Whatever the length of the reading plan, each session begins with a psalm as an opening prayer and ends with a psalm as a closing prayer. Each session also includes a reading of the Old Testament and a reading of the New Testament. Reading plans, which range from 45 to 60 minutes in length, take about two and a half years to read the entire Old Testament once and the entire New Testament about twice.

We recommend short pauses between readings so that everyone can reflect on what they have heard in a prayerful spirit. These periods are marked within each session.

You'll see videos from the Bible Project incorporated into each session. These videos are optional, but provide useful context such as the narrative structure, themes, and background of the travels read in that session. These videos are engaging and accessible, and can enrich your group's understanding of the passages being read.

At the end of each session, be sure to thank your group members and encourage everyone to join the next session. Discussing Bible passages is completely optional, the most important thing is to listen to God's word together.