30 Days for New Christians

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5 Minutes a Day

Start with reading the Bible 5 minutes a day. Although you will probably be so excited by what you read you will want to read more!

5 days a week

Determine a time and location to spend 5 minutes a day for 5 days a week. It is best to have a consistent time and a quiet place where you can regularly meet with the Lord.

5 ways to dig deeper

We must pause in our reading to dig into the Bible. Below are 5 different ways to dig deeper each day. We recommend trying a single idea for a week to find what works best for you. Remember to keep a pen and paper ready to capture God's insights.

1. Underline or highlight key words or phrases in the Bible passage. Use a pen or highlighter to mark new discoveries from the text. Periodically review your markings to see what God is teaching you.
2. Put it into your own words. Read the passage or verse slowly, then rewrite each phrase or sentence using your own words.
3. Ask and answer some questions. Questions unlock new discoveries and meanings. Ask questions about the passage using these words: who, what, why, when, where, or how. Jot down some thoughts on how you would answer these questions.
4. Capture the big idea. God's Word communicates big ideas. Periodically ask, What's the big idea in this sentence, paragraph, or chapter?
5. Personalize the meaning. When God speaks to us through the Scriptures, we must respond. A helpful habit is personalizing the Bible through application. Ask: How can my life be different today as I respond to what I'm reading?

Day	Passage		Day	Passage
1	Mark 1-2		16	Ephesians 6
2	Mark 3-4		17	1 Peter 1-2
3	Mark 5		18	1 Peter 3-4
4	Mark 6		19	1 Peter 5
5	Mark 7		20	John 1-2
6	Mark 8-9		21	John 3-4
7	Mark 10-11		22	John 5-6
8	Mark 12-13		23	John 7-8
9	Mark 14		24	John 9-10
10	Mark 15-16		25	John 11-12
11	Ephesians 1		26	John 13-14
12	Ephesians 2		27	John 15-16
13	Ephesians 3		28	John 17-18
14	Ephesians 4		29	John 19-20
15	Ephesians 5		30	John 21