The ONE / TWO Reading Plan (28 Days)
There is a powerful example that the early church left for us in Chapters ONE and TWO of the book of Acts. Instead of coasting on the excitement of the moment, they chose to walk in step with God. Is there something in there for us as the people of God in this day and age? If so, what might that be?
DayToday's Scripture Reading
Questions for your time with God
Day 1 Acts 1:1-3 What might it have been like for the disciples during those days?
Day 2 Acts 1:4-5 What could be Jesus' reason for making the disciples wait?
Day 3 Acts 1:6-7 How often do you ask God for more info before obeying?
Day 4 Acts 1:8 Why is the Holy Spirit needed for this mission?
Day 5 Acts 1:9-11 Describe your awareness that Jesus can return any moment.
Day 6 Acts 1:12-14 What's the value in different personalities on a core team?
Day 7 Acts 1:15 Are you okay when one person "stands up" among others?
Day 8 Acts 1:16-20 How often do you consider how your choices affect God's plan?
Day 9 Acts 1:21-22 Why is it important for a core leader to have intimacy with God"
Day 10 Acts 1:23 When has someone proposed you for a task "beyond you?"
Day 11 Acts 1:24-25 What role does God play in structuring the church for growth?
Day 12 Acts 1:26 What kind of human methods are allowable for divine things?
Day 13 Acts 2:1 How did committed relationshps impact what happened?
Day 14 Acts 2:2-4 Do you expect God to do miracles in our midst?
Day 15 Acts 2:5 How is this community similar to ours?
Day 16 Acts 2:6-12 How can reaching a community of commuters affect the world?
Day 17 Acts 2:13 What are the ways people poke fun at your faith?
Day 18 Acts 2:14-15 Peter cracks a joke - what role can humor play in ministry?
Day 19 Acts 2:16-21 Do you see the Big Picture in the everyday events?
Day 20 Acts 2:22-24 Could you clearly articulate who Jesus is like this?
Day 21 Acts 2:25-28 David was Israel's noted king - why are his words important?
Day 22 Acts 2:29-36 Describe the confidence Peter exudes about Jesus.
Day 23 Acts 2:37 Can you see the unsaved people you know responding like ths?
Day 24 Acts 2:38-40 How would you describe these steps for us to take with Jesus?
Day 25 Acts 2:41 Respond to the great number of people coming to Jesus.
Day 26 Acts 2:42 What does this kind of devotion look like in our context?
Day 27 Acts 2:43-46 In what ways does this passage inspire or intimidate you?
Day 28 Acts 2:47 By living their faith out, the early church enjoyed the favor of others. When have you seen this to be true?

 

how to DIG into the Bible...
Use this approach to get the most out of your time in God's Word. Maximize it by using a small notebook as a journal, writing the initials D-I-G in it and your responses to what each represents.
DIG - D Dialogue: Open your Bible and begin reading a small portion (perhaps using a reading plan). If you can, identify any of the original context of who it was first written to and why. Ask God what He is revealing to you in the passage, and then write down your first impression of it - including both thoughts and questions.
DIG - I Insights: Personalize what you've read by writing down what the eternal principles are (things that are true for all people in all times and places). Then add how it applies to your life at this moment - a short idea, a meaty lesson, a word of encouragement, a promise to claim, or correction for an area of your life.
DIG - G God: Write out a prayer that helps you engage God. Thank Him for the Words of this passage, and then ask Him for insight on what He's shown you Then spend time quietly listening for His lead, writing down any action steps you sense you should take.

Do not grow weary in reading, for od delights in strengthening and prospering those who take him at his Word. So keep at it!