Bible Reading Plan
Here is the Bible Reading Plan through the end of June bible reading 2024b
Bible Reading 2024
In 2023 we read through the New Testament. In 2024 we are going to read a mixture of Old and New Testament. Here is the Bible Reading for 2024 We are starting the year in Genesis and Romans
Gospel of Luke
If you haven't been reading with us, or you have fallen behind, let me encourage you to start with the Gospel of Luke this week. We start into the gospel on Wednesday (5 July) with chapter 1. 5 x 5 x 5 about 5 minutes per day 5 chapters a week (1 chapter a day) 5 ways to draw you deeper into the text These exercises will encourage meditation. Try
8 January 2023 | Disciple 1
Thank you for joining us on-line. OCC is made up of people who are meeting in-person and who are meeting on-line. Welcome to OCC online | 8 January 2023 God calls all of us into his presence; He calls us to be together both with him and with one another; He calls us to wait with and for him; He calls us to serve & bless others – those who
connection
Everyone needs and desires to be in relationship, in community. Being involved in one of our Small Groups is a great opportunity for you to find friendship, accountability, and a group of people you can do life with. Currently, our groups are meeting online, although some groups will start to meet in person soon.
Reading Through the New Testament
In 2023 we want to read through the New Testament together. This plan by the Navigators takes us through all 260 chapters at the pace of a chapter a day (about 5 minutes a day). It's a 5-day/week plan, recognising that there are always times when we need a day or two to catch up. Click on the link to download the reading schedule and join us in seeing the
spiritual practices – reading scripture
Spiritual Growth happens because of the work of the Spirit and our entering into spiritual practices. The following reading plan will take you through the New Testament by early May. This plan does not have readings scheduled for Saturday & Sunday – this gives you an opportunity to catch up if you missed a day or 2. I find it works best having a specific time each day to read.
Reading the Sermon on the Mount
On Sunday mornings we are looking at the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12). This is the first part of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) which is Jesus' first major teaching in the gospels. We are encouraging you to read and meditate on the Beatitudes each week. We are also encouraging you to read the entire Sermon on the Mount, and at least once to read it out loud. You can
ordinary time
In the liturgical church calendar, there are two seasons of what is called “Ordinary Time” The first is after Epiphany, January 6. Scripture readings during this season focus on the life and ministry of Jesus and invite us into the journey and maturity of faith. The second is after Pentecost, which occurs 50 days after Easter. This is the longest season in the liturgical year. In this second season of
Jan 4
Paul told the church at Thessalonica that it was God's will for them that they should be free from sexual immorality. Pray that God's people would live in light of who we are in Christ. It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality 1Thessalonians 4:3