Can you recommend a reading plan for a brand new believer?
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The E100 Plan - https://wiki.logos.com/Reading_Plans#E100_Reading_Plan - could be a good option
I am leading a very young believer in a bible study.
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(([field heading,largetext] new) WITHIN 7 WORDS ([field heading,largetext] believer,disciple)) BEFORE 88 WORDS (directions,reading)
Noted reading suggestion: Gospel of John
Also thought about Gospel of Mark along with questions: "Who is Jesus ?" "What did Jesus do ?"
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I always instruct new believers or newly recommitted believers to read the book of John a pericope at a time to start. Although I say "the headings" at a time.
Dr. Kevin Purcell, Director of Missions
Brushy Mountain Baptist Association
Thanks, helpful to know their age, etc.
I would also say that the gospel of John is a good place to start. If you are in the UK I would suggest using UCCF's Uncover John books. I don't know if it is available in the US.
If not, encourage her to read John as much or as little as she likes at each sitting, and jot down any observations or questions about what she is reading, then meet with her regularly (however you define that) and discuss them.
I'd also recommend buying her a copy of Carl Lafterton's the Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross (https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Curtain-Cross-Carl-Laferton/dp/1784980129). Yes, it is a children's book, however, it will help her to understand that the Bible is, first of all, a story of what God is doing in history.
Hope that helps.
Carpe verbum.
My strategy would be a little different. I have been deeply shaped by the method found in Mastering the English Bible. I would have her read through Ephesians once a day (about a twenty minute commitment) for 6 weeks. I would study one chapter with her in depth each week. By the end of it, she will have been exposed to every major doctrine, lots of practical application and "accidentally" committed lots of Scripture to memory, just from exposure. When I have done this, I have printed out the book with wide margins and triple spaced, so they could annotate it. I give little assignments like "highlight every time the phrase 'in Christ' or its equivalent is used," to help guide their natural discovery.
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My strategy would be a little different. I have been deeply shaped by the method found in Mastering the English Bible. I would have her read through Ephesians once a day (about a twenty minute commitment) for 6 weeks. I would study one chapter with her in depth each week. By the end of it, she will have been exposed to every major doctrine, lots of practical application and "accidentally" committed lots of Scripture to memory, just from exposure. When I have done this, I have printed out the book with wide margins and triple spaced, so they could annotate it. I give little assignments like "highlight every time the phrase 'in Christ' or its equivalent is used," to help guide their natural discovery.
My suggestion for a new believer is Mark and Ephesians.
The above suggestion is outstanding!
Instead of John's Gospel, I recommend a new believer read Mark. It is fast paced, action packed, and gives a whole account of Jesus' public ministry. While John has simple language, it is theologically deep and I think better suited for a maturing believer.
Some great recommendations. I would also really recommend a resource to add by Boice... https://www.logos.com/product/2946/foundations-of-the-christian-faith
This had a great impact on me when I came to belief and I believe Boice produced it for new believers - saying that I am going though again now for the third time :-)