Most Tuesday evenings, a Bible Study for Jr/Sr High Youth takes place at BRC. This hour-long time for reading and discussion starts at 7:00 in the church library. To find out if a study is being held this week, please check the calendar on our home page (Home).
In addition, we encourage our youth to read Scripture on their own. In order to help with this, want to provide the following resources:
Links
Use this link to reach Biblegateway.com. This site is useful for finding, reading and printing Scripture passages. You can search by "key words," "topics," or by using the Book, Chapter and Verse reference information. This site also will display Scripture passages in a variety of translations.
Use this link to reach the Daily Lectionary readings that are being used as the basis for our Thursday evening study. By using this link, you will reach a page that displays all of the readings for today.
Suggestions to help develop a daily reading routine Many
feel that reading Scripture each day is a vital part of their lives. For others this is a real challenge, even for
many who agree that reading the Bible daily is important. Here are some simple suggestions that may
help you develop a regular pattern of reading Scripture. - Be realistic
about your reading goals. For many of us,
reading for 5 minutes each day is a challenge.
If this is true for you, then start with that simple goal. The amount of time or number of verses that
you read is not as important as building a routine
of reading each day.
- Choose a time in
the day that you can routinely use for reading.
For some people, the morning is best.
Others wait until they are heading to bed each night. Still others read as a regular part of one of
their meal times. Maybe you can read
while you’re waiting for the bus. Whatever
time you choose, try to find a time that will work almost every day.
- Think about where
you will read. For most people, this has
a significant impact on their ability to stay focused. Like the time
that you choose, having a regular place
to do your reading may help you to build a routine. If you have your own room, this might be the
obvious place. Maybe you have access to
the school library each day, and you can find a quiet spot there. Be creative.
- Find a translation
that makes sense to you. Perhaps there
are too many choices of translations
at this point. For some people, just
choosing a version to read is overwhelming.
You want to find a translation that flows and includes language that you
understand. If you need to sample several
different versions, try looking at a website like biblegateway.com. BRC has many different Bible translations on
hand, and we will be glad to lend you a few so that you can find the version
that you want to use for regular reading.
- Choose a format
that works for you. There have never
been more ways to read Scripture than there are today. You can use a traditional Bible. You can also look up verses and read the
daily lectionary on the internet. You may
choose to print out those verses and carry just a few pages with you each
day. For many people, it’s also possible
to access the Bible or download it to their smart phone or iPod.
- Have a plan for
what you will read each day. One of the
distractions that may keep you from reading is feeling uncertain about what to
read. The lectionary is a great tool for
making a plan. Usually, the daily
passages follow a logical order. You may
decide to read the Gospel portion each day, or you might be more interested in “tracking”
the Old Testament or Epistle passages.
Remember, you don’t have to use all of the passages – in fact, most
people don’t.
- Say a prayer as
you begin and end your time to read.
This doesn’t need to be anything long or poetic. It can be as simple as, “God, please meet with
me as I read this.” The Holy Spirit is a
tremendous help when we try to understand Scripture. By reaching out to God as you begin your
reading, you will most likely find it more meaningful.
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