I reset our Bible reading rhythm by explaining why the Bible’s printed order can derail good intentions and why reading again is often the best next step. Then I start our New Testament season in Luke 1 and connect John the Baptist’s arrival to Malachi’s final promise after centuries of silence.
• renaming the show and shifting from a finished project to an ongoing read-through
• why starting in Genesis or Matthew often leads to burnout
• why the Bible’s book order is not the only faithful reading plan
• focusing on the New Testament for practical guidance on following Jesus today
• dividing the New Testament into four Gospel-anchored chunks to avoid repetition
• why Luke and Acts work as a single narrative arc
• Luke 1 read aloud: Zechariah and Elizabeth, Gabriel’s announcement, Mary’s yes, John’s birth, Zechariah’s prophecy
• linking Luke 1 to Malachi and the theme of God speaking after a long silence
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