What is the "A Closer Walk" Project?
It is a congregation-wide Bible Reading program that will lead us through reading the New Testament in one year.
What does “congregation-wide” Mean?
It means that all regular attendees of Our Redeemer will be reading the New Testament at the same time. We’ll all be reading the same passages of the New Testament on the same day.
The Three Goals of “A Closer Walk”:
Growing As Disciples of Jesus
Jesus said “If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples” (John 8:31). To remain in His Word means to do what He says. To do what He says we have to know what He said. To know what He said we have to read and listen to what He said. His word is recorded for us in the Bible, especially the New Testament.
God also says that His Word is not just a source of information, but is “living and active” (Hebrews 4:12) and accomplishes the purpose for which He speaks it (Isaiah 55:1). So as we read, God is acting on us through what is read to strength our faith, to transform us by renewing our minds into the very image of Jesus Himself.
Unity
We pray that by reading the same Bible passages daily will foster unity among our spiritual family. We have built into the project ways that we can interact with each other, too, to discuss the readings, to offer insight, or to ask questions. Online interactive community links are provided on this page.
Accountability
Life's demands can sometimes divert our attention from engaging with God's Word. Implementing a corporate reading plan allows us to support and encourage one another in dedicating time to scripture study.
READING SCHEDULE
Read Along With Us!
Want to start reading, catch up on missed readings, or find out which passages we’re reading today? You’re in the right place!
You can download the reading plan here to find today’s Reading:
READING RESOURCES
There are many tools and resources available to us that can aid in our reading (and studying) the Bible. You may find one or more of the following resources helpful in your reading journey.
YouVersion Bible App
This app is an all around aid in bringing the Bible with you wherever you go. Access multiple versions, audio, and more from this single app. You can also access this online from your computer.
Bible.is App
This app and ministry is another great resource, especially for audio content. Available in multiple versions and languages, this app also has captivating audio for easier and more engaging Scripture listening. You can also listen online from your computer.
Mobile Apps
Bible Gateway
a searchable online Bible tool hosting more than 200 versions of the Bible in over 70 languages that you can freely read, research, and reference anywhere. Including a library of audio Bibles, mobile apps, devotionals, email newsletters, and other free resources, Bible Gateway equips you not only to read the Bible, but to understand it. Just open the link, enter the reading of the day [e.g. "Matthew 1"], hit enter and your on your way to reading.
Biblica
Read or listen to the Bible online with over 40 contemporary translations available — including our free NIV Audio Bible. Select a translation, book, and chapter below to get started.