Here's a challenge for you. A 20-day challenge.
It's called STEP-BY-STEP.
Because that's how we grow in faith, community, and mission. One day at a time. One step at a time.
So how does it work? It's pretty easy, actually. Every day, you'll see an update here with a simple assignment. Your job is to learn it- for yourself, as a couple, or together as a family. Learn Day #1. Then Day #1 and Day #2. Then Day #1, Day #2, and Day #3. You get it, right? "STEP-BY-STEP."
Keep at it for a little while, and you'll be amazed at how you've grown in the end. Watch the Holy Spirit work!
Oh, and there's one more thing. If you can pass this 20-day challenge, there will be a special prize just for you. But enough about that- let's get to the assignments!
DAY #1: Recite the words of Psalm 118:24:
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
DAY #2: Memorize the chorus to CityAlight's song "Jesus, Strong and Kind."
For the Lord is good and faithful
He will keep us day and night
We can always run to Jesus
Jesus, strong and kind
DAY #3: How many books are in the Bible: Old Testament, New Testament, and total?
66. 39 in the Old Testament, 27 in the New Testament.
DAY #4: What are the first five books of the Old Testament?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy
DAY #5: What are the first five books of the New Testament?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John & Acts
DAY #6: Recite the words of Hebrews 13:8:
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
DAY #7: Memorize the refrain to the hymn "On Eagles' Wings."
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His hand.
DAY #8: What is the very first word of Jesus' famous "Sermon on the Mount"?
"Blessed"
DAY #9: What did Jesus tell the criminal who was crucified next to Him after he prayed to Him? Fill in the blank: "Truly I tell you, today ___________________________________________."
"you will be with Me in paradise"
DAY #10: How many chapters are in the Old Testament book of Psalms?
150
DAY #11: Recite the words of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18:
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances...
DAY #12: Memorize the chorus to the praise song "Awesome God."
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power and love
Our God is an awesome God
DAY #13: In what chapter of the Bible is a "woman of noble character" described?
Proverbs 31
DAY #14: Fill in the missing words for the blessing found in 2 Corinthians 13:14: May the __________ of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the __________ of God, and the __________ of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
grace, love, fellowship
DAY #15: What are the last five books of the Bible?
1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, & Revelation
DAY #16: Recite the words of Isaiah 43:1:
"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine."
DAY #17: Memorize the first verse to the hymn "Amazing Grace."
Amazing grace- how sweet the sound-
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost but now am found,
was blind but now I see!
DAY #18: What was the name of the young man who fell asleep (and then out of a window!) during the Apostle Paul's sermon in Acts chapter 20?
Eutychus
DAY #19: From Psalm 150, fill in the blank: "Let everything that has breath _________________________."
"praise the Lord"
DAY #20: What is the very last word recorded in the Bible?
Amen.