Bible in 90 Days

[Fish and Bread]

I came across this (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/031093351X/qid=1118938989/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/102-6879258-1521708?v=glance&s=books) last night. It's a forthcoming release of the bible (Coming out in October) that is intended to be read cover to cover chronologically over the course of 90-days. There are actually start and end points marked in the bible for each day and a brief overview of what one will be reading on a given day. Included are materials for group discussion and so forth. And it's large print and thus easy on the eyes. I know all these details from visiting the publisher's site. :)

Of course, the thought that lept to mind is that this would be the perfect opportunity for us to go over the bible cover to cover as a group and discuss it. We could each purchase this package (Which is only about $14 on Amazon.com, $20 retail), pick a start day, and then each day post our comments on the text on a "Bible in 90 Days" thread we could create at that time. I assume a lot of us have never had the opportunity to read the bible cover to cover, so this seems like the perfect format to do so in and we could sort of hold each other mutually accountable for keeping up. :) Of course, this would be open to our regular vistors to the forum from other denominations like Lutheran, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Baptist churches, and, if we can get the permission of the moderators to lift restrictions on the thread that would be started, to non-Christians as well (What better evangelism tool?).

Now, granted, this package ultilizes the NIV translation. I know a lot of folks don't like NIV and it isn't my favorite either. *However*, it's not the world's worst translation or anything and this package looks very enticing to me -- with the start and end points and overviews made specifically for what we'd be trying to do. I also think the fact that it's an "easy" translation has some appeal if we're going to be completing the entire bible in 90-days. Words being parsed in simple ways can be agravating if one is just reading bits and pieces of the bible here and there, but this type of extensive reading effort might benefit from being simple, actually. And the large print should be helpful in avoiding eye strain. The estimate is actually that we'd only have to spend 45-60 minutes a day to do this, roughly 12 pages of their bible each day.

I figure since it comes out in October, a November 1 start date would be good. The reason I bring this up so early is five-fold (Not to be confused with our Anglican three-fold ministry. ;)):

1. It'll give folks time to save money to buy the bible if they're tight on money.
2. It gives folks time to clear an hour a day on their schedule.
3. We can recuit more people
4. We can get some commitments in advance so people then feel they have to follow through with it.
5. We can appeal to the moderators to allow non-Christian guests on the thread we'll eventually start for evangelism purposes. I also think hearing a few Jewish takes on the Old Testament would be interesting, evangalism aside.

If we do start 11/1, this should take us through and past the Advent and Christmas seasons, which makes it a good devotional.

So, what do you all think? Would anyone be willing to do this? A simple "I'm in" is all you have to say and I'll add you to my mental list, though more extensive comments are welcome as well. :)

John

[Rev. Smith]

I'm In

(90 days is fast, lets see how we do - I mange to read the New Jarusalem through only twice a year, so this will be doubleing my pace)

[Inside Edge]

Yeah, I'm definitely interested.

You honestly think we can read a section, post comments, discuss, and move on to the next section in 1 day? Especially since there will likely be multiple denoms represented and probably a fairly large total number of people involved? I mean, we could get stuck discussing the same 12 pages for a week!

Yes, call me cynical. But I'm in just to see who's left standing when "time's up." :)

[Fish and Bread]

You honestly think we can read a section, post comments, discuss, and move on to the next section in 1 day? Especially since there will likely be multiple denoms represented and probably a fairly large total number of people involved? I mean, we could get stuck discussing the same 12 pages for a week!

We've got a few months yet to gameplan all this, but I had a couple of initial thoughts on ways we could go. One thing we could try is overlapping freeflowing discussions -- i.e. the day one discussion could continue onto day two with the day two discussion and so forth. That could get a little chaotic, however. My preference would probably be to do some sort of a cut-off; converse the day of and move on to the next thing. Granted, that would cut short a lot of interesting debates, but if necessary we could spin those off onto their own threads. :) It's important to keep the flow up so we actually finish in 90 days, because I think otherwise people will drift away from this. Part of the allure of the 90-day bible plan is that it's manageable. As soon as we start asking folks to devote an indefinite amount of time to it, we're probably dooming the effort. :)

What do you think about the idea of doing a "day by day" thread with conversations limited to the particular day's readings and then an "overflow" thread where conversations from previous days can be picked up and continued? That way we keep the pace, but don't unnecessarily curtail any interesting conversations. We'd probably need a moderator to be willing to step in and help us enforce that, though.

Yes, call me cynical. But I'm in just to see who's left standing when "time's up." :)

Welcome to the club. :) It's great to have Rev. Smith participating also, a presbyter's insights should be invaluable. I think we've got a fairly serious theologically minded group here and, call me niave, but I think we can pull it off and have a reasonable number of people stick with us and keep up the pace for the whole 90-days. :)

So, so far we have: Fish and Bread, Rev Smith, and Inside Edge. Who else is willing to join us? I figure it should be fun, informative, and a way of accomplishing something that is a lifelong goal for a lot of folks in a very short span of time.

John

[IowaLutheran]

Thanks for the invite John. I'll give it a shot, although I will probably be hit and miss in terms of being able to keep up. I've read through the entire Bible beginning to end once in my life and it took me a little over two years to do it.

[higgs2]

I'd like to join you if you'll have me. What a great idea, and I think it is a good thing to open it to everyone.

[Inside Edge]

What do you think about the idea of doing a "day by day" thread with conversations limited to the particular day's readings and then an "overflow" thread where conversations from previous days can be picked up and continued? That way we keep the pace, but don't unnecessarily curtail any interesting conversations. We'd probably need a moderator to be willing to step in and help us enforce that, though.

That's probably the best way to go, in order to keep things on track AND let those who want to carry on longer, do so.

[Fish and Bread]

Welcome Higgs2 and IowaLutheran! :)

Now our list of people committed is up to five. Anyone else interested? I'm planning to post some invitations on some of the other denominational forums eventually, but I thought I'd just mention it here on the "host forum" until we get all the details ironed out. :)

John

[Lel]

I might consider it. Am I masochistic enough to try to read the Bible in 90 days, write a novel in 30 days, work full time, and probably start going back to school part time around then? We'll see!

Oh yeah, I've read the Bible through, but it's been a while. I think the last time I succeeded was when I was 14.

[Fish and Bread]

I might consider it. Am I masochistic enough to try to read the Bible in 90 days, write a novel in 30 days, work full time, and probably start going back to school part time around then? We'll see!

Cut out sleep and you're set. ;) Sleep is overrated anyhow. ;) You can sleep when you're dead. ;)

John

[Fish and Bread]

Bible in 90 Days

[alban]

For those interested in the UK, amazon prices it at £9.90

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/031093351X/qid%3D1119226643/202-3853227-1783019

Count me out though. For one i know i wouldn't stick with it, and i don't really see the point in racing through the bible at such a pace that there is no time to reflect on what is being said. :sorry:

[Fish and Bread]

For those interested in the UK, amazon prices it at £9.90

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/031093351X/qid%3D1119226643/202-3853227-1783019


Thanks for the UK link. :)

i don't really see the point in racing through the bible at such a pace that there is no time to reflect on what is being said. :sorry:

I can see your point, but I also think there's something to be said for reading the bible in a manageable length of time. Many people like to be able to feel a sense that they're progressing through the text and find it easier to make a concentrated burst of effort than to commit to one, two, or three year process where a lot of things can happen in their lives and so forth. Reading the bible cover to cover is a lifelong goal for a lot of folks and this gives them a chance to accomplish it in three months. There's also always the option of running through the whole bible again somewhere down the line and revisiting discussions and so forth if folks want more after the first run. It's not like there's a limit on how many times one can read the bible. ;)

John

[Fish and Bread]

Right now, we have Fish and Bread, Rev Smith, Inside Edge, Iowa Lutheran, and Higgs2 on board. I hope some others will prayerfully consider joining us as well. :)

John

[Fish and Bread]

*bump*

[Fish and Bread]

A link to the publisher's site's information on the edition of the bible we're going to be using:

http://www.zondervan.com/Books/detail.asp?ISBN=031093351X

John

[RedneckAnglican]

I'm in...so long as no one tells me I'm the wrong kind of Lutheran for doing it...I'm easy I'll read NIV...

[Fish and Bread]

I'm in...so long as no one tells me I'm the wrong kind of Lutheran for doing it...I'm easy I'll read NIV...

Welcome to the group! Thanks for signing up.

John

[RedneckAnglican]

http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=93351X&netp_id=379488&event=ESRCN&item_code=WW

here is the link from Christian Book Distributors...the have it for $16.99...but I would buy it from them to get on thier mailing list...they have some REALLY cool stuff...

[Father Rick]

Count me in as well guys...

As to a date to start, someone suggested 11/1...

I'll go with whatever you guys decide, but has anyone considered starting 11/27 which happens to be the first day of Advent, and therefore the first day of the liturgical year.

Just a thought...

[gtsecc]

Count me in as well guys...

As to a date to start, someone suggested 11/1...

I'll go with whatever you guys decide, but has anyone considered starting 11/27 which happens to be the first day of Advent, and therefore the first day of the liturgical year.

Just a thought...
Agreed.

[RedneckAnglican]

Agreed.

me, too...Advent always fires me up as a Christian (in a grace filled Lutheran kind of way...I'll leave the other kind of fire to my Southern Baptist in-laws)...

[Mysterium_Fidei]

I'm not using this particular plan, but I have picked up my Bible and begun reading. I've finished Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. I'm in mid-Joshua and getting bored.

[RedneckAnglican]

you made it through Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy but you're getting board at Joshua...how does that work?...

[Lel]

Count me in as well guys...

As to a date to start, someone suggested 11/1...

I'll go with whatever you guys decide, but has anyone considered starting 11/27 which happens to be the first day of Advent, and therefore the first day of the liturgical year.

Just a thought...

I'm also in agreement, but mainly because I'm writing a novel in November (ah, bizarre hobbies!) and I can get done by 11-27, which leaves more Bible time. By the end of Nov., I'm usually raring to read books anyway.

[Fish and Bread]

Count me in as well guys...

Welcome! I was hoping you'd join us. :)

As to a date to start, someone suggested 11/1...

I'll go with whatever you guys decide, but has anyone considered starting 11/27 which happens to be the first day of Advent, and therefore the first day of the liturgical year.

Just a thought...

That does make a lot of sense. On the other hand, it means we'd have to wait another 27 days and I'm already struggling mightily to resist the temptation to track down the publishing company and demand they release us some advanced copies so I can get started already. ;) Clearly, I need to work a little harder on developing the virtue of Patience in myself a little more fully. ;)

John

[SirTimothy]

NaNoWriMo, lel?

you made it through Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy but you're getting board at Joshua...how does that work?...


I agree. 'Tis baffling...

Timothy

[SirTimothy]

Uber stays far away from TCCF doesn't he?

Timothy

[Lel]

NaNoWriMo, lel?

Indeed, I'm a NaNoWriMo junkie. My first two attempts (successful, thank you very much) are sitting on my computer never to be seen again. Why not a third to do the same? :D

[Mysterium_Fidei]

Lol. After all that in Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, I've just grow a tad bored. All that land division in Joshua is what's getting me. Which tribe got what. I'll finish it today, anyway, I hope.

[Fish and Bread]

All that land division in Joshua is what's getting me. Which tribe got what. I'll finish it today, anyway, I hope.

Land division between different tribes, eh? I just had a vision op into my head of Bishop Akinola and Bishop Griswold in a court room trying to decide who owns which parishes. :) I guess some things never change. ;)

John

[Mysterium_Fidei]

Land division between different tribes, eh? I just had a vision op into my head of Bishop Akinola and Bishop Griswold in a court room trying to decide who owns which parishes. :) I guess some things never change. ;)

John
Ha! :D

[Sunshine!]

Hi,
I'd like to join if you'll have me. I'm new here, and would like to finally read the bible all the way through. I'm not sure I'll be able to keep up every day (I'm starting a new job in December), but I'd definitely like to be involved!

[Fish and Bread]

Hi,
I'd like to join if you'll have me.

Of course we'll have you! I'll add you to the list. Welcome. :)

John

[romaneagle13]

Hey John, can you use a regular Bible (I have the NSRV)? Or do I have to go out and get this new one? If I can use mine, I'd be interested.

[AveMaria]

Count me in as a possibility - I might be too busy with EFM this fall, but even if that's the case, I'll definately read the threads and comment.

I'm less than thrilled about the NIV being used for this - this probably sounds crazy, but to my ears..er...eyes, the NIV has a strange cadence and flow, it reads very stilted, but hey, I can make sacrifices, right?

[Fish and Bread]

Hey John, can you use a regular Bible (I have the NSRV)? Or do I have to go out and get this new one? If I can use mine, I'd be interested.

I'm hoping that most of the group will go with the actual "course" bible so we're all on the same page and can maybe answer some of the discussion questions included, know where to stop and start, etc. :)

That said, I don't want anyone to feel they can't participate for financial reasons. So, I think the via media approach is probably to ask that everyone who can figure out a way to afford the "Bible in 90 Days" package purchase it, even if they don't like the translation (I'm not even the biggest fan of the translation :)), just for the sake of unity and so most people have access to the questions and so forth, but to make accomodations for those who can't to use afford it to use whatever they have on hand or can dig up. I want the voice of everyone who wants to participate to be able to participate and we'll make whatever accommodations we can to allow for that. :)

John

[romaneagle13]

ok, cool. I'll give it a shot!

[Fish and Bread]

Welcome RomanEagle13! That means so far we have nine confirmed participants by my count: Fish and Bread, Rev Smith, Inside Edge, Iowa Lutheran, Higgs2, Redneck Lutheran, Father Rick, Sunshine, RomanEagle13. In addition, if I recall correctly, Lel and AveMaria are in the "might participate" category. Am I missing anyone? Who else would like to sign up?

John

[SirTimothy]

I'm in the 'might participate' category, too. :)

Timothy

[Nice Dream]

Is it ok if i join in too? I'd like to read the bible cover to cover. Another question: if it's ok if i join in is it ok if i don't buy the package and just use my own bible(i know i'm pushing it a bit but i don't have a credit card at the moment to be able to buy it online and the debit card i do have isn't accepted on many sites)? Is there any way that someone could post what we are to read each day? Anyway, if i can't join in, good luck with the idea, it sounds great. :D

[Father Rick]

Is it ok if i join in too? I'd like to read the bible cover to cover. Another question: if it's ok if i join in is it ok if i don't buy the package and just use my own bible(i know i'm pushing it a bit but i don't have a credit card at the moment to be able to buy it online and the debit card i do have isn't accepted on many sites)? Is there any way that someone could post what we are to read each day? Anyway, if i can't join in, good luck with the idea, it sounds great. :DWe'd be glad to have you join in.

As to posting what to read each day-- you may need to remind us, but I'm sure we can keep that posted as well.

[Fish and Bread]

We're up to 10 folks now: Fish and Bread, Rev Smith, Inside Edge, Iowa Lutheran, Higgs2, Redneck Lutheran, Father Rick, Sunshine, RomanEagle13, and Nice Dream. By my count that's 5 Anglicans, 2 Old Catholics, 2 Lutherans, and 1 Baptist. Sounds like a nice mix so far. :) Anyone else ready to make a commitment? :)

Also, a question for our moderators: Would you all be willing to open up the eventual threads we create for the study group to non-Nicene Christians and non-Christians? I'd like to be able to formally extend invitations to some folks in those categories.

John

John

[SeenAndUnseen]

Here is one more Anglican who wishes to sign up. This will be fun! My final exams and graduation will be the 1st and 2nd weeks of December, but it should be all downhill from there. I'll pick up a copy of the program between now and the start date. :D

[Inside Edge]

Can you put up the Amazon link to the book? I want to order one...

[Fish and Bread]

Welcome SeenandUnseen. It's nice to have you onboard. :)

Here is the link for ordering the book from amazon.com, for InsideEdge and anyone else who is interested:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/031093351X/qid=1118938989/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/102-6879258-1521708?v=glance&s=books

John

[Lel]

Did someone say commitment?

Oh, fine, call me crazy (hello, crazy! :wave: ), but I am in...me and my novel are both in....

[higgs2]

Did someone say commitment?

Oh, fine, call me crazy (hello, crazy! :wave: ), but I am in...me and my novel are both in....
Hooray!!!!

[Lel]

Was that I have committed, or have me committed? I'm not sure....

Thanks for the warm welcome! :)

[Fish and Bread]

Did someone say commitment?

Oh, fine, call me crazy (hello, crazy! :wave: ), but I am in...me and my novel are both in....

Should I count you and your novel as one participant or two seperate ones? ;) Seriously, though, it's great to have you on board! I can see my constant ever so subtle references to how much we'd enjoy having you in our group have finally paid off. ;)

That brings us to 12 folks: Fish and Bread, Rev Smith, Inside Edge, Iowa Lutheran, Higgs2, Redneck Lutheran, Father Rick, Sunshine, RomanEagle13, Nice Dream, SeenandUnseen, and Lel. By my count that's 6 Anglicans, 2 Old Catholics, 2 Lutherans, 1 Baptist, and 1 non-denominational Christian. :)

John

[Lel]

Eh, call me just a generic Christian. I'm not of the non-denominational fold, I assure you.

Subtle references? :P

[Fish and Bread]

::subtlely contrives a fake reason to post so that the thread will move back up to the top of the screen::

So, nice day we're having, eh?

John

[alban]

Hmm, after initally stating that i was against the idea i'm slowly coming round to it. :doh: Couple of questions:

What start day was eventually decided upon
How is it going to work for discussion (ie. one thread, one thread per day etc)

Cheers

[SirTimothy]

I'll be here if I'm still on the island at that time with computer access... I may try and get a copy in the UK, or I may just use my bible. :)

Timothy

[Lel]

We start on Nov. 1. :eek: I don't remember the discussion format.

[Lel]

And we would love to have you Timothy!

[Fish and Bread]

Hmm, after initally stating that i was against the idea i'm slowly coming round to it. :doh:

We'd love to have you if you choose to participate. :)

What start day was eventually decided upon

We did a thread where we voted on that question and November 1 won by a small margin.

How is it going to work for discussion (ie. one thread, one thread per day etc)

As things stand right now, the working concept is to have one thread that people will post on each of the 90 days about that day's reading and a second thread that will contain "overflow" discussions when a passage brings up something interesting that people want to discuss for more than a day. That concept could be modified if someone comes up with something better, though. :) A new thread each day is an interesting idea, but we might get some complaints from non-participants that we're unnecessarily cluttering up the board.

John

[Fish and Bread]

I may try and get a copy in the UK

There's a link earlier in the thread to the page for it on amazon.co.uk, which should offer local shipping rates and a quick delivery for those residing in the United Kingdom.

John

[alban]

Perhaps Erwin could be asked to create a temporary forum?

[Fish and Bread]

*bump*

John

[svdbygrace]

Is it ok if i join in too? I'd like to read the bible cover to cover. Another question: if it's ok if i join in is it ok if i don't buy the package and just use my own bible(i know i'm pushing it a bit but i don't have a credit card at the moment to be able to buy it online and the debit card i do have isn't accepted on many sites)? Is there any way that someone could post what we are to read each day? Anyway, if i can't join in, good luck with the idea, it sounds great. :D

I would also like to participate... for now I'll have to also just use my own bible, were using NIV right?... so please remember to post the verses each day. :confused: :)

[Fish and Bread]

Welcome svdbygrace!

That brings us to 13 folks: Fish and Bread, Rev Smith, Inside Edge, Iowa Lutheran, Higgs2, Redneck Lutheran, Father Rick, Sunshine, RomanEagle13, Nice Dream, SeenandUnseen, Lel, and svdbygrace. By my count that's 8 Anglicans, 2 Old Catholics, 2 Lutherans, and 1 Baptist. :) Those who have been following this count will notice that we've lost one generic Christian and added an extra Anglican without changing any names. That is a result of Lel's change in denominational affiliation. :)

John

[AveMaria]

Just wanted to change my status with this - it looks as though I'll be far too busy with EFM to give enough attention to this project. I'll most likely be peeking in and following the discussion, though.

[Lel]

EFM really intrigued me when I heard about it in our diocese, but the starting point was sooner than I could pull off. Is all of ECUSA doing it at one time, do you know, or does it sometimes start at different points?

And if I may be so bold, don't worry about the attention you can provide, we all know the Bible anyway. :P

[AveMaria]

Keep your ears open and you'll probably hear about more EFM classes in your area, starting at different times. While they usually start up in September and October, I've known of some that don't start until the winter or spring.

[TomUK]

EFM?

[Fish and Bread]

There's still time to sign up for Bible in 90 Days if you haven't already. :)

John

[Inside Edge]

I just checked Amazon.ca yesterday. The book is still not released!

[Fish and Bread]

I had read that they were anticipating an October release date. As far as I know, the only way to order it now is those websites that accept "pre-orders" (i.e. they agree to ship it to you when they get their first shipment of the newly printed text). Sometimes books hit the market a little ahead of their official release date, though, so it might be worth continuing to check back with whatever website or store you're considering purchasing from.

John

[Fish and Bread]

*bump*

[Fish and Bread]

My bible is now on it's way from Amazon.com :)

John

[svdbygrace]

My bible is now on it's way from Amazon.com :)

John

:thumbsup:

[Fish and Bread]

Just a note to mention that it looks like amazon.com is having trouble keeping these bibles in stock. So, if you're participating and planning to order from amazon.com, you probably want to order as close to now as you can in order to have everything ready to go November 1st! :)

John

[lonnienord]

Count me in as well guys...

As to a date to start, someone suggested 11/1...

I'll go with whatever you guys decide, but has anyone considered starting 11/27 which happens to be the first day of Advent, and therefore the first day of the liturgical year.

Just a thought...that sounds like a great idea and do we have it clear that anyone can join this discussion and there will be no censorship?

[Fish and Bread]

that sounds like a great idea and do we have it clear that anyone can join this discussion and there will be no censorship?

Usually our moderators do a wonderful job with allowing a good flow of discussion to occur. Maybe we can get one of them to jump in and confirm that for you, though. :)

May we count you in?

John

[lonnienord]

does this cover the full complete 72 book Bible or is only the protestant 66 books?

[lonnienord]

i can't afford the book but if someone wants to post the chapters to read each day i will centainly join in

[IowaLutheran]

does this cover the full complete 72 book Bible or is only the protestant 66 books?

I haven't ordered the book yet (although I will heed John's advice and do so soon), but since the version is NIV, I think it would only be the 66, as I don't think there is a version of the NIV with deuterocanonicals.

[Fish and Bread]

does this cover the full complete 72 book Bible or is only the protestant 66 books?

It's just the 66 protestant books. If they had a bible in 90 days program that included the duetrocanonicals (Which Anglicans put in a seperate section, but include), I'd have done that one, but this is what was available to me. :) It also has the added bonus of making the study more ecumenical. :)

I'm glad you could join us! :)

John

[lonnienord]

yup reading the whole 72 books in 90 days would be hard. I can't wait till we get to the Psalms then the Gospels. but wile reading the Old testements we should look out for every reference to JESUS we can find and there are thousands!!!

[Fish and Bread]

yup reading the whole 72 books in 90 days would be hard. I can't wait till we get to the Psalms then the Gospels. but wile reading the Old testements we should look out for every reference to JESUS we can find and there are thousands!!!

Yes, the Old Testament in some ways reminds me of the exposition of a book. You can see all the background details being put into place that make Jesus' life, death, and resurection even more meaningful than it might otherwise me. The amazing part of it is of course that it was all written before He ever walked the earth. Isaiah 53 is an excellent example of this. The Good Friday liturgy in the Episcopal Church contains a lengthy excerpt from it.

John

[AveMaria]

I love the Good Friday liturgy. . . although I'm sure there's a better way to express that.

I don't "enjoy" it, but I appreciate how very powerful it is and year after year, it never ceases to seriously affect me.

[CSMR]

If I were told that I could understand even these two words of the bible, oboediendum fidei (Rom 1, vulgate) in 90 days time I shoud be incredulous!

[Fish and Bread]

I love the Good Friday liturgy. . . although I'm sure there's a better way to express that.

I don't "enjoy" it, but I appreciate how very powerful it is and year after year, it never ceases to seriously affect me.

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, if they're done traditionally, are in my opinion two of the most compelling services of the entire church calendar.

John

[Fish and Bread]

If I were told that I could understand even these two words of the bible, oboediendum fidei (Rom 1, vulgate) in 90 days time I shoud be incredulous!

I don't know Latin, but it for those wondering, I found a parallel bible on the Internet, which seems to indicate that it means "for obedience to the faith". I think you make a very good point.

Anyhow, I know the pace of this is going to be pretty quick, but I think it's worth doing this way at least once. A lot of us, myself included, haven't actually sat down and read the bible cover to cover before. This'll be a way to do that and have at least a brief exchange of ideas each day as to the meaning of the passages. Hopefully, we'll all be blessed with enough time during our lives here on earth to go back and read through the bible more slowly at least a few additional times. :)

Would you be interested in joining our bible study? We'd love to get your perspective on things.

John

[AveMaria]

And the Easter Vigil. Love, love, love that service. Especially the ringing of the bells.

Although this past year, it was very windy and the bonfire nearly set the choir on fire! :eek:

[CSMR]

Ooh I don't know Fish and Bread. Thank you for the invitation, but I'm really not sure I'd be up to it!

[Fish and Bread]

Ooh I don't know Fish and Bread. Thank you for the invitation, but I'm really not sure I'd be up to it!

I don't think that any of us are really up to it per say. We're just hoping to get together and give it our best shot. I just my copy of the bible today and they said in some of the introductory notes imply that there's a pretty high success rate among people who use the recommended edition of the bible* and do it in a group. So, it's possible -- with a firm commitment to get it done, of course. And I'm really positive that we will get it done. :) So, take some time, pray about it, consider it. We'd love to have you. If you're unable to participate, that's cool, too. :)

On the subject of bibles mentioned earlier with the little *, folks are welcome to use any edition of the bible they like if they are unable to get a copy of the course bible. We want as many participants as possible. However, the introductory notes make mention of the fact that the success rate is a lot lower with a different bible -- I think the first few classes the creator held he said only one or two people using a different bible got it done. The one included with the large-print, easy to read translation, and start and end points is somehow just psychologically easier to pick up day to day. But for those unable to get the recommended bible (And we have at least two or three folks who have stated they won't be able to) due to financial circumstances, physical isolation, or other concerns, there is a page that lists the recommended readings each day and I'll be transcribing and posting that before we get started so that everyone who wants to can join us! :) Just mentioning it because if folks can somehow manage to get a copy of the course bible, it seems like it's highly recommended. But I have to admit, I myself almost wasn't able to afford it -- I got pretty lucky in being able to get the money together -- and, as things stand, I'm sharing a copy with Lel. :) So, if folks can't, they can't, but if they can, it looks like a wonderful bible! :)

John

[Fish and Bread]

We know have 14 people committed, by my count: Fish and Bread, Rev Smith, Inside Edge, Iowa Lutheran, Higgs2, Redneck Lutheran, Father Rick, Sunshine, RomanEagle13, Nice Dream, SeenandUnseen, Lel, svdbygrace, and Lonnielord. That's 8 Anglicans, 2 Old Catholics, 2 Lutherans, 1 Baptist, and 1 Roman Catholic. Am I missing anyone? Would anyone else like to sign up? :)

John

[higgs2]

My book's on the way!!

[Fish and Bread]

My book's on the way!!

Awesome! :)

John

[Fish and Bread]

Please visit our second planning thread at the following URL, which includes more details on our bible study. :) Discussion will continue there. :):

http://www.christianforums.com/t2186490-bible-in-90-days-2nd-planning-preparation-thread.html#post19052096

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John