Check in time: We’ve made it to Week 2 of the New Testament in 40 Days!!

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Amy
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Matthew 10:35-Mark 14

Good morning, friends! It is Day 8 of the New Testament in 40 Days.

Our reading assignment for today is Mark 10:35- Mark 14.

Today is a fantastic milestone– you have been reading the New Testament daily for one whole week! How does it feel?

I hope that this new reading habit is touching your life in wonderful ways… and bringing joy to your heart while encouraging you to think of things in different ways.

It’s weekly check in time!

Please leave a comment below to let me know if you’re on track, a touch behind or flying ahead. Knowing you are reading alongside me is a great encouragement to me… and to the others reading with us. Plus, checking in weekly is a great accountability tool. Dropping a note every Monday to let me know how you’re doing will help keep you on track.

A note on the reading…

Today’s reading again spans so much. One thing that grabbed me, though, was Peter’s denial of Jesus and Jesus’ love of him nonetheless.

Jesus tells Peter that Peter will deny Jesus three times before the rooster crows. Peter finds this to be unbelievable and yet, of course Jesus speaks truth and that is exactly what happens. We know from our reading last week, though, that this denial does not last… Peter loves and follows Jesus and Jesus still reappears to Peter and the others.

Our Father knows we sin. He knows we are going to sin. And offers forgiveness and relationship to us still.

How beautiful and kind is that?!

And that’s just one thing that I heard today in the reading.

What about you? What stood out to you? I hope you are finding gold after gold.

I’m so glad you are reading with me! Please keep it up. And please drop a note in the comments to let me know how it is coming along for you. THANKS!

Comments

22 responses to “Check in time: We’ve made it to Week 2 of the New Testament in 40 Days!!”

  1. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Hi! Sorry I did not check in on Monday! I am keeping up with the readings and loving it!

    Thank you so much!

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      No worries at all! I am glad you are keeping it up! Way to go! :)

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  2. Dianne Walter Avatar
    Dianne Walter

    I caught up today and had forgotten how detailed and beautiful Luke writes. I love Luke 1:46-55 – Mary’s song. It so beautiful!

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Fantastic! And yes, soooo beautiful. I do love Luke’s writing style so much!

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  3. Sherry Avatar
    Sherry

    Reading

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Awesome!!! Keep it up! :)

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  4. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    Hi! I’m a tad behind but plan to get caught up tomorrow. 👍🏻

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      How did that catch up plan work out? I am so glad you are reading with us… and hope this weekend gives you some gorgeous reading time. :)

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  5. Stacie @SincerelyStacie Avatar
    Stacie @SincerelyStacie

    I am on track and even reading ahead a bit this week because I will be gone on a girl’s trip Thursday and Friday. I’m really enjoying the Gospels and the retelling of the story of Jesus’ life. There is also so much current and timely advice in them!

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Sounds fantastic, Stacie!! :)

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  6. Judith Avatar
    Judith

    Hi, I’m a bit behind but catching up. I have been distracted lately but I also know that once I commit I try to see things through with the Lord’s help. The comments today have blessed me.

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      I love that you are a part of our community and the comments are encouraging you– that is so wonderful :) Keep up that reading.. and soaking in His word. :)

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  7. Erica Avatar
    Erica

    On track and thankful!

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      That is wonderful, Erica. :)

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  8. Dacia Edmonson Avatar
    Dacia Edmonson

    A bit behind but will catch up tonight. This time in the Word has been so good. I love the concentrated time in the NT – just reading it as a story. It is truly alive!

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      I hope you were able to catch up and are still enjoying the story. :)

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  9. Jeremy Avatar
    Jeremy

    On track. Surprised I’ve made it this far but I really appreciate the comments and positive encouragement.

    Slowing my brain down to read and to resist the temptation to “study” requires a special type of patience.

    Funny how I’ve had SO many conversations over the years about the bible and never really read it. Is that a common thing? Seems a bit ridiculous in retrospect but better late than never!!! 🤷🏻‍♂️

    Looking forward to seeing where this goes next.

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      YES— this it is a VERY common thing to talk about the Bible and not read it. I am so glad you are changing that for you. :)

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  10. Heidi Avatar
    Heidi

    Jesus was able to grow his disciples’ faith by doing miracles and teaching to them for several years. They certainly wanted to believe but they had questions just like we do! He had to show them who He was but Jesus knew that their belief and faith would not be grounded and rock solid until after the his resurrection. He frequently referred back to what the prophets prophesied and what was showing to be true at that time. We grow our faith and understanding who He is by growing our relationship with Him. It can start off in a decision to follow Jesus and then as we are ‘with’ him, and with God, through the Bible and prayer, our belief and faith grows as we understand Truth more clear. Just as we see the disciples growing in their faith the more time they spend and listen to Jesus.

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      yes, yes and YES!! So very true, Heidi! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!!

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  11. Michelle Hayford Avatar
    Michelle Hayford

    Hi! I am thankful to have found your website. I initially googled SOAP but saw you are reading the New Testament in 40 days. It’s been great and I am on track with the assignments. I am enjoying the time I am spending reading.

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Thanks, Michelle! I am so glad you found me and decided to read with us! Welcome!!!

      Reply

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