A Reading Guide for the Book of Acts

Read the BibleWhy is it important to read the Bible? It is God’s word to us. As we read it, we learn about who He is, who we are, His incredible love for us, what we find in Him, and the incredible life He calls us to live. This book will change your life; the only thing required is that you make time to actually read it.

5 Days a WeekIf you follow this plan, you will read through the book of Acts in two months. Set aside some time to discover the “Core” of what it means to be a follower of Christ.

Why so many “Practices”?Would you be satisfied if you always got the same thing for dinner? No way. You feel like eating different food on different nights. We are all wired uniquely, so different practices help different people connect to God, not to mention that variety keeps things fresh. Also, in different times in our lives, different practices increase our connection with Jesus. In turn, we grow in Him. He is the living water that causes us to grow from a seed to a plant that bears fruit...that basically means he adds awesome-sauce to our lives.

Practices to exercise

Pray = Listen and talk to God.Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield

Praise = “God, you are _______. God you have ________.” (Tell Him how awesome He is.)Repent = “God, please forgive me for __________.”Ask = Ask God to meet your needs and the needs of others.Yield = Trust that God sees the whole picture and knows what’s best

Confession = “Oops, I blew it. Will you forgive me?”1. Invite Jesus to reveal any sin in your life.2. Consider how this sin has affected you and others. Spend time on this. Write it down.3. Ask Jesus (and those you have hurt) to forgive you.

Prayer Walk = Separate yourself from distractions and other people and just talk and listen to God as you walk on a trail or around your neighborhood.

(Length of time is flexible - at least 5 minutes.)

Breath Prayer = A one sentence prayer that you repeat to yourself.(i.e. “Jesus give me peace,” “Jesus you are my strength,” or,“Jesus open my eyes to your presence.”)

Pray in Community = Pray with another person or other people.

Journal = Write on a piece of paper.

Silence = Stop talking, doing, and playing and just be.(You must unplug for this one.)

Gratitude = Saying thank you is very polite and shockingly powerful.

Make a list of everything that you are thankful for in your life.Fill a minimum one 8½ x 11 piece of paper.Just get started and you will realize that it’s easy!

Serve = Put others before yourself.This includes encouraging others.

The Book of ActsFull Reading Plan Abbreviated Plan:Week 1

M Acts 1 Pray P.R.A.Y.Tu Acts 2 Journal W Acts 3 SilenceTh Acts 4 GratitudeF Acts 5 ServeSa Acts 6 Su Acts 7

Week 1M Acts 1 Pray P.R.A.Y. W Acts 3 Silence

F Acts 5 Serve

Week 2M Acts 8 Pray ConfessionTu Acts 9 Journal W Acts 10 SilenceTh Acts 11 GratitudeF Acts 12 ServeSa Acts 13 Su Acts 14

Week 2M Acts 8 Pray Confession W Acts 10 Silence

F Acts 12 Serve

Week 3M Acts 15 Pray Prayer WalkTu Acts 16 Journal W Acts 17 SilenceTh Acts 18 GratitudeF Acts 19 ServeSa Acts 20 Su Acts 21

Week 3M Acts 15 Pray Prayer Walk W Acts 17 Silence

F Acts 19 Serve

Week 4M Acts 22 Pray Breath PrayerTu Acts 23 Journal W Acts 24 SilenceTh Acts 25 GratitudeF Acts 26 ServeSa Acts 27 Su Acts 28

Week 4M Acts 22 Pray Breath Prayer

W Acts 24 Silence

F Acts 26 Serve