2025 Bible Plan: Week 1
As we begin a new year and dive into reading God’s Word together, I find myself reflecting on the power of generational blessing. This might seem like an unusual topic for a blog focused on our shared reading, but stay with me.
One aspect of reading the Bible that I don’t always enjoy is encountering genealogies. The long lists of names can feel monotonous. Genesis 10 is one of those chapters and starts off like this: “These are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.” Yet, if we read ahead a few chapters, we see a fascinating connection to the idea of generational blessing. One of the reasons God chose Abraham was because he thought generationally: “For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him” (Genesis 18:18). Throughout Scripture, God is often referred to as “the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,” reinforcing that He thinks generationally.
I have vivid childhood memories of visiting my grandparents’ house—or them visiting ours—and waking up early to find them reading their Bibles. In fact, I recently spoke with my grandfather, who is now 101 years old, and learned that he’s beginning his 125th read-through of the Bible. WOW!
My parents also modeled a love for God’s Word. My mom was always faithful to her One Year Bible, and my dad consistently studied Scripture. I don’t know how many times they’ve read through the Bible, but I know it’s many.
I began reading through the Bible annually in my early 20s, and there were even a few years when I read through it twice. Now, my kids have memories of waking up to see Jennifer and me reading our Bibles and spending time in prayer. I cherish the fact that they’ll carry similar memories of their parents as I have of my parents and grandparents. These memories are, in themselves, generational blessings.
Even if you don’t share similar memories, the beauty of generational blessing is that it can start with you. You have the opportunity to create a legacy of faith for generations to come. And “generation” doesn’t have to be limited to biological children. Every year, we see a new “generation” of iPhones or other products. The word “generation” can also mean “the production of something.”
So, who could you invest in spiritually this year? Find someone to disciple and invite them to read God’s Word alongside you. The principle of multiplication is powerful, and you might start something that impacts generations yet to come.
One aspect of reading the Bible that I don’t always enjoy is encountering genealogies. The long lists of names can feel monotonous. Genesis 10 is one of those chapters and starts off like this: “These are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.” Yet, if we read ahead a few chapters, we see a fascinating connection to the idea of generational blessing. One of the reasons God chose Abraham was because he thought generationally: “For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him” (Genesis 18:18). Throughout Scripture, God is often referred to as “the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,” reinforcing that He thinks generationally.
I have vivid childhood memories of visiting my grandparents’ house—or them visiting ours—and waking up early to find them reading their Bibles. In fact, I recently spoke with my grandfather, who is now 101 years old, and learned that he’s beginning his 125th read-through of the Bible. WOW!
My parents also modeled a love for God’s Word. My mom was always faithful to her One Year Bible, and my dad consistently studied Scripture. I don’t know how many times they’ve read through the Bible, but I know it’s many.
I began reading through the Bible annually in my early 20s, and there were even a few years when I read through it twice. Now, my kids have memories of waking up to see Jennifer and me reading our Bibles and spending time in prayer. I cherish the fact that they’ll carry similar memories of their parents as I have of my parents and grandparents. These memories are, in themselves, generational blessings.
Even if you don’t share similar memories, the beauty of generational blessing is that it can start with you. You have the opportunity to create a legacy of faith for generations to come. And “generation” doesn’t have to be limited to biological children. Every year, we see a new “generation” of iPhones or other products. The word “generation” can also mean “the production of something.”
So, who could you invest in spiritually this year? Find someone to disciple and invite them to read God’s Word alongside you. The principle of multiplication is powerful, and you might start something that impacts generations yet to come.
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Generational Blessing! Pat and I are so thankful our children and grandchildren are born again. We are thankful for being in the lineage of 1,000 blessed, not 3 to 4 cursed! I'm so thankful for the godly mentor the Lord gave me to shepherd me through my formative years and I'm looking forward to doing the same for one or more today. Thank you Pastor Ryan!
Wow is right! I only wish I could have done this earlier in my life. Because my children are already grown and out on their own. My husband is not a believer in Jesus, or I don't think he is. I've been trying to convince him ? but I'm at a loss. I will keep trying. I have not many friends that are believers, all though I have tryed, but I will keep trying
nMy husband is not feeling well, he has a he has a terrible autoimmune disease. And its very hard to get him to listen. But, I am relentlessly in getting him to. I can barely get him to Christmas eve service. Thank you for your words of encouragement. I love getting them. Also I have never done the fasting part of this. So not sure what I can and can not do. Much love, Jackie
I thank you Pastor for sharing your experience, it helps me to have more understanding as I'm reading the bible. I am so thankful for the generations. Although I've never seen my grandparents with their bible, I have known they follow Him. I have been that example for my daughter, not always as dedicated in the past, more now in her early teen years.
I realize the importance of a spiritual legacy for 2 reasons. The first is when my family got saved. I was first in 1959, mom was next. Pastor thought that the tradition of kneeling and praying the new year in should be set aside and alter call should be made. She went down in 1959 and rose up in 1960. Dad was next a couple weeks later. I had never seen or heard either one pray but my dad stayed on his knees every waking hour. Age caused him to stop kneeling but his continuous praying never stopped. When we needed to speak with him there was no hesitation because he was always praying. What a comfort and feeling of safety we felt. Reminding our younger of the legacy of prayer covering them is always the
Thank you for sharing….glad to know I am not the only one that was not fond of reading through all the names and generations lol…I really wish I could just skip it but how silly right because nothing with God is a waste everything is intentional. It all just comes together if you keep going. In the end He reminds us that this is all beyond and bigger than us and that to impact the world it starts with something small that creates a ripple.
Thank you Pastor Ryan for posting this blogs. I know is blessings many of us.
It’s a blessing to be reading the Bible for the year along with the body of Christ.
nI too recall my Hawaiian Grandma ( my mom’s mom) sitting in her favorite chair in the living room reading her bible in Hawaiian language , while us kids would be running around playing.
nAs I reflect that memory I can just imagine her praying for each one of us, ( (her grandchildren).
nThank you Pastor for weekly review it helps me to get to understand more of His Word.
When I first read this blog, I was on a walk with my children and we stopped by a small lake. I heard them admiring the nature around them. I was filled with joy listening to their laughter and appreciation as I was also being filled with gratitude reading these words of encouragement. I grew up in lukewarm environments and I’m thankful I experienced the warmth; but warm doesn’t equal fire burning. So if the wind blew, there went the little warmth I had. Creating something new for myself and the generations to come from me feels like paving dirt roads. Roads not yet constructed: Messy, dusty, uncertain, hopeful, exciting, awing. I’m reminded God is my Constructor and His Word is my Blueprint. What’s been neat for me to see is how the generation before me is also being invited to experience a new path. God is so faithful!
I have read Genius. ? And wow! Your story is awesome. In my case it was not. But, Ever since I have been reborn with Jesus, i have been hearing Gods voice
n And with alot of help from the hearing God class that you provide. But, unfortunately my life has gotten so busy that I was not able to make it on alot of them. My husband is not well. And I also still work on call at the Westin. My husband and I are retired. This is such a beautiful story that I wish I could go back and do things differently. But I cannot. So now all I can do is pray abd try to do as much as I can. And God has told me to do just that. Your church is a blessing for me, I want to do whatever I can for God and Jesus Christ. Thank you pastor Ryan and may God bless you and your entire family?♥️
Wonderful memories! Indeed, what a blessing that is to continue reading God’s word through generations and witness that devotion from a loved one.
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nSilly question: so what’s the reading plan for this week or where may I find it? Thank you!
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I think this is the longest Ive stuck around reading a year long bible plan. The genealogy usually does me in too, so I usually do studies on certain books or whatever I feel the Lord is calling me to. I appreciate the intentionality not only of Pastor Ryan with this blog but also all the people commenting in the talk about it section in the plan.
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nPraying that we would be a generation of people that will experience God, help people encounter Jesus, and see a movement of the Holy Spirit in our area and beyond. Pastor Ryan is right it can start with US and it can start by reading his word one day at a time!