The Essential 100 Challenge is a proven approach that guides readers through the big picture of the Bible without getting bogged down and frustrated. The E100 is a carefully selected list of short Bible passages -- 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament. The passages are usually one to two chapters in length and can easily be read in 10 minutes.  Go to http://www.e100challenge.com/

Discussion Group

An E100 Challenge discussion group will meet Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm here at church. Contact Rob Kopsick at ginnelnrob@juno.com or 396-8180.

READING GUIDE

Follow this link for a reading guide to help you get the most out of your time in this challenge. http://site.e100challenge.biz/downloads/readingmethod.pdf

Readings and Questions for June 1 - 7

Date – Day

 

6/1  Day 93            A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:1-2:12)

                        What things make you the most hopeful in life?  Why?

                        How can your personal obedience (1:22) lead you to a deeper love for other Christians?

6/2  Day 94            Faith and Works (James 1:1-2:26)

What have been the biggest trials you’ve faced in life?  How did they help make you a better

and more mature person?  What good works is God prompting you to do that will demonstrate your personal faith?

6/3  Day 95            Love One Another (1 John 3:11-4:21)

                        According to John what are the marks of a true Christian? 

How does your life match up to those marks?  Where do you need to grow? 

6/4  Day 96            A Voice and a Vision (Revelation 1:1-20)                       

What are the benefits and dangers of knowing more about the future?

                        What do you learn about Jesus from this chapter?

6/5  Day 97            Messages to the Churches (Revelation 2:1-3:22)

How do you think Jesus would feel about your church and the churches in your area?

                        What messages of commendation and correction might He have for them?

6/6  Day 98            The Throne of Heaven (Revelation 4:1-7:17)

                        How is your view of heaven affected by these chapters?  What is heaven and who is it for? 

How does this picture of heavenly worship impact your worship here on earth?  (Rev 4, 5)

6/7  Day 99            Hallelujah! (Revelation 19:1-20:15)

                        Do you think “the end” could come in your lifetime?  Why or why not?

                        How does the reality of a “final judgment” (chapter 20) affect the way you live now?

6/8  Day 100            The New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:1-22:21)

Is the idea of a “new heaven and a new earth” an encouraging or scary thought for you? 

The Bible closes with a prayer, “Come, Lord Jesus.”  Jesus’ return is “imminent” which means He could return at any time.  Are you looking forward to His return?  Why or why not?

 

I encourage you to begin praying “Come, Lord Jesus” on a daily basis.  As you pray, consider how you can be ready for His return each day of your life. 

     E 100 Scripture Memory Challenge!

Memory cards for Matthew 5:3-9; 6:33, 34 are on the E 100 table.  Here are some tips for memorizing:

1.  Choose a time when your mind is free from outside distractions.

2.  Learn the reference by repeating it every time you say the verse(s). 

3.  Read each verse through several times – both in a whisper and aloud.  Hearing yourself say the words helps cement them into your mind.

4.  Break the passage into its natural phrases.  Learn the reference and the first phrase.  Then repeat the

reference and first phrase as you go to the second phrase.  Continue adding phrases one by one.

5.  Learn a little bit perfectly rather than a great deal poorly.

6.  Review the verse(s) immediately after you have gone through this process.  Twenty to thirty minutes later, repeat what you’ve memorized.  Before the day has ended, firmly fix the verse(s) in your mind by going over it at least ten times.  You can do this as you drive, at lunch, or as you wait in line or on the phone.

7.  Use the verse(s) as soon as possible.  The purpose of Scripture memory is a practical one, not academic.    Use the verses in conversation, in correspondence, in teaching, in counseling, in everyday opportunities. 

Relate what you’ve learned to your daily situation.  You’ll be thrilled with the results. 

The secret to Scripture memory is review, review, review!

The secret to a changed life is apply, apply, apply!

                                      Greg Meyers, Pastor FCC

 

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