Whenever a new year begins, I’m reminded of my childhood, when I would always resolve to read the Bible. Genesis is relatively engaging—creation, the stories of Abraham and Joseph unfold at a breathless pace. The early part of Exodus isn’t bad either: the ten plagues, the miracle of the Red Sea, manna and quail. But then, somewhere along the way, the detailed plans for the Tabernacle and the laws appear, and my steps begin to slow. By the time I reach Leviticus, endless regulations for sacrifices stretch on, and in Numbers, I lose my sense of direction amid the march of numbers and genealogies. When I get to Deuteronomy, verses start to feel familiar—“Haven’t I read this before…?” In the end, the Bible reading plan quietly disappears back into the pages of the Bible.
Many of us can probably relate to this story. And yet, despite this, there is within us a deep longing to open the Word again. Reading the Bible is not merely reading a book. It is listening to God, and spending time walking with Him.
There is a strange inertia within us. If left alone, we drift toward what is comfortable, sway with circumstances and emotions, and settle for our own limited abilities. Opening the Bible is a holy resistance against this natural inertia. That is why, in 2026, as we look forward to the grace the Lord has prepared, we are beginning a faith challenge: an all-church Bible reading journey.
The method is simple: four chapters a day. This manageable portion, gathered day by day, will bring us to the completion of reading the entire Bible in exactly 333 days. From January 1 to November 29, the entire congregation will read together—from Genesis to Revelation, in order. Each day, you simply read the passage and mark it on the Bible reading chart prepared by the church.
The Bible has been divided into six sections: the Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, Prophets, Gospels, and Acts & Epistles. When you complete each section within the designated period, you receive a confirmation signature from your cell leader, teacher, or pastor. Then, a small but thoughtful gift awaits you. After 333 days, those who complete all sections will receive a certificate along with a more special gift. Even if you’re unable to join from the beginning, that’s okay. You may start from any section in the middle. Each completed section comes with the same encouragement and reward.
Among the staff, a brief conversation took place. “What if everyone completes it—will the gift budget be enough?” At that moment, Pastor Lee smiled brightly and said, “Why worry about that? If everyone reads it all, then we give gifts to everyone.” I quietly imagined it: What if 333 people complete the entire Bible? The gift budget… well, the pastor said he would take responsibility! (Hallelujah!) Just imagining it made me happy. Of course, the gifts are not the purpose of reading the Bible. Experiencing the power of God’s Word tangibly in our lives—that itself is the greatest and most precious fruit of Bible reading.
We can only speak as much as we have heard. The more words we accumulate, the deeper our expression becomes. God’s Word works the same way. As the Word is stored within us, a life that listens to the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit opens up. A life once shaken by emotions and circumstances begins to walk according to the centre of faith. And that walk becomes the beginning of miracles.
In 2026, I invite everyone to this holy journey of walking with the Word. Daily obedience—four chapters a day. I believe that one year from now, this will overflow from each of our lips as an amazing testimony of grace.
May 2026 be a year in which the Word lives and works powerfully within us. Let us open the first page together.
