Dates: Dec 15th, 2025 - January 11th, 2026
Purpose: To grow closer to God and impact others over Christmas break
Description: Daily content geared toward helping you grow spiritually. Daily Bible readings, weekly book readings, & a faith-in-action challenge.
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Hello friends,
The Christmas Gospel Initiative is here! We want to help the gospel go deeper in your life over Christmas break.
Here are some pro-tips:
Set aside a time and a place each day to read the Bible and engage in prayer.
Go to church every week.
Read through the memory verse each day.
If you have the book “What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?” read a few pages each day.
Use technology and entertainment as a tool. Don’t be consumed by them!
Get outside every day.
Invest in the relationships in your life.
Growth happens with small, consistent actions over a period of time.
We hope this group will help you grow in your faith.
You can do this!
It’s not too late to get the book and read it with us over the break!
You can purchase it here.
“What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?” by J.D. Greear
CONTENT
Week 1: December 15-21
Reading link to purchase book: (Purchase Book Link)
Monday, December 15:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 1, Psalms 16 (Fullness of Joy)
Book Reading Pages xi-xii and pages 1-7
Tuesday, December 16:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 2, Psalms 23 (Good Shepherd)
Book Reading Pages 8-16
Wednesday, December 17:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 3, Psalms 34 (Taste and See)
Book Reading Pages 17-24
Thursday, December 18:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 4, Psalms 45 (Fairest of All)
Book Reading Pages 25-35
Friday, December 19:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 5, Psalms 46 (Lord of Hosts)
Book Reading Pages 36-45
Saturday, December 20:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 6, Psalms 51 (Wisdom in the Secret Heart)
Sunday, December 21:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 7, Psalms 27 (One Thing)
Reflection for Scripture
What does the Scripture passage say about God?
What does it say about us?
What do you like about the passage?
How would you summarize the passage?
How can you apply or respond to this passage?
Link to purchase book: (Purchase Book Link)
Reflection for Book
What stood out to you? Feel free to underline, make notes, etc.
What is something you read that challenged a mindset or thought-pattern in you? How will you respond to that?
Memory passage: 1 Corinthians 1:18 - “For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to us who are being saved. ”
Action steps
Have healthy boundaries by setting daily time limits on three apps you use the most.
Setting time limits on Android phones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh03YBp0eGY
Setting time limits on iPhones: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nZ2MV7wQsSE
Exercise on three days for at least 20 minutes.
Week 2: December 22-28
Reading
Monday, December 22:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 8, Matthew 1-2
Book Reading Pages 46-53
Tuesday, December 23:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 9, Luke 1-2
Book Reading Pages 54-60
Wednesday, December 24:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 10, Isaiah 9:1–7
Book Reading Pages 61-65
Thursday, December 25:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 11, Psalms 139
Book Reading Pages 66- 70
Friday, December 26:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 12, Psalms 19
Book Reading Pages 71-77
Saturday, December 27:
Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 13, Psalms 91
Sunday, December 28:
Bible Reading 1 Timothy 1, Psalms 16
Reflection for Scripture
What does the Scripture passage say about God?
What does it say about us?
What do you like about the passage?
How would you summarize the passage?
How can you apply or respond to this passage?
Reflection for Book
What stood out to you? Feel free to underline, make notes, etc.
What is something you read that challenged a mindset or thought-pattern in you? How will you respond to that?
Memory Passage: Isaiah 9:2 - “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land of darkness.”
Action steps:
Share with a family member what you read in the Bible that day.
Ask a family member, “How can I pray for you?”
Week 3: December 29-January 4
Reading
Monday, December 29:
Bible Reading 1 Timothy 2, Proverbs 1-3
Book Reading Pages 78-82
Tuesday, December 30:
Bible Reading 1 Timothy 3, Proverbs 4-5
Book Reading Pages 83-87
Wednesday, December 31:
Bible Reading 1 Timothy 4, Proverbs 5-7
Book Reading Pages 88-97
Thursday, January 1:
Bible Reading 1 Timothy 5, Proverbs 8-10
Book Reading Pages 99-105
Friday, January 2: Gen 6-8;
Bible Reading 1 Timothy 6; Proverbs 11-12
Book Reading Pages 106-115
Saturday, January 3:
2 Timothy 1: Proverbs 13-14
Sunday, January 4:
2 Timothy 2; Psalm 148; Proverbs 15-16
Reflection for Scripture
What does the Scripture passage say about God?
What does it say about us?
What do you like about the passage?
How would you summarize the passage?
How can you apply or respond to this passage?
Reflection for Book
What stood out to you? Feel free to underline, make notes, etc.
What is something you read that challenged a mindset or thought-pattern in you? How will you respond to that?
Memory verse: Psalm 19:7 - “The instruction of the Lord is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.”
Action steps:
Call/text/say “Hey” to a BSM staff member, let them know how you’re doing :)
Re-connect with an old friend (i.e. someone from high school, a neighbor, etc).
Week 4: January 5-11
Reading:
Monday, January 5:
2 Timothy 3, Proverbs 17-19;
Book Reading Pages 116-125
Tuesday, January 6:
2 Timothy 4, Psalm 1; Proverbs 20-21
Book Reading Pages 126-132
Wednesday, January 7:
1 John 1, Psalm 107; Proverbs 22-23
Book Reading Pages 133-end
Thursday, January 8:
1 John 2; Psalm 4; Proverbs 24-25
Friday, January 9:
1 John 3; Proverbs 26-27
Saturday, January 10:
1 John 4; Proverbs 28-29
Sunday, January 11:
1 John 5; Psalm 11, Proverbs 30-31
Reflection for Scripture
What does the Scripture passage say about God?
What does it say about us?
What do you like about the passage?
How would you summarize the passage?
How can you apply or respond to this passage?
Reflection for Book
What stood out to you? Feel free to underline, make notes, etc.
What is something you read that challenged a mindset or thought-pattern in you? How will you respond to that?
Memory passage: Psalm 1:1-2 - “How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers! Instead, his delight is in the Lord’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night.”
Action step: Serve your family this week in a practical way. Maybe clean the house, help with yard work, run errands, etc.
