Engaging Scripture shouldn't be rocket science. So we've designed Community Bible Experience to be as simple as possible.
It begins with a different kind of Bible — one that strips away centuries of formatting so you can read the whole story from start to finish.
But it's also a different approach to the Bible — one that consists of a few simple steps.
Get together.
Gather your church, small group, or a few friends — and commit to reading the entire New Testament in eight weeks.
When you sign up, we'll provide a Digital Resource Kit with everything you need to prepare for the experience. When you're ready, you'll order your copies of The Books of the Bible at BiblicaDirect.com/CommBibleExp.
Read big.
For eight weeks, you'll read a completely different kind of Bible. You'll read whole books of Scripture — not just bits and pieces. You'll read five days a week, Monday through Friday. (The average reading takes around 45 minutes to complete.)
By the end of your Community Bible Experience, you'll have read every word of the New Testament.
Discuss.
Each week, you'll need to meet in small groups to discuss what you're reading. These gatherings are designed to feel more like a book club than a traditional Bible study. They're an opportunity to share how the story is impacting each person — what inspires, surprises, challenges, or puzzles you.
There's no homework — other than keeping up with each day's reading. And no advance preparation is needed.
Repeat.
Once you've read through the New Testament, why not complete your journey through Scripture? In 2012, we'll begin offering three Old Testament reading campaigns. Learn more about available campaigns.