1. My goal is to read The E100 passages over the next: 100 Days 20 Weeks 1 year 2 years Other: 2.

My plan is to take (minutes) to read the Bible and pray In the Morning During my Lunch Break In the Evening/Before Bed At the Weekend Other: 3. To help me keep going, I will read The E100 with my: Small Group Sunday School Friend(s): Family: Other:

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About the challenge

The E100 Bible Reading Challenge is a new exciting way to read through the Bible. The Challenge is based on carefully selected short Bible passages 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament that helps you get the big picture of the Bible without getting bogged down. To take The E100 Bible Reading Challenge, follow these simple steps: 1. Find a Bible translation that is easy for you to understand. 2. Set aside a special time and place to read the Bible each day. 3. Use this Track Your Progress Card. 4. Take the E100 Bible Reading Challenge!

journey Help with the

Essential 100 is your companion for The E100 Bible Reading Challenge. It takes you through the 100 Old and New Testament passages so youll see how all the major Bible themes fit together. Written in a warm & engaging style, it provides life-related explanation for all 100 passages; plus application questions, prayer help and more.

Steps on the journey

PRAY: before you read, asking God to help you understand. READ: the Bible passage for the day, perhaps more than once. REFLECT: on the passage. Write your thoughts in a journal. APPLY: what God teaches you from His Word to your life. PRAY: again, asking God to help you live out His Word.

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Old Testament
IN THE BEGINNING 1 2 3 4 5 Creation The Fall The Flood Gods Covenant with Noah Tower of Babel Genesis 1:12:25 Genesis 3:13:24 Genesis 6:57:24 Genesis 8:19:17 Genesis 11:111:9 THE JUDGES 26 Israels Disobedience 27 Deborah Leads Israel Judges 2:63:6 Judges 4:15:31

New Testament
1 6 11 16 21
1 Samuel 1:13:21 1 Samuel 8:110:27 1 Samuel 16:118:16 1 Samuel 23:724:22 2 Samuel 5:17:29

2 7 12 17 22 27 32 37 42 47 52 57 62 67 72 77 82 87 92 97

3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73 78 83 88 93 98

4 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 79 84 89 94

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95

IN THE BEGINNING 51 The Word Became Flesh 52 Gabriels Message 53 The Birth of Jesus 54 John the Baptist 55 Baptism and Temptation John 1:11:18 Luke 1:11:80 Luke 2:12:40 Luke 3:13:20 Matthew 3:134:17

THE TRAVELS OF PAUL 76 The Road to Damascus Acts 9:19:31

77 The First Missionary Journey Acts 13:114:28 78 The Council at Jerusalem 79 More Missionary Journeys 80 The Trip to Rome Acts 15:115:41 Acts 16:120:38 Acts 25:128:31

28 Gideon Defeats the Midianites Judges 6:17:25 29 Sampson Defeats the Philistines Judges 13:116:31 30 The Story of Ruth THE RISE OF ISRAEL 31 Samuel Listens to God 32 King Saul 33 David and Goliath 34 David and Saul 35 King David Ruth 1:14:22

ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB 6 7 8 9 The Call of Abram Gods Covenant with Abram Isaacs Birth and Sacrifice Jacob and Esau Compete Genesis 12:112:20 Genesis 15:115:21 Genesis 21:122:19 Genesis 27:128:22 Genesis 32:133:20

THE TEACHING OF JESUS 56 Sermon on the Mount Part 1 Matthew 5:16:4 57 Sermon on the Mount Part 2 Matthew 6:57:29 58 The Kingdom of Heaven 59 The Good Samaritan 60 Lost and Found Matthew 13:113:58 Luke 10:2510:37 Luke 15:115:32

PAUL TO THE CHURCHES 81 More than Conquerors 82 The Fruit of the Spirit 83 The Armour of God 84 Rejoice in the Lord 85 The Supremacy of Christ Romans 8:18:39 Galatians 5:166:10 Ephesians 6:106:20 Philippians 4:24:9 Colossians 1:11:23

26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 66 71 76 81

10 Jacob and Esau Reconcile

THE STORY OF JOSEPH 11 Sold into Slavery 12 Prison and Promotion 13 Ten Brothers go to Egypt 14 The Brothers Return 15 Joseph Reveals His Identity Genesis 37:137:36 Genesis 39:141:57 Genesis 42:142:38 Genesis 43:144:34 Genesis 45:146:7

THE FALL OF ISRAEL 36 David and Bathsheba 37 King Solomon 38 Solomons Temple 2 Samuel 11:112:25 1 Kings 2:13:28 1 Kings 8:19:9

THE MIRACLES OF JESUS 61 Feeding the Five Thousand 62 Walking on Water 63 Healing the Blind Man Luke 9:19:36 Matthew 14:2214:36 John 9:19:41

PAUL TO THE LEADERS 86 Elders and Deacons 87 The Love of Money 88 Good Soldiers of Christ 1 Timothy 3:13:16 1 Timothy 6:36:21 2 Timothy 2:12:26

39 Elijah and the Prophets of Baal 1 Kings 16:2919:18 40 The Fall of Jerusalem 2 Kings 25:125:30

64 Healing a Demon Possessed Man Mark 5:120 65 Raising Lazarus from the Dead John 11:111:57 THE CROSS OF CHRIST 66 The Last Supper 67 Arrest and Trial 68 The Crucifixion 69 The Resurrection 70 The Ascension Luke 22:122:46 John 18:118:40 John 19:119:42 John 20:121:25 Acts 1:11:11

89 All Scripture is God-breathed 2 Timothy 3:104:8 90 The Coming of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 4:135:11 THE APOSTLES TEACHING 91 The Most Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13:113:13 92 A New Creation in Christ 2 Corinthians 4:16:2 93 A Living Hope 94 Faith and Works 95 Love One Another 1 Peter 1:12:12 James 1:12:26 1 John 3:114:21

MOSES AND THE EXODUS 16 Birth of Moses 17 The Burning Bush 18 The Ten Plagues 19 Passover and Exodus 20 Crossing the Red Sea Exodus 1:12:25 Exodus 3:14:17 Exodus 6:2811:10 Exodus 12:112:42 Exodus 13:1714:31

PSALMS AND PROVERBS 41 The Lord is My Shepherd 42 Have Mercy on Me 43 Praise the Lord 44 Godly Wisdom 45 Proverbs of Solomon THE PROPHETS 46 The Suffering Servant Isaiah 51:153:12 Psalm 23:123:6 Psalm 51:15:19 Psalm 103:1103:22 Proverbs 1:14:27 Proverbs 16:118:24

THE LAW AND THE LAND 21 The Ten Commandments 22 The Golden Calf 23 Joshua Succeeds Moses 24 Crossing the Jordan 25 The Fall of Jericho Exodus 19:120:21 Exodus 32:134:35 Joshua 1:11:18 Joshua 3:14:24 Joshua 5:136:27

THE CHURCH IS BORN 71 The Day of Pentecost 72 Growth and Persecution 73 The First Martyr 74 Sharing the Word 75 Good News for All Acts 2:12:47 Acts 3:14:37 Acts 6:88:8 Acts 8:268:40 Acts 10:111:18

THE REVELATION 96 A Voice and a Vision 97 Messages to the Churches 98 The Throne of Heaven 99 Hallelujah! 100 The New Jerusalem Revelation 1:11:20 Revelation 2:13:22 Revelation 4:17:17 Revelation 19:120:15 Revelation 21:122:21

47 Jeremiahs Call and Message Jeremiah 1:13:5 48 Daniel in the Lions Den 49 The Story of Jonah 50 The Day of Judgment Daniel 6:16:28 Jonah 1:14:11 Malachi 1:14:6

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