What is the Power of 4 Challenge?
The Center for Bible Engagement (CBE) made a key discovery that those who read scripture 4 or more times a week live radically different lives than those who do not.
Many of us struggle with bible reading and miss the transforming power of God’s Word in our lives.
The Power of 4 Challenge has been designed to help you kickstart your bible reading rhythms with 4-chapters 4 days/week plan for 4 weeks.
Find a quiet space, a perfectly brewed cup of coffee and ask God to help you understand and be transformed by what you are about to read.
What can I expect from taking the challenge?
The CBE found that those who engaged with scripture 4 or more times a week were:
- 30% less likely to feel lonely
- 14% less likely to experience anxiety
- 40% less likely to feel bitter
- 59% less likely to view pornography
- 228% more likely to share their faith
- 231% more likely to disciple others
The Word of God has power to change your life and to help you discover the love and hope of God.
Those who complete the 4 week challenge would have read the Gospel of Mark, Ephesians, Daniel and Hebrews in their entirety, as well as selected Psalms.
What if I do not understand what I am reading?
There are many great resources to help us understand and apply scripture.
The ESV Study Bible is an incredible resource that offers key contextual insights and verse-by-verse comments from leading biblical scholars.
The ESV study bible is available for purchase from the resource table in Whitehill’s foyer, or you can find it online from a range of Christian book stores.
Please also feel free to reach out to one of our staff or elders who would love the opportunity to meet with you and help you on your journey of faith and bible reading.
The Plan
Week 1
Day 1: Mark 1-2, Ephesians 1, Psalm 19
Day 2: Mark 3-4, Ephesians 2, Psalm 104
Day 3: Mark 5-6, Ephesians 3-4
Day 4: Mark 7-8, Ephesians 5-6
Week 2
Day 1: Mark 9-10, Psalm 107, Psalm 148
Day 2: Mark 11-12, Psalm 1, Psalm 4
Day 3: Mark 13-14, Psalm 11, Daniel 1
Day 4: Mark 15-16, Psalm 145, Daniel 2
Week 3
Day 1: Psalm 110, Daniel 3, Hebrews 1-2
Day 2: Psalm 111, Daniel 4, Hebrews 3-4
Day 3: Psalm 31, Daniel 5, Hebrews 5-6
Day 4: Psalm 81, Daniel 6, Hebrews 7-8
Week 4
Day 1: Psalm 112, Daniel 7, Hebrews 9-10
Day 2: Psalm 28, Daniel 8, Hebrews 11-12
Day 3: Psalm 113, Daniel 9-10, Hebrews 13
Day 4: Psalm 35-36, Daniel 11-12