The document provides an outline for reading the Christian Bible in one year. It includes a one-page tracker with the books of the Old and New Testaments listed month-by-month. The instructions explain how to use the tracker by placing checkmarks or initials in the appropriate boxes when reading or applying passages. The purpose of regularly studying the Bible this way is to develop Christ-like optimism by finding strength, wisdom, and discerning God's call, as supported by several Bible verses included at the start.

1. Christian Bible Study
Why Study the Christian Bible?
To develop Christ Like Optimism
Psalm 139:13-16 - All people are designed in God's own image.
John 1:12 - All people are God's children
Ephesians 2:10 and Philippians 1:6 - All people are part of God's process.
1 Samuel 16:7 - All people are part of God's plan.
John 10:10 - All people have access to God's abundant life.
To praise God
To attain Godly wisdom
To learn to listen for Jesus' call

2. Just Checking In Today
A Minister passing through his church
in the middle of the day,
Decided to pause by the altar
and see who had come to pray.
Just then the back door opened,
a man came down the aisle,
The minister frowned as he saw
the man hadn't shaved in a while.
His shirt was kinda shabby
and his coat was worn and frayed,
the man knelt, he bowed his head,
Then rose and walked away.
In the days that followed,
each noon time came this chap,
each time he knelt just for a moment,
A lunch pail in his lap..
Well, the minister's suspicions grew,
with robbery a main fear,
He decided to stop the man and ask him,
'What are you doing here?'
The old man said, he worked down the road.
Lunch was half an hour.
Lunchtime was his prayer time,
For finding strength and power.

3. 'I stay only moments, see,
because the factory is so far away;
as I kneel here talking to the Lord,
This is kinda what I say:
'I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD,
HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHERS
FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. DON'T KNOW
MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU
EVERYDAY.
SO, JESUS, THIS IS JIM, JUST CHECKING IN TODAY.'
The minister feeling foolish,
told Jim, that was fine.
He told the man he was welcome
To come and pray just anytime
Time to go, Jim smiled, said 'Thanks.'
He hurried to the door.
The minister knelt at the altar,
he'd never done it before.
His cold heart melted, warmed with love,
and met with Jesus there.
As the tears flowed, in his heart,
he repeated old Jim's prayer:
'I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD,
HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHERS
FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. I DON'T KNOW
MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU

4. EVERYDAY.
SO, JESUS, THIS IS ME, JUST CHECKING IN TODAY.'
Past noon one day, the minister noticed
that old Jim hadn't come.
As more days passed without Jim,
he began to worry some.
At the factory, he asked about him,
learning he was ill.
The hospital staff was worried,
But he'd given them a thrill.
The week that Jim was with them,
Brought changes in the ward.
His smiles, a joy contagious.
Changed people, were his reward.
The head nurse couldn't understand
why Jim was so glad,
when no flowers, calls or cards came,
Not a visitor he had.
The minister stayed by his bed,
He voiced the nurse's concern:
No friends came to show they cared.
He had nowhere to turn.
Looking surprised, old Jim spoke
up and with a winsome smile;

5. 'the nurse is wrong, she couldn't know,
that he's in here all the while
everyday at noon He's here,
a dear friend of mine, you see,
He sits right down, takes my hand,
Leans over and says to me:
'I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, JIM,
HOW HAPPY I HAVE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND THIS
FRIENDSHIP, AND I TOOK AWAY YOUR SIN.
ALWAYS LOVE TO HEAR YOU PRAY,
I THINK ABOUT YOU EACH DAY, AND SO JIM, THIS IS
JESUS, JUST CHECKING IN TODAY.'
If this blesses you, pass it on. Many people will walk in and out of
your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart
May God hold you in the palm of His hand
and Angels watch over you
How to Study the Christian Bible?

6. A One Page Christian Bible Study Tracker: An Outline for Reading the Christian Bible Through in one Year
Instructions:
1. Read the books indicated for each month. This is How (one way) to read the Christian Bible through in one year.
2. Place a check mark in the appropriate line and column (book and month) whenever scripture is covered in Sunday School and Church.
3. Place a check mark in the appropriate line and column (book and month) whenever you refer to scripture for counsel.
4. Place a P in the line and column whenever you experience a personal scripture application in your life. This is Why we study the bible.
5. Memorize the book and the scripture when you experience a personal scripture application in your life. Practice sharing your experience.
Old Testament January February March April May June July August September October November December
Genesis J
Exodus J
Leviticus F
Numbers F
Deuteronomy M
Joshua M
Judges M
Ruth M
1 Samuel A
2 Samuel A
1 Kings A
2 Kings M
1 Chronicles M
2 Chronicles M
Ezra J
Nehemiah J
Ester J
Job J
Psalms J
Proverbs J
Ecclesiastes J
Solomon J
Isaiah A
Jeremiah A
Lamentations A
Ezekiel S
Daniel S
Hosea S
Joel S
Amos S
Obadiah S
Jonah S
Micah S
Nahum S
Habakkuk S
Zephaniah S
Haggai S
Zechariah S
Malachi S
New Testament O
Matthew O
Mark O
Luke N
John N
Acts N
Romans D
1 Corinthians D
2 Corinthians D
Galatians D
Ephesians D
Philippians D
Colossians D
1 Thessalonians D
2 Thessalonians D
1 Timothy D
2 Timothy D
Titus D
Philemon D
Hebrews D
James D
1 Peter D
2 Peter D
1 John D
2 John D
3 John D
Jude D
Revelation D
Name and Address
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Phone Number and eMail Address
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Record Notes below and on the back of the One Page Christian Bible Study Tracker:

7. Two Wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside all
people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity,
guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness,
benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which
wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Author Unknown
Christian bible study feeds joy, peace, love,
hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence
empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.
Reverend Bill Gay
Washington, North Carolina
2 Timothy