Develop a Discipleship System
Read a Chapter a Day: Summer 2025 Challenge
By Motoe Yamada Foor
Romans and Corinthians
June 9 - July 26, 2025
This reading challenge will guide participants through Romans, 1 Corinthians, and 2 Corinthians, providing a strong foundation in Christian theology, practical church life, and discipleship. The plan is designed for everyone—both new and mature believers—who want to engage with scripture daily. A weekly Bible study component offers deeper reflection and group discussions.
Reading Schedule (June 9–July 26, 2025)
- June 9–June 24: Romans 1–16
- June 25: Reflection on Romans
- June 26–July 11: 1 Corinthians 1–16
- July 12: Reflection on 1 Corinthians
- July 13–July 25: 2 Corinthians 1–13
- July 26: Reflection on 2 Corinthians
(Reflection days allow you to pause, pray, and revisit key themes from the passages.)
Join a Global Movement
This is our third challenge—join 2,000 people worldwide in reading and reflecting on the same chapter each day. This year’s challenge includes:
- Reading seven days a week instead of five days.
- Daily questions from a theologian for each chapter to help participants reflect.
- Weekly small-group material for personal or group study
- A pastor responding to your questions in a dedicated Facebook group.
How to Participate
- Commit to reading one chapter a day from June 9 to July 26.
- Join the daily email list to receive insights, reflections, and key verses.
- Engage in discussion through our Facebook group or a small-group study.
- Use the weekly Bible study materials to deepen your understanding.
About the Books We Are Reading
Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Written by the apostle Paul, Romans is one of the most profound books of the Bible. It explores themes of faith, grace, righteousness, and salvation. This letter was written to the Christians in Rome, helping them understand the depth of God’s love and the power of the gospel.
1 Corinthians: A Letter to a Divided Church
The city of Corinth was a bustling, diverse, and often morally challenging place. Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to address divisions in the church, correct misunderstandings, and teach believers how to live out their faith in community. This letter includes wisdom on topics such as spiritual gifts, love, unity, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians: Strength in Weakness
In 2 Corinthians, Paul continues his encouragement to the church, sharing personal struggles and emphasizing that God’s strength is made perfect in weakness. This letter is a testament to perseverance, grace, and the power of Christ in our daily lives.
Recommended Bible Versions
If you're looking for an easy-to-understand Bible translation that aligns with United Methodist teachings, consider:
- The CEB Study Bible Hardcover
- Common English Church Bible, Casual Edition Hardback
- The CEB Lectio Divina Prayer Bible
We will use the Common English Bible (CEB) for our daily emails.
Join the Journey
Reading the Bible is a transformative spiritual practice. Whether you're a seasoned daily reader or just starting, this is an opportunity to grow in faith, reflect on God’s word, and engage with a community of believers. Let’s take this journey together!
Sign up today and be part of this powerful summer challenge!
Here are some testimonies from the previous reading challenges:
"Please continue with the reading programs. Sometimes, I don’t do my daily Bible reading because I don’t know where to start, or I’m hesitant because I’m afraid I won’t understand what I’m reading. Having the scripture in the actual email made it convenient to read, and the translation was easy to understand. I would also like a few 'thinking points' at the end of the scripture so I can review what I read. Thank you for making this program available to me. It has enhanced my Lenten season."
"I read it with my kids. Then I asked them if we should read Mark, Luke, or Acts, and they chose Luke. So, a chapter a night before bed has become a part of the routine. I’m very grateful for that. I’m enjoying it tremendously."
"I was truly blessed by the opportunity for inquiry and study and the accountability you held me to. As a disabled veteran, living with Parkinson's Disease for the past twelve years presents challenges for me on a day-to-day, if not hour-by-hour schedule. This study has focused my spiritual growth and journey in ways that help my physical body, cognitive state, and spiritual formation. Thank you for this opportunity."
Rev. Motoe Yamada Foor, Director of Adult Discipleship, served in local churches for twenty years. She has a wealth of experience at a variety of organizational levels of The United Methodist Church as well as in ecumenical organizations such as the World Council of Churches (WCC). She also enjoys serving as a coach to help people and churches grow.
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