1. Genesis 18:19 (ESV) “For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the L ORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the L ORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.”

2. Knowing the Word in 2013 A New Beginning! Picture by GlasgowAmateur on Flickr Picture by ericcommando89 on Flickr

3. Ezra & Nehemiah’s New Beginning (Neh. 8-9) They READ to the People (8:1-7) They Read to UNDERSTAND (8:8, 12) It Caused GODLY SORROW (8:9) It Caused a HUNGERING in the Leadership (8:13) It Caused OBEDIENCE (8:14) It Caused REVIVAL (8:17) It Caused REPENTANCE (9:2) It Caused WORSHIP (9:3ff) It Caused COMMITMENT (9:38)

4. What About Us? REVIVAL! In Our Church! In Our Homes! Picture by bob.bachand on Flickr Centered on God’s Word!

5. The 2-Year Plan See the Reading Schedule I’ll Preach on Genesis – January 13 We’ll Read Genesis During Jan. 13-26 Intensive / Basic Schedules Memory Work Comes from Genesis Two Wed. Nights (Jan. 16 & 23) on Genesis I’ll Preach on Exodus – January 27…

6. Your Challenge Decide on a Reading Plan Before the 13 th Parents, Lead Your Families Find a Reading Buddy Journal 1: Jot Down Three Things… Your FAVORITE Part Something NEW A PRACTICAL APPLICATION Journal 2: Pray Through Your Readings Attributes of God: PRAISE Things God Has Done For You: THANKSGIVING Where You Fall Short: REPENTANCE Where You Can Grow: REQUESTS