Here are some short testimonies from people in Leeds Vineyard about their experience of reading the Bible.
Rachael and Mark share their experiences of reading the Bible each day, reflecting on challenges and what has helped to overcome them, as well as the encouragement of being part of a Small Group.
Sally shares encouragement to re-engage with reading the Bible and Richard likens studying the Bible together in a Small Group to an exercise class at a gym.
Matt talks about his experience of reading the Bible using ReadScripture, a friend's enthusiasm for the poetry found in the Bible, and shares the vision for his Small Group.
Angela shares her enthusiasm as she reads through the Bible for the first time, the tips she has received and her favourite verses of seeing God at work in nature.
Georgie discusses her journey of reading through the Bible for the first time, learning about the character of God, as well as the significance of choosing a verse for her upcoming wedding.
Lucy shares how she is listening to an audio Bible, the affect of hearing the verses spoken aloud and her favourite Bible story about God's grace.
Two of our young people, Calum and Charis, share how they're reading the Bible this year, their favourite verses and how it makes them feel.
Sally reflects on her current favourite verse, found in Luke 15 of the prodigal son, how the bible shows God's heart and practical tips of where and how to start reading.
Ian shares how he came to read and journey through the Bible, what he feels God is saying to him at the moment and his favourite verse from Colossians.
Phil shares how the Bible brings him encouragement and how he uses Galatians 5:22 to pray over his children and as an indicator for his own life.