Immerse Bible Reading: Introduction to the Messiah - Day 1

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Welcome to Immerse: the daily Bible reading experience. In today's session, we begin our journey by introducing the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The final quarter of the Bible unveils the fifth covenant God made with humanity, which is distinctly different yet connected to the previous ones made with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David. It is encapsulated in the New Testament and centers on Jesus as the fulfillment of God's plans for Israel and the world.

We delve into how the New Testament is structured, starting with the four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - that provide varied perspectives on Jesus' life and ministry. Luke's Gospel, along with the Acts of the Apostles, is particularly highlighted for its focus on Gentile audiences and its dedication to Theophilus, a Gentile likely facing pressure under Roman rule. Luke's narrative recounts the angelic announcements to Zechariah and Mary, the birth of John the Baptist, and the miraculous birth of Jesus. This lays the foundation for understanding Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice who brings peace between God and humanity.

Join us in this enlightening and transformative reading experience as we explore the depths of the New Testament and the story of Jesus the Messiah, promising hope and salvation for all.

00:00 Welcome to Immerse: Introduction to Messiah
01:05 The New Covenant and Prophecies Fulfilled
01:54 The Story of Jesus: Life, Ministry, and Sacrifice
02:28 The Gospels: Diverse Perspectives on Jesus
03:24 Paul's Letters and the Early Christian Movement
04:08 The Book of Revelation: The Grand Conclusion
05:15 Luke-Acts: A Two-Part Narrative
10:36 The Birth of John the Baptist
13:23 The Annunciation and Mary's Visit to Elizabeth
16:34 The Birth of John and Zechariah's Prophecy
18:57 Conclusion and Reflection

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Welcome to Immerse: Messiah!

Messiah is the first of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Messiah takes the reader on a unique journey through every book of the New Testament. Each section of Messiah begins with one of the Gospels, and together they combine to provide a life-changing reading experience centered on Jesus.

This fresh arrangement of the books highlights the depth of the New Testament’s fourfold witness to Jesus the Messiah. The Son of God, who fulfills all the longings and promises of the collected Scriptures, can be experienced in Messiah through the rich variety of lenses provided by the books of the new covenant.

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3 ways to get the most out of your experience

1. Use Immerse: Messiah instead of your regular chapter-and-verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions. Letters look like letters, songs look like songs, and the original literary structures are visible in each book.
2. Commit to making this a community experience. Immerse is designed for groups to encounter large portions of the Bible together for 8 weeks—more like a book club, less like a Bible study. By meeting every week in small groups and discussing what you read in open, honest conversations, you and your community can come together to be transformed through an authentic experience with the Scriptures.
3. Aim to understand the big story. Read through “The Stories and the Story” to see how the books of the Bible work together to tell God’s story of his creation’s restoration. As you read through Immerse: Poets, rather than ask, “How do I fit God into my busy life?” begin asking, “How can I join in God’s great plan by living out my part in his story?”

4 Questions to get your conversations started:

1. What stood out to you this week?
2. Was there anything confusing or troubling?
3. Did anything make you think differently about God?
4. How might this change the way we live?

The Immerse Bible Series is the proud winner of the prestigious Bible of the Year award from the ECPA Christian Book Awards. Immerse: The Reading Bible is specially crafted for a distraction-free listening and reading experience, helping you dive in and get immersed in Scripture. You’ll have a great experience using Immerse by yourself. But for an even richer experience, try reading with friends.

Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience is an invitation to a different kind of community interaction with the Bible. Less like a Bible study, more like a book club.

– 8 or 16-week Bible listening plans take you through a large section of the Bible like the New Testament or the Torah
– Meet once a week for a free-flowing discussion about the text
– Wrestle with questions and celebrate ‘aha!’ moments together

Nothing impacts spiritual growth more than spending time in Scripture. Immerse removes many of the barriers that make Bible reading difficult and invites communities to become transformed together through the power of God’s word.

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