So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new. - 2 Corinthians 5:17
The Greek word Paul chose for new in this verse is kainos referencing a new creation that has not existed previously. This has greater implications than if Paul had instead used neos, meaning new in an already established category.
This biblical concept of kainos new is a pillar of Christian doctrine. Since God is about the work of making us new every day, we are transformed throughout our lives into a new creation, continuously growing in our resemblance to the one we follow, Jesus Christ. Evidence of this transformation can be found in our words, attitudes, actions and lifestyle.
One way that we open ourselves to experience kainos new is by practicing the spiritual discipline of reading Scripture. This is because we encounter God in the pages of Scripture. And each time we meet the living God, we are changed.
With that in mind, I invite you, the Holston Conference, to join me in reading through the Bible together individually and collectively in 2022. As we participate in “Read Together” in community, we open ourselves to experience God's presence and kainos on an individual basis and as a conference.
- Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett
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September 26, 2023 Zephaniah1-3; Psalm 74; 2 Corinthians 8 (NRSV) Sofonías 1-3, Salmos 74, 2 Corintios 8 (RVR1960) Zephaniah 1-3 1 The word of the Lord that came to Zephaniah son of Cushi son of Gedaliah son of Amariah son of Hezekiah, in the days...
September 25, 2023 Habakkuk 1-3; 2 Corinthians 7 (NRSV) Habacuc 1-3, 2 Corintios 7 (RVR1960) Habakkuk 1-3 1 The oracle that the prophet Habakkuk saw. The Prophet’s Complaint 2 O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? Or ...
September 23, 2023 - September 24, 2023 Jonah 3:10-4:11; Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 (NRSV) Jonás 3:10-4:11, Salmos 145:1-8, Filipenses 1:21-30, Mateo 20:1-16 (RVR1960) Jonah 3:10-4:11 10 When God saw what they did, how they ...
September 22, 2023 2 Chronicles 34-35; 2 Corinthians 6 (NRSV) 2 Crónicas 34-35, 2 Corintios 6 (RVR1960) 2 Chronicles 34-35 Reign of Josiah 34 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. 2 He did what ...
September 21, 2023 2 Kings 22-23; Psalm 73; 2 Corinthians 5 (NRSV) 2 Reyes 22-23, Salmos 73, 2 Corintios 5 (RVR1960) 2 Kings 22-23 Josiah Reigns over Judah 22 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; he reigned thirty-one years in ...
September 20, 2023 Nahum 1-3; Psalm 149; 2 Corinthians 4 (NRSV) Nahúm 1-3, Salmos 149, 2 Corintios 4 (RVR1960) Nahum 1-3 1 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum of Elkosh. The Consuming Wrath of God 2 A jealous and avenging ...
September 19, 2023 2 Kings 21; 2 Chronicles 33; Psalm 71; 2 Corinthians 3 (NRSV) 2 Reyes 21, 2 Crónicas 33, Salmos 71, 2 Corintios 3 (RVR1960) 2 Kings 21 Manasseh Reigns over Judah 21 Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; he reigned ...
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September 18, 2023 Isaiah 64-66; 2 Corinthians 2 (NRSV) Isaías 64-66, 2 Corintios 2 (RVR1960) Isaiah 64-66 64 O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence— 2 as when fire kindles ...
September 16, 2023 - September 17, 2023 Exodus 15:1-11, 20-21; Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 103:1-7, 8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV) Éxodo 15:1-11, 20-21, Génesis 50:15-21; Salmos 103:1-7, 8-13; Romanos 14:1-12; Mateo 18:21-35 (RVR1960) ...
September 15, 2023 Isaiah 60-63; 2 Corinthians 1 (NRSV) Isaías 60-63, 2 Corintios 1 (RVR1960) Isaiah 60-63 The Ingathering of the Dispersed 60 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2 For darkness ...
September 14, 2023 Isaiah 56-59; Psalm 70; 1 Corinthians 16 (NRSV) Isaías 56-59, Salmos 70, 1 Corintios 16 (RVR1960) Isaiah 56-59 The Covenant Extended to All Who Obey 56 Thus says the Lord: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my ...
September 13, 2023 Isaiah 53-55; Psalm 128; 1 Corinthians 15 (NRSV) Isaías 53-55, Salmos 128, 1 Corintios 15 (RVR1960) Isaiah 53-55 53 Who has believed what we have heard? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For he grew up ...
September 12, 2023 Isaiah 49-52; Psalm 69; 1 Corinthians 14 (NRSV) Isaías 49-52, Salmos 69, 1 Corintios 14 (RVR1960) Isaiah 49-52 The Servant’s Mission 49 Listen to me, O coastlands; pay attention, you peoples from far away! The Lord called me ...
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September 11, 2023 Isaiah 45-48; 1 Corinthians 13 (NRSV) Isaías 45-48, 1 Corintios 13 (RVR1960) Isaiah 45-48 Cyrus, God’s Instrument 45 Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him ...
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September 9, 2023 - September 10, 2023 Ezekiel 33:7-11; Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 (NRSV) Ezequiel 33:7-11; Salmos 119:33-40, Romanos 13:8-14, Mateo 18:15-20 (RVR1960) Ezekiel 33:7-11 7 So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel ...
September 8, 2023 Isaiah 41-44; 1 Corinthians 12 (NRSV) Isaías 41-44, 1 Corintios 12 (RVR1960) Isaiah 41-44 Israel Assured of God’s Help 41 Listen to me in silence, O coastlands; let the peoples renew their strength; let them approach, then let...
September 7, 2023 2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38-40; Psalm 68; 1 Corinthians 11 (NRSV) 2 Reyes 20, Isaías 38-40, Salmos 68, 1 Corintios 11 (RVR1960) 2 Kings 20 Hezekiah’s Illness 20 In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. The ...
September 6, 2023 Isaiah 36-37; Psalm 123; 1 Corinthians 10 (NRSV) Isaías 36-37, Salmos 123, 1 Corintios 10 (RVR1960) Isaiah 36-37 Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem 36 In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah, King Sennacherib of Assyria came up ...
September 5, 2023 2 Kings 18-19; 2 Chronicles 32; Psalm 67; 1 Corinthians 9 (NRSV) 2 Reyes 18-19, 2 Crónicas 32, Salmos 67, 1 Corintios 9 (RVR1960) 2 Kings 18-19 Hezekiah’s Reign over Judah 18 In the third year of King Hoshea son of Elah of Israel, ...
September 4, 2023 2 Chronicles 29-31; 1 Corinthians 8 (NRSV) 2 Crónicas 29-31, 1 Corintios 8 (RVR1960) 2 Chronicles 29-31 Reign of Hezekiah 29 Hezekiah began to reign when he was twenty-five years old; he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. ...
September 2, 2023 - September 3, 2023 Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28 (NRSV) Jeremías 15:15-21, Salmos 26:1-8, Romanos 12:9-21, Mateo 16:21-28 (RVR1960) Jeremiah 15:15-21 15 O Lord, you know; remember me and ...
September 1, 2023 2 Chronicles 28; 2 Kings 17; Psalm 66; 1 Corinthians 7 (NRSV) 2 Crónicas 28, 2 Reyes 17, Salmos 66, 1 Corintios 7 (RVR1960) 2 Chronicles 28 Reign of Ahaz 28 Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign; he reigned sixteen years...
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August 31, 2023 Isaiah 33-35; 1 Corinthians 6 (NRSV) Isaías 33-35, 1 Corintios 6 (RVR1960) Isaiah 33-35 A Prophecy of Deliverance from Foes 33 Woe to the destroyer, who yourself have not been destroyed; you treacherous one, with whom no one ...
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August 30, 2023 Isaiah 30-32; 1 Corinthians 5 (NRSV) Isaías 30-32, 1 Corintios 5 (RVR1960) Isaiah 30-32 The Futility of Reliance on Egypt 30 Woe to the rebellious children, says the Lord, who carry out a plan but not mine; who make an alliance but...
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August 29, 2023 Isaiah 26-29; Psalm 65; 1 Corinthians 4 (NRSV) Isaías 26-29, Salmos 65, 1 Corintios 4 (RVR1960) Isaiah 26-29 Judah’s Song of Victory 26 On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; he sets up ...