I Challenge You!

So I saw this on Tip Junkie probably about 3 or 4 months ago and thought it would be a really easy and fun way to get in some extra scripture reading in lieu of the Holidays. The idea is that you read a passage of scripture every day during the month of December that focuses on the Savior's life. There's two versions, one that's just the Bible and another that's just the Book of Mormon. Feel free to take your pick, I'm doing both since there are only a few scriptures. This would be a great family tradition to do with your kids. Mine is a bit young to understand but Jared and I are doing it and I might just add this to my list of Christmas Traditions :)

Family Christmas Scripture Tradition (Bible Version)
Day, Event, Reference, Jesus Christ...
1, Jarius' Daughter Raised, Luke 8:41-56, was compassionate
2, Sinful woman forgiven, Luke 7:36-50, was forgiving
3, nobelman's son healed, John 4:46-53, had power to heal
4, temple cleansed, John 2:13-17, was reverent and opposed to evil
5, storm calmed, Mark 4:35-41, had power over elements
6, children blessed, Mark 10:13-16, loved children
7, Savior dined with Mary and Martha, Luke 10:38-42, made people happy
8, Savior suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, Luke 22:41-45, was submissive
9, Apostles' feet washed, John 13:3-17, was humble
10, Apostles' chosen, Luke 6:12-13, was prayerful
11, Christ's wisdom advanced, Luke 2:51-52, obeyed parents
12, Christ baptized, Matthew 3:13-17, obeyed God's law
13, Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:2-16, gave counsel
14, Christ in the temple, Luke 2:42-49, taught when 12 years old
15, The Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6:9-13, taught proper way to pray
16, parable of the sower, Luke 8:5-16, taught with stories
17, parable of the lost sheep, Luke 15:4-7, helped sinners
18, story of the good samaritan, Luke 10:29-36, was kind
19, promised the comforter, John 14:26-27, promised the Holy Ghost
20, fishes and loaves shared, Matthew 14:15-21, performed miracles
21, story of Lazarus, John 11:40-44, raised the dead
22, Mary's visitation, Luke 1:26-33, is the Son of the highest
23, Christ's birth, Luke 2:1-11, fulfilled prophesy
24, shepherds visited & wisemen brought gifts, Matthew 2:9-13 & Luke 2:12-16, was worshiped as a Savior


Family Christmas Scripture Tradition (Book of Mormon & Bible)
1. 1 Nephi 11:14-20
2. Matthew 25:37-40
3. 2 Nephi 9:21
4. Isaiah 9:6
5. Enos 1:5-8
6. Moroni 7:33
7. Helaman 5:12
8. 3 Nephi 13:19-20
9. D&C 88:7-11
10. Alma 7:7
11. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
12. Mosiah 3:5-6
13. Ether 3:14-15
14. 2 Nephi 33:10
15. Mark 10:44
16. Matthew 18-20
17. 3 Nephi 1:13
18. Mosiah 15:1
19. Alma 36:18-22
20. 2 Nephi 26:24
21. Matthew 24:42
22. 2 Nephi 31:20
23. Matthew 11:28
24. 3 Nephi 1:13
25. Luke 1:10-11
26. John 1:45
27. Mosiah 3:20
28. Acts 1:11
29. John 14:14
30. Luke 2:19
31. John 14:18,27

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Just a side note. I decided to read the scriptures on lds.org today when I did this just because I was being lazy and didn't want to go into my bedroom to grab my scriptures and holy cow! You ought to check it out. You can actually make notes and highlight the scriptures right on your computer. If you already knew this, don't make fun. It's been quite a long time since I've read the scriptures online and I had no idea they had that kind of feature. It probably links up with your iPhone or Blackberry if you're one of those cool people that own one but I don't so I was quite impressed! What a techno-savvy church I'm a part of.