For just over a week beginning this Sunday (April 19), some 500 Christian leaders, government officials and celebrities will embark on a first-ever public endeavor: They will take their turns reading the Bible — from cover to cover, 12 hours each day.
Hosted by the nonprofit Christians Engaged, in partnership with Great American Pure Flix and a coalition of other ministries, the first “America Reads the Bible” week will be broadcast and streamed from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. The timing of it is aimed at setting a sacred tone before celebrations this summer marking America’s 250th anniversary.
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“We’re asking leaders across every sphere — from government and business to education, faith and the arts — to boldly attest to the impact the Bible has had on their lives and leadership. Their witness matters. Their example guides others,” Christians Engaged said in a statement.
“When the Bible is read, people are changed. And when people are changed, nations can be healed.”
Those scheduled to read Scripture at the event include Franklin Graham, who will read the story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10 on April 25, between 6:30 and 7 p.m. ET.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was originally published by Decision Magazine. Used with permission.
