Romans Bible Reading Challenge

Challenge yourself to achieve 1000 points by completing your choice of the following activities. Each activity has a certain number of points depending on how challenging it is. Some activites may be particularly suited for children and families, while others may be more suited for adults and teens. One of the best parts of a challenge is doing it together. Find another family to do it with, or involve your Sunday School or CYC.

Read - 400 Points

Read all the chapters of Romans for 400 points! Below you can find a printable tracker for each chapter so you can check them off as you go!

Bible Journal - 500 Points

Use a notebook or a Bible Reading Journal to take notes while you read. You can order a prepared reading journal on Amazon (link below) or use just a regular notebook. A page of suggested questions to ask is also available below. Share your thoughts or favourite verses with your friends and family or on Social Media.

Bible Art - 500 Points

Choose a verse that exhorts or encourages you during your Bible readings and illustrate it. Share your creations here: Facebook Bible Journaling Group

Bible Marking - 100 Points

As you read through Romans, use coloured pencils to mark all the occurrences of “flesh” and “spirit”. This is underlying conflict for all of humanity.

Language - 150 Points

Do a word study on the words “sin” and “righteousness”. You can find a worksheet below that explains how to do a word study. Share what you learn with your friends and family or on Social Media.

Literature - 200 Points

Read through any of the following books and share a quote or two with family and friends or on Social Media. Links to Booksellers below.

Romans by John Carter
Understand the Bible by Tecwyn Morgan

Media - 300 Points

Search for this talk on Christadelphian Bible Talks and Exhortations:

Romans series by Tecwyn Morgan

Write a short review to share what you learn.

Memory Verse - 250 Points

Learn at least one of these selections by heart:

Romans 6:23
Romans 8:28
Romans 12:1-2

Dig Deeper - 400 Points

What does it mean to walk in the footsteps of the faith of Abraham? What faithful steps did Abraham take throughout his life? Make a list. How can you walk in his footsteps? Try to find an application in your own life.

Geography - 100 Points

Colour a map of the Mediterranean region and the extent of the Roman empire. Find the city of Rome and mark it on your map.

Our World - 100 Points

Find out what it means to be transformed. Investigate the lifecycle of a butterfly. How does God want you to change? You can watch “metamorphosis” here: The Life Cycle of a Butterfly – Science for Kids

Hymn Study - 100 Points

Hymn 337: “Be careful for nothing.”

Sing this hymn. You can find a link below for the music. Write out the hymn (worksheet below), and see if you can find Bible passages that relate to this particular hymn.

Prayer - 100 Points

Consider the list that Paul gives of what it means to be a follower of Christ in Roman 12:9-21. Contrast this with the characteristics of Romans 1:28-32. This change is effected by becoming a living sacrifice and transforming the mind by God.

Take time to evaluate your heart and mind and pray to God for help in your transformation.

Bible Study - 500 Points

Do an overview of the book of Romans. Use the worksheet below to help you with this.

Art Project - 150 Points

Have fun making some beautiful butterfly artwork: Monarch Butterfly Art Lesson for kids – Leah Newton Art

The Heart - 300 Points

T H I N K ON T H I S :

How often do we consider how our own conduct affects the welfare of others. Do we judge or despise one another? Do we cause others to stumble? Do we pursue peace with one another? Do we build each other up? Do we welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us? Take time to really think about what Paul has to say in Romans 14-15:7.