Jonah Bible Reading Plan
Read through the Bible with us! Easter is 28 days from the start of this reading plan. How will you leverage that time to prepare your heart for Easter in remembrance and celebration of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross?
This 4-week plan breaks down the book of Jonah into manageable daily portions, each exploring a unique aspect of the story. The Rest Days give you space to reflect on key themes, with one day a week drawing meaningful parallels between Jonah’s story and the teachings of Jesus in Matthew. As you move through the chapters, let the themes of obedience, repentance, mercy, and compassion resonate in your life and relationship with God.
HEAR Bible Study Method
The acronym H.E.A.R. stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond. This Bible study method encourages reading the Bible with a life-transforming purpose to understand and respond to God's Word. Executing these four steps help provide and atmosphere to hear God speak. Choose a scripture, set a time, and be expectant to H.E.A.R. from God.
Click below to download a print out of the HEAR Method and use this tool to dive into scripture!
Prayer
The primary goal of prayer is to know Jesus and experience Him.
Over the next 30 days, spend time in prayer with the Lord every day after your Bible reading. You can use the acronym A.C.T.S. to guide your prayer time. Pray with a heart of surrender. Plan a time and place to pray daily. Utilize worship music to help focus your heart for prayer.
- Adoration
- Confession
- Thanksgiving
- Supplication
What is a prayer walk?
Prayer Walking focuses on prayer for others, is a powerful tool for evangelism, invites the work of God and transforms an area and the person praying.
The Goal of prayer walking
- That God will shift our hearts for our area.
- That God will burden us for those who we live and work near.
- That God will use us to prepare the way for the work of God in our area.
Pray God would speak light to the hearts of the people there.
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6
Pray God would give the Church wisdom on how to serve, love, and bring the gospel to that place.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5
Pray for what you observe about the place you are praying for.
Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. John 4:35b
Pray God would break your heart for that place and show you how to love, serve, and be a witness there.
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20
Fasting
Fasting is not a way for us to impress God or manipulate Him. It is a way for us to turn from our physical appetites and recognize our greater hunger and need for God. Fasting says to God, “You are more important in my life than anything.” Fasting is a Biblical way to humble yourself before the Lord, to enable the Holy Spirit to reveal your true spiritual condition, and is a channel for God to send spiritual renewal in your life.
SPECIFIC FOOD, ACTIVITY OR SOCIAL MEDIA FAST
In this type of fast, you omit a specific item(s) from your meal plans. For example, you may choose to eliminate all red meat, processed or fast food, or sweets. Most people can incorporate this type of fast relatively easily. It can also prove to be a great solution for people with specific dietary needs or medical conditions that may cause certain limitations.
While fasting typically refers to refraining from specific food items, you may also find it extremely beneficial to fast from a regular activity or habit. This might include things such as television, social media, etc.
DANIEL FAST
The Daniel fast is one of the most commonly referred to fasts; however, within the Daniel Fast, there is room for broad interpretation. In the Book of Daniel, we find two different times where the prophet Daniel fasted. Daniel 1 states that he only ate vegetables and water, and in Daniel 10, is states that he ate no rich (or “choice”) foods, as well as no meat or wine. So based on these two verses, we can see that either of these, or combinations of the two, constitute a Daniel fast.
JUICE FAST
A juice fast is simply consuming vegetable and fruit juices and water instead of solid food. Many people include whey protein. Even if you choose not to make your entire fast liquids-only, substituting one or two meals for liquids is a great alternative.
WATER FAST
A water-only fast is the normal fast referred to in the Bible. This is how Jesus and the New Testament church fasted. A water fast is just that, no eating of any food or drinking of any liquids except water. Periodic water fasts can be very beneficial, but extreme precautions should be taken. For some people it is hard to perform effectively at their jobs and have energy for their families while drinking only water. We recommend consulting your physician first, and water fasting only for a day or two unless you can get away or your job allows you to really disconnect so you can give your best energy to the fast.
FASTING WHILE NURSING OR PREGNANT
Strict fasting while pregnant or nursing is also not recommended. If you are in this incredible season of life but would like to participate in a fast, modify any fasting plan to ensure you are still getting the nutrition and energy you need. Your priority is the health and the development of the baby that God has entrusted you with. Make that your guideline and go from there. Please consult your doctor.
FASTING AND EATING DISORDERS
Remember, fasting is a tool used to get closer to God, and it actually should keep us from being preoccupied with food. If your method of fasting is going to cause you to obsess about what you eat in any way, you will need to change either your approach. If giving up food is a stumbling block to you, then consider fasting television, reading (other than the Bible, of course), social media, or shopping. There are many distractions and ways that we use to stay in control that we could eliminate from our daily routine. We do these things to distract ourselves from the real issues hurting us. If you can identify such other things, maybe you can give those up instead of food.
Important Note: Fasting requires reasonable precautions. If you have any health concerns, please consult your physician prior to beginning your fast, especially if you are taking any medication, have a chronic condition, or are pregnant or nursing.
Gospel Presentation
What is the gospel? How can you share it with someone else? Click below to watch a short video presentation of the 3 Circles, a tool for sharing God’s design for the world and how we can escape the brokenness of the world through the love of Christ.
Next Steps
We believe everyone has a next step in their walk with the Lord and we would love to come alongside you as you take your next step; whether that is salvation, baptism, getting involved in discipleship, serving, or going on a mission trip!
Click below to learn more about baptism, membership, and getting involved at First Naples Church.
Counseling
Our counseling team provides Biblical discipleship, guidance, encouragement and coaching.
Click below for more information on counseling (personal, pre-marital, marital, addiction, and grief) and support groups, or a sermon series on breaking free from the chains of the world and living in the freedom of Christ.
Sermons
Find all our past sermons and sermon series. We pray these recordings will be a blessing to your walk with the Lord!

Benevolence
Our desire is to support and love our community in the name of Christ. If there is any way that we can help you, please reach out to our benevolence committee at benevolence@firstnaples.org.
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