Feb 4, 20211 min read

Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 14-16

We've come to the last few chapters of the Gospel of Mark and to the final hours of Jesus' life. Bishop Russell invites us to think back...

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Jan 28, 20211 min read

Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 11-13

We are in the last two weeks of our readings of the Gospel of Mark. Bishop Russell begins wrapping up all that we have heard and learned...

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Jan 21, 20211 min read

Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 9:14-10:52

Once again, Bishop Russell succinctly recaps the reading for this week, but also issues to us this important point to remember when...

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Jan 14, 20211 min read

Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 7-9:13

For the readings of Mark 7-9:13, Bishop Russell notes and addresses two recurring themes presented thus far by pointing out the irony...

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Jan 7, 20211 min read

Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 4:35-6:56

This week Bishop Russell recaps what Mark is illustrating to us about the Kingdom of God, questions why Mark is so particular about the...

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Dec 31, 20201 min read

Bishop Russell's Introduction to the Gospel of Mark and Reflection on Chapters 1-4:34

In this introduction to the Gospel of Mark, Bishop Russell offers some overall context in which this fast-paced gospel was written and...

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Feb 20, 20201 min read

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 19:31-21:25

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 19:31-21:25, for the eighth week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 23-25, 2020. "In the end,...

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Feb 10, 20201 min read

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 12:12-15:17

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 12:12-15:17, for the sixth week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 9-15, 2020. "What are some of...

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Feb 6, 20201 min read

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 15:18-19:30

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 15:18-19:30, for the seventh week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 16-22, 2020. "How does your...

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Jan 23, 20201 min read

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 7-9

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 7-9, for the fourth week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 26-February 1. "Speak of a time when...

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Jan 16, 20201 min read

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 5-6

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 5-6, for the third week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 19-25. "Think back over your own life....

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Jan 9, 20201 min read

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 2:13-4:54

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 2:13-4:54, for the second week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 12-18. "This week's readings...

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Jan 2, 20201 min read

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 1-2:12

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON JOHN 1-2:12, for the first week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 6 - 11. "What is it that gets in...

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Feb 21, 20191 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 15:7-16:27

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 15:7-16:27, for the eighth and ninth weeks' readings for the Good Book Club, February 25-March 5. "Can...

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Feb 15, 20191 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 13:11-15:6

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 13:11-15:6, for the seventh week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 18-23. "'Accept one...

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Feb 7, 20191 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 12:1-13:10

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 12:1-13:10, for the sixth week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 11-16. "I've often used...

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Jan 31, 20191 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 10:5-11:36

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 10:5-11:36, for the fifth week's readings for the Good Book Club, February 4 through February 9. "Think...

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Jan 23, 20191 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 8:9-10:4

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 8:9-10:4, for the fourth week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 28-February 2. "For me, I rest...

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Jan 16, 20191 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 6-8:8

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 6-8:8, for the third week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 21-26. "Heaven is right here,...

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Jan 8, 20191 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 3:9-5-21

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 3:9-5:21, for the second week's readings for the Good Book Club, January 14-19. "Who is a concrete...

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Jan 2, 20191 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 1-3:8

BISHOP RUSSELL REFLECTS ON ROMANS 1-3:8, for the first week's readings for The Good Book Club, January 7 - 12. "As you enter into this...

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May 9, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 21-28

"It is our turn to write the next chapter of the Apostles for that is who we are called to be. I am deeply grateful for your journey with...

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May 2, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 16-21

"How would you talk to someone about Jesus who has never been to church or has no religious background?" Bishop Russell reflects on Acts...

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Apr 25, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 13-16

"Who are the actors who have been a part of your own faith adventure? More specifically, who is your Barnabas? Your encourager? Who has...

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Apr 19, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 10-13

"As we are now about half way through the Book of Acts, I encourage you to look back over these first 12 chapters and think about all the...

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Apr 11, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 7-10

"As you read this week, you might ask yourself, 'Which of these stories most challenges you and why is that?' And as you begin to put...

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Apr 5, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 4-6

"When have you been asked to scooch in your own life of faith with God? When has your own community of faith struggled with this idea of...

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Mar 28, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 1-4

"I challenge you to think about how the definition of church, in Acts 2:42-47, compares to your definition of the church today...when...

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Mar 23, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 22-24

"As you get ready to move into the Book of Acts, take a little bit of time to remember the path that you've walked. What story in the...

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Mar 14, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 18-22

"What keeps you from recognizing the presence and power of God that might be visiting you? How do you stay awake to the goodness of God...

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Mar 8, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 15-18

"Look at each parable and consider how, and where, and when does it reveal something of this kingdom of God that is unlike the world. How...

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Mar 1, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 11-14

"Strive first for the kingdom of God...this week as you go through the readings, write down some of the reactions and responses of the...

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Feb 25, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 8-11

Who is Jesus for you? Where, when, how has he traveled along with you in your life? Was he a miracle worker, a teacher, a healer? Did he...

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Feb 16, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 5-7

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 5-7, the second week's reading from The Good Book Club. "How do these chapters of Jesus' ministry affect...

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Feb 8, 20181 min read

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 1 - 4

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 1 - 4, the first week of readings for The Good Book Club. As you work your way through these first few...

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What is the Good Book Club?

Forward Movement, along with partners from across the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada, invites followers of Jesus to participate in the Good Book Club, a church-wide Bible reading initiative.

For 2021, the Good Book Club will focus on the Gospel of Mark, with participants reading a section of scripture each day during the Epiphany season, starting on January 1, 2021.

“The Good book Club is helping us to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest the holy scripture, anew in our time,” said Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry. “The Good Book Club is a helpful tool to engaging in ‘Learn,’ one of the seven Way of Love practices for a Jesus-centered life.”

An initiative of Forward Movement.

Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 14-16

Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 11-13

Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 9:14-10:52

Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 7-9:13

Bishop Russell's Reflection on Mark 4:35-6:56

Bishop Russell's Introduction to the Gospel of Mark and Reflection on Chapters 1-4:34

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 19:31-21:25

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 12:12-15:17

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 15:18-19:30

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 7-9

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 5-6

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 2:13-4:54

Bishop Russell Reflects on John 1-2:12

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 15:7-16:27

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 13:11-15:6

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 12:1-13:10

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 10:5-11:36

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 8:9-10:4

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 6-8:8

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 3:9-5-21

Bishop Russell reflects on Romans 1-3:8

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 21-28

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 16-21

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 13-16

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 10-13

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 7-10

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 4-6

Bishop Russell reflects on Acts 1-4

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 22-24

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 18-22

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 15-18

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 11-14

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 8-11

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 5-7

Bishop Russell reflects on Luke 1 - 4

THE GOOD BOOK CLUB

Discipleship. Development. Discernment.