3 Day Bible Reading Plan - “New Creation”
“We can heal from our past. We can heal from pain and shame. We all desire this, and it’s not just a pipe dream, a foolish fantasy. The ending of the Bible story, the grand finale of God’s plan for humanity, offers hope that this kind of healing is not only possible but guaranteed.” - Pastor Paul Crandell, 8/31/25
Day 1
Featured Verse: Revelation 21:1-6 - “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth.”
The passage describes God wiping away every tear. How might this promise of comfort and the absence of pain influence your perspective on suffering and hope in the present world?
In verse 3, it says God will dwell with humanity, and they will be His people. What does this intimate divine presence suggest about the relationship between God and humanity in the future?
The phrase “It is done” in verse 6 echoes Jesus’ words on the cross (John 19:30). How might this connection inform your understanding of the relationship between Christ’s work and the fulfillment of God’s promises in Revelation?
Pause and Reflect: What does the vision of a new heaven and new earth reveal to you about God’s ultimate purpose for your life? How might the promise of God dwelling with you and wiping away every tear shape your hope and actions today?
“Christianity… opens a prospect which is bounded by no limits of this world; it directs our views to a future state, where all that is now imperfect shall be done away, and where the pure and unmixed enjoyment of happiness shall be our portion.” - William Wilberforce
Day 2
Featured Verse: Isaiah 65:17-25 - “The former things shall not be remembered or come into mind.”
In Isaiah 65:21-23, people build and inhabit houses, enjoying the fruit of their labor, while Revelation 21:3 emphasizes God dwelling with His people. How do these images of fruitful work and divine presence together reflect the restoration of both human purpose and relationship with God in the new creation?
The peaceable imagery of the wolf and lamb in Isaiah 65:25 resonates with Revelation 21:4’s promise of no more death or pain. How might these visions of harmony and the absence of harm challenge or inspire your perspective on reconciliation and peace in both creation and human relationships today?
Isaiah 65:25 references the serpent eating dust, echoing Genesis 3’s curse, while Revelation 21:6 offers the “water of life” as a gift of salvation. How do these passages together illustrate the reversal of the Fall and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive promises, and what does this mean for your understanding of God’s ultimate victory over sin?
Pause and Reflect: How does Isaiah’s vision of a new heavens and earth inspire you to trust in God’s promise of renewal? What steps can you take today to live in hope of this future where God’s presence and peace transform creation?
“The Lord will turn our captivity into joy, and what was sown in tears shall be reaped in gladness, as He prepares a place for us in His eternal kingdom. In that day, the redeemed shall see His face, and His glory shall fill their hearts with everlasting praise. No more shall sin or sorrow darken their path, for the Lord Himself will be their light and their portion forever.” - John Newton
Day 3
Featured Verse: Isaiah 62:12 - “They shall be called The Holy People, The Redeemed of the LORD.”
Isaiah 62:12’s “Holy People” suggests a set-apart community, while Isaiah 65:21-23 describes fruitful labor and Revelation 21:5 declares all things made new. How do these passages together inspire you to live out your calling as part of God’s redeemed people in anticipation of His transformative renewal?
In light of Isaiah 65:24’s promise that God answers before His people call and Revelation 21:6’s offer of the water of life, how does Isaiah 62:12’s depiction of a “Sought Out” people deepen your trust in God’s proactive love and care for you in both the present and the future?
Isaiah 62:12 calls God’s people “The Redeemed of the Lord,” while Isaiah 65:17-25 and Revelation 21:1-6 envision a new creation where sorrow is no more. How does this identity as God’s redeemed and sought-out people encourage you to reflect on your current struggles in light of His promise to restore all things and dwell with you eternally?
Pause and Reflect: How does Isaiah 62:12’s declaration of you as “The Redeemed of the Lord” and “Sought Out” inspire you to live as part of God’s holy community today? What does it mean for you to trust that God’s plan to dwell with His people and end all sorrow includes you as one He will never forsake?
“God Himself is the portion of His saints, and in His presence they shall find fullness of joy, where no sin nor sorrow can ever come. This is the inheritance of those who are called, to dwell forever in the light of His countenance. There shall they be satisfied with His goodness, and their souls shall rest in the eternal peace of His kingdom. And in that glorious day, the redeemed shall sing His praises, clothed in the righteousness of Christ forever.” - William Gurnall