Core 52

This is a Bible for study for those who really want to dig into the Word. For those who are willing to devote fifteen minutes a day, will be able to master the 52 most important verses in the Bible in only a year. Although there are many reading plans it helps to have one that actually helps you understand the words that you are reading. This is what Core 52 is all about.



Mark Moore coaches you through 52 of the Bible's most important verses. These are the "core" of the Bible. Each verse clears the path to master and manage dozens of other verses that run along the same principle path. At the end of this journey, you will move from curiosity about the Bible to competence in the Bible. It is the quickest onramp to understanding the whole of God's Word.

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My Thoughts: If you are looking for a Bible Study this is a good study to look into.

Each verse you study opens the path to master and guide you through many of other verses that run along the same path of verses with the same principles. At the end of this study, you will feel more comfortable in your study of the Bible. It will make your Bible reading more interesting and easier to follow. You will find yourself reading more and doing more independent study of the Bible. In this easy to follow the guide, the daily lesson includes an essay about a theme found in the Bible, verses to memorize, scripture to read, an "overachiever challenge,” along with a book suggestion that goes with the theme for the week. Some of the topics were prayer, grace, creation, prophecy, the Holy Spirit, heaven, among many others.

This book is not just about building your Bible IQ in a year like it says on the cover, but it also provides insights that as a Christian made reading the Bible interesting and it got me reading more verses, chapters and looking into the context of scenarios written.
Thanks Netgalley for granting me a digital copy of this book. It's a must-read for anyone looking to explore the Bible and increase their knowledge.

Core 52: A Fifteen Minute Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year my Mark E Moore. Mark has dug out the 52 core themes in the bible for us to cover in a year. Surveys tell us that most people want to know the bible better but don’t have or make the time and don’t know where to start. This was a good summation for myself. I have never made it through a read the bible in a year.

For each of the 52 core themes, Mark includes
1- Scripture
2- Additional verses for meditation
3- Action items for application
4- And additional resources for the over achievers

There is something to do for five days of the week that augment the core passage of the week.
I am writing this review as I am in week one and I feel really good about this plan. I will update my review if my thoughts change but at this time I highly recommend this book. I grew up in church but just don’t feel that I know the bible like I want to and this appears to be a very doable approach to learning more.


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I was looking for a daily Bible Study that was different, something more than just reading a little devotional with something to think about at the end. I wanted something with different options, lots of structure, and with the aide of memorizing scripture. This book has all of that plus more. You have 52 weeks of devotionals with an assignment each day, Day 1, you read the essay, Day 2, you memorize scripture, Day 3, there will be scripture to read, Day 4, scripture to meditate on, Day 5, there will be an assignment. You are also given the option for an Overachiever Challenge and bonus material to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to get deeper into scripture and also looking for a very structured study plan.

Core52 is a new book and online resource available from pastor and teacher Mark Moore. This book is "a Fifteen-Minutes Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year." Each of the 52 chapters focuses on a key verse and doctrine from the Bible. Each chapter focuses on an essay that provides an introduction to the verse or concept. After each essay, a This Week checklist appears which provides the daily assignments for the week. Day 1 is to read the essay. Day 2 is to memorize the verse of the week. Day 3 indicates several Bible chapters to read. Day 4 suggests several passages for meditation and day 5 provides an activity to complete. Moore also provides several additional options including the Overachiever Challenge which suggests another memory verse and a suggested book to read to learn more about the topic.

As Dr. Mark Moore currently serves as teaching pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley in Peoria, Arizona and previously taught at Ozark Christian College each essay is very thorough but is designed for individuals who do not have a Bible background. As Core52 is not a "through the Bible" reading plan, Moore is able to draw from the entirety of scripture to explore each topic. As such, although readers will not have read the entire Bible when they finish Core52, they will have a very thorough understanding of the entire Bible and it's content. Individuals who truly utilize the activities for all 5 days of each week will go beyond mere reading of scripture to truly knowing and applying it.

The combination of a book and online resources including an app provides an excellent resources that can be utilized in numerous ways. Individuals are certainly encouraged to read the book for their own spiritual growth. While reading the book, I frequently found myself thinking a discussion guide would be quite handy. I was delighted to find that a discussion guide is available on the accompanying website which makes Core52 an excellent resource for a small group or Sunday School class to study. The online app also includes a video essays for each week and other resources. Ministers will find a wealth of material to use for preaching as well. The combined use of Core52 for preaching and small groups would provide a dynamic opportunity for spiritual growth in a congregation. I highly recommend that ministers or small group leaders who are seeking material for groups that begin in the fall or January consider this resource.