{"id":27669,"date":"2026-04-24T16:55:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=27669"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:55:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:55:01","slug":"erika-kirk-reads-resurrection-account-at-america-reads-the-bible-along-with-franklin-graham-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=27669","title":{"rendered":"Erika Kirk Reads Resurrection Account at &#8216;America Reads the Bible&#8217;, Along with Franklin Graham, More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, who stepped into leadership after the tragic murder of her husband, Charlie Kirk, will join other Christian leaders, including Franklin Graham and Dallas Jenkins, for America Reads the Bible\u00a0on Friday as the national event nears its conclusion.<\/p>\n<p>The entire event has been live-streamed on Great American Pure Flix and held at the Museum of the Bible in celebration of America&#8217;s 250th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Patricia Heaton Broke Down in Tears After Finding an &#8216;Everybody Loves Raymond&#8217; Moment in the Bible<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>As CBN News has reported, the weeklong ceremony features nearly 500 national Christian leaders, lawmakers, and influencers reading the entire Bible aloud. The transition from the Old Testament to the New Testament happens on Friday, April 24.<\/p>\n<p>In a pre-recorded segment airing between 8 and 9 p.m., Kirk reads the account of Jesus Christ&#8217;s resurrection from Luke 24, including the discovery of the empty tomb and His post-resurrection appearances to many of His followers.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Kirk, the notable lineup of leaders and cultural voices this evening includes &#8220;The Chosen&#8221; creator Dallas Jenkins reading from Mark 6, evangelist Franklin Graham reading from Luke 10, businesswoman Kathy Ireland reading from Luke 21, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders reading from John 1, along with many others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLICK HERE to stream it for free via\u00a0Great American Pure Flix. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Members of our CBN News team will also be reading the Bible at the event this afternoon:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>John Jessup &#8211; Matthew 16-18<\/li>\n<li>Jenna Browder &#8211; Matthew 19-21:1-22<\/li>\n<li>Kelly Wright &#8211; Matthew 21:23-23\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Abigail Robertson &#8211; Matthew 24-25<\/li>\n<li>Charlene Aaron &#8211; Matthew 26<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since launching on April 19, millions have tuned in via Pure Flix or attended the Bible reading in person.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>CBN News reported earlier this week as President Donald Trump read 2 Chronicles 7:11\u201322 from the Oval Office, marking the first time since Ronald Reagan that a sitting president has publicly read the passage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH<\/strong>\u00a0<em><strong>Trump Reads Bible Aloud from the Oval Office: &#8216;Then Will I Hear from Heaven&#8230; and Heal Their Land&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>America Reads the Bible was inspired in 2024 when Bunni Pounds, founder of Christians Engaged, envisioned a national call to Scripture reading and discipleship during a visit to the Museum of the Bible.\u00a0Here&#8217;s the\u00a0full list of readers.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Give to CBN News &#8211; Because Truth Matters\u00ae &#8211; News You Can Trust<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>***Sign up for\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>CBN Newsletters<\/em><\/strong><em><strong>\u00a0and download the\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>CBN News app<\/em><\/strong><em><strong>\u00a0to ensure you receive the latest updates from a Christian perspective.***<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, who stepped into leadership after the tragic murder of her husband, Charlie Kirk, will join other Christian leaders, including Franklin Graham and Dallas Jenkins, for America Reads the Bible\u00a0on Friday as the national event nears its conclusion. 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