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Bible Reading 2015
By now you should have some idea about your plans for reading your Bible in the coming year. The specific plan is less important than your commitment to it. Mainly, you should have some plan for reading your Bible (or portions of it) in a regular and systematic way.
Bible study is a reflection of our desires. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matthew 5.6). The desire for righteousness is partly satisfied by our desire for God’s righteous word: “My eyes fail with longing for Your salvation, And for Your righteous word” (Psalm 119.123).
Bible study is how we equip ourselves as servants of God. “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2.15). “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3.16f).
To that end, we have several Bible reading plans available for your use. For 2015, pick up one an use it.
- 2-Year Through the Bible — Alternates between Old Testament books and New Testament books. Takes two years to complete. Daily readings for 7 days per week, with 1 or more “Catch-up” days per month.
- 1-Year Through the Bible — Straight through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Daily readings for 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
- 1-Year Through the Bible Chronologically — Readings are arranged to take you through the Bible in chronological order (ie, in the order the events happened and in the order the books were written). Daily readings for 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
- 1-Year New Testament — Through the NT from Matthew to Revelation. Daily readings for 7 days per week, 366 days per year.
- Kid’s 5-50 Plan — Through the most important Bible stories and events in one year. Five days per week for 50 weeks.
- E-100 Plan — One hundred essential Bible texts (roughly two per week). Most readings cover one or two chapters.
- 90-Day Challenge — (New for 2015) Read through the Bible in 90 days. In most Bibles, you will read about 12 pages per day.
- 5-Day Bible Reading Program — (New for 2015) Read the entire Bible or just the NT in one year. Has daily readings for five days a week (Monday-Friday).
There’s no better time to start than today!
