How to Read the Bible in a Year |
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If you’ve ever been unsuccessful in an attempt to read through the Bible in one year, you probably know that Leviticus is where it starts to go wrong. Genesis is action-packed and full of familiar stories and people. The same goes for Exodus—most of it, that is. And then comes Leviticus. And somewhere among the descriptions of burnt offerings, required feasts, and the proper care of tabernacle accessories, the dream of reading through the Bible in one year meets the reality of working through passages that seem impenetrable. And the quest that began so promisingly sputters to an end.
It doesn’t have to be that way. You can read the entire Bible in a calendar year. There are 1,189 chapters in the Bible—929 in the Old Testament and 260 in the New Testament. In order to finish them all in 365 days, you would have to read, on average, a little more than three chapters a day. That’s a sizable task, but one that’s certainly manageable—if you approach it with the right game plan. Here are a few tips to consider if you’re serious about reading the entire Bible in a single year. |
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Choose a Bible reading plan that works for you |
Because of the Bible’s unique structure, there are several different ways you can approach it. The traditional reading plan starts in Genesis and ends in Revelation, the Old Testament followed by the New Testament.
The chronological reading plan follows the events of the Bible in the order in which they occurred (or will occur). It requires some jumping around between books, but it gives a sense of progression and establishes a helpful timeline of events. |
>> Keep scrolling to get a FREE printable Bible reading plan below! >> |
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As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. — Proverbs 27:17 |
As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. — Proverbs 27:17 |
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Letting your eyes fall over the words of Scripture until you reach the end of a designated passage just so that you can place a checkmark next to that day’s reading plan is not the same as reading through the Bible.
Remember James’s warning: “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). If the words of Scripture aren’t influencing your life, it doesn’t matter whether you read them all in one year. Your goal is to understand the Bible and apply its truths to your life.
You do that by wrestling with Scripture—by not letting a passage go until you’ve wrung from it everything that you can. The Lord honors that kind of persistence, as the story of Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32 demonstrates. (You’ll get to that story in the first two weeks of your reading adventure, if you opt for the traditional reading plan.) When you read each day’s passage, interact with the material. Keep a journal of your thoughts. Write down questions that occur to you, quotes that inspire you, and incidents that trouble you. Pray about the things you read. Ask the Holy Spirit to deepen your understanding and give you a sense of how individual passages connect to the big picture of the Bible. Originally published at ThomasNelsonBibles.com * |
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You can read the entire Bible in a calendar year. It’s a reachable goal to set for 2023. Are you in? Come share with us! |
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| Choose a Bible reading plan that works for you |
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P.S. The Chronological Reading Plan goes specifically with The Chronological Bible (and is also printed in the back of the Bible). Don't miss our great deals on the Bible below, and other incredible Bible sales if you choose to read the traditional Genesis to Revelation way! |
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Start your Bible-Reading Journey in 2023 |
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| NIV, Chronological Study Bible |
The NIV Chronological Study Bible presents Scripture in chronological order—the order in which the events happened—with notes, articles, and full-color graphics that connect the reader to the history and culture of biblical times. Starting with creation and moving through God’s people in the Old Testament, the life of Jesus and the birth of the church, this Bible provides a vivid picture of God’s work throughout history.
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NRSV, The Daily Bible: Read, Meditate, and Pray Through the Entire Bible in 365 Days |
Each year thousands of Christians commit to reading the Bible in a year. The NRSV Daily Bible makes that easier and more meaningful by helping people reflect on these rich truths. Broken up into 365 daily readings, this Bible will feature thought-provoking meditations based on the practice of Lectio Divina (literally “divine reading”), a contemplative approach to reading the Bible.
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NKJV, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible |
Grow in knowledge and understanding of God through His Word. The text of this New King James Version® (NKJV) Bible is arranged in 365 portions, each including devotional insights derived from Dr. Stanley's Life Principles Bible. The full text of the Bible is broken into daily readings so you can read the Bible in a year. |
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| Grace for the Moment Daily Bible: Spend 365 Days reading the Bible with Max Lucado |
Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado invites you to drench yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God's Word. Excerpts from Max's works on topics that are relevant to your life help you connect daily with the Savior and experience the fullness of His grace. Each of the 365 readings features a selection from Grace for the Moment, and readings from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs. |
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The God of the How and When Online Bible Study |
by Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel |
The God of the How and When Online Bible Study |
by Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel |
“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways . . . as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” -Isaiah 55:8–9
Friend, let’s kick off the new year studying God’s word together! Sign up now and join us for The God of the How and When Online Bible Study with Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel. |
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