Read the Bible??
But why... and how??
One of the best ways to allow Jesus to transform our hearts, thoughts, lives, and actions is by learning more about who He is and what He says about how to navigate life. Allow this transformation to take place in 2023 as you read the Bible in various ways! We encourage you to make a commitment to read the Bible everyday.
Below, we have provided links to various approaches, so explore them and see what will work for you. God wants to transform our lives, and this is one way that we can take an active role in the positive and eternal changes in our lives!
Encouragement For Reading Scripture
- Find a consistent time that you can sit down and read. For example, set aside time in the morning or before you go to bed in the evening.
- Do not read just to read. Read to encounter God.
- Ask questions...
- What did I learn from what I read?
- What is God saying to me today?
- How can I apply to my life what I read?
- You can type notes as you read in the section below and then email them to yourself.
- Journal in a notebook as you read and reflect.
- Save this page to the home screen on your phone so it is super easy to access! You can find directions to do this here!
- Lastly, be prepared to GROW in your relationship with God!
Printable Bible Reading Plans
Just print & start reading
2 Year Bible Reading Plan - This type of plan might be more sustainable and allow you for more time to reflect & even journal about what you're reading since the reading itself is usually done in less than 10 minutes. There are separate links to download the plans to print off so you can mark off the readings as you go.
Chronological Reading Plan - Read through the Bible in a year using this chronological plan.
Printable chart - Use this chart to read on a flexible plan. Just mark off what you read each day and keep track on your own. No set schedule. Just flexibility as you read.
Bible Reading Plans through YouVersion
download the youversion bible app on any device or read in your web browser
Classic - with Nicky Gumbel - This is a Bible in a Year plan with some short commentary/devotional content to go along with the reading.
BibleProject - New Testament in One Year - This plan journeys through the New Testament in a year with short videos to go along with the daily readings.
The Essential 100 - This plan includes 50 passages from the Old Testament and 50 passages from the New Testament that guide you through the big story of God.
#Wisdom - 31 Days in Proverbs - This is just a 31 day study that takes you through the book of Proverbs which is known as the book of wisdom.
Bible Reading Plans through RightNow Media
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RightNow Media is a FREE resource just for you! If you haven't already set up your own free account, do that by following THIS link. These are all Bible Study videos, so if you like video content, this is for you! You can download the app on any of your devices or access straight through a web browser.
Want to Take Notes as You Read?
Have questions about what you read? Did God speak to you through what you read? Put it here and have them emailed to you so can recall what you have learned!
