In just a few short days we will be in a new year. Many of you will resolve to be more disciplined in many areas of life. One of the disciplines many of you may try to begin is more thorough Scripture reading. This is a good and God-honoring desire. Below are a few suggestions of plans you may want to try this year.
1. If you are a part of The Town Church and have an account on The City - you may choose to read through the bible reading plan in the "Read the Bible" section of the "GROWTH" tab on the left hand side of the page. This plan will take you through four different sections of the bible each day with the goal of reading the entire bible in 2012. If you choose this plan, you will be reading at the same pace and schedule as others who choose this plan.
2. Read through a book of the Bible in its entirety (repeat 20 times). To see this challenging plan READ HERE.
3. YouVersion.com has several Bible reading plans available for synced reading on all your devices. Find a plan for you HERE.
As we read through Scripture we must remember that God's Word is primarily about God. These Bible reading plans are not about us. They are not about what we can accomplish. These plans are simply tools to point us to our Savior.
What is your plan for Scripture reading in 2012? If you have one, share it in the comments section below. Let's encourage and challenge one another to know God in His Word in 2012.
I like the concept of the reading plan on the City; however, I don't see any way to track your progress. The reality is that everyone will miss a day now and then, and there's no way to check off what you have read and go back to cover any missed sections.
ReplyDeleteSo, I'd suggest the you version plans or the 20 times method.
In 2010 and 2011, I worked on the Chronological Plan in youversion. I am 76 percent complete, so I think I will finish that one as quickly as feasible (to have a good overview of the Scripture). Then I will move on to a different plan to shake things up. I am intrigued by the 20x plan because it contrasts so well with the broad overview I have been getting.
Anyone (ladies especially), want to jump into the 20x plan with me?
I'm in a similar position to Elise, in that I have a bit more to go to finish reading through the Bible (probably about a month), but I'm very interested in the 20x plan. I'm going to begin the 20x plan with the shorter NT books in January while I'm finishing up reading through it. I'll post back in a month to tell you how it went!
ReplyDeleteI've decided to read through a plan on the YouVersion site. It was a plan put together by one of my professors. It is called "Reading God's Story: One-Year Chronological Plan." I've never read through a chronological plan and I'm looking forward to it. I think Kirsten intends to read the same plan. Any takers?
ReplyDeleteI am finishing one of the chronological plans on you version, myself. For me, this plan was helpful in that it made sense of some of the OT books for me (who are all those prophets talking to, anyway?). I would recommend that plan for anyone who wants to jump in and look at the Bible in a different light.
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