1. Read the entire Bible in 2024, from Genesis to Revelation. This method is likely the most common one to complete, and you can do it by reading a little more than 3 chapters per day. It’s good to read the Scripture from beginning to end.
2. Plan to read the entire Bible in 2024-25. This plan slows the process down (a little less than two chapters per day), but it still helps you finish the entire Bible in two years.
3. Read Certain Books Everyday. Read one New Testament, one Old Testament, one Proverb and one Psalm everyday. You will read the Bible through and will read Proverbs 12 times and Psalms more than twice. You can always add your favorite book of the Bible to your daily reading as well.
READING PORTIONS OF THE BIBLE:
1. Do a book-by-book study of several books of the Bible during the year. For example, read one book multiple times each month (depending on the length of the book). You can enjoy and absorb 12 books of the Bible each year. This plan allows you to complete the entire Bible in 5.5 years.
2. Do biographical studies of biblical characters. Spend some time studying the lives of people like Abraham, Joseph, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Saul, David, Esther, Ruth, Peter, Paul, etc. The inspired Word of God helps us to know the victories and defeats, strengths and weaknesses of its characters.
3. Study famous chapters of the Bible. Folks differ on what constitutes a “famous” chapter, but a Google search will give you some direction. In fact, do a quick quiz now to see how many of these chapters you recognize: Genesis 1-3, Genesis 12, Exodus 12, Exodus 20, Joshua 4, Joshua 24, Psalm 23, Psalm 51, Proverbs 31, Isaiah 53, Matthew 5-7, Luke 2, John 17, Acts 2, Acts 9, I Corinthians 13, Ephesians 6, Hebrews 11, Revelation 2-3, Revelation 21.
4. Read the New Testament, and review every Old Testament passage it references as you read. Don’t just skim over the Old Testament reference; instead, read the text in its original context—and you’ll learn about the Old Testament, too. A good study Bible will help you with this task.
5. Do a geographical study as you read. That is, actually use the maps in the back of your Bible (or, use maps found on the Internet). Sometimes, just seeing the direction, distance, etc., between events in the Bible can help you picture them and remember them.
If you are just starting in your Bible Reading journey, start small. A Proverb per day. Then, after a couple weeks add a New Testament Chapter. Then after another couple weeks, add an Old Testament Chapter, then another. Maybe add a Psalm, add a chapter of Acts each day, add a chapter in Romans, add a chapter in Revelation. If you try to go from 0 to 10 chapters per day in one day, you are setting yourself up for failure. Start small. Add slowly.
Pick a plan and you will see a difference reading the Bible each day. Walking with God in His Word will change your life!
William Davis | Youth Pastor
Clays Mill Baptist Church | Lexington, KY
theyplife@gmail.com
