Bible Reading Plan
The Grace & Truth
Bible reading schedule
This Bible reading schedule is designed with several
original and unique features:
* Rather than work consecutively through the entire Bible,
start to finish, this schedule mingles readings in both Old and New Testaments
at all times, providing daily time in each Testament.
* It takes the reader through the Old Testament once/year,
the Psalms twice/year, but the New Testament four times/year. This is
purposeful: to give a Christian a richer acquaintance with the gospels and
letters written for believers, since the coming of Christ. We who believe are
members of the New Covenant! We ought to be frequently reading through the
books of the New Covenant.
* Almost every day, this schedule keeps the reader in one
of the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). This is based on the
conviction that constant exposure to the teachings of our Lord Jesus is vital
to spiritual health.
* The schedule’s pace slows down during the summer
months, and in December as well, to make allowance for heavier demands on
families and travel schedules. It also includes "catch-up" days, in
the event that you slip behind. The "catch-up" dates are frequently
arranged in connection with holidays and other busy times.
* The Old Testament contains 929 chapters. So, the reader
is taken through the entire Old Testament in a year, merely by reading 2-3
chapters daily.
* The New Testament contains 260 chapters. So, the reader
is taken through the entire New Testament, four times in a year! – by
reading an average of 3 chapters daily.
* Note: the "Psalms" and "Prophets"
columns are dominantly devoted to those categories, 90% of the time. But both
of those categories include rare but brief departures from Psalms and
Prophets, in order to make the schedule workable.
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path."
~ Psalm 119:105
"As newborn babes, desire the sincere
milk of the word, that ye may grow
thereby." ~ 1 Peter 2:2
"Thy word have I hid in my heart,
that I might not sin against Thee."
~ Psalm 119:11
Further Recommended Reading
The books listed below will help the reader get more out of
their Bible reading and personal Bible study.
The Twin Pillars of the Christian Life by Dr. Wayne Mack
An outstanding study guide devoted to equipping the reader with tools to get
the most out of both his Bible reading and prayer life. Includes homework
questions and valuable introductory articles by Charles Spurgeon, Thomas Watson,
J.C. Ryle, George Mueller, and more. Paperback, $12.50
How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth by Gordon Fee
Teaches the art of sound interpretation, but without seminary jargon or even
footnotes. Skillfully written, highly readable, and one of the best tools in
print today to equip you for highly profitable personal Bible study. Paperback, $14.00
A Year With Your Children in the Bible by
Jim Cromarty
A valuable family work: a complete year of studies to do with your children,
covering vast portions of both Old and New Testament. If you have never gathered
your family together for family worship, here’s a resource that will equip you
to start. Hardcover, $19.75
Bible Truths For Little Children (author
unknown)
A five-volume Bible story set, first printed in the 1800’s by the American
Tract Society, reprinted in a new edition for this century. Each volume
maintains exceptional Biblical accuracy while simplifying the stories to a 2nd
or 3rd grade reading level. Many readers have marveled to us at how true to
Scripture this set is. Makes some of the best Christian family reading we know
of, particularly for children 8 and under. Paperback, 5 volumes, $22.00
All can be obtained at Grace & Truth Books
www.graceandtruthbooks.com
918.245.1500
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