Grace Bible Church - Tulsa, OK
A secondary plan, listed in the table below, is both satisfying and excellent. The appeal is in its simplicity. The idea is from Justin Taylor.
| Sundays | OT Poetry books |
| Mondays | NT History |
| Tuesdays | Pentateuch |
| Wednesdays | NT Epistles |
| Thursdays | OT History |
| Fridays | NT History or Epistles |
| Saturday | OT Prophets |
Work at your own pace. Read as little or as much as you want each time. On a day that you're pressed for time, you can read less. Days you have more time, read more. Ingenious! Many of you will find, some days, you just want to read and read, and you'll plow through quite a bit of material. Other days you can't, and this makes those days guilt-free. If you miss a day, you know exactly where to pick up whenever the next weekday rolls around. Resume where you were. Double up to make up time, if you want.
(Note: The above is a slight modification of Justin Taylor's proposed schedule; the modification is meant for reading the NT more.) Taylor calls his schedule "A Bible reading plan for slackers" and you can see it at Justin's Site.
The Grace & Truth
Bible Reading Schedule
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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
Blessed is he who reads... (Revelation 1:3)
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
918.245.1500