NIV Daily Scriptures Features Each day features a reading from the Old Testament, New Testament, and Psalm or Proverb. Entries begin with a very short summary of that day’s readings. Entries are also undated. My Thoughts Convenient to have in one book. Although covers the Bible in one year, readings always include both the Old and New Testaments. Undated entries gives flexibility in start date as well as tempo....
Damansara Utama Methodist Church in Malaysia has a number of thoughtful annual Bible reading plans in line with their annual theme. Features Five days a week Typically one chapter per day Thoughtful arrangement of readings For example, when reading the Psalms in 2024, “[w]here possible, David’s psalms are generally set in the context of the history of Israel and the events of his life, thereby giving us a rare glimpse into both the outward actions and inner life of David....
5 Day Bible Narratives follows the narrative of the entire Bible. Features Read through all of the major narratives of Scripture, plus Psalm and Proverbs, in a year. Read only 5 days per week. Perfect especially for children, families, or individuals who wish to focus a year’s reading only on the Bible’s narratives. Related: Tune My Heart: Bible Narratives Devotional Guide for Families or Individuals The goal of this Bible narratives reading guide is to provide a resource that focuses on the narratives and poetry of Scripture....
Join The Journey (JTJ) is a realistic daily Bible-reading plan from Watermark Community Church that (at least in 2023) takes the reader from Genesis to Jesus. Features Five days a week Extensive devotional support including podcasts and printed journals for adults and children. My Thoughts As described in the introduction of the Join the Journey Vol. 1 journal, this Join The Journey started in 2005. The lessons learned from nearly 20 years of experience shines through the thoughtfulness of the plan and supporting resources....
2023 The Ten Minute Bible Talks Bible Reading Plan 2023 journeys through the New Testament in a year with a corresponding devotional podcast. Features Five days a week Journeys through the New Testament in the following order: Matthew James 1 & 2 Peter Jude Hebrews Luke Acts 1-14 Galatians Acts 15-18 1 & 2 Thessalonians Acts 19 1 & 2 Corinthians Acts 20 Romans Acts 21-24 Colossians Philemon Ephesians Philippians Acts 25-28 Titus 1 & 2 Timothy Mark Revelation 1, 2, 3 John John Helpful 10-minute podcast that explains and applies that day’s text My Thoughts Good weekly rhythm with concise and applicable podcast....
Searching for Bible reading plans will quickly yield a plan (PDF) developed by a young 19th c. Scottish pastor named Robert Murray M’Cheyne who wrote: “It has long been in my mind to prepare a scheme of Scripture reading, in which as many as were made willing by God might agree, so that the whole Bible might be read once by you in the year, and all might be feeding in the same portion of the green pasture at the same time....
Related post that shares more on these three plans as well as longer plans.
In this video, Dr. Donald Whitney gives reasons why one should use a Bible reading plan. In addition, he shares his preferred plan which starts in Genesis, Joshua, Job, Isaiah, and Matthew. He also affirms the wisdom behind a plan that has days off each month. Here is how Dr. Whitney describes this plan in his book “Spiritual disciples for the Christian Life”: “My favorite plan involves reading in five places each day....
The Navigators Bible Reading Plan (PDF) (also known as Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan) offers the following features. Features The following are taken from their site. Provides flexibility with our new and refreshed format, you can begin whenever you like. You don’t have to wait for January 1 to start this plan; you can start whenever you like. Offers three to six free days per month. You’ll have 25 readings each month, which provides the space to catch up, if needed....
Read through the New Testament (PDF) in 5 days a week, 5 minutes a day. Features The following are taken from their site. If you’re not used to reading the Bible daily, start with this easy to use tool to read a chapter of the New Testament in 5 minutes a day. This reading plan will take you through all 260 chapters of the New Testament, one chapter per day....