are the "read the Bible in a year" schedules in that order for a reason? Should I just start at March, or should I start at the chapters scheduled for January 1? Thanks!
2007-03-08 06:43:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yeah, do it! I really think that it was great for me as I was doing it, and after I did it.
Here is some information that I want to share with you.
The Yearly Plan: Many Bibles are available that are divided into 365 sections, allowing you to finish the Bible in one year. The 1,189 chapters in the Bible can be read in a year at a rate of 3 1/4 chapters per day.
from: http://www.allaboutgod.com/bible-reading-plan.htm
EDIT: I went through the Bible in less than 4 months. It took some discipline, and the rainy days were the best! I would get up at whatever time in the morning and took advantage of no one else being up. It was quiet and relaxing, and I knew that I could only benefit from it. There are a lot of parts of the Bible that don't get brought up. And have a pen and paper handy to write BRIEF notes on what I had questions about.
DON'T GET DISTRACTED ON BIBLE STUDY!!!!!!! Use that time to read. PERIOD. Otherwise you'll find yourself never finishing.
2007-03-08 06:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most "through the Bible" plans are laid out in the order of the books of the scripture. They start at the front of the book and end at the back. Some will alternate between the Old and the New Testament.
If you are not familiar with the Bible, then reading it from the beginning may be the best way. The early history books of the Old Testament lay a foundation for most of what follows. If you are already familiar with it, you can probably start with March and still understand it.
Another suggest would be to go to http://e-sword.net and download their free Bible program. It includes a Bible reading utility that less you decide when to start the reading, what order to read in, and how long to take. Then each day it pops up with the reading for that day. Then you could begin in March and not have to start in the middle or keep translating the dates.
Also an excellent free program for searching the Bible, taking notes, etc. Includes some free commentaries, maps and other guides to help you understand the book.
2007-03-08 06:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of different reading schedules out there. It's a good thing to want to read the Bible. To do it in a year, well I think it's just a guideline and a good way to get you to read consistently (reading by a schedule). Nonetheless, it's all about building up a habit of reading everyday. I promise you, once you have finished it all and started over again, it will feel like you're reading a new book... you will get more out of it everytime you read it. I highly recommend MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible by John MacArthur. It will give you brief background and context as you begin each book which will also provide you with information on the author of each book and the major sections and themes of each book.
My recommendation, start with John, and read a few chapters everyday. When you finish Revelation go back to Genesis and read through the end of Luke. Whether it takes you a year or five, make it meaningful. I was reading just a few verses a day at one point. Either way, meditate on it day and night.
2007-03-08 06:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by p229 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with wanting to read the Bible in a year. One positive outcome is to help develop discipline. I have several different methods. One is chronological. One is by subject. Some are to be done starting on the 1st of Jan but some are just in order so you can start in June if you want. I suggest you go to one of the Bible research sites on the web and look at the different reading lists so you can pick one that suits your needs.
2007-03-08 06:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most of those types of schedules are meant to prevent boredom. Start with January 1. I read the bible straight through and trust me Leviticus will bog you down if you do not mix it up with a different book. Do not get discouraged if you do not finish in a year, it took me three years. It is different for everyone.
2007-03-08 06:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by gerafalop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just start reading it from the beginning and take the whole year to read it, have day 1 be now. It's hard to read the bible in a year. It's a big book to read in a year!!
2007-03-08 06:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by odd duck 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start at the January 1, do not start at March. The object is to take passages in a certain order to help you remember what you read.
grace2u
2007-03-08 06:54:54 · answer #7 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do that if you want. But if you read 3 chapters a day, you will complete the entire Bible in 365 days. That's all there is to it.
2007-03-08 08:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by girlpreacher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry about READING the bible, you should worry about UNDERSTANDING it.
in my opinion, you should read at your own pace so you can understand what it is your reading. when u put a schedule to it, u will tend to ignore meanings and go for your goal...
in school i read books because i had to, because i had a schedule, i understood very little and remembered even less. but when i read for myself i get a lot more out of it.
2007-03-08 06:47:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should start at the beginning, like any other book. Or you could just read Genesis and skip to Revelations, they are the most interesting.
2007-03-08 06:58:46 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋