Now available in a single volume! The four-part series "Chronological Bible Commentary and Reading Guide" has now been compiled and made available as one book, but at a price that is like buying three of them and getting one for free.
From the introduction: For the Christian believer, there are few things as important to your daily walk with Christ than spending time in the Word. For the seeker or the person born into a different faith, the Word becomes the guidebook for becoming a believer. But for both groups of people, there is nothing more rewarding in terms of Bible reading and study than reading the entire Bible, as opposed to reading just some portions. The importance of reading the whole Bible cannot be emphasized enough.
The problem is, reading the entire Bible is a very daunting task, even for good readers.
Of course, what you need is an organized plan to guide you through reading the Bible. There are many plans available for reading the Bible in its entirety, all with their pros and cons. The plan that is correct for you depends on your goals and reading ability, as well as personal preference. The duration of plans ranges from 90 days to 3 years, but the most common is one year. Some plans try to include a Psalm, a few verses from Proverbs, and at least one other Old and New Testament reading each day in a devotional style. Some just go from Genesis to Revelation, breaking up the entire Bible in 365 chunks of as close to equal length as can be obtained. The possibilities are endless.
This reading plan, and the commentary that I give you with it, is a chronological reading plan designed to get you all the way through the Bible in one year. That is, the events are presented in the order in which God presented them Himself.
If you decide to follow this reading plan, you are about to embark on a journey that is as satisfying and worthwhile as it is (occasionally) lengthy and difficult. This chronological reading plan hopefully makes that reading more enjoyable as well as easier to understand.
Tips:
1. Although any English-language translation of the Bible will do, you should pick one “main” translation and stick with it. Read the comparison of several translations and why you should use one for the entire read-through.
2. This reading schedule is designed to start on December 21; however, this is by no means strict. Although you should start with the reading scheduled for December 21, especially when doing this for the first time, this reading plan can actually be started on any date.
3. The amount of scriptures read each day with this plan varies somewhat. Some days, the total amount of reading time will only be about ten minutes. Other days, you’ll spend as much as a half-hour. The average will be about 15 minutes.
4. Obviously, you can “read ahead” if your schedule permits, and thus finish this read-through in less than a year’s time. Or, if things get particularly difficult, this schedule can be stretched beyond a year’s time.
5. The Apocrypha, or Deuterocanonical books (as Roman Catholics call them) of the Bible are not included as part of this plan, though references are made to them in some daily readings.
6. It is suggested that you do your Bible reading at approximately the same time of day each day, if possible. This kind of schedule fits neatly with an evening devotion just before or after prayer. However, don’t choose a time that is too late at night or too early in the morning. Remember, this is a study guide and you need to have an alert mind in order to get the most out of each day’s Bible readings.
7. Most of all, cherish and enjoy the Bible. Savor the “ah ha!” moments that will come more frequently than you might think. Let the Holy Spirit work within you and deepen your faith.
From the introduction: For the Christian believer, there are few things as important to your daily walk with Christ than spending time in the Word. For the seeker or the person born into a different faith, the Word becomes the guidebook for becoming a believer. But for both groups of people, there is nothing more rewarding in terms of Bible reading and study than reading the entire Bible, as opposed to reading just some portions. The importance of reading the whole Bible cannot be emphasized enough.
The problem is, reading the entire Bible is a very daunting task, even for good readers.
Of course, what you need is an organized plan to guide you through reading the Bible. There are many plans available for reading the Bible in its entirety, all with their pros and cons. The plan that is correct for you depends on your goals and reading ability, as well as personal preference. The duration of plans ranges from 90 days to 3 years, but the most common is one year. Some plans try to include a Psalm, a few verses from Proverbs, and at least one other Old and New Testament reading each day in a devotional style. Some just go from Genesis to Revelation, breaking up the entire Bible in 365 chunks of as close to equal length as can be obtained. The possibilities are endless.
This reading plan, and the commentary that I give you with it, is a chronological reading plan designed to get you all the way through the Bible in one year. That is, the events are presented in the order in which God presented them Himself.
If you decide to follow this reading plan, you are about to embark on a journey that is as satisfying and worthwhile as it is (occasionally) lengthy and difficult. This chronological reading plan hopefully makes that reading more enjoyable as well as easier to understand.
Tips:
1. Although any English-language translation of the Bible will do, you should pick one “main” translation and stick with it. Read the comparison of several translations and why you should use one for the entire read-through.
2. This reading schedule is designed to start on December 21; however, this is by no means strict. Although you should start with the reading scheduled for December 21, especially when doing this for the first time, this reading plan can actually be started on any date.
3. The amount of scriptures read each day with this plan varies somewhat. Some days, the total amount of reading time will only be about ten minutes. Other days, you’ll spend as much as a half-hour. The average will be about 15 minutes.
4. Obviously, you can “read ahead” if your schedule permits, and thus finish this read-through in less than a year’s time. Or, if things get particularly difficult, this schedule can be stretched beyond a year’s time.
5. The Apocrypha, or Deuterocanonical books (as Roman Catholics call them) of the Bible are not included as part of this plan, though references are made to them in some daily readings.
6. It is suggested that you do your Bible reading at approximately the same time of day each day, if possible. This kind of schedule fits neatly with an evening devotion just before or after prayer. However, don’t choose a time that is too late at night or too early in the morning. Remember, this is a study guide and you need to have an alert mind in order to get the most out of each day’s Bible readings.
7. Most of all, cherish and enjoy the Bible. Savor the “ah ha!” moments that will come more frequently than you might think. Let the Holy Spirit work within you and deepen your faith.
