I am getting an early start on reading the Bible through in 2006. I am embarrassed to say that I didn’t stick to the plan in 2005 but instead meandered off and ended up reading and re-reading the passages I prefer and that support my greatest theories. Thats not always a good thing. I like it better when the Scriptures challenge my thinking and make me change my mind or think differently. That often happens when I find myself in Biblical territory that I don’t normally wander into. And thats why a daily reading plan is essential.
Its also a really good idea to read the whole Bible through each year to gain a wider perspective and see patterns that you wouldn’t see otherwise. When I first opened my heart to God as a teenager, I read 3-4 chapters of the Bible every day so that I could make it through the whole Bible every year. I never missed a single day for the first six years. After that, it has been more sporadic and adventuresome, although not as regular and disciplined. But I miss that regularity.
So 2006 is approaching and I have already started on the Bible reading plan – hoping to get a running start to the New Year. At the very top of my NewsReader box is the RSS feed for One Year Bible Blog. Since I use my NewsReader so much during the day, there is no way to avoid my Bible readings. And the good people at OneYearBibleBlog send out pictures and thoughts to accompany the readings so its a multi-media start to my day.
The feed is Atom or RSS but you should visit there and sign up for the email as well.
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Go Andrew. Alexandra just finished her first read through. I know you will be blessed and be a blessing to many others while journeying completely through the Bible.
an additional option is the online Yearly Bible Read Through – created by an urban missionary slash nasa programmer:
yearly bible read through
I’m with you Andrew in longing to be reading and saturating my mind more in the Scriptures. Also, thanks for the link to the “One Year Bible.” I’ve added to my reader as well.
I’m in. I started Jan ’05 and I don’t think I made it into Feb. So for 2006 I’ve put the link on bloglines and signed up for the email. The journey begins.
Thanks for the link to One Year Bible. I’ve also added them to my bloglines and signed up for the weekly e-mails. Looking forward to it! Thanks again!
Andrew – continued thanks for encouraging others to participate in the One Year Bible journey in 2006! I’m glad you’ll be on board with us. Many blessings, Mike
I agree with all that. This was something I did more regularly a few years back, and then I got onto other things, but as you say, the temptation to just go and hang around our favourite bits is often too strong.
Bring on 2006! I’m with you.
How do I get to take of advantage of the one year bible??????? Does it cost?????
Lillian – it’s free. You can use your own Bible or read online from this link each day – http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/index.html
If you use your own Bible, download & print the year plan in PDF format at this link – http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/readingplan/oneyearbiblereadingplan.pdf
Also, you can read along online from the One Year Bible Blog too – http://www.OneYearBibleBlog.com
I hope you can join us!
Mike
I’m reading the bible in a year… Check out http://www.engagethejourney.com.
Thanks for the link.
I’ve been listening to the podcasts of the New Testament, but the bible in a year wll be very helpful
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That “one year bible” is a great idea. I get distracted too and tend to gravitate towards my favourite parts. Let’s be honest, some of the bible is really dry.