5 Helpful Tips for Reading through the Bible in a Year
For years, I made the commitment and failed miserably over and over. I can’t tell you how many consecutive Januarys I made the resolution to read my Bible from cover to cover. I was an enthusiastic starter, but a terrible finisher.
I had great intentions. I love the Bible, and I love Jesus. But, somewhere in the middle of March, I would get lost in Old Testament genealogies and determine that I was more of a “New Testament Girl.”
I changed my ways after receiving a little inspiration. I attended a workshop at a women’s conference where a passionate sister shared her heart on the importance of reading and knowing the whole counsel of God. Her enthusiasm for the subject inspired me to try once again – plus she gave me some practical advice that helped me to do so with greater success.
Maybe you’ve tried to read through the Bible in a year before and failed. You got lost somewhere in Leviticus and drowned way before you ever reached Deuteronomy. Friend, you are not alone. Reading the Bible from cover to cover takes supernatural courage and self-discipline.
Here’s the thing: You can do ALL things with Christ’s help — even read Ezekiel. God can give you the extra fortitude you will need to keep reading if you just determine to stay in the fight.
Are you ready? Let’s put on our big girl pants and do this!
As a reformed “New Testament Girl,” I want to share 5 of my favorite hacks to help you complete the goal of reading through the entire Bible.
5 Helpful Tips for Reading Through the Bible in a Year
Choose a Bible translation that you find easy to read.
The first time I read through the Bible in a year, I read the New Living Translation.
Read a little from both Old and New Testament each day.
I purchased and loved using Tyndale’s One Year Bible. (You can also find this plan free online and in mobile format.)
Record one memorable verse from each day’s reading in a journal.
Read purposefully through your daily reading “looking” for your verse to remember.
Use a Bible Commentary or Study Bible to help you with the heavier Old Testament passages.
I am a huge fan of this quick reference devotional commentary by Warren Wiersbe that is very affordable and easy to read. I usually read the Old Testament commentary BEFORE I read my Bible each morning.
Decide to “take the plunge” with a friend.
I loved discussing the readings with my girlfriend over the phone. Knowing that she was reading each day motivated me to stick with it. It’s good to have a partner.
Reading through the Bible from cover to cover is a big commitment. If you fall behind, I would encourage you to just start back up again without worrying about “playing catch up.” It might take you more than a year to complete your goal, so give yourself grace if you need to slow down. If you find that the reading plan is too overwhelming for you, break up your readings into chunks for morning and evening or over two days.
A bonus tip is to pray about your commitment to read every verse in God’s Word. Ask God to help you complete this task. He delights to answer the prayers of His daughters who are seeking Him.
I am your servant; give me understanding,
that I may know your testimonies!
Psalms 119:125, ESV
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Getting more of the Word in you will transform your thinking and fill you up with wisdom. God’s truth will spill out of your life like a fountain and splash all over everyone you meet. People will take notice you are a woman well-equipped, and your walk will point them on the path toward knowing Savior found in the Scriptures.
Read the Bible from cover to cover to change your world from the inside out.
Read the Bible from cover to cover to change your world from the inside out.
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