Creative Bible Reading

 Many of us have used yearly Read-through-the-Bible plans and completed reading the Bible in twelve months. This year my wife has used a Chronological Bible and read through the entire Bible in order of events.

Here are some additional creative ways to vary your reading plans and add both a challenge and a greater understanding to your daily devotions.

The BOOK OF THE MONTH challenge. Take one of the epistles and read through the entire book once every day for a month. You will find your understanding and appreciation for that book increase exponentially.

The NEW TESTAMENT IN A MONTH challenge. By reading just eight chapters a day you can read through the entire New Testament in a month. The Gospels, Acts, Epistles and Revelation will come alive.

The BOOK A DAY challenge. The Bible has sixty-six books. Challenge yourself to commit the time necessary to read a complete book every day for sixty-six days. I have done this for the first time this year. While I admit I probably have more time in retirement to read than some others, the value of reading an entire book of the Bible at one setting has been a tremendous blessing.

“I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread,” said Job (Job 23:12). Challenge yourself to make that true in your own life.