Daily
Bible Reading in 2015 is a plan suitable for disciples, families, small
groups, and churches designed to help believers grow in their knowledge and
understanding of God. On the following pages, you will find a 2015 calendar
with assigned Bible readings. The readings are divided into three tracks: one
for the Old Testament and two for the New Testament. You decide how much you
want to read. The plans offer flexibility to read one Testament or both
concurrently.
The
Old Testament reading track covers the entire OT scriptures (Genesis – Malachi)
once during the year. You will read approximately three chapters a day, six
days a week. If you fall behind, don’t worry about it. Simply pick back up
and stay on the schedule. Sundays are a day for worship, meditation, catch-up,
and/or review.
There are two different New Testament reading tracks to
choose from. The NT x 1 Plan covers the entire NT scriptures (Matthew –
Revelation) once during the year. You will read one chapter a day, five days a
week. The NT x 4 Plan covers the entire NT four times during the year. You will
read approximately three chapters a day, six days a week. If you fall behind,
don’t worry about it. Simply pick back up and stay on the schedule. The first
day of each week is a day for worship, meditation, catch-up, and/or review.
Encourage
your family to get involved in reading the Bible. Portions of the weekly
reading could even be read aloud as part of family worship each day. By
encouraging the entire family to get involved, we help our children understand
the importance of the Bible and its prominence in our daily lives and in the
life of the church.
Consider purchasing a notebook or
dedicated copy of the Bible to keep notes of your daily readings. This journal
does not have to be extensive or take up much of your time. Simply write down
the date and the chapters you read. Write down the citation for verses that
stand out to you, questions you may have, and meaningful passages you want to
remember and/or share with others. Then jot down three things about that day’s
reading: Your Favorite Part, Something New that you don’t remember
seeing before, and A Practical
Application. You do not have to write an essay. Just make a note of the
verse or verses and keep reading.
While reading through the OT, be sure
to look for Pictures of Christ. Pay
special attention to the promises, prophecies, and portraits of the coming
Messiah. This will help you connect the Old Testament with the New and will
increase your awareness of the unity and Christocentric nature of the Bible
story.
