How many will resolve to read their Bible more this year?

[rosiecotton]

I have tried to read the Bible through in a year before and never made it. I would miss a day or two, and then rush through my reading to 'catch up'. Then, of course, what I read didn't really sink in much.
But I am trying again. I have the Max Lucado devotional Bible. It has a 2-year reading plan in the front of the Bible. But it is one where you just read straight through from Genesis to Revelation. So, instead I'm reading from the OT, Psalms and NT. I check off what I read everyday on the chart. I also read the devotions in the margins.
I'm not going to rush it. If I do happen to miss a day or two, I won't try to rush through my reading to catch up. I will just start where I left off and continue reading daily. My purpose isn't to say "I read through the Bible in a year"! But instead, I want to absorb what I read into my life and live it.
I also want to get into a Bible study again. I haven't been in one since the summer and I miss it. Just not sure which one I want to do yet.

 

[ChristianM0Mof2]

But are you going to live the word as God reveals it to you or are you going to listen to the ministers and pastors.

As word of GOD!

 

[IgnatiusOfAntioch]

And of those who do...which translation will you use?

I finally got through the Bible for the first complete time last month. I read the NIV version. This year I am planning to read the message Bible as my daily reading and do more in depth studies in addition to daily reading.

I'm in. I intend to read through the entire bible this year. It will be my third or fourth time reading through the entire bible. I think I may do the NAB this time.

Your brother in Christ.

 

[Radiostar66]

I sure would like to try to read it more. One thing I am actually going to do is get the eerdmans study bible (i think that's hos you spell it) because more than reading the bible I like to understand passages and put into context things so I understand the Bible better. So read it more yes, but more importantly, I'll be understanding the bible more. Yes, that's what I want. AMEN!

 

[ChrisinMI]

Every Year I attempt to read the Bible straight through and every year I get just past Numbers and something goes wrong and I don't finish but this year is gonna be different! So I'm back in Genesis for the fourth time but it is always an amazing read.

This was the same spot I kept getting stuck in for almost ten years! I found that the formula "Through the Bible in a Year" uses is best for me. Two chapters out of old testament, One out of new, a psalm and two verses of proverbs each day. You will finish in one year. If you get bogged down by OT you will be also reading uplifting stories from NT that SAME day! This formula really helped me! I finished Dec 26th...four days early this past year.

 

[ChrisinMI]

I have tried to read the Bible through in a year before and never made it. I would miss a day or two, and then rush through my reading to 'catch up'. Then, of course, what I read didn't really sink in much.
But I am trying again. I have the Max Lucado devotional Bible. It has a 2-year reading plan in the front of the Bible. But it is one where you just read straight through from Genesis to Revelation. So, instead I'm reading from the OT, Psalms and NT. I check off what I read everyday on the chart. I also read the devotions in the margins.
I'm not going to rush it. If I do happen to miss a day or two, I won't try to rush through my reading to catch up. I will just start where I left off and continue reading daily. My purpose isn't to say "I read through the Bible in a year"! But instead, I want to absorb what I read into my life and live it.
I also want to get into a Bible study again. I haven't been in one since the summer and I miss it. Just not sure which one I want to do yet.

Very Good Plan!

 

[Stan53]

We have a plan in progress to read the entire Bible over the period of 2006.
VinceJohn said "But are you going to live the word as God reveals it to you or are you going to listen to the ministers and pastors."
No I am not. I am going to allow Jesus to live out His life within me. How about you? I like the challenge just a pity you didn't get it correct first time.

 

[Heavenlyangeleyes07]

I am too going to try to read my whole bible this year. I am reading a womens devotional bible KJV. and will probalry do alot of bible studies in between.

 

[.Mikha'el.]

And of those who do...which translation will you use?

I finally got through the Bible for the first complete time last month. I read the NIV version. This year I am planning to read the message Bible as my daily reading and do more in depth studies in addition to daily reading.

That was my goal this year. I started on December 27 with Genesis 1, and I hope to be finished the Bible sometime this autumn.

 

[Followers4christ]

I am planning to read my bible (NIV) alot more this year.May God Bless all your lives, may we all gain more Knowledge and understanding as we go through the Holy Bible.

 

[ChrisinMI]

How are we doing so far???? I have to confess...since I met my goal of finishing the Bible by the end of 2005 I have lost a little steam.... I am reading but not as much as I should. I am making it about twice a week. I really need a kick in the pants to get going....

 

[csheppard91]

I made a goal and have kept it so far. I've never read the bible before and this year I finally started. I've went thought psalms, revelations, genesis and something else. I don't read much (approx 1-2 pages a day), but I'm consistent which matters more than start/stop all the time.

 

[gitamerah]

I made a goal and have kept it so far. I've never read the bible before and this year I finally started. I've went thought psalms, revelations, genesis and something else. I don't read much (approx 1-2 pages a day), but I'm consistent which matters more than start/stop all the time.

That's wonderful! It's good to hear that you're starting to read the bible. 1-2 pages is a lot! I can barely go through a few verses without getting overwhelmed with the lessons.

I'm trying to read the entire bible, but the going is slow. I've had to stop every few verses because some of the lessons are pretty hard to understand. I'm using both NIV and NKJV... and occasionally New English.

I'm going through 1 John right now. Whew! That's not an easy book to understand. Particularly 1 John 3:6 & 3:9 (Hey, I know I sin everyday. So... what does that make me, according to 1 John 3:6 and 3:9?)

 

[meh]

I had resolved to read the Bible from start to finish this year as well. I have a Daily Walk Bible with readings and devotional lessons for every day. So far I'm keeping up. Right now I'm in Joshua.

 

[csheppard91]

That's wonderful! It's good to hear that you're starting to read the bible. 1-2 pages is a lot! I can barely go through a few verses without getting overwhelmed with the lessons.

I'm trying to read the entire bible, but the going is slow. I've had to stop every few verses because some of the lessons are pretty hard to understand. I'm using both NIV and NKJV... and occasionally New English.

I'm going through 1 John right now. Whew! That's not an easy book to understand. Particularly 1 John 3:6 & 3:9 (Hey, I know I sin everyday. So... what does that make me, according to 1 John 3:6 and 3:9?)

It's not really that much. I'm reading the new testiment right now and it's one of those small pocket Bibles, so a couple of pages isn't much. It's like I said though, consistency matters the most when doing something like this.