What's Your Bible Reading Like?

[Scarlett O.]

This year, I am reading the Chronological Bible. I've read one before and liked it.

I've read the King James, in part, the New King James, the ESV, the NIV, and now the NLT. I've read parts of others.

Sometimes I get behind and instead of one year, it takes me 1.5 years. But that's because I write a myriad of notes and study word origins and such. My compilation of notes is vast ...... and very unorganized. I have resolved that 2025 is the year while reading to get those notes in order.

I know some say they can read the Bible in its entirety in a flash of two-three weeks or one month, but I could not do that and at the same time retain, glean, or be able to teach anything.

So what Bible are YOU reading and what's YOUR schedule like? I'm curious.

Just don't tell me that you are like Sally, here. LOL.

 

[Scripture More Accurately]

I have read through the Bible every year, usually either in the KJV, NASB, or the NAU (New American Standard 1995 Update). I read the KJV last year and plan on doing so again this year.

In the past, I have also read through the Bible in one year in the NKJV, NIV, LXX + Greek NT, and two Spanish translations (Reina Valera 1960 and LBLA). A few years, I read through the Bible more than once in a year. One year, I read through the Bible in 53 days.

I do not have any fixed schedule that I follow, but I usually start out the year by reading through the Pentateuch, Proverbs, and Psalms, and finish the rest of the Bible in varying ways. Most days, I usually read at least 3 chapters.

I have binders and binders full of notes, but they are not organized in any way except for by the date that I took the notes.

 

[Silverhair]

I have never set a plan to read through the bible. I will just pick a book OT or NT and study through it. This may sound like I will miss some of the books but when you do the cross ref work you will find that God leads you to all the books He has given us. 75 now so a bit late to change my ways.


I use a number of translations as seeing how they write the passage can by times give you a better understanding of the underlying text.

NASB, NKJV, Berean Study Bible, NET. I have Alford's Greek and Hebrew Study Bible that I will use on occasion.

 

[Silverhair]

This year, I am reading the Chronological Bible. I've read one before and liked it.

I've read the King James, in part, the New King James, the ESV, the NIV, and now the NLT. I've read parts of others.

Sometimes I get behind and instead of one year, it takes me 1.5 years. But that's because I write a myriad of notes and study word origins and such. My compilation of notes is vast ...... and very unorganized. I have resolved that 2025 is the year while reading to get those notes in order.

I know some say they can read the Bible in its entirety in a flash of two-three weeks or one month, but I could not do that and at the same time retain, glean, or be able to teach anything.

So what Bible are YOU reading and what's YOUR schedule like? I'm curious.

Just don't tell me that you are like Sally, here. LOL.

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You mentioned the Chronological Bible. What do you like about it? I have thought of picking up one but just never did.

 

[Scarlett O.]

You mentioned the Chronological Bible. What do you like about it? I have thought of picking up one but just never did.

Well, it's the flow of the story, for me. I don't always read the Chronological, but I am this year to year 1/2.

For example, the Psalms written by David while hiding from Saul are read in 1 Samuel when that action is taking place. The prophets are read alongside the kings they served under.

It just makes for an interesting read.

 

[Scarlett O.]

I have never set a plan to read through the bible. I will just pick a book OT or NT and study through it. This may sound like I will miss some of the books but when you do the cross ref work you will find that God leads you to all the books He has given us. 75 now so a bit late to change my ways.

The past few years, this has been my "plan". Reading books as I feel led to and skipping around. Hence - it takes a while.

 

[Silverhair]

The past few years, this has been my "plan". Reading books as I feel led to and skipping around. Hence - it takes a while.

I use E-Sword bible pgm so I gave it a shot and looked to see if they had a Chronological Bible. Lo and behold they did, 2 actually. One is a straight Chronological Bible and the other is a Chronologically Thematic Plan. So I downloaded both.
The Thematic one is described this way so I am going to give it a shot.

"This is a one year Bible reading plan which arranges the various chapters of the Bible in both chronological and thematic fashion. In the author's words, "Starting at Genesis 1, this plan moves chronologically through the Bible but when a weighty person, place or theme is mentioned, other parts of Scripture are read along side to go more in depth with the person, place or theme...."

Always up for a challenge.

 

[ParticularWife]

This year, I am reading the Chronological Bible. I've read one before and liked it.

I've read the King James, in part, the New King James, the ESV, the NIV, and now the NLT. I've read parts of others.

Sometimes I get behind and instead of one year, it takes me 1.5 years. But that's because I write a myriad of notes and study word origins and such. My compilation of notes is vast ...... and very unorganized. I have resolved that 2025 is the year while reading to get those notes in order.

I know some say they can read the Bible in its entirety in a flash of two-three weeks or one month, but I could not do that and at the same time retain, glean, or be able to teach anything.

So what Bible are YOU reading and what's YOUR schedule like? I'm curious.

Just don't tell me that you are like Sally, here. LOL.

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I have read the Bible several times, beginning in my teens, and quite intensively when I was working in my theology degree.
With my husband and sons, we conduct family Bible study where we read a section, consult commentaries (like John Gill and R. C. Sproul), discuss it, and take notes. I also encourage them to read independently. My own Bible reading often focuses on specific passages for edification or in-depth study. This frequently occurs within the context of my theological studies, including catechism and the confessions. I aim to verify whether the scriptural interpretation presented in these works is supported by the text itself, considered within its context.
I've considered putting the boys on this plan when they're a little older.
Bible study technology has come a long way. The family have got Sturgeon Study Bibles! Plus, we all sport reading tablets with Bible study software, tons of translations, and a whole library of ebooks. Makes life a lot easier, let me tell you.
Speaking of Study Bibles, I used to use the MacArthur Study Bible. Don't get me wrong, the guy's sharp, and we agree on a lot. But his notes? Some of his eschatology didn't sit right with me.

 

[KenH]

I am reading the Modern King James Version approximately 15 minutes per day.