Bible in a Year

“I will meditate on Your precepts, and fix my eyes on Your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget Your Word. …Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. …The sum of Your Word is truth; and every one of Your righteous ordinances endures forever.” Psalm 119: 105, 107, 160

A  Few Practical Observations and Suggestions

This list of readings is set up on a five (5) days per week pattern. Choose the days which work best in your schedule and then stick to that pattern. Establish a routine which makes this Bible reading an integral part of your daily life. Pick a sequence of days and regular times within those days. Many choose to do their readings at the beginning and/or end of each day or at mealtimes. Check off your progress in the blanks on the list. Don’t give up if you fall behind. Your check list will help you get back on schedule. Do the readings together with your spouse or with your entire family, or do them alone. There’s no wrong way to do this. 

In this carefully planned listing, the historical books are arranged in roughly chronological order to make your progress more coherent. The hymns of the Books of Psalms are scattered throughout the entire program to make your experience more deliberately an act of worship. The daily readings will include a variety of other books from both testaments in sequential order. Think of it! Fifty-two weeks from now you will be reading Psalm 150 and Revelation 22 along with the others who are making this commitment at a joyful culmination of a life-changing  experience. 

To God be the glory! 

A Prayer Before The Study of God’s Word

Most merciful God, You have called me to be Your child, and caused me to be born again to new life in the water of holy Baptism. You have brought me to the saving knowledge of the Truth and given me the wisdom that leads to salvation in Jesus Christ, my Savior. By Your Holy Spirit bless me with an eagerness to study Your Word and to always remain attentive to its teachings. Enlighten my mind. Control my will, and cleanse my feelings. May Your Word be a lamp to my path amid the darkness and doubt of this world. Prevent worldly things from distracting or deceiving me that I may pursue the genuine life which can be found only with You. Let me cling to Your truth and follow You faithfully. Grant that all those who are in error, doubt, or temptation may be restored to the knowledge of the Truth. As I read Your Word today give me the ability to understand its meaning, an eagerness to trust in Your promises, and obey Your commands. “Speak Lord, for your servant hears.” In Jesus’ name. Amen.