Guiding Principles of This Schedule

· M-W-F (Old Testament): A narrative-focused journey from Creation to the prophets.

· T-Th-S (New Testament): A journey through the Gospels, the early church, and the epistles.

· Sunday (Psalms & Hymns): A day for reflection, prayer, and worship.

· Flexibility: Read in the morning to set the tone for your day, or in the evening to reflect before bed.

 

Sample 4-Week Reading Schedule

Week 1

· Monday (OT): Genesis 1 - The Creation

· Tuesday (NT): Matthew 1 - The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus

· Wednesday (OT): Genesis 2-3 - The Garden of Eden and The Fall

· Thursday (NT): Matthew 2 - The Visit of the Magi and Escape to Egypt

· Friday (OT): Genesis 6-9 - Noah and the Flood

· Sabbath (NT): Matthew 3-4 - John the Baptist and Jesus' Temptation

· Sunday (P&H): Psalm 1 & Hymn: "How Great Thou Art"

Week 2

· Monday (OT): Genesis 12 - The Call of Abraham

· Tuesday (NT): Matthew 5 - The Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount)

· Wednesday (OT): Genesis 22 - The Binding of Isaac

· Thursday (NT): Matthew 6 - The Lord's Prayer (Sermon on the Mount)

· Friday (OT): Exodus 3 - Moses and the Burning Bush

· Sabbath (NT): Matthew 14 - Feeding the 5,000 and Walking on Water

· Sunday (P&H): Psalm 23 & Hymn: "Amazing Grace"

Week 3

· Monday (OT): Exodus 20 - The Ten Commandments

· Tuesday (NT): Luke 15 - Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son

· Wednesday (OT): 1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath

· Thursday (NT): Luke 19 - Zacchaeus and the Parable of the Ten Minas

· Friday (OT): 1 Kings 18 - Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

· Sabbath (NT): John 3 - Jesus and Nicodemus ("For God so loved...")

· Sunday (P&H): Psalm 46 & Hymn: "It Is Well With My Soul"

Week 4

· Monday (OT): Isaiah 40 - "Comfort, comfort my people..."

· Tuesday (NT): John 14 - Jesus the Way, the Truth, and the Life

· Wednesday (OT): Daniel 6 - Daniel in the Lions' Den

· Thursday (NT): John 19 - The Crucifixion of Jesus

· Friday (OT): Jonah 1-2 - Jonah's Call and Prayer from the Fish

· Sabbath (NT): John 20 - The Resurrection of Jesus

· Sunday (P&H): Psalm 100 & Hymn: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"

 

How to Continue Beyond This Sample

To keep this schedule going long-term, you can follow this pattern:

· Old Testament (M-W-F): Continue reading sequentially through the key narrative books (Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, Ezra, Nehemiah). You can intersperse the major prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel) and minor prophets after the historical books.

· New Testament (T-Th-S): Read through one Gospel at a time (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John). Then move sequentially to the book of Acts, followed by the Epistles (Romans, Corinthians, etc.), and finish with Revelation.

· Psalms (Sunday): Read the Psalms sequentially. There are 150, so this will provide years of Sunday readings. You can pair each Psalm with a classic or modern hymn that reflects its theme.

 

Tips for Success

· Don't Get Behind: If you miss a day, just pick up with the current day's reading. Don't feel pressured to "catch up."

· Journal: Keep a notebook to write down a verse that stood out to you or a brief reflection.

· Pray First: Ask for understanding and focus before you begin reading.

· Listen: On busy days, consider listening to an audio Bible version while commuting or doing chores.

This schedule provides a balanced and sustainable approach to engaging with the entire Bible throughout the year. Enjoy your reading