Reading the Bible in a Year

Let’s read through the Bible together this year! The plan is to read straight through from Genesis to Revelation. (We may skip a few psalms to finish on time.) Each Sunday, the six readings for the week will be posted. During the week, we’ll share some insight into the particular readings for the week. Then near the end of each month, we’ll gather for a virtual call (and maybe in-person later in the year) to chat about how reading the Bible is surprising, challenging, guiding, and comforting us.

Here are a few tips as you being the journey:

• To finish the Bible in a year, we will be reading fast. This is different from devotional reading where you ruminate on a phrase or even a word. Use this opportunity to see how the story and themes emerge across multiple chapters.

• Create a reading space to nurture this habit. Maybe the dining room table or a favorite chair.

• Start with a simple prayer of illumination. Offer your own prayer at the moment, or invite God with this prayer:

O Lord, your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Give us grace to receive your truth in faith and love, and strength to follow on the path you set before us; through Jesus Christ, Amen.

• Write in your Bible! Find a Bible that you’re not afraid to jot notes in or highlight. Not only does this help you remember what you’ve read, years from now - you can also see what struck you as important.

• Just do it! If you fall behind or can’t start right away, just join with whatever readings are given for the week. Life gets busy - so if you need to step away, come back when time allows.