Today I share a Bible reading guide that I have found helpful. I first became aware of this plan through a handout I received at the Edmond church of Christ about 6 years ago. The guide suggests an Old Testament and a New Testament reading for each day of the year. I use the chart in a slightly different way than originally intended.
Although I generally attempt to keep up with the suggested readings as listed, I also tend to jump around, choosing to read a section or an entire book out of order because of a special interest or study, a sermon I preach or hear, or a preaching or teaching assignment. I circle the sections I read with the goal of reading every section by year’s end, but not necessarily in order. Because I am completing out-of-order readings in addition to the suggested readings, I do not worry about falling behind on the schedule as long as I am reading regularly. (I sometimes spend a day or two reading the longer books in three or four extended sittings.)
I keep one of these charts in all of the Bibles I use regularly as a way to chart my exposure to the Word of God. If one desired, one could compile multiple charts into a single chart toward the end of the year to make certain the entire Bible or New Testament had been read.
In case you missed the link within the text above, I am including it again: Bible Reading Chart.
You should be able to download and print a two-sided document that will fold to 5.5×8.5 to be inserted into most Bibles.
