There are numerous Bible reading plans available at numerous internet sites. Most of these are organized around reading the Bible in small sections every day with the goal of reading it all in a year. Over at the Gospel Coalition blog, Peter Krol suggests a different approach, reading the Bible as quickly as possible. I can attest to the value of this approach. For most of us, the Old Testament is heavy going when we read it. My own experience with reading as Krol suggests is that reading large sections helps focus attention on the big themes in each book. As he notes, this is particularly helpful with books like Leviticus and the books of Kings and Chronicles.
Although we’ve missed the last couple of years, there will be a recommended reading list for 2014 published here soon. In addition to that list, make sure the Bible is on your list to read this year. Whether you try Krol’s approach or another plan, get started and stick to it. Happy reading in 2014!
It’s so easy to read so slowly that we miss the big picture, isn’t it? May the Lord honor your time in his word this year!
Peter,
It is really easy to get distracted from the big story when we read the Bible only “devotionally.” It has been amazing to me how much better I have understood the Bible and how it all fits together by reading big sections quickly. Thanks for the helpful post and your comment here. May God bless your time in the Word this year as well.