Read the Bible (Again)

Those who attend Manslick Road have heard a lot from me over the past several months about Bible reading thanks to Member to Member, the monthly bulletin that we pass out to the congregation. Last month wrapped up the four-month accelerated reading cycle. I want to propose two options to those of you who are ready to make another go at reading your Bible, whether you completed the last cycle or not:

1. Read your Bible again in four months. Since three of the next four months have 31 days and none of them are February, there are a few “grace days” built into the schedule.
2. Read your Bible in eight months. Now that you have the general flow of the Bible narrative, start digging in deeper. Here is a PDF copy of the eight-month schedule. The new schedule is typically four or five chapters a day.

Whatever you do, read. Bible reading is one of the most important daily habits to get into. While sermons and Bible classes provide a wealth of information that we may not be able to think of ourselves, the amount of time we spend in those activities limits their ultimate usefulness. Bible reading is the key to unlocking God’s will for our lives.