How to Read the Bible Through

The Bible is a library of books—To read a library, one does no start at the first rack with the first book and read through to the last.  Reading through the Bible requires developing a plan of daily reading that holds events and prophecies of the Old Testament in perspective with the heart of divine revelation as embodied in Jesus Christ.

Why Read the Bible Through?

Reading all of the Bible is a worthwhile endeavor because “all Scripture is given by inspiration of God” and all Scripture is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness”  (2 Tim. 3:16).  Because all of God’s Word is God’s word to us, every book, every chapter has a message worth reading and understanding.  Although we may never understand all of the mysteries of God’s Word, we must seek out the message, the truth of all Scripture “that the man of God may be perfect, throughly  furnished unto all good works” (2 Tim. 3:17)

The Bible reveals God’s nature in its multifaceted forms.  We need to gain the panoramic view of God’s power, wrath, love, mercy, intelligence, pity, and greatness to begin to understand that He is the same “I am” of Exodus that we hear say, “This is My beloved son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matt 3:17.  Reading through the Bible brings out the awesome wonder of God as He speaks to and loves the humanity He created.  Because Christ is the incarnation of God, the New Testament should be prominent in any Bible reading plan.  As we study the profound complexity of the nature of God as seen in both Old and New Testaments, we develop a clearer understanding of what He desires in our relationships to others and to Him.

Reading the Bible is sheer pleasure.  The poetry, history, song, proverb, letters, and apocalyptic literature of the Bible provide the reader great wonder and enjoyment.  Reading the Bible should not be a drudgery or lifeless routine.  It is exciting, captivating, inspiring, and humorous!  And when we allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through God’s Word, our reading crosses from mere enjoyment to life transformation.

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