Bible Reading

"Here is the annual set of Bible reading schedules that you have become accustomed to seeing here....This year, the schedules start on 1/3 (or 1/4 for Monday-Friday plans) at the beginning of the first full week of the year. This way, you have a few days to catch up on last year's reading, or get ahead on this year's reading." - Matt Postiff

"In today’s highly individualistic society, it’s so easy to try to devote yourself to the apostles’ teaching—that is, to Scripture—apart from any meaningful fellowship. Of course it’s very important to regularly read your Bible alone. But the early church set an example that is crucial for us to apply: fellowship with others anchored in God’s Word and prayer." - TGC

"Whether you are looking to complete the Bible in a year or focus on different books and themes, we hope these [more than a dozen] plans will be of great help to you, your family, and your church." - Ligonier

"According to Lifeway Research, more than 1 in 4 Protestant church attenders fail to read their Bible at least once a week. Less than half say they read their Bible more than once a week. In our society of literacy and Bible accessibility, this Bible neglect is concerning." - F&T

"In an uncertain and difficult year, a record number of people searched for healing, fear, and justice." - CToday

"'More women read, for one thing,' said Sandra Glahn, a Dallas Theological Seminary professor and Bible study author... 'We’ve known that for a long time. There are lots of theories as to why, but more women are buying books of any kind.'" - C.Today

"Neither Bible study nor the Christian life are centered on our feelings; they are centered on being mastered by the Word of God, that we may be anchored in God’s truth whether in good times or bad." - Ref21

90% "agree they can usually understand how a passage of Scripture is relevant to them. Only 7% disagree. Four in 5 express confidence in their ability to help others with doubts about the truthfulness of Scripture (81%), difficulty accepting morals taught in the Bible (82%), and confusion over a Bible passage (81%)." - F&T