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How to read the entire Bible in 90 Days
Last Monday, I joined with hundreds of other Christians in an attempt to read the entire Bible in only three months - 90 days of reading large sections of the Scriptures each day. I’m happy to report I am keeping up with challenge and on target with my reading.
Genesis and Exodus read like an old friend; I know these stories well. All that family drama makes for easy reading. Then we get to the laws of Leviticus. Oy! And here comes the book of Numbers, another less-than-exciting book (unless you like reading about animal sacrifice and genealogy.)
When Bible reading gets to be difficult, especially when you combine it with the busyness of life, you need a plan.
These are my tips on how to read the Bible, cover to cover, in only 90 days:
1. Start in the summertime. Less good TV to distract you. Reruns help you to turn off the electronic box and you get more reading done.
2. Read by the pool, in the hammock, at the beach or other places of recreation. You are spending more time outside, relaxing with a cold beverage, watching the kids play or enjoying the sun. Put down the trashy paperback and pick up the Bible.
3. Keep your Bible with you at all times. You never know when you can sneak in a chapter or two.
4. Read ahead a few chapters every day. I call this “reading insurance.” You never know what tomorrow will bring and you don’t want to fall behind.
5. Pray for the time, energy and eagerness to dive in into this life changing Book. Prayer works! And He wants us to know His word.
And my favorite tip:
6. Pick a new translation. I’ve already read all of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus in the New International Version a number of years ago, so for this Bible reading challenge, I decided to go with a different translation. By reading in a new-to-you translation, you can keep it interesting and maybe gain new insight to the Scripture. I’m using my pocket English Standard Version for this reading and enjoying the more formal tone with the language.
What are your tips to help you find time to read? Please share.
Next week: The benefits of quickly reading. Why would you want to read the entire Bible so fast. See you then.
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Blog Action Day 2008: the Lord speaks on behalf of the poor
I’m going to get out of the way and let these scripture verses speak for themselves.
I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy. Psalm 140:12
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honor God. Proverbs 14:11
He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done. Proverbs 19:17
If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered. Proverbs 21:13
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. Proverbs 29:7
He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses. Proverbs 28:27
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9
All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. Galatians 2:10
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 1 Timothy 6:17-18
If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:17-18