Three Different Bible Reading Plans for the Advanced Bible Reader
Are you ready to explore three Bible reading plans for the advanced Bible reader? Find the right plan to deepen your connection with God’s Word and keep growing in your faith as a seasoned Bible student.
If you’ve been reading your Bible for a long time, you might think you don’t need a regular Bible reading plan. Well, do I have news for you!? You still need a plan!
I’ve been reading my Bible throughout my entire life, but my consistency really started in college and continued into my twenties. This year, I turn forty-two. That means I’ve been in the Word of God for over twenty years. I’ve read through the Bible about three times (probably more). I don’t say any of this to brag, but to offer you a word of caution—one I had to give myself just this past month.
You see, I’ve developed this wonderful habit of waking up early. Each morning, I get up, walk downstairs, and start my coffee. After turning on the light, I sit in my blue chair in the corner of the living room. I have my Bible, journal, and a devotional on the table right there.
Over the past few months, though, I’ve found myself struggling with knowing where to read each morning. Later in the day, I do my Bible study, but during that quiet thirty-minute window in the morning, I want to be still and listen to God’s voice. To do that, I need to read God’s Word.
So, where do I go?
We never outgrow the need for a plan!
This year, I’ve decided to follow a chronological Bible reading plan. Remember, you don’t have to start on January 1st, and you don’t have to read every day. I sleep in on Saturdays, and on Sundays, I’m busy getting ready for church, so I only have these quiet moments five times a week.
If you’d like, consider picking one of these suggestions for a good Bible reading plan. They require a little more reading than just a chapter or a few verses, and they’re designed for those of us who have already read through the Bible. Or, if you have a separate time for in-depth Bible study, these might also be great options for you.
3 Bible Reading Plans for the Advanced Bible Reader
1. The Chronological Bible Reading Plan
Download a free version here. I started this plan, and I like it because it’s not dated, so I can go at my own pace. If I had started in January, I might have finished in a year. But, as I mentioned earlier, I don’t always sit and read every day. I want to take my time and approach it this way for a change.
2. Feast on God’s Word
This is an intense Bible reading plan. You’ll need at least 15-20 minutes of reading (or listening) each day to keep up. It’s dated, but you can always ignore the dates and start at the beginning. You’ll read through the Bible in 9 months. Click here to download the dated Bible reading plan.
3. A Variety Version
Read three chapters a day: one from the Old Testament, one from Psalms/Proverbs, and one from the New Testament. If you follow this plan, you’ll read through the Bible in about three years. It’s a great option if you don’t want to read the Bible in a year, but still want to stay consistent and eventually read through the entire Bible! This plan also allows you to read Psalms and Proverbs several times. Download a free PDF here.
No matter where you are in your journey with God’s Word, I hope you’ll remember that you can never read too much.