Daily Bible Reading in a Year by Kevin Rayner: Introduction to Daily Bible Reading

Explanation and links to various plans used.

Depending on how long you have read the Bible, I suggest you consider some thoughts before choosing what and how much to read this year.

First, if you are not a Christian or you are a recent convert, I would suggest reading the plan based on the E100 which is the overall story of God that highlights 100 key verse sections of the Bible. We completed this in 2021. Many people would do this in 100 days. Then I would encourage you to concentrate on Track #2 and get to know Christ.
Second, if this is your first time I would suggest reading the New Testament and starting with the life of Christ as the gospel writers give us perspective. I suggest you read it in an easier-to-read translation too. Consider the ICB on bible.com or let me know your background and I will suggest a few translations.
Thirdly, if you are a more mature disciple, I challenge you to read the entire Bible annually (OT and NT). Each year consider reading it in a different translation.
Fourthly, you can read the Bible in the order it was written or you can read it in more of a chronological order (order of historic context). This is something I enjoy.
Fifthly, I like to use a Bible app on my phone, making it easier to stay on schedule by reading when I'm waiting on something else or driving and listening to the Bible read for me.
Finally, I'm putting together a daily suggestion among the plans. I have more success doing a 5-day-a-week of reading and catching up on the weekend or reading ahead. It will be 3 "tracks" as explained below.

2 Plans based on reading 5 days of the week.

First, I'm personally making my arrangement this year. Church leaders have suggested I share supplementary resources as we read through the Bible as a congregation. Therefore I have put together resources to help.
Second, the Church where I worship and grow as a disciple will use the Legacy Reading Plan this year. I encourage you to follow your church family's plan. You are welcome to join our plan.

My Reading Plan for This Year (Kevin Rayner)
I've developed and refined this one as I go through each year. There are 3 areas of focus. Each year I try to concentrate on one and rotate annually. Below is the focus of each track. All 3 tracks are based on 5 days as well. I suggest more diversity and adding links to some of my blogs where I will have other resources for more in-depth study.

In the Old Testament, we have preparation for Christ.
In the Gospels, the presentation of Christ.
In the Acts through Revelation, the appropriation of Christ.

Each day will include:

TRACK #1 - "Old Testament" passage to read that leads us to Christ in history. (It is important to understand the "old" covenant). If you choose to only read this one (with Psalms / Proverbs) you would go through the first covenant in one year. This year the Psalm or Proverb to read will be included chronologically as much as possible. (Psalms have great devotional thoughts and Proverbs are the daily wisdom we need)
TRACK #2 - "Life of Christ" (4 gospels) is divided into chronological order sections. If you choose to read only this one along with the notes that are linked, it would be a good in-depth study of the messiah the old covenant pointed toward. (We are called to be daily disciples of Jesus).
TRACK #3 - "New Testament" passages are read in the most likely chronological order with letters mixed with the book of Acts. If you choose to read only this one, you will learn more about how God's people carried out the mission of the Savior. (This is the current covenant agreement by which Christians live.)
When this link is available, it is for other resources I have on my other blogs. These are resources from my files to stimulate your thoughts to greater levels of spiritual maturity.

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If you want to generate your own reading plan, you can use the link below.

Bible Reading Plan Generator

One unique plan is in a circle with colors.

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The Edmond Church of Christ is using the...
Five-Day Bible Reading

Read the entire Bible or just the New Testament in 2020!
A chronological reading plan helps the Bible make sense!

This special Bible reading system allows you to read the entire Bible (or just the New Testament) in one year while only reading five times a week. Five readings a week gives room to catch up or take a day off to focus on other Bible readings or spiritual disciplines and makes daily Bible reading practical and doable. Many people have successfully reached their goal of regular Bible reading using this schedule. Further, reading the Old Testament in chronological order (even the Psalms have been placed chronologically when possible) aids understanding of the Bible story, and helps the reader to look forward to reading God's Word. The New Testament readings space the Gospels out throughout the year to keep the reader constantly coming back to the life and teachings of Jesus.

Always read the schedule in the order it appears. For example, if a reading from Chronicles appears before Kings, read from Chronicles first. Check off each day's reading and then check off each week in the Weekly Progress Register. You will be amazed at how soon you are deep into the year and still reading your Bible regularly! God's blessings rest with those who will read, understand, and live by His Word. May this guide help you to that noble end. “Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path” (Psalms 119:105).

In previous years I have enjoyed reading: