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

Explanation and links to various plans used.

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What we are about. We want to encourage people to lean on God and learn more of God. Your relationship to him is the most important. 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 making my own arrangements 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)

Here is the link to Kevin's Reading Plan

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.
This year I'm generating as I go through a merger of the Bible Project and Bible RECAP to add other resources. Also, I'm providing links to my other blog which is an online commentary and other resources.

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Previous Years Reading Plans We have Followed

Developing = My Plan - Kevin's Tracks
2024 = Chronological & Thematic Plan
2023 = Five Days a Week
2022 = Read & Reflect on the New Testament
2021 = E-100
2020 = Chronological
2019 = Chronological Plan by Blue Letter Bible
2018 = Own It 365
2017 = 5x5x5
2013 = Daily Bible
2012 = Old & New Testament in a Year

I Rank These by How Challenging They Are.

First-time reader who wants to read the top 100 key sections - Go with the E-100 Plan
Next, a reader who wants to focus more deeply on the New Testament - Go with the 5x5x5 Plan
A little deeper reading of the New Testament - Go with the Read & Reflect on the New Testament Plan
Old & New Testament full read. All of these are equally difficult, but some small variations.

Chronological order Completing the Old Testament before starting the New Testament - Go with the Chronological Plan by Blue Letter Bible
Chronological order with each day having verses from both Testaments - Go with the Old & New Testament in a Year
Chronological order with each day having verses from both Testaments - Go with the Chronological
A little more complex annual reading mixing chronological and thematic - Go with the Chronological & Thematic Plan
A mix of Old & New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs mixed in - Go with the Five Days a Week
The most Chronological of all and a 7 day a week reading of the entire Bible - Daily Bible

My Plan is the most complex with numerous links to countless resources. I constantly update and add resources. It is a 3-track system where you can do all 3 tracks or pick the track with the emphasis you are looking for study. Choose just #1 the Old Testament, #2 Life of Christ, or #3 the Early Church - My Plan - Kevin's Tracks