I've been following a 9-week Bible reading plan, after I found out about it from a friend's Facebook post. It was actually a reading plan prepared by John Macarthur for a friend that has stopped reading the Bible for some time and needed a bit of a guidance on getting back on track. I've been reading through Psalms when I found out about this, and since the 9-week program has got a considerable number of Psalms chapters in it, I decided to give it a try as well. If you click on the pic at the left, it will take you to the article itself at the Grace To You website.I'm supposed to be on my second week by now. The first week was all about the book of Mark, and this second week has Psalms 1 - 27 scheduled. So far, I've only managed to finish Mark and the third week will already start on Thursday!
But despite this setback, following a reading plan that is designed to be accomplished on a weekly basis appeals more to me. I guess John Macarthur was right (in my case, at least) in his observation that the rhythm of daily life will oftentimes necessitate that you get to read more of the Bible on some days as compared to others (admittedly, some days I didn't even get to read some). Also, I find that I get to retain more of what I am reading if I concentrate on a certain book of the Bible for the week, in contrast to some reading plans that takes you to a chapter or two each of the Old and New Testament, with a sprinkling of some Psalms and Proverbs. Nevertheless, some people actually enjoy and benefit from such a reading plan. Whichever way it is, so long as the Word gets read, I guess.
Hopefully I would be able to get back on track with the reading plan. I tell myself that this is a habit I need to develop, so some slips are likely along the way. But like I said, the design of a weekly reading plan allows for a smoother chance to get back on track with minimal disruption.
Try it yourself, especially if you are currently reading the Bible somewhat aimlessly.
But despite this setback, following a reading plan that is designed to be accomplished on a weekly basis appeals more to me. I guess John Macarthur was right (in my case, at least) in his observation that the rhythm of daily life will oftentimes necessitate that you get to read more of the Bible on some days as compared to others (admittedly, some days I didn't even get to read some). Also, I find that I get to retain more of what I am reading if I concentrate on a certain book of the Bible for the week, in contrast to some reading plans that takes you to a chapter or two each of the Old and New Testament, with a sprinkling of some Psalms and Proverbs. Nevertheless, some people actually enjoy and benefit from such a reading plan. Whichever way it is, so long as the Word gets read, I guess.
Hopefully I would be able to get back on track with the reading plan. I tell myself that this is a habit I need to develop, so some slips are likely along the way. But like I said, the design of a weekly reading plan allows for a smoother chance to get back on track with minimal disruption.
Try it yourself, especially if you are currently reading the Bible somewhat aimlessly.
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