Biblical Theology is the focus of this Bible reading calendar.  That is, every book of Scripture is give attention as an independent portion of God’s Word with its own context and contribution(s), and then synthesized with the whole of Scripture.

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Time for Truth This Bible reading calendar will take you through the entire Bible in one year.  To follow the program you will need to devote at least 30 minutes/day for adequate reading and reflection.  Make it a goal to do all of the private reading in one sitting, if possible.

Skim and Savor will be a helpful phrase in describing the method of reading, especially as applied to the intake of the Old and New Testaments.  As the Old Testament is much longer, it may be helpful to consider these readings as opportunities to gather the broad point of the text through skimming.

Generally speaking, our readings in the New Testament will be shorter—but don’t sell yourself short by giving these shorter readings a shorter amount of time; rather savor the message of the text.

Situational and Thematic Psalms and Proverbs A unique feature of this reading plan is that the Psalms and Proverbs are not read individually, but (as much as possible) in accord with the situation that prompted their composition.

Where we are unsure as to the original situation of a Psalm/chapter of Proverbs, it is placed thematically in the reading plan.

Private and Corporate Reading In the ScriptureStoryline Bible Reading Calendar, simply choose the first or last chapter as the ‘corporate’ reading of the day.  The bulk of this chapter should be read aloud and discussed—with additional insight from the other chapters read that day.  If you will have your corporate reading early in the day, it may be wise to choose the first chapter; likewise, if in the evening, it may be best to choose the last chapter as your corporate reading that day.

Soli Deo Gloria!

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By Todd R. Chipman (M-Div, MA-BL), Pastor of Discipleship  at The Master’s Community Church, and Rhetoric Instructor at Faith Christian Academy, both in the Kansas City area.