Read the Bible in 6 Months

Join us as we read the entire Bible in 6 months. 

We will be reading as a group to encourage one another along the way.  All you have to do is pick a plan and stick with it.  If you have never read the entire Bible that's okay.  There are several reading plans to choose from. *

1. Beginning to End:  Read the Bible from start to finish, from Genesis to Revelation.
2. Chronological:  Read the Bible as its events occurred in real time. For example, Job lived sometime after the beginning of creation (Genesis 1) but before Abraham was born (Genesis 12). As a result, the Book of Job is integrated into the Book of Genesis (This is the reading plan this group will be following).
3. Historical:  Read the books of the Bible as they were written historically, according to the estimated date of their writing.
4. New then Old:  Read through the New Testament first, then read through the Old Testament.
5. Old and New:  Each day includes a passage from both the Old Testament and New Testament.

To Get Started:

1. Click here to download the reading plan we are using.  (Just right-click the link and select, "Save Link As ...").  We will be using the Chronological Bible Reading Plan.  Feel free to use any plan you prefer.
2. Start Reading.
3. Place a check mark in the box after you complete each days reading. Follow the reading plan, it works.

If you look at the reading plan carefully you will notice that there are no assigned readings for Saturdays and Sundays so if you fall behind schedule, catch up on the weekends.  Feel free to post a comment or two during the next 6 months.  When you do, everyone in this group will receive an email that you have made a comment.  At anytime you can click on the link inside the email to stop receiving email notices although you will still be part of this group and you will still be able to read the comments (below) by visiting this group at your leisure.  You can choose whether you want to receive any, all or none of these notifications from you "Email settings" page.

Since we will be reading together, make sure you receive all messages from this group (so that notifications do not end up in your junk mail or spam folder) by adding the following email address to your address book:  mail@thevetinetwork.com  

If you have problems downloading the reading plan (a pdf file) go to the preferences or options section in your browser and look for Applications, then PDF file and select the Save File option.  Now try it again.  You can also try restarting your computer, installing the latest version of Reader / Acrobat. Or, try accessing the pdf file using a different Web browser like Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, etc. Or try  using a different pdf reader like Foxit Reader. If you still have problems click here.

Additional Reading Plans:

• http://www.ewordtoday.com/year/
• http://www.bible.com/readinayear.php
• http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan/
• http://oneyearbibleonline.com/
• http://www.bibleplan.org/

Here's some tips on reading the Bible daily:

1. Start reading the Bible today -- there is no better time, and there's no reason to wait.  Although the plan is designed to start in January of 2012 don't let that stop you from the fresh bread of heaven.
2. Set aside a specific time each day. Set your schedule and then stick to it. Mornings are great, but feel free to use any time that works consistently for you.
3. Read the Bible for the sake of learning and personal devotion not simply to accomplish your next reading. Don't just go through the Bible, let the Bible go through you.  Say a short prayer to God before you begin, asking the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom and understanding, then be refreshed by the words you read.
4. Don't try to understand everything. You may want to take notes and ask someone about it later. Who knows someone in this group may know the answer.
5. The reading plan we will be using does not include the weekends so if you fall behind, catch up on the weekends.
6. If you have a hard time reading, you can listen to the Bible instead on your cell phone or computer.  This is a great time saver for commuters and while waiting in long lines.

A few of the benefits of joining this groups are:

1. It's free!
2. You will be reading the Bible, (Hello!)
3. You will be reading together with others, that in itself is encouraging.
4. You will be able to share and make comments to this group along the way.
5. You will probably finish reading the entire Bible, maybe for the 1st time.
6. You will get closer to God.
7. You will have a lots of fun.

By the way, it doesn't matter which version of the Bible you select  (King James, NIV, ESV, they are all good).  If you want to find out more about the differences in Bible translations, click here).  If you don't have a Bible you can read it on your computer or type "mbible.com" on your smart phone's browser (internet access required)

If you are new to the Bible, you may want to get a Study Bible.  I recommend the Zondervan NIV Study Bible and the Life Application Study Bible NIV.  My favorite study Bible is the English Standard Version Study Bible, (ESV).  I just bought one (the burgundy leather edition) and I like it a lot. You can preview the ESV Study Bible online here and here. 

Here’s 3 good reasons why it's good to get in the habit of consistently reading the Bible:

1. To learn how to become a good disciple of Christ.  Read, John 8:31-32  “Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
2. To be a successful follower of Christ.  Read Joshua 1:8  “Don’t stop reading this book of the Law, but day and night think of what it says, so you can be careful to do everything written in it; then you will prosper and succeed”.
3. To grow in faith.  Read Acts 20:32  “And now I entrust you to God and his care and to his wonderful words that are able to build your faith and give you all the inheritance of those who are set apart for himself.

I hope you can join us and feel free to invite a friend too.  You do not have to be a student of V.E.T.I. to participate.  God bless you!

* Bible Year.

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