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Bible Reading Plans

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Here are several different approaches to regular Bible reading. Pick one that fits your needs, print it out, and use it.

Discipleship Journal, an excellent monthly magazine on training disciples published by NavPress, offers 3 different Bible reading plans that can be started at any time during the year.

  • The 5x5x5 Bible Reading Plan is planned for 5 minutes per day, 5 days per week, and 5 ways to dig deeper. One chapter per day, through the New Testament in one year.
  • Book-at-a-Time Bible Reading Plan intersperses Old and New Testament books, with the four gospels spread throughout the year. Read the Complete Bible in one year. Each month consists of 25 readings to keep you from getting behind if you miss. Also available in Spanish.
  • The Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan. Read four places in God's Word every day to better grasp the unity of the Scriptures. Read the complete Bible in one year. Gives 25 readings per month, so if you miss a few, you won't get behind. Also available in Spanish.
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Printed books, e-books, and a DVD set are available

Other Bible reading plans are available from:

  • BiblePlan.org offers daily readings e-mailed to you, with a variety of approaches.
  • BibleGateway.com offers five online reading plans: Old/New Testament, Chronological, Beginning, Historical, and 90 Days.
  • Bible-Reading.com offers a one-page printable Bible reading plan, as well as Bible readings e-mailed to you daily.

 

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In-depth Bible study books

You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format -- currently 48 books in the JesusWalk Bible Study Series.

Old Testament

  1. Abraham, Faith of
  2. Jacob, Life of
  3. Moses the Reluctant Leader
  4. Joshua
  5. Gideon
  6. David, Life of
  7. Elijah
  8. Psalms
  9. Solomon
  10. Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134)
  11. Isaiah
  12. 28 Advent Scriptures (Messianic)
  13. Daniel
  14. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books

Gospels

  1. Christmas Incarnation (Mt, Lk)
  2. Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5-7)
  3. Luke's Gospel
  4. John's Gospel
  5. Seven Last Words of Christ
  6. Parables
  7. Jesus and the Kingdom of God
  8. Resurrection and Easter Faith
  9. Apostle Peter

Acts

  1. Early Church (Acts 1-12)
  2. Apostle Paul (Acts 11-28)

Pauline Epistles

  1. Romans 5-8 (Christ-Powered Life)
  2. 1 Corinthians
  3. 2 Corinthians
  4. Galatians
  5. Ephesians
  6. Philippians
  7. Colossians, Philemon
  8. 1 & 2 Thessalonians
  9. 1 &2 Timothy, Titus

General Epistles

  1. Hebrews
  2. James
  3. 1 & 2 Peter, Jude
  4. 1, 2, and 3 John

Revelation

  1. Revelation
  2. Conquering Lamb of Revelation

Topical

  1. Glorious Kingdom, The
  2. Grace: Favor for the Undeserving
  3. Great Prayers of the Bible
  4. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
  5. Humility
  6. JesusWalk: Beginning the Journey
  7. Lamb of God
  8. Listening for God's Voice
  9. Lord's Supper: Disciple's Guide
  10. Names and Titles of God
  11. Names and Titles of Jesus

Pastor Ralph Wilson's books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon.com.
My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon.