John

• Reading 95: 1741-1750
• Reading 96: 1750-1765
• Reading 97: 1765-1771

Thought To Contemplate
From eternity past to eternity present to eternity future, Jesus was presented as God’s eternal word.

1, 2, & 3 John

• Reading 98: 1775-1779
• Reading 98: 1783
• Reading 98: 1787

Thought To Contemplate. 1 John
The reading and participation in the practices of this book should bring the same joy that John experienced in writing the book.

Thought To Contemplate. 2 John
If you are having a difficult time loving a brother or sister, check out your own belief system. Being impregnated with false teaching always leads to a dislike of others.

Thought To Contemplate. 3 John
Church discipline is a necessary reality.

Revelation

• Reading 99 1791-1800
• Reading 100 1800-1812

Thought To Contemplate
There really is a new heaven and a new earth on which the children will rest for all eternity.

Reading Guide

You can read using the following guide and take your readings a bit slower. To read at a 100 day pace, read the page numbers in the 100 Day column. To read at a 200 day pace, read the page numbers in the 200 Day column. To read at a 300 day pace, read the page numbers in the 300 Day column. You create the days of the week you want to read.

On average, the 100 day column is about forty-five minutes to an hour. The 200 Day column is about thirty minutes. The 300 day column is about fifteen-twenty minutes. Remember, some folks read faster and some folks read slower and the times above are built on an average of about 250-300 words a minute. Of course, this is pure reading time, not reading and stop-to-think time or meditating time, not reading and discussion time, and not reading and sharing in the Comments section below. It is just reading time!

1 Timothy | Titus | 2 Timothy

• Reading 89: 1607-1611
• Reading 89: 1615-1616
• Reading 89: 1619-1622

Thought To Contemplate. 1 Timothy
Guard what has been entrusted to your care.

Thought To Contemplate. Titus
We must learn to devote ourselves to what is good.

Thought To Contemplate. 2 Timothy
It is never too late to find and help those who need encouragement. Retirement in Christianity does not seem to be an option.

1 & 2 Peter

• Reading 90: 1723-1727
• Reading 90: 1731-1733

Thought To Contemplate. 1 Peter
Suffering is a part of the package of being a believer. It is not necessarily because you have done something wrong that you suffer. You often suffer as a believer because you live in a world and a country that is not Christian and never has been. The result of living in a hostile world will always be suffering.

Thought To Contemplate. 2 Peter
Do not be deceived by any teaching that proclaims that Jesus will return at a specific time. No one knows this information.

Matthew

• Reading 91: 1625-1637
• Reading 92: 1637-1653
• Reading 93: 1653-1665

Thought To Contemplate
The new birth that you have experienced is only the beginning. God’s desire to make sure that you can grow in the Rule of God in your life is fully demonstrated by the inclusion of the Gospel of Matthew into the Bible. As you read it, let the Rule of God become stronger and stronger in your life. Blessings!

Hebrews | Jude

• Reading 94: 1669-1682
• Reading 94: 1737-1738

Thought To Contemplate. Hebrews
Sin has been adequately dealt with in the birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus.

Thought To Contemplate. Jude
Contending for the faith delivered implies it has been delivered. If you do not know the foundations of the faith, it is incumbent on you to find out what Christianity believes.

Reading Guide

You can read using the following guide and take your readings a bit slower. To read at a 100 day pace, read the page numbers in the 100 Day column. To read at a 200 day pace, read the page numbers in the 200 Day column. To read at a 300 day pace, read the page numbers in the 300 Day column. You create the days of the week you want to read.

On average, the 100 day column is about forty-five minutes to an hour. The 200 Day column is about thirty minutes. The 300 day column is about fifteen-twenty minutes. Remember, some folks read faster and some folks read slower and the times above are built on an average of about 250-300 words a minute. Of course, this is pure reading time, not reading and stop-to-think time or meditating time, not reading and discussion time, and not reading and sharing in the Comments section below. It is just reading time!

James | 1 & 2 Thessalonians

• Reading 82: 1687-1691
• Reading 82: 1507-1510
• Reading 82: 1513-1515

Thought To Contemplate. James
True religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

Thought To Contemplate. 1 & 2 Thessalonians
When facing trouble and you need some vital information for relief, it is an acceptable biblical position to turn to the one or ones that were part of your initial spiritual formation. Don’t fret! Jesus is coming!

1 & 2 Corinthians

• Reading 83: 1519-1534
• Reading 84: 1539-1548

Thought To Contemplate 1 & 2 Corinthians
Problems do not go away when we become Christians. However, we do have someone to help us solve them. Financial giving for the support of God’s ministry is based on the model of the self-giving of Jesus not on a legalistic percentage.

Romans

• Reading 85: 1559-1576

Thought To Contemplate
Allow the power of the Holy Spirit to make you into the image of Jesus by following the teaching of Paul in the last chapters of Romans.

Mark

• Reading 86: 1695-1706
• Reading 87: 1706-1719

Thought To Contemplate
The power of Jesus is still available to convert and change our lives.

Philemon | Colossians | Ephesians | Philippians

• Reading 88: 1595-1596
• Reading 88: 1581-1584
• Reading 88: 1587-1592
• Reading 88: 1599-1603

Thought To Contemplate. Philemon
Influence your friends toward a decision for Christ instead of condemning them for their social misbehaving.

Thought To Contemplate. Colossians
Be aware of any teaching that devalues the supremacy of Christ.

Thought To Contemplate. Ephesians
The strength of the church determines the strength of the families and other relationships within it.

Thought To Contemplate. Philippians
Find a good mature Christian model and imitate him or her.

Reading Guide

You can read using the following guide and take your readings a bit slower. To read at a 100 day pace, read the page numbers in the 100 Day column. To read at a 200 day pace, read the page numbers in the 200 Day column. To read at a 300 day pace, read the page numbers in the 300 Day column. You create the days of the week you want to read.

On average, the 100 day column is about forty-five minutes to an hour. The 200 Day column is about thirty minutes. The 300 day column is about fifteen-twenty minutes. Remember, some folks read faster and some folks read slower and the times above are built on an average of about 250-300 words a minute. Of course, this is pure reading time, not reading and stop-to-think time or meditating time, not reading and discussion time, and not reading and sharing in the Comments section below. It is just reading time!

Luke-Acts

• Reading 75: 1419-1429
• Reading 76: 1429-1441
• Reading 77: 1441-1451
• Reading 78: 1451-1466
• Reading 79: 1466-1479
• Reading 80: 1479-1493
• Reading 81: 1493-1501 (continues with Galatians)

Galatians

• Reading 81: 1551-1556

Thought To Contemplate. Luke-Acts
The Gospel is for everyone regardless of race, color, or religious background. It appears to be the attitude of Acts to observe what the Spirit is doing and where the Spirit is going and to follow.

Thought To Contemplate. Galatians
If you are challenged by a rigid church system, reading Galatians several times may allow the work of the Holy Spirit to soften your outlook on who is welcome at the table of Jesus.

Reading Guide

You can read using the following guide and take your readings a bit slower. To read at a 100 day pace, read the page numbers in the 100 Day column. To read at a 200 day pace, read the page numbers in the 200 Day column. To read at a 300 day pace, read the page numbers in the 300 Day column. You create the days of the week you want to read.

On average, the 100 day column is about forty-five minutes to an hour. The 200 Day column is about thirty minutes. The 300 day column is about fifteen-twenty minutes. Remember, some folks read faster and some folks read slower and the times above are built on an average of about 250-300 words a minute. Of course, this is pure reading time, not reading and stop-to-think time or meditating time, not reading and discussion time, and not reading and sharing in the Comments section below. It is just reading time!

Chronicles-Ezra-Nehemiah

• Reading 66: 1259-1272
• Reading 67: 1272-1287
• Reading 68: 1287-1301
• Reading 69: 1301-1317
• Reading 70: 1317-1331
• Reading 71: 1331-1346
• Reading 72: 1346-1359
• Reading 73: 1359-1372

Thought To Contemplate. Chronicles
Knowing and avoiding the pitfalls of history can keep us from making the same mistakes as our forefathers.

Thought To Contemplate. Ezra-Nehemiah
God loves to take his children out of captivity and rebuild the walls of their lives.

Haggai | Zechariah | Malachi | Esther

• Reading 74: 885-902; 914-918; 1381-1389

Thought To Contemplate. Haggai
We can rest securely in the hands of God.

Thought To Contemplate. Zechariah
God wants us to think for ourselves, but at the same time he wants us to be followers. As we follow with our thinking caps on so as not to be deceived, he will grace us.

Thought To Contemplate. Malachi
God judges and redeems his children.

Thought To Contemplate. Esther
God protects and guards his children from ultimate harm.

Reading Guide

You can read using the following guide and take your readings a bit slower. To read at a 100 day pace, read the page numbers in the 100 Day column. To read at a 200 day pace, read the page numbers in the 200 Day column. To read at a 300 day pace, read the page numbers in the 300 Day column. You create the days of the week you want to read.

On average, the 100 day column is about forty-five minutes to an hour. The 200 Day column is about thirty minutes. The 300 day column is about fifteen-twenty minutes. Remember, some folks read faster and some folks read slower and the times above are built on an average of about 250-300 words a minute. Of course, this is pure reading time, not reading and stop-to-think time or meditating time, not reading and discussion time, and not reading and sharing in the Comments section below. It is just reading time!

Ezekiel

• Reading 60: 813-830
• Reading 61: 830-854
• Reading 62: 854-878

Thought To Contemplate
God can speak more than one way to get his message to his children.

Habakkuk | Lamentations

• Reading 63: 691-696; 1091-1105

Thought To Contemplate. HabakkukIt is okay to question God when you are unsure.

Thought To Contemplate. Lamentations
Allow Lamentations to remind you of the horrifying consequences of sin. May it also help you understand that you are not beyond the help of God. Confession of sin will surely bring forgiveness.

Daniel

• Reading 64: 1393-1410

Thought To Contemplate
Being faithful to God even during trying times brings rewards. God is faithful even during judgment.

Obadiah

• Reading 65: 807-809

Thought To Contemplate
It may be in our best interest to take some responsibility for our brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Reading Guide

You can read using the following guide and take your readings a bit slower. To read at a 100 day pace, read the page numbers in the 100 Day column. To read at a 200 day pace, read the page numbers in the 200 Day column. To read at a 300 day pace, read the page numbers in the 300 Day column. You create the days of the week you want to read.

On average, the 100 day column is about forty-five minutes to an hour. The 200 Day column is about thirty minutes. The 300 day column is about fifteen-twenty minutes. Remember, some folks read faster and some folks read slower and the times above are built on an average of about 250-300 words a minute. Of course, this is pure reading time, not reading and stop-to-think time or meditating time, not reading and discussion time, and not reading and sharing in the Comments section below. It is just reading time!

Hosea

• Reading 53: 507-526

Thought To Contemplate
God will always open a door of hope in the valley of despair. God responds graciously to true repentance with full restoration.

Nahum | Zephaniah

• Reading 54: 683-688; 673-679

Thought To Contemplate. Nahum
In the face of open hostility, you can rely on the mercy of God.

Thought To Contemplate. Zephaniah
God’s reaction to sin is because of his holiness. While he does judge sin, he also forgives the sinner when he is asked.

Jeremiah

• Reading 55 699-718
• Reading 56 718-740
• Reading 57 741-761
• Reading 58 761-784
• Reading 59 784-801

Thought To Contemplate
God gives us many opportunities to turn from sin before judgment comes. The least painful way to respond is at the first opportunity.

Reading Guide

You can read using the following guide and take your readings a bit slower. To read at a 100 day pace, read the page numbers in the 100 Day column. To read at a 200 day pace, read the page numbers in the 200 Day column. To read at a 300 day pace, read the page numbers in the 300 Day column. You create the days of the week you want to read.

On average, the 100 day column is about forty-five minutes to an hour. The 200 Day column is about thirty minutes. The 300 day column is about fifteen-twenty minutes. Remember, some folks read faster and some folks read slower and the times above are built on an average of about 250-300 words a minute. Of course, this is pure reading time, not reading and stop-to-think time or meditating time, not reading and discussion time, and not reading and sharing in the Comments section below. It is just reading time!

In this session, we will read Proverbs, a collection of practical bits of Wisdom by Solomon and other authors. Song of Songs which may or may not be by Solomon, a poetic portrayal of the romantic relationship between a young man and a young woman. Ecclesiastes, Addresses the issue of the meaning of Life and also may or may not be by Solomon. Joel, a Southern Kingdom Prophet who prophesied against Judah. Jonah, a Northern Kingdom Prophet who prophesied to Nineveh. Amos, a Northern Kingdom Prophet who prophised against Israel. Isaiah and Micah, both Southern Kingdom Prophets who prophesied against Judah.

Proverbs

• Reading 42: 1123-1147
• Reading 43: 1147-1175

Thought To Contemplate
God has provided bits of his wisdom for everyday life so we can live a more satisfying life.

Song of Songs | Ecclesiastes

• Reading 44: 1109-1119; 1179-1193

Thought To Contemplate. Song of Songs
Physical love between husband and wife is one of the fullest experiences that God has created man and woman to experience.

Thought To Contemplate. Ecclesiastes
From a strict human perspective, life is meaningliess. However, having a relationship with God makes life have full meaning.

Joel | Jonah | Amos

• Reading: 45: 905-912; 483-484; 489-504

Thought To Contemplate. Jonah
The gift of the Holy Spirit has been given to all believers. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are available to all believers. Be prepared for God to urge you to be used with one of his gifts so that another can receive the help God wishes to deliver.

Thought To Contemplate. Amos
God often measures us against his plumb line. His view of us is always correct. However, he always forgives when we repent.

Isaiah

• Reading 46: 547-566
• Reading 47: 566-585
• Reading 48: 585-607
• Reading 49: 607-626
• Reading 50: 626-645
• Reading 51: 645-669

Micah

• Reading 52: 529-541

Thought To Contemplate. Isaiah
The name Immanuel means God with us. It was a blessing to Ahaz to have a child born in his time to give him this assurance. The fulfillment of this in the birth of Jesus Christ gives us the same benefit. God is continually with us.

Thought To Contemplate. Micah
God judges and redeems his children.

Reading Guide

You can read using the following guide and take your readings a bit slower. To read at a 100 day pace, read the page numbers in the 100 Day column. To read at a 200 day pace, read the page numbers in the 200 Day column. To read at a 300 day pace, read the page numbers in the 300 Day column. You create the days of the week you want to read.

On average, the 100 day column is about forty-five minutes to an hour. The 200 Day column is about thirty minutes. The 300 day column is about fifteen-twenty minutes. Remember, some folks read faster and some folks read slower and the times above are built on an average of about 250-300 words a minute. Of course, this is pure reading time, not reading and stop-to-think time or meditating time, not reading and discussion time, and not reading and sharing in the Comments section below. It is just reading time!

Samuel-Kings

• Reading 33: 331-348
• Reading 34: 348-366
• Reading 35: 366-384
• Reading 36: 384-398
• Reading 37: 398-411
• Reading 38: 411-423
• Reading 39: 423-442
• Reading 40: 442-456
• Reading 41: 456-473

Thought To Contemplate. Samuel
In life, we all experience pressures from all sides to give in and fall short of what God expects from us as participants in his Story. We can choose to fall away from God or return to God when we fail. The choice is ours.

Thought To Contemplate. Kings
Solomon began well but ended poorly. Solomon, in all his wisdom granted by God, chose to defy God. The result was staggering: A broken kingdom. Life is made up of choices. It is possible for us to begin well and end well as we continually develop our relationship with God and live within his Story.

Reading Guide

You can read using the following guide and take your readings a bit slower. To read at a 100 day pace, read the page numbers in the 100 Day column. To read at a 200 day pace, read the page numbers in the 200 Day column. To read at a 300 day pace, read the page numbers in the 300 Day column. You create the days of the week you want to read.

On average, the 100 day column is about forty-five minutes to an hour. The 200 Day column is about thirty minutes. The 300 day column is about fifteen-twenty minutes. Remember, some folks read faster and some folks read slower and the times above are built on an average of about 250-300 words a minute. Of course, this is pure reading time, not reading and stop-to-think time or meditating time, not reading and discussion time, and not reading and sharing in the Comments section below. It is just reading time!

Example

The ox knows its master,
    the donkey its owner’s manger,
but Israel does not know,
    my people do not understand.”

The first two lines say the same thing only differently. The second two lines also say the same thing only differently.

While there are other kinds of parallelism in the Old Testament, this one will get you a long way in reading, not only here in the Psalms but also in the Prophets which have long sections that are poetry.

C. S. Lewis once said, “The Psalms must be read as poems; as lyrics, with all the licenses and all the formalities, the hyperboles, the emotional rather than the logical connections, which are proper to lyric poetry” (God’s EPIC Adventure, 131).

Psalms Book 1

• Reading 25: 923-946
• Reading 26: 947-965

Psalms Book 2

• Reading 27: 966-986
• Reading 28: 986-998

Psalms Book 3

• Reading 29: 999-1020

Psalms Book 4

• Reading 30: 1021-1040

Psalms Book 5

• Reading 31: 1040-1066
• Reading 32: 1066-1084

Thought To Contemplate
God is interested in our worship. There are many ways to worship him that go beyond praise. Israel had a category of worship in the Psalms called “Complaint Psalms,” corporate and individual. Complaining to God as a form of worship is something one should try, and without guilt, I might add.

Reading Guide

You can read using the following guide and take your readings a bit slower. To read at a 100 day pace, read the page numbers in the 100 Day column. To read at a 200 day pace, read the page numbers in the 200 Day column. To read at a 300 day pace, read the page numbers in the 300 Day column. You create the days of the week you want to read.

On average, the 100 day column is about forty-five minutes to an hour. The 200 Day column is about thirty minutes. The 300 day column is about fifteen-twenty minutes. Remember, some folks read faster and some folks read slower and the times above are built on an average of about 250-300 words a minute. Of course, this is pure reading time, not reading and stop-to-think time or meditating time, not reading and discussion time, and not reading and sharing in the Comments section below. It is just reading time!