Dave Miller's 2025 Bible Reading Challenge

  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation.  The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Deuteronomy 5-8 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     Today's reading reviews the giving of the Ten Commandments and highlights the most important aspect of it - total loyalty to God. Chapter 6:4 has the well-known Shema - the call to worship that was Israel's affirmation for generations. Daily Devotional:   With All My Heart Deuteronomy 6 is one of the foundational passages of the Old Testament. It begins with the "Shema Y'israel" (Hear, O Israel), in 6:4, and follows with what Jesus identified as the greatest comm...

Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation.  The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Deuteronomy 1-4 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     Deuteronomy means "second law." It is Moses' recounting of the faithfulness of God to Israel from the Exodus throughout the wilderness wanderings, at the end of the forty years. It highlights the key aspects of the law. Daily Devotional:   Review and Remember Deuteronomy is a favorite book of mine because I take a lot of teasing about how often I "review" and repeat my teachings. The whole book is one long review. Moses, at the end of his life, just before he would...

Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation.  The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Numbers 31-36 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     We wrap up our reading of Numbers today with another difficult reading. Chapter 31 tells of a war with Midian, and then the journeys of Israel are recounted in detail. The boundaries of the Promised Land are spelled out - far larger than modern Israel. Then we read of the founding of the cities of refuge, and the inheritance of Zelophehad's daughters is finally given. Israel did not have courts. When a crime was committed, the family of the victim exacted revenge. The cities of ref...

  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation.  The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation.  The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Numbers 26-30 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     Today's reading begins with the second census that takes place toward the end of the 40 years in the wilderness. In chapter 27, the i...

  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation.  The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Numbers 21-25 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     The first story we encounter here is that of the bronze serpent, which was lifted up to protect the Israelites from the poisonous serpents that were coming against them. The symbolism is strong there. The serpent attacking? Pretty obvious, isn't it? Satan's attacks are venomous. And as the serpent was lifted up for the salvation of the people. Christ was lifted up for us. The story of Balaam and his attempt to curse the Israelites covers chapters 22-24. In chapter 25, the Mo...

  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation.  The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New.  Bible Readings :   Numbers 15-20 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     There are several stories in today's reading, but the first few chapters focus on priestly issues. In chapter 16, the Levite Korah (along with Dathan and Abiram) incites a riot against Moses, claiming they don't need to submit to him. God responds with harsh judgment to uphold Moses' authority. Chapter 17 tells of the budding of the staff of Aaron, again demonstrating the blessing of God. This staff eventually ended up in the Ark of the Covenant. After chapters 18 and 19 giv...