Dave Miller's 2024 Bible Reading Challenge

  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2024 This year, instead of reading from Genesis to Revelation, we will read the Bible as the story flows, as it happened and was written. There are several plans out there and I have worked to combine them into a plan that lets the Bible tell its own story "as it happened."  Remember, the Bible is inspired, but not in the order the books appear in our Bibles.   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 :   Hebrews 3-4 Background:    I remember a deacon ordination council we held many years ago. The candidate met every qualification and answered every question. As we were closing the discussion, we asked if there was anything else we needed to go over. He got a very serious look on his face and said, "Yes, there's something I need to share with you." I was taken aback...

  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2024 This year, instead of reading from Genesis to Revelation, we will read the Bible as the story flows, as it happened and was written. There are several plans out there and I have worked to combine them into a plan that lets the Bible tell its own story "as it happened."  Remember, the Bible is inspired, but not in the order the books appear in our Bibles.   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 :   Hebrews 1-2 Background:    Nothing is known about the authorship of the book of Hebrews. It seems clear to me that it was not written by Paul, but likely by someone who had been influenced by him greatly. I've often wondered if it was written by Apollos, who was a learned Jew. Some have suggested Luke, others Barnabas. Some even think Priscilla wrote it. This book ...

  Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2024 This year, instead of reading from Genesis to Revelation, we will read the Bible as the story flows, as it happened and was written. There are several plans out there and I have worked to combine them into a plan that lets the Bible tell its own story "as it happened."  Remember, the Bible is inspired, but not in the order the books appear in our Bibles.   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 :   2 Timothy 4 Background:    This chapter is so powerful and so convicting. It has many nuggets of truth worth chewing. Paul admonishes his protege to "preach the word."  He faces his death with the confidence that he has run a good race and finished well. I want to be able to feel that way! He warns the world about modern America. Well, it seems that way, anywa...