Earlier this week, I mentioned on twitter and instagram that I finished another cycle of reading the bible in 90 days (disclosure..it took a little longer this time). I received several tweets and other questions asking for information on the whole idea...so I thought I would put together a quick info page on what I do.
The Plan:
Zondervan sells a fancy bible that makes it really easy...but why pay for a new Bible. I know of two ways to make it super easy. The first is to simply download the bookmark with the readings on them. The image to the left is said bookmark. The file is a .pdf and has three bookmarks. The second is to use youversion.com's plan. I have done this as well. It is identical to the paper version, but utilizes their bible app.
How?:
Alot of folks tell me it sounds really intense. I guess it is...a little. I spend about 45 minutes reading. Building a pattern of scripture was more important than watching a King of the Hill re-run. In the mornings I read my 90 day plan. That evening, I do a more devotional reading. With the expanse of the 90 days, I find it really important to have a second reading time that is devoted to prayerfully and deeply reading a smaller portion of scripture.
I would also encourage you to find a person or two that will join you. My first time around this kept me on track. My pastor talked me into it and we had a ball discussing it through the week. There has been some discussion of a few people starting together on January 1 and then group blogging through it.
Thanks for being interested in reading more scripture.
For my own experiences with the 90 days here are a few other posts.
Creating a Rhythm of Scripture
Digitizing Devotion...my latest experiment
90 Days through scripture...my ending thoughts
90 days in scripture...take 2
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