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Read the Bible in One Year

If you are thinking about a New Year's Resolution or something spiritually challenging, read on.

To read the Bible all the way through, from Genesis to Revelation, is a task that requires planning and commitment. You might call this a long obedience in the same direction, to coin a phrase.

First, you should analyze the situation. How many books and how many chapters are involved in this endeavor? With the help of a few web sites, it turned out that there are 929 chapters in the 39 books of the Old Testament and 260 chapters in the 27 books of the New Testament. That added up to a whopping total of 1,189 chapters. Wow!

With 365 days in the year, this means you need to read 3.25 chapters a day to keep on track. Now three to four chapters a day sound a little more doable. One method may be to read two chapters in the morning before or during breakfast, and two more chapters at night before you go to bed.

Next, you need a way to keep track of your progress. That's where this handy
Read the Bible Checklist becomes, well, handy. It was created several years ago and is still useful.

This two-page checklist is designed to help you stay on track and see your progress on a daily basis. Some days you can read three chapters, some days you can go for four. When you reach Psalm 117 (the 595th chapter), you are at the halfway point. Hopefully that will happen at the six month mark.

The checklist is only a click away. Print it out, fold it, and keep it in your Bible for instant use. A pen or pencil is also recommended.

Web Resources

Understanding Critical Race Theory –Focus on the Family is offering a new video series on how to deal with Critical Race Theory by separating truth from myth. This free, five-part series of short videos is called "Empowering Your Family to Face Critical Race Theory." The purpose is to help deepen your knowledge of this difficult topic and be a trusted guide as you navigate sensitive conversations about CRT with discernment and wisdom. (Jan. 21, 2022)

The series consists of these topics:
Video #1: Critical Race Theory: A World Divided
Video #2: All Are Created Equal
Video #3: America's Struggles with Race
Video #4: Standing in the Truth as Salt & Light
Video #5: Overcoming with Confidence

Sign up at Focus on the Family. After signing up, the next web page asks for a voluntary donation to help with the costs of producing the videos. Next, a mail message thanks you for signing up and provides a link to the first video.

Other Resources

The following resources are available regarding the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Christianity, and various ministries.

• Southern Baptist Convention – Home site for the worldwide Southern Baptist church, a network of autonomous churches voluntarily banded together to engage in missions enterprises and ministry activities designed to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord.
• Baptist Press – Baptist Press (BP) is the official news service of the Southern Baptist Convention and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Baptist Press is responsible for providing regular news releases about Southern Baptists, serving as the Convention's press representative, and coordinating news operations for annual meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention.
• Involve the Church in Disaster Relief – The mission of a Southern Baptist Disaster Ready Church is to be prepared in the event of a disaster, connect with resources and potential disaster response partners, and respond when disaster strikes.
• Reaching North America – Throughout the Bible we see a clear pattern of God calling and sending His followers. As believers, we are a people sent by God to carry the message of God's love, mercy, and redemption through His son Jesus Christ.
• New Hampshire Baptist Association – This is the local association of Southern Baptist churches working together throughout New Hampshire. Its purpose is to make a difference in our state and around the world with the redemptive message of Jesus Christ.
• Baptist Convention of New England – Ministry in New England can be difficult and discouraging. The Baptist Convention of New England is here for you. Our experienced staff is ready to walk alongside you by partnering with you, equipping you, and encouraging you.
• Lifeway Christian Resources – LifeWay is one of the world's largest providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, Bible studies, Sunday School materials, Vacation Bible School resources, church supplies, church music, hymnals, and digital services.
• Ancient Evidence for a Historical Jesus – A lengthy (and footnoted) article based on non-Christian sources that support the reliability of the New Testament.
• Crosswalk – Religion news, education, study tools, bible resources, radio and TV broadcasts, and more.
• Christian Answers – This is a worldwide evangelism, education, and discipleship ministry of "Films for Christ." Its primary goal is to provide accurate, biblical answers on a wide variety of questions asked by Christians and non-Christians.

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