My name is Jami. I’m no theologian, teacher, or scholar, just your average, run-of-the-mill Child of God making her way through this life the best that she can. Maybe you’re the same.
Several years ago, I committed to reading through the entire Bible in one year. So I signed up to a Bible App and selected a one year reading plan. I have been selecting a new plan every year since, sometimes reading through the whole Bible, sometimes just the Old or the New Testament.
In 2023, I selected a plan called “Abide!”. This plan was a little different, in that it encouraged me to take the reading one step further, stopping to reflect on it and make it personal. Reading the Bible is good – it gets you into God’s Word, and that’s a good place to start. Pausing to be still and to reflect on what you read is one step better – it gets God’s Word into you. John 15:5 says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” (ESV) This is the basis for the “Abide!” reading plan, and they use the acronym, PRAY, to encourage you to Pause to be still, Reflect on what you just read, Ask God for insight and understanding, and Yield to His will in your life. In their words, “The challenge is to be with Jesus and become more like Him.”
I invited my mother and my sister to join me in this effort, and so I began writing out my thoughts as I reflected on each day’s reading, trying to linger with it and internalize it in some way, so I could share my musings with them. It is at my mother’s prompting that I now share my daily scripture musings with you.
If you would like to go through the Abide! reading plan along with me or on your own, here is the link to the plan on Bible.com:
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/34699-abide-365-days-in-the-word-daily
YEAR 3 (Y3) – Eden to Eternity: A Year in the Bible With Daily Grace Chronological Plan (CSB)
For year three I will be reading through the “Eden to Eternity; A Year in the Bible With Daily Grace Chronological Plan” using the CSB translation. The description for this plan follows, and I have included the link for easy access.
Eden to Eternity: A Year in the Bible With Daily Grace Chronological Plan
“The Bible tells one big story of redemption. But have you ever thought about what order the events in Scripture occurred? As we read the Bible we quickly notice that the books are grouped by genre, such as law, historical narrative, poetry, wisdom literature, and prophecy. But the events of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther actually occurred at the end of the Old Testament period. And some of the minor prophets prophesied before, during, or after the major prophets. By taking the time to study Scripture as the events unfolded, our knowledge and appreciation for God’s great plan of redemption throughout history deepens. This chronological plan walks through a few chapters a day to help you read through the entire Bible in one year as the events occurred. This plan corresponds with A Year in the Bible With Daily Grace podcast, where we explore how each chapter and event within the Bible points to Jesus, where it fits into the story of Scripture, and how God’s Word impacts us. We are so excited for you to join us on this journey!
We would like to thank The Daily Grace Co. for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://thedailygraceco.com/”
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/33951-eden-to-eternity-a-year-in-the-bible-with
The providers of this plan encourage us to interact with the scripture we read in the following ways:
“Before you begin reading, pause for a moment to pray that God will help you know Him more today than yesterday. As you read today’s chapters, consider these questions:
1. What attributes of God’s character are revealed in the passage?
- Consider places where the text directly states the character of God, as well as how His character is revealed through His words and actions.
2. How does the passage point to Jesus?
- Consider how the passage reveals the problem of sin and the forgiveness of sins offered through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What do I learn about myself in light of who God is?
3. How should the truth of this passage change me?
- Consider how you fall short of God’s character, how the text reveals your sin nature, and what it says about your new identity in Christ.
- Consider how you might pray for God to change your heart or what practical steps you can take toward cultivating habits of holiness.
4. How do the events of today’s reading help you better understand the grand narrative of Scripture?
After you complete today’s Scripture reading, consider listening to the corresponding podcast episode of A Year in the Bible With Daily Grace for further insight into how the reading fits into the story of Scripture, points to Jesus, and impacts our lives.”
As I work through this reading plan, I will try to address one or more of those questions in my thoughts.
YEAR 2 (Y2) – More Jesus Daily Reading Plan (NIV)
For year two I will be reading through the “More Jesus Daily Reading Plan” using the NIV translation. The description for this plan follows, and I have included the link for easy access.
More Jesus Daily Reading Plan
“Reading the Bible is about a relationship with Jesus. This plan includes three resources to help; daily readings in the New and the Old Testaments, reflective questions for practical insight, and The Bible Project’s video overviews for contextual insight for each book. In 365 days, this plan will cover the whole Bible once and include a bonus round of Gospels and Romans to keep our attention on Jesus.”
Again, if you would like to read along, here is the link:
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/42042-more-jesus-reading-plan-365
As I work through this reading plan, I may use the questions offered as a guide for my thoughts. When I do, I will indicate the question in bold type at the beginning of each section. Though I may not address the questions directly, there will at least be some small connection to them. Sometimes, though, my thoughts may go an entirely different direction. In those cases, I will not include the question from the reading plan with my comments.