Over the past four years I have been following various intensive Bible reading plans, and I have benefited greatly from what I’ve learned. The greater portion of the Bible is Old Testament and through the time spent in studying it I am better grounded for understanding the New Testament. This year I plan to focus more intently on the New Testament with a sincere desire to gain greater insights for applying what I read to my own life and personal growth.
The Navigators have created a “5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan.” The reading calls for one chapter a day for five days a week. So the first 5 stands for 5 minutes a day and the second 5 stands for 5 days a week. The third 5 stands for their 5 suggestions for ways to dig deeper into the readings. These are all listed on the downloadable PDF file. Print it on both sides of a single sheet of paper and fold it so it will fit nicely into your Bible.
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Congratulations on completing reading through the Bible in chronological order in 2019! I have created a “Certificate of Accomplishment” for those who finish this reading plan. It isn’t intended for hanging on the wall or for bragging rights, but as a memento of a job well done. It is printed on a half-sheet of paper so you can keep it in your Bible if you like. You are on the honor system. You know if you finished or not.
