Bible Reading plan at Bay West

The Bible is full of truth and it can be an overwhelming book to just jump in and read the whole way through.  Our church is encouraging our body to take 2010 and read the whole thing...in THIS year!  We are committed to helping you do this, so we have a couple of options below. 

1)  Plan #1
If you are a web person, is to use www.oneyearbibleonline.com (which our Campus Pastor, Jim Campbell uses) each morning.
Also, click here to go to our "helps" page to find some cool online resources for Bible Study, even sites that are set up for your mobile device.

2)  Plan #2
Below are some wisdom, tips and a plan to download at the bottom of the page, if you'd like a hard copy.

• Select a Bible translation that you have not read before so the experience will be a little different than past readings.
• Decide the best time of day and place to do your daily Bible reading. It will only take about 20 minutes. Consider your reading time as an appointment with God and not just a task to perform.  Ask God to open your eyes and ears to His word for you each day.
• Keep your Bible, the Bible reading plan, and a pen or pencil all together so you are ready. Mark your Bible or underline in ways that help you. Keep some extra notebook paper to write down notes, additional verses, or things God is saying to you.
•  Pray the word back to God or journal thoughts and prayers.

Scripture Memory Tips

1. We are using the NKJV. The HCSB is on the website. If you prefer, choose a translation of the verse that is comfortable to you.

2. Read the verses before and after the verse so you will have a better understanding of the setting or context.

3. Start with the reference and then learn a phrase at a time. Take five minutes when you first try to learn the verse. Say the reference, quote the verse, and repeat the reference aloud as many times as you can in five minutes. You will be surprised how easy it will be to retain after just five minutes. Some verses will take less time. When reviewing the verse, always say reference, quote the verse, and repeat the reference.

4. Say the verse with someone after you learn it. Ask them to be your helper by listening to see if you got it right. 

5. Review new verses daily and throughout the day if possible. Some find it helpful to write the reference and verse each day.     

6. Carry the most recent verses that you are memorizing with you in a plastic sleeve. Review when you are on hold for a phone call, at a stop light, during a commercial, or other times that fit within your day.

7. Once a week, review all verses you have memorized. If you need to review a verse more often, keep it with you for your daily review until you are comfortable with reviewing it once a week.

8. Meditate upon some part of the verse during the week as you learn it. Pray it back to God.

9. Repetition and review are the keys to scripture memory.

Download this Bible reading plan for 2011.