Yes, that’s true. When I was young, I used to wonder, “How could anyone possibly read the entire Bible?”
But one day I made a resolution. I started with the New Testament, reading daily—two of the four Gospels and two to three Pauline letters, ending with Revelation. I read three times a day: morning, noon, and evening. To my surprise, I finished the New Testament in about 1–1.5 months.
After that, over the next 11 months, I worked through the Old Testament in four main sections:
• The Books of Moses
• The history of Judah and Israel
• The pre-Babylonian period
• The post-exilic period
I usually read these at night, while in the mornings and noons I focused on Psalms and the Book of Job. Once that was done, I read the Minor Prophets, which took about a month.
Altogether, it took me around 1–1.5 years to read the entire Bible for the first time. After that, I kept the same reading pattern for the next 5–6 years. Later, I decided to also include the Deuterocanonical books.
It’s absolutely possible to read the Bible with determination and careful planning. Even after reading it many times, I still discover subtle prophecies and deeper meanings I had missed before. God’s Word is truly endless in its depth.
That’s such an encouraging testimony, Sam. Your intentional approach shows how breaking the Bible into steady, manageable portions makes the “impossible” feel possible, and even joyful.
Thank you! Yes, I’ve learned that once you start breaking it down into smaller portions, the Bible becomes less overwhelming and more inviting. And the more I read, the more I realize how much more there is to discover.
This is my first ever go at it! It’s been messy, and sometimes confusing, and other times an adventure! It’s been amazing so far! I’ve come to see God in so many new ways and understand more which has led to more questions! I’m over half way there and I can’t wait to do it again!
Many years ago, I bought myself a Bible that is specifically for reading in a year. You read a portion of OT, NT, Psalms, and Proverbs every day. About 10 minutes every morning. Very easy to do. I’ve done it for many years. Some times it takes me one year and two months because, well, things happen!
I did read the entire Bible with a group through You Version. Each day we were encouraged to share our thoughts on what we read. That it was a group and that we were to think about it and write something, gave that added incentive to follow through. I enjoyed the experience immensely.
