How many have read the entire Bible?

[JMJ_coder]

Hello,

I am currently reading the whole Bible. I am going straight through from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21! I am currently in Jeremiah, and I am hopeful to finish the Old Testament by Pentecost.

I think the most informative part so far has been the Historical Books. They really gave me a sense of salvation history from Adam to Jesus. And they tied a lot of things together for me logically.

I struggled through some of the Pentateuch - who is really enthralled by all the procedures of the Levitical Priesthood? But nothing was as dry as the first half of 1 Chronicles! Talk about “offering it up”!

I read at least two pages a day. I will read at least one chapter (some chapters are very, very long) even if it takes more than two pages. I always stop at the beginning of a chapter. Sometimes I will read many pages a day - usually on a Sunday when I rest with the Lord and His Word!

Overall - a very rewarding experience.

Warning: Scripture reading is highly addictive!

 

[Jennifer_G]

I did it in 9 months.

Here’s how:

I started with 2 Chapters from the Old Testament, 1 Psalm, 1 Chapter from the Gospels, and 1 from the Epistles. I read these every day.

Then, as needed I would add another chapter to the Old Testament reading or to the Wisdom books. But always keeping with the 5 Chapters per day rule. I would also double my readings if I missed a day. One has to take out about a half an hour per day to keep up with this.

I would not recommed reading straight through, because a person might quit during with Leviticus!

I tried once when I was a teenager… Only got up to Numbers. (But still, that was a Lutheran Bible, not a Catholic one…)

 

[Deacon_Ed_B]

I will throw water wing prayers your way.
Deacon Ed B

 

[joecap]

OK, I am almost done!
I have gone through the entire Old Testament, all four of the Gospels, the Acts, and am now going through the letters of Paul.

What a thrill it was! I think this is the first time I have been exposed to many of the Gospels, I know there are passages that I have not heard read at Mass.

Talk about a learning experience! I can’t wait to start over.

 

[Prayer_Warrior]

I’m one of those who had read large chunks of the Bible and finally, at the beginning of this year, I decided to get on a one year schedule and finish the whole thing. Right now I have read through the OT to 1 Samuel, have read most of the Psalms, and have jumped around in the NT (don’t know why the schedule jumps around the NT).

I must say, I am thoroughly enjoying myself. I actually liked Leviticus/ Numbers/ Deuteronomy because I could see so much of the Sacrifice of Christ and the Mass prefigured in those books. It was really awesome.

So, by December 31, I should be done, Praise God!

Oh, by the way, the schedule also includes reading the Catechism daily, so I am in the 900’s in the CCC.

 

[parrotgal]

I took a 4 year course (yes four years!) through our Diocese and it was the best thing I have ever done. We studied, did commentaries, learned about the times they lived in, the geography the history of the peoples, everything.

If you ever get a chance to do something like this, it will really open up a whole new world, well it did for me anyway.

Kudos to everyone and anyone who opens up the Scriptures no matter how you do it!

 

[DesertSister62]

Dear Prayer Warrior,

Thank you so much for sharing your schedule for reading the Bible in a year plus the Catechism! I had never seen a schedule like that before! And the website is a new one for me!

Also thanks to all who have shared their Bible reading journey with us! I have decided that it is high time that I started back through the Bible myself, and the Catechism pages sure can’t hurt! I’m going to aim for the end of the year.(to finish)…so we’ll see if I make it!

 

[motoranders]

I’m one of those who had read large chunks of the Bible and finally, at the beginning of this year, I decided to get on a one year schedule and finish the whole thing. Right now I have read through the OT to 1 Samuel, have read most of the Psalms, and have jumped around in the NT (don’t know why the schedule jumps around the NT).

I must say, I am thoroughly enjoying myself. I actually liked Leviticus/ Numbers/ Deuteronomy because I could see so much of the Sacrifice of Christ and the Mass prefigured in those books. It was really awesome.

So, by December 31, I should be done, Praise God!

Oh, by the way, the schedule also includes reading the Catechism daily, so I am in the 900’s in the CCC.

I’m reading the same schedule! I really enjoy it and for me, personally, I like having the set schedule. I have tried reading the Bible before without a schedule or any kind of plan and it wasn’t nearly as effective-I got through most of the New Testament (all but revelation I think) but then I just kind of stopped. This way is much more effective for me. Good luck to you with your reading!

 

[nannygirl]

I took a 4 year course (yes four years!) through our Diocese and it was the best thing I have ever done. We studied, did commentaries, learned about the times they lived in, the geography the history of the peoples, everything.

If you ever get a chance to do something like this, it will really open up a whole new world, well it did for me anyway.

Kudos to everyone and anyone who opens up the Scriptures no matter how you do it!

This is a great way to read and study the Scriptures. They literally come alive.
I have read through the Bible many times and used to have many NT books memorized (menopause has taken its toll ), but my favorite way to meditate on Scripture is to read the same NT book every day for 30 days.

 

[Deacon_Ed_B]

my favorite way to meditate on Scripture is to read the same NT book every day for 30 days.

Wow, I do find this impressive. Just out of curiosity, how did you come up with this method of meditating on the gospels, and how many times have you done this. You should be a good scripture professor.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon EdB

 

[Harpazo]

I plan to start reading the entire Bible from Pentecost onward. I’m going to shoot for 5 chapters per day. I urge others to join me!

Al-Masih Qam!
Andrew

 

[allhers]

Have read it and heard it many, many times in my life and still do.

 

[nannygirl]

Wow, I do find this impressive. Just out of curiosity, how did you come up with this method of meditating on the gospels, and how many times have you done this. You should be a good scripture professor.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon EdB

I learned this method from, of all people, John MacArthur (a popular Protestant pastor and teacher) years ago before I became a Catholic. I haven’t read the Gospels this way; only the shorter NT books which can be read in about 20 minutes. My favorite book is 1 John. I have a lot of Scripture in my heart, but I wish I had memorized a more Catholic version (instead of NASB)

 

[nannygirl]

I plan to start reading the entire Bible from Pentecost onward. I’m going to shoot for 5 chapters per day. I urge others to join me!

Al-Masih Qam!
Andrew

Count me in! I like the plan of a previous poster which includes the catechism as well.

 

[DesertSister62]

Harpazo said,

I plan to start reading the entire Bible from Pentecost onward. I’m going to shoot for 5 chapters per day. I urge others to join me!

Al-Masih Qam!
Andrew

Pentecost is this Sunday, right? I’ll take you up on the Bible reading if you don’t mind! It will be good to have someone reading with me. Sort of an accountability…you know? I can do 5 chapters a day!

 

[ReConverted]

Yes, I have. RSV Catholic version (Ignatius Press), thank God!!!

How can two versions (RSV and NAB) be so different?
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I was a convert from Protestantism, where we really “dug in” to scripture on a regular basis. While in RCIA, I had the misfortune to read some of the NAB. :crying: What a Godawful translation that is! :banghead: It makes me angry that Catholics are subjected to it. I don’t understand how anyone could think that it was a decent translation, but then again, my background is that I’m a former Protestant…and no Protestant I know would call the NAB a good translation, much less a mediocre one.

 

[nannygirl]

Yes, I have. RSV Catholic version (Ignatius Press), thank God!!!

I was a convert from Protestantism, where we really “dug in” to scripture on a regular basis.

Yes, as a former Protestant, I can attest to digging into the Scriptures. I also like the RSV from Ignatius Press.

(BTW I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog!!! )

 

[ReConverted]

Yes, as a former Protestant, I can attest to digging into the Scriptures. I also like the RSV from Ignatius Press.

(BTW I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog!!! )

Thank you very much! We haven’t posted in awhile but hopefully that will change soon.