Take the 2025 Challenge: Read Through the Bible in a Year

Take the 2025 Challenge: Read Through the Bible in a Year

By Rev. Daniel Matthews, M.Div.

December 19, 2024 at 07:04 PM

Bible reading rates continue to decline according to the American Bible Society's annual "State of the Bible" report. This presents an opportunity to make a meaningful change in 2025 by reading the entire Bible cover-to-cover.

Person reading Bible with coffee mug

Person reading Bible with coffee mug

The Bible is one of humanity's most valuable gifts, claiming divine inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16). While many own a Bible, few have read it completely. Reading the entire text offers unique benefits:

  • Deeper understanding of Biblical themes and context
  • Discovery of lesser-known stories and characters
  • Personal connection with Scripture
  • Enhanced comprehension of Biblical teachings

Bible verses with definitions shown

Bible verses with definitions shown

To help you succeed, we offer four structured reading plans for 2025:

  1. Themed Bible Reading Plan
  2. Advanced Bible Reading Plan
  3. Chronological Bible Reading Plan
  4. Genesis to Revelation Bible Reading Plan

These plans break down the Bible into manageable daily readings, making it achievable to complete the entire text in one year. Resources and support are available through the Learning Center Reading & Writing Plans.

People studying Bibles together

People studying Bibles together

Bible with study materials nearby

Bible with study materials nearby

Person reading Bible on table

Person reading Bible on table

Bible study materials with pencil

Bible study materials with pencil

Take this opportunity to dust off your Bible and commit to daily reading in 2025. The journey through Scripture will provide valuable insights and understanding that can only come from experiencing the complete text firsthand.

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