I wanted to point out that the first link for reading in 60 days is not the whole Bible, just the main stories, which is very helpful for getting the big picture quickly, but may not be what someone who wants to read it all is looking for.
I encourage everyone to read the Bible. It can be hard the first time but it gets easier as you begin to get the big picture and start to recognize names and places from previous readings.
I`ve read the Bible through a number of times throughout my life but now I`m reading it in chronological order but I`m reading through VERY slowly with a map & lots of notebooks b/c this time I`m wanting to place names with places and to put it all in order. I`m REALLY enjoying reading the Bible this way. Google Bible maps has a neat tool where you can click the book & chapter & see the locations.
I just bought a NKJV chronological study bible thats puts Job where my other study bible puts the date of Job around. I've never heard a real explanation why some believe Job was around just after creation, but it's explanation that it belongs during the time of solomon made pretty good sense. One element that I've noticed can throw off what chronological actually means is when a book's placement is based on when it was written, or when the events took place.
I've read the bible (and some of the aprophyca (mispelled I know)) straight through about three times. It's not something I suggest doing if you're not prepared to really put some time into it.
Interresting idea, but all the futurist readers and such (I disagree for example with the place of Job) makes it doubtable.
Also the language and the temathics of the Bible makes most clear if you read "from beggining to end". The "chronological order" can make the things even longer then they should be (like you'd have to read for Exo. all speeches that mention it, and also when they are actually told).
Yeah, why isn't the Bible written in chronological order? Ezra etc deals with rebuilding the temple after Babylonian captivity, and then you have Ecclesiastes, Poverbs(attributed to Solomon) etc following Ezra, Nehemiah, when Solomon was actually before Ezra. doesn't make sense ot me.
Thanks Steve- it does work- you appreciate that God waited for Methusela to die just before the flood. The other good hint is to read around the Jewish way of teaching in order to understand Jesus comments and teachings in the correct context- this brings life to His words in a different way
I bought a cheap chronologically-ordered bible late last year and have been reading through the bibile that way this year. I am just getting the the NT and am a bit behind. But I will finish up in January.
I wanted to point out that the first link for reading in 60 days is not the whole Bible, just the main stories, which is very helpful for getting the big picture quickly, but may not be what someone who wants to read it all is looking for.
I encourage everyone to read the Bible. It can be hard the first time but it gets easier as you begin to get the big picture and start to recognize names and places from previous readings.
joanieponytail57 2 months ago
I`ve read the Bible through a number of times throughout my life but now I`m reading it in chronological order but I`m reading through VERY slowly with a map & lots of notebooks b/c this time I`m wanting to place names with places and to put it all in order. I`m REALLY enjoying reading the Bible this way. Google Bible maps has a neat tool where you can click the book & chapter & see the locations.
paisleyyama 1 year ago
I just bought a NKJV chronological study bible thats puts Job where my other study bible puts the date of Job around. I've never heard a real explanation why some believe Job was around just after creation, but it's explanation that it belongs during the time of solomon made pretty good sense. One element that I've noticed can throw off what chronological actually means is when a book's placement is based on when it was written, or when the events took place.
truthseeker1973 1 year ago
I've read the bible (and some of the aprophyca (mispelled I know)) straight through about three times. It's not something I suggest doing if you're not prepared to really put some time into it.
darkyoda 2 years ago
Interresting idea, but all the futurist readers and such (I disagree for example with the place of Job) makes it doubtable.
Also the language and the temathics of the Bible makes most clear if you read "from beggining to end". The "chronological order" can make the things even longer then they should be (like you'd have to read for Exo. all speeches that mention it, and also when they are actually told).
But if you have the strenght for that...
gagnashdiak 2 years ago
reading in 61 days is a good idea.
in depth study is good too, but reading faster helps you remember better, so its good to do both.
themoderateextremist 3 years ago
Guys a good help to read all of this is audible bible. It gives narration and text (but no reading plan).
I often find when I hear others read, I hear something that I might often have missed on my own.
jprobert1987 3 years ago
Thanks for the information. You make a great point.
twitser1 3 years ago
Amen!
Contending4Faith 3 years ago
Awesome!! Steve:)Thats going to be my main objective for 2009. Thanks:)
SonQuest316 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this video, Steve. I think I'm going to go this route for the new year. Blessings in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
videon8 3 years ago
you made this video in the perfect time...
My dad was just asking me about a chronological bible... :-)
Thanks!
Specilum 3 years ago 2
And Ezra was after Daniel, but in the Bible, Daniel comes after Ezra.
Leiflton 3 years ago
Yeah, why isn't the Bible written in chronological order? Ezra etc deals with rebuilding the temple after Babylonian captivity, and then you have Ecclesiastes, Poverbs(attributed to Solomon) etc following Ezra, Nehemiah, when Solomon was actually before Ezra. doesn't make sense ot me.
Leiflton 3 years ago
Thanks Steve- it does work- you appreciate that God waited for Methusela to die just before the flood. The other good hint is to read around the Jewish way of teaching in order to understand Jesus comments and teachings in the correct context- this brings life to His words in a different way
pianohbc 3 years ago
pianobc: Do you have a link?
ravensgrace 3 years ago
That's very interesting, how do they know that Job lived before Abraham? Where can I read more about it?
And thanks for the video!:)
FoundSheep90 3 years ago
Chronological order is a good idea, but unless you include the Apocrypha, you will miss a few centuries between the OT and NT.
HolygroundCF 3 years ago
good vid, and actualy i started doing this 6 days ago or somthing hahaha
Severion 3 years ago
great consult to anyone out there.
I bought a cheap chronologically-ordered bible late last year and have been reading through the bibile that way this year. I am just getting the the NT and am a bit behind. But I will finish up in January.
nighthawk7878 3 years ago 2
cheers 4 that, it did help .
GOD BLESS BRO
denonamp 3 years ago 2
Thanks a lot! That certainly helps! :) God bless!
QuantumSelf13 3 years ago 2