My 90ish Day Book Report
I know, I know you've been wondering, "What happened to her 90 day bible reading? Did she flake out or what?"
Well no, I did not flake out although it did take me over ninety days. I slowed right down once I hit the New Testament since I felt like I'd read it so much I'd already been there done that. Not that that is a good excuse, but finally I got my act together and carried on. It actually proved just as fruitful as reading through the Old Testament.
So, what did I get out of reading the entire bible in (close to) 90 days?
* I got a wonderful sense of the big picture of scriptural history and geography - which I thought I had before, but really didn't. For example I totally get the Israel and Judah, I get the kings, I get the exile, it's the difference between a Bob Ross painting coming together in 27 minutes and a paint-by-number over years that still looks like a bunch of different patches of colour.
* I learned to really feel the flavour of the individual books and how they differ. A good example is Psalms. As I read through it at a pace and in contrast to all the historical books, plus having just become re-aquainted with David, I really saw it as a book of songs - which of course it is. Songs like those we have today, really - a pouring out of emotion. It really helped me understand the purpose of such a book and how to read it more meaningfully.
* I saw the continuity of God's character all throughout history; the themes and ideas playing out across time and in their greater context. His methods are different in different epochs, but His qualities are the same. From the beginning to the end of scripture, He is watching for those who seek Him with their heart, mind, soul and strength and is desiring to bless them spiritually here and in eternity.
* I got a desire to do it again! My plan for the fall is to read through a chronological study bible in a concentrated manner, although not aiming for 90 days exactly, because I do want to read through the notes. I want to cement the historical order of scripture in my mind before the cement sets entirely.
So all-in-all a very profitable exercise. I cannot recommend it highly enough! Even if you've read the Bible before, even many times, or if you've never read the Bible, or even if you're not a Christian.
Think about it: is there anyway you wouldn't profit from this? Is there anything better you could do with 20-30 minutes a day? You can do it!
Well no, I did not flake out although it did take me over ninety days. I slowed right down once I hit the New Testament since I felt like I'd read it so much I'd already been there done that. Not that that is a good excuse, but finally I got my act together and carried on. It actually proved just as fruitful as reading through the Old Testament.
So, what did I get out of reading the entire bible in (close to) 90 days?
* I got a wonderful sense of the big picture of scriptural history and geography - which I thought I had before, but really didn't. For example I totally get the Israel and Judah, I get the kings, I get the exile, it's the difference between a Bob Ross painting coming together in 27 minutes and a paint-by-number over years that still looks like a bunch of different patches of colour.
* I learned to really feel the flavour of the individual books and how they differ. A good example is Psalms. As I read through it at a pace and in contrast to all the historical books, plus having just become re-aquainted with David, I really saw it as a book of songs - which of course it is. Songs like those we have today, really - a pouring out of emotion. It really helped me understand the purpose of such a book and how to read it more meaningfully.
* I saw the continuity of God's character all throughout history; the themes and ideas playing out across time and in their greater context. His methods are different in different epochs, but His qualities are the same. From the beginning to the end of scripture, He is watching for those who seek Him with their heart, mind, soul and strength and is desiring to bless them spiritually here and in eternity.
* I got a desire to do it again! My plan for the fall is to read through a chronological study bible in a concentrated manner, although not aiming for 90 days exactly, because I do want to read through the notes. I want to cement the historical order of scripture in my mind before the cement sets entirely.
So all-in-all a very profitable exercise. I cannot recommend it highly enough! Even if you've read the Bible before, even many times, or if you've never read the Bible, or even if you're not a Christian.
Think about it: is there anyway you wouldn't profit from this? Is there anything better you could do with 20-30 minutes a day? You can do it!
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