30 Days Through the New Testament

Now that we're finished with Ruth what's your plan?  If you're anything like me, you might have to admit that on a random Thursday you discover that your Bible hasn't moved from the bag you carried it to church in on Sunday. 

Our pastor challenged us to read 30 Days Through the New Testament.  It's a pretty aggressive reading plan, but I'm going to do it in March.  Is anyone with me?

Here's the schedule. 

  1. Matthew 1-9
  2. Matthew 10-15
  3. Matthew 16-22
  4. Matthew 23-28
  5. Mark 1-8
  6. Mark 9-16
  7. Luke 1-6
  8. Luke 7-11
  9. Luke 12-18
  10. Luke 19-24
  11. John 1-7
  12. John 8-13
  13. John 14-21
  14. Acts 1-7
  15. Acts 8-14
  16. Acts 15-21
  17. Acts 22-28
  18. Romans 1-8
  19. Romans 9-16
  20. 1 Corinthians 1-9
  21. 1 Corinthians 10-16
  22. 2 Corinthians 1-13
  23. Galatians - Ephesians
  24. Philippians - 2 Thessalonians
  25. 1 Timothy - Philemon
  26. Hebrews
  27. James - 2 Peter
  28. 1 John - 3 John
  29. Revelation 1-11
  30. Revelation 12-22

This isn't really the way that I prefer to read the Bible.  I like to read the notes in my study Bible and chase cross-references.  I like to spend time journaling or sharing verses that are significant on a given day.  I really like to have a Bible study workbook as my guide. 

When this challenge was introduced we were reminded that most of the New Testament books are actually letters.  From a real person, to a real person or group of people.  As such, they were actually written with the intent of being read in one "sitting."  I have to admit that I rarely read the Bible in that way. 

I read a sample segment the other day.  It took me a little less than an hour.  I don't know how doable that will be for me on a daily basis, but I'm going to give it a try.

Anyone up for a 30 Days Through the New Testament challenge?  We'll start Tuesday, March 1. Why don't you join me!

Comments

Anonymous said…
I did the NT in a year last year. I stalled out at about October. How about this....I'll try to finish October, November and December's readings in the time you do the entire thing in March. Deal?
February 27, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Okay. I'm in...
kmc
February 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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