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A
CHRONOLOGICAL
BIBLE
READING
SCHEDULE
WITH HISTORICAL, TOPICAL,
DOCTRINAL, AND PRACTICAL NOTES
How to Use
The Chronological
Bible Reading Schedule
SELECT A BIBLE AND STICK WITH IT ALL THE WAY THROUGH.
First, choose a reliable version that is readily available. I
recommend the King James and New King James Versions. Two others that
are good, but not as easy to find, are the American Standard and
Berkeley (Modern Language Bible) Versions.
Second, make sure that the Bible you choose is of the highest quality
workmanship you can afford. Many Bibles are poorly made and will not
endure daily use, much less daily abuse!
Third, be picky about the size of the print in your Bible. Since the
Bible has 1189 chapters, it is often printed so small that many people
have a difficult time reading it.
Fourth, beware of versions and study helps that will hinder you rather
than help you. Many versions are biased toward certain denominational
doctrines, and most study Bibles are designed to promote the views of
the person or group who wrote the helps. You must accept your
responsibility to choose carefully. For the most part, the Thompson
Chain Reference Bible and the Dickson Study Bible are examples of good
choices.
KEEP ON SCHEDULE.
One of the great values of any Bible reading schedule is the development
of the discipline of reading. God’s chosen method of making His will
available today is the written word. This means that we all must read it
if we are to prepare for that great final exam (John 12:48-50).
A CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE READING SCHEDULE
Week One - January 1-7
In this first week, we refer to some scriptures that tell us of plans that were made by the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit before the world was created. Then we will turn to Genesis and parallel passages that teach us of earth's early
history. Finally, we will begin the reading of the book of Job, since it fits into the same time as the life of Abraham.
Day Scriptures Notes
I Peter 1:18-20;
Ephesians 3:10,11;
Psalm 40:6-8;
Hebrews 10:5-10
These passages remind us of the fact that God had already planned for our redemption through Jesus Christ and His church before creation. Even then, Jesus knew that He would come to earth and die for us.
John 1:1-3;
I Corinthians 8:6;
Colossians 1:16,17;
Acts 17:24-29
These verses teach that the Godhead (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) were all in existence
before Genesis 1.Day 1
This section serves as a preview of the events we read about in Genesis.
Genesis 1:1-31;
Exodus 20:11
This is the inspired record of the first six days of the universe. The date was approximately 4000 years before Christ. The verse in Exodus makes it clear that the days were regular days—24 hours long.
Genesis 2:4-25;
Matthew 19:4-6
These events took place on the sixth day of the first week. Everything was good (Genesis 1:31).
Genesis 2:1-3
The seventh day of the first week. God
rested because His work was done.
Day 2
Ezekiel 28:11-19
Possibly Satan did not sin until after Genesis 1:31. These passages may give us some hints about his fall.
Day 3
I Chronicles 1:1-4
Genesis 3:1-5:32
The date of Seth's birth takes us to
approximately 3874 BC. Enoch was born in 3382 BC, and Noah in 2948 BC.Day 4
Genesis 6:1-9:29
I Chronicles 1:5-34
The flood was in 2348 BC. Only 8 people survived; everyone else on earth died.
Genesis 10:1-11:32
The tower of Babel brings us to 2247
BC. The genealogy introduces us to Abraham. But before we read about his life, we will turn
to the story of another man who probably lived at about the same time:
Job.
Day 5
We are now at about 2000 BC. Let us learn about the methods of Satan and the proper response to suffering.
Day 6
Job 2 continues the battle between God and Satan, while God continues to
compliment His servant Job. Chapter 3 is Job's personal lamentation over his
trials. In chapters 4 and 5, we have the first speech of Eliphaz, one of Job's
“friends.” He thinks that Job has offended God.
Day 7
This is Job's answer to Eliphaz. He is disappointed in this kind of friendship.
His friends offer no help in understanding his predicament. He is in misery through no fault of his own.
Job 8:1-22
Now the second “friend,” Bildad, attacks Job.
He appeals to the past—the
old ways of thinking “prove” that God was punishing Job for his hypocrisy.
Job 9:1-10:22
Job answers Bildad. He wants to take his
case before God. He believes in
God's greatness, but does not see how these things
harmonize with God's justice.
A CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE READING SCHEDULE
Week Two - January 8-14
Day Scriptures Notes
Job 11:1-20
The third “friend,” Zophar, speaks,
attempting to convince Job that his “punishment” is fair and that he
needs to repent.
Day 1
Job 12:1-14:22
Here is Job's longest response so far. He is confident that his friends are wrong (12:1-5; 13:1-12), that God will vindicate him (13:13-19) and that there is a resurrection after death (14:1-15).
Day 2
Job 15:1-35
This is the second speech by Eliphaz. He is convinced that 2 Job is wicked.
Job 16:1-17:16
Job responds by rebuking his friends for
not truly comforting him. He wants someone to plead his case to God (16:18-22).
Day 3
This is the second speech by Bildad, mostly speaking of the fate of the wicked.
Job 19:1-29
Job still does not understand why no one
seems to stand up for him, and then
speaks of his Redeemer (19:25-29).
Day 4
This is the second (and last) speech by Zophar, who says that the victory of the wicked is brief, and his doom is certain.
Job 21:1-34
Job responds by reminding them that the
wicked often do prosper, but God will deal properly with them.
Job 22:1-30
This is the final speech of Eliphaz. Again
he accuses Job of wickedness and calls for his repentance.
Day 5
case before Him (23:1-17). Then he discusses the power of evil and the fate that evildoers deserve (24:1-25).
Job 25:1-6
Bildad's last speech is very brief as he
compares God and men.
Job 26:1-27:23
In these chapters, Job summarizes several
of the themes that have run through the book.
Day 6
This is usually referred to as Job's hymn of wisdom. It is similar to some of the writings of Solomon many years later.
Day 7
Job is still the speaker. In these three chapters, he remembers happy times (29:1-25), his present suffering (30:1-31), and again proclaims his innocence (31:1-40).
A CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE READING SCHEDULE
Week Three - January 15-21
Day Scriptures Notes
Day 1
Now Elihu comes into the story with a series of speeches that cover six chapters. In the three for today, he expresses his anger toward the other four men (32:1-22), appeals to Job to listen to him (33:1-33), exalts God (34:1- 30),
and rebukes Job (34:31-37).
Day 2
Elihu's speeches end by accusing Job of speaking in vain (35:1-16), and exalting
God for His compassion and might (36:1-37:24).
Day 3
Jehovah finally speaks, demanding that Job stop and think about the things that establish the difference between Almighty God and mortal man.
Day 4
In these closing chapters, God challenges Job again; and Job admits that he needs to be silent (40:1-5). Then God illustrates His power by describing two of the great creatures (dinosaurs) of His creation (40:6-41:34). In the last chapter, Job repents (42:1-6), and the Lord shows His approval of Job, and thus wins the battle against Satan (42:7-17).
Day 5
Joshua 24:1-4
Genesis 12:1-14:24
According to the last chapter of Job, he lived 140 years after his trial of patience. So during the chapters we are now reading in Genesis, Job was alive. Abraham and his family were not the only godly people during that age.
Day
6
This reading is longer than most of the others, but it clearly shows how there were many very important events in the life of Abraham. These events are still important, as we can see by remembering that the life of Abraham is used throughout the Bible as a tool to teach all generations (see Romans 15:4).
Day 7
Romans 4:1-25
Hebrews 11:17-19
James 2:20-24
This reading begins with another lie on the part of
Abraham, and ends with the great story of his faith and works in the offering
of Isaac.
A CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE READING SCHEDULE
Week Four - January 22-28
Day Scriptures Notes
Genesis 23:1-25:34
Genesis 23 records the death and
burial of Sarah. At about this time, we would also have the death of Job (Job 42:16,17). Genesis
24 is the story of how Rebekah became Isaac's wife when he was 40, three
years after Sarah died (Genesis 25:20). In the next chapter, Abraham
married again and had six more sons. It was at this time that Shem died
(Genesis 11:11). Abraham's death, although recorded in Genesis 25:8,
actually took place when Jacob and Esau were 15 years old (see verses
24-28).
Day 1
and after Genesis 26:25 we have the time of Ishmael's death (25:17,18).
Day 2
I Chronicles 1:35-54
Since Jacob and Esau were twins, their lives are parallel. These passages show the beginnings of their families after they left home. The date is sometime after 1836 BC.
Day 3
Genesis 30:25-33:20
These events are in the life of Jacob as he grew more wealthy by God's will. He then decided to begin the journey southward toward his former home.
Day 4
This section runs in order, but the following section is not chronological, since Joseph's story begins to take over.
Genesis 35:16-19; 48:7; 35:20-27; 37:1-35
Read these verses in the order we have listed to get a more chronological order.
Day 5
Genesis 37:36; 39:1-6; 38:6-30;
I Chronicles 2:4;
Genesis 39:7-23;
40:1-23; 35:28,29
This reading shows that while Joseph was in Egypt, Judah committed adultery, Isaac died, etc.
Day 6
I Chronicles 2:5-8
This reading is an orderly account of more of the events in Joseph's life.
Day 7
Genesis 46:1-47:26; 47:28-50:26
The book of Genesis concludes with the reunion of Joseph
and his father and the prophetic blessings for the 12 sons of Israel,
including one for each of Joseph's two sons.
A CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE READING SCHEDULE
Week Five - January 29-February 4
Day Scriptures Notes
Genesis 47:27;
Exodus 1:1-14;
Numbers 26:59;
Exodus 6:20; 1:15-22;
Hebrews 11:23-26;
Acts 7:17-29
As the family of Jacob settles in Egypt, we are in the 1600's BC. At the opening of Exodus, the family is growing into a nation, slavery begins, and Moses is born (in about 1571 BC).
Day 1
Numbers 26:60;
Exodus 2:11-25; 6:25
These passages show how the families of Aaron and Moses grew while they were separated for 40 years.
Exodus 3:1-4:31;
Acts 7:30-36
Here we have the call of Moses and his excuses—all of which were answered by God. So, Moses met Aaron and they went to do the will of the Lord.
Day 2
This section tells of the final events before the ten plagues.
Day
3
Now the series of ten plagues begins. The date is about 1491 BC.
Day 4
The ten plagues end with the death of the firstborn and the beginning of the yearly Passover for the Israelites.
Day 5
Numbers 33:1-4;
Exodus 12:37;
Numbers 33:5;
Exodus 12:38,39, 43-51; 13:1-20;
Numbers 33:6;
Exodus 13:21,22; 14:1,2;
Numbers 33:7
These scriptures tell us of the departure from Egypt and their early travel.
Exodus 14:3-31;
Hebrews 11:27-29
This chapter is the record of the defeat of the Egyptian army in the Red Sea, also referred to as the “baptism” of the Israelites by Paul in I Corinthians 10.
Exodus 15:1-22;
Numbers 33:8;
Exodus 15:23-27;
Numbers 33:9
Here is the song of victory and more early travels of the new nation.
Day 6
Exodus 16:1-36
Now we “get” to read about the early murmurings of Israel and God's gracious responses.
Exodus 17:1;
Numbers 33:12-14;
Exodus 17:2-16; 18:1-27
They continue to travel and murmur. Moses' father-in-law provides some valuable advice that would definitely make things better for everybody.
Day 7
Numbers 33:15;
Exodus 19:3-25; 20:1-26
Moses now meets Jehovah in order to receive His commandments. Notice in Exodus 20:8-11 that the scriptures say God created “all” in six days—days that were just like the Sabbath they were to observe (which was a 24-hour day). This “all” includes the heaven and earth (Genesis 1:1).
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