BIble Reading Resources for the New Year

As you take steps toward greater Bible engagement in 2024, here are a few recommended resources. You can also find additional books at our online bookstore.

Bible Reading Plans

• Participate in one of two 31-day Bible reading plans for January.
• 52 Weeks in the Word: A Companion for Reading through the Bible in A Year by Trillia Newbell. There’s a weekly podcast to go with this.
• Unfolding Grace: 40 Guided Readings through the Bible by Drew Hunter. See also the Study Guide that goes with it.
• Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) has some good studies for free on their app Wordgo
• God’s Great Story: A Daily Devotional for Teens by Jon Nielson

Family Bible Reading Resources

• Exploring Grace Together: 40 Devotionals for the Family by Jessica Thompson
• The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New by Marty Machowski
• The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung
• Exploring the Bible Together: A 52-Week Family Worship Plan by David Murray
• God’s Great Story: A Daily Devotional for Teens by Jon Nielson
• Indescribable and Indescribable for Little Ones by Louie Giglio

Articles on Bible Reading

• “How do you approach daily Bible reading?” by Nancy Guthrie at nancyguthrie.com
• “How can I get more out of my Bible reading?” by Jeremy Kimble (free audiobook)
• “Ways to Meditate on Scripture” by Dustin Crowe at indycrowe.com
• Pick up a Scripture Journal for whatever book of the Bible you decide to read, such as these ESV Scripture Journals.
• “5 Strategies for Daily Bible Reading” by Gavin Ortlund at ftc.co (For the Church)
• “How to Read the Bible for Yourself” by John Piper at desiringgod.org
• “14 Ideas to Make Your Bible Reading More Consistent” by Kristen Wetherell at ftc.co (For the Church)
• “You Can Read the Bible More Than You Think” at crossway.org
• “Teach Your Teen How to Read Their Bible” by Jen Wilkin at tvcresources.net  
• “Inductive Bible Study is Not Just for Adults” by Shawna Duvall at thegospelcoalition.org
• “Build Spiritual Habits in Just a Few Minutes” by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra at thegospelcoalition.org