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.

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).

We welcome your Bible questions and your suggestions for future editions of “A Chronological Bible Reading Schedule.”
 

    Skip Andrews
    Duluth Church of Christ
    3239 Highway 120
    Duluth, GA  30096-3652
    Phone:  770 476-2159
    Fax:  770 476-2159
    E-mail:  skipandrews@juno.com