The Benefits of Chronological Bible Reading
By Bible Plan Generator Team
Many Christians are surprised to learn that the Bible isn’t organized chronologically. It’s organized by genre (History, Wisdom, Prophecy, etc.). While this structure has benefits, it can sometimes obscure the historical timeline of God’s redemptive story.
Seeing the Big Picture
When you read chronologically, you read the Psalms while reading about David’s life in 1 & 2 Samuel. You read the Prophets while reading the Kings they prophesied to.
Suddenly, the “boring” history books have emotional color, and the “confusing” prophetic books have historical context.
Connect the Dots
Did you know that Paul wrote many of his letters while traveling in Acts? Reading them in context helps you understand why he wrote them.
- Understanding Exile: Seeing the decline of Israel alongside the warnings of Jeremiah makes the exile feel inevitable and tragic.
- Prophecy Fulfilled: Reading Messianic prophecies right before the Gospels highlights the anticipation of Christ.
Is It Harder?
A chronological plan isn’t necessarily harder, but it does require jumping around your Bible a bit more. That’s where digital tools come in handy.
Our Chronological Plan handles all the logistics for you. You just log in, click today’s reading, and go. You don’t need five bookmarks or a complex printed chart.
Try a chronological plan for just 30 days. You might find it transforms how you view the Old Testament forever.