Why Read?
All of Scripture, Paul tells us, is breathed out by the Spirit of God. Every word, every thought, every narrative in the Bible teems with the life-giving revelation of God, which powerfully draws us into his story of redemption through Jesus Christ. The Word of God is necessary and sufficient to communicate God’s saving grace, clear enough to make wise even the simple, and authoritative to direct our work in the kingdom of God.
In order to counter the bent of our hearts to make God into our own image and establish ourselves on his throne, we need the full breadth of God’s Word to reposture our hearts in submission to our King. Rather than mining the text for spiritual nuggets, we believe that a reading plan which leads you through God’s full testimony concerning himself will open your mind more fully to his glory and steer your heart more deeply into fellowship with him.
Reading Cycle
Church Calendar
Historically, the Church has organized the yearly calendar not around school semesters, sporting events, or national holidays but around the life and work of Jesus. As far as possible, the theme of each biblical book corresponds to the theme of the “liturgical season” in which it is read in order to better instill those truths about Jesus.
Content
TPC Reads, our daily Bible reading plan, runs on a two-year cycle, Part 1 and Part 2, with daily readings from the Old Testament, a Psalm or Proverb, and the New Testament. Read through the entire OT in two years, the Psalms and Proverbs once a year, and the NT three times a year.
Advent
Dec 4 - Dec 25
Christ Theme: The expectation of Jesus’ arrival
Our Posture: Joyful longing
Epiphany
Jan 6 - Feb 13
Christ Theme: The revelation of Jesus’ glory
Our Posture: Awe and wonder
Lent
Feb 14 - Mar 30
Christ Theme: The holiness of Jesus’ life
Our Posture: Sorrowful repentance
Easter
Mar 31 - May 18
Christ Theme: The redemption of Jesus’ death and resurrection
Our Posture: Celebration and thanksgiving
Pentecost
May 19 - May 25
Christ Theme: The pouring out of Jesus’ Spirit
Our Posture: Receptive empowerment
Ordinary
May 26 - Nov 30
Christ Theme: The sending of Jesus’ disciples
Our Posture: Spiritual renewal and missional activity
Daily Reading
About the Plan
Daily readings start on Monday of each week and continue to Saturday; each Sunday is a Reflection and Make-up Day with no readings assigned. Use that time to worship with The Parks, reflect on the previous week’s readings, and/or catch up on any readings you might have missed.
Morning. Noon. Night.
In order to wrap your entire day in God’s Word, consider reading different passages of the daily reading throughout the day.
Family Worship
Incorporate one or more of the daily passages into your time of family worship. Read the passage together and discuss how it relates to the big story of God or to the current liturgical season.
New to reading the Bible?
If you have any questions about how to best use this plan, contact Michael Key.
Download 2024 Reading Plan
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