The Simple Bible Reading Journal: Horner Plan

This Simple Bible Reading Journal is designed to enhance your experience with Dr. Grant Horner's unique and transformative Bible reading system. This journal provides a simple, user-friendly format, allowing you to keep track of your daily readings and jot down meaningful insights.

This journal stands out for its pure simplicity. Designed for the first year of your Bible reading expedition, it provides a clean slate for you to record your daily readings. With 365 entries, it's a no-frills companion for your spiritual journey.

Dr. Grant Horner's Bible reading plan is a unique and transformative approach to engaging with the Scriptures. It involves reading ten different sections of the Bible each day. These sections range from various books in both the Old and New Testaments. By consistently cycling through different parts of the Bible, this plan encourages a deep and holistic understanding of the Scriptures as a whole over time. It's a comprehensive method that reveals fresh perspectives and connections within the text that allows scripture to interpret scripture.

In a year, reading ten chapters daily covers: Gospels (4x), Pentateuch (2x), Paul's letters (4-5x), Old Testament wisdom (6x), Psalms (2x+), Proverbs & Acts (12x), and Old Testament history/prophets (1.5x).

HELPFUL NOTES

• Choose One Bible: Select a good translation and format of the Bible. Stick with this one Bible for all your readings to develop intimacy with the text.
• Set Aside Time: Allocate a consistent time each day for reading. Aim for at least an hour, but adjust as needed to fit your schedule.
• Use Bookmarks or Sticky Notes: Use ten bookmarks or sticky notes labeled with the lists provided. These will help you keep track of your location in each list.
• Follow the Reading Order: Begin by reading one chapter from each of the ten lists daily. Start with the chapters listed on day one and progress sequentially.
• Read Quickly with Moderate Retention: Aim for 5-6 minutes per chapter to grasp the overall sense. Don't engage in speed-reading but try to maintain a steady pace.
• Avoid Dawdling or Back Reading: Resist the urge to slow down, re-read, or look up cross-references during the initial readings. Focus on getting through the text.
• Don't Worry About Perfect Understanding: If there are passages you don't fully comprehend, resist the urge to look them up immediately. Trust that a deeper understanding will come with time and continued reading.
• Maintain Consistency: If you miss a day or two, don't be discouraged. Resume where you left off and keep going.
• Rotate Through the Lists: When you finish the last chapter of the last book in a list, start over again. This ensures continuous engagement with various parts of the Bible.
• Stay Committed for at Least a Month: It may take time to establish this habit, but after a month, you'll likely find it becoming second nature.

The Lists:

1. Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, John (89 Days)
2. Law – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy (187 days.)
3. New Testament Letters #1 – Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Hebrews (78 days.)
4. New Testament Letters #2 – 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1,2,3 John, Jude, Revelation (65 days.)
5. Wisdom Literature – Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon (62 days.)
6. Psalms (150 days.)
7. Proverbs (31 days.)
8. Old Testament History – Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (249 days.)
9. Prophets – Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi (250 days.)
10. Acts (28 days.)