The Ultimate 2025 Bible Reading Plan: Tips, Tools & Encouragement

12/10/24 • 12 min

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Could 2025 be the year you truly connect with God's Word? Join me, your host, Jacqui Adewole, on the Bible Basics Podcast as we explore the life-changing impact of developing a consistent Bible reading habit. Dive into the heart of what it means to engage with God's words actively and how this spiritual practice can transform not just your faith, but also your mental health and relationships. We'll start by emphasizing the indispensable role of prayer in this journey—inviting God to guide your choice of reading plans and provide the resilience needed to stay faithful even on the busiest days.
Discover seven actionable tips to help you sustain your Bible reading habit throughout the year. Whether you're inclined towards whole Bible plans, topical studies, or prefer a chronological approach, there's something for everyone. We'll offer advice on building consistency, overcoming setbacks, and celebrating those all-important milestones. Plus, we recommend some fantastic resources like the YouVersion app and The Bible Recap Podcast to keep you motivated. Tune in to learn how every moment spent in God's Word is precious and how sharing your 2025 reading commitments can help spread the transformative power of scripture.
We'd love to hear about your 2025 Bible reading commitment—what’s your plan? Share it with us by clicking on the link at the top of the shownotes.
Tools and Resources:

You Version Bible App
The Bible Recap Podcast
Printable Plans: Bible Gateway ; Navigators ; CSB 90 Day Plan ; Bible Study Tools

Sources:

The Center for Bible Engagement - The Power of 4 Research Findings
Clear, J. (2019). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Unabridged. New York, NY, Penguin Audio, an imprint of the Penguin Random House Publishing Group (Amazon link)
Got Questions Ministries, Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered (Bellingham, WA).

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You Version Bible App
The Bible Recap Podcast
Printable Plans: Bible Gateway ; Navigators ; CSB 90 Day Plan ; Bible Study Tools

Sources:

The Center for Bible Engagement - The Power of 4 Research Findings
Clear, J. (2019). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Unabridged. New York, NY, Penguin Audio, an imprint of the Penguin Random House Publishing Group (Amazon link)
Got Questions Ministries, Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered (Bellingham, WA).

Related Episodes:

💬 Reach out to Jacqui at [email protected]
📖 Talk to a trusted Christian in your life
🏠 Or visit a Bible-believing church near you

You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step.

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Sources:

The Center for Bible Engagement – The Power of 4 Research Findings

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RESOURCES:

· Anyabwile, Kristie. Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study . Moody Publishers

· Ryken, Leland. Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible (p. 179). Crossway.

· Ronald F. Youngblood, F. F. Bruce, and R. K. Harrison, Thomas Nelson Publishers, eds., Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1995).

· Stephen J. Bennett, “Wisdom Literature,” ed. John D. Barry et al., The Lexham Bible Dictionary(Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).

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Bible Basics - The Ultimate 2025 Bible Reading Plan: Tips, Tools & Encouragement

Transcript

Jacqui00:00:14.576

Greetings listeners .

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Do you want to make 2025 the year you connect with God's Word like never before , whether it's tackling the entire Bible or reading just one chapter a day ? I've got you covered . In this episode , I'll share seven practical tips to help you build a Bible reading habit that lasts not just for a few weeks , but for the