I think that we, as Christians, tend to make Bible reading much more complicated than it is in reality. Many of us claim to be "Bible Believing" or "Bible Centered" Christians but either we have never read through the Bible or we find it a daunting task for some reason.
It is remarkable to me that for people who claim to have a love and passion for the Word of God seem to have so much trouble actually reading the Bible.
Yes, the Bible does contain many genealogies that are not exactly exciting reading. Because it is a collection of manuscripts, it does not exactly read like a novel. But it is far from difficult to read.
For what other book do we feel inclined to create complex reading plans? I maintain that the best way to read the Bible is in the same manner that we would approach any other book. I read it from beginning to end. Sometimes I read for hours at a sitting, sometimes I read for shorter periods of time. Sometimes my read through will take only a few weeks, sometimes a year or more. I do not place too much importance on how long it takes. I simply pray for guidance and then I sit down, open the book and read. It is really not difficult.
The Bible is the living Word of God. Each time that I read it, it seems that through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I find a message that I had not seen previously.
I urge you, whether you are a new Christian or have been a Christian for some time, that you simply pick up the Bible and read it!
I choose to read a different translation each time I read through. This is just my personal preference. I find that some translations are a little easier to read than others but have found none of them particularly difficult. Even the old English Language of the King James gets easier to read as you progress with your read through.
I also do in-depth Bible Studies (like the one I am currently doing on the Book of Revelation), separate from my read through. I encourage you to do the same.
So, in all due respect, stop planning and just read!
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