“The goal of this system is simple, and twofold: To know scripture, and to love and obey God more!“
I want to share a really cool Bible reading plan. At the beginning of the year when it is customary to begin all new things, many people were posting their new plan for Bible reading. Well, too many times I’ve spoken or written of my plan only to find that a few months later I have not stuck to it. I sometimes feel like a fraud. This taught me not to speak to quickly with my plans. I’ve learned that it’s better for me to speak about only the things that I actually have done rather than my plans of what I will do, for I don’t know what tomorrow will bring.
Being a believer for over 20 years means that I have tried all sorts of Bible reading plans (I link to many plans in this post) from chronological (which I love) to book-by-book reading and following the life of a character or event. They’re all good! But I was hankering for something new, something different, something I hadn’t done before. Now I realise that there is nothing new under the sun but this plan was new to me! So, what is it?
Prof. Horner’s Bible-Reading System
Professor Grant Horner’s Bible-Reading System is challenging and life changing. It is unlike most other plans I have seen! It is not an in depth study nor a word study yet neither is it a speed reading plan. I have been gob smacked at how the readings speak into my life and illuminate God’s story of His plan and purpose for man. This plan lights it up and helps me to connect the dots!
Who devised this plan? His name is Professor Grant Horner, associate professor at The Master’s College–specializing in the Renaissance and the Reformation. He is also the Chair of Humanities at Trinity Classical Academy.
10 chapters a day from 10 different sections of Scripture! If this plan is used yearly, one could read through all the Gospels four times, the Pentateuch twice, Paul’s letters 4-5 times each, the OT wisdom literature six times, all the Psalms at least twice, all the Proverbs as well as Acts a dozen times, and all the way through the OT History and prophetic books about 1 ½ times. I have found that the inter-weaving allows the Bile to be its own commentary! It doesn’t tell me which Bible I must use, which is a good thing I believe. And it isn’t all laid out- I physically have to flick through my Bible, thus creating a greater awareness of where each book is. (Unless of course I’m using and online or computer Bible)
Each Bible reading time I read one chapter from each list in order. Yes, that is 10 chapters per day. However, unlike many other plans I’ve started or attempted I do not feel lousy or guilty if I miss a day or two. I simply pick up where I left off! Sometimes I break it into two sittings – 5 chapters in the morning and the other 5 chapters at night. On day one, I read Matthew 1, Genesis 1, Romans 1, and so forth. On day 2, I read Matthew 2, Genesis 2, etc.
All Bible reading plans are good but I like this system as it is achievable, flexible and illuminating, bring God’s word alive to me.
Want more information? You can see the Facebook page and/or download the pdf here.
That sounds like a great plan Susan… I will check it out 🙂
I am not one for following Bible reading plans but it sounds like a good ‘flexible’ plan.
Hi Susan,
I am not using a plan this year, either, due to my eye problems. I am doing mainly audio, which is proving a great blessing as well. I will keep this one in mind when the time rolls around to start again. Like you, I am best to keep plans quiet until they have come to fruition. I have in the past had mixed success with various plans (mixed as in whether I was able to stick to it all year!) . One of my favourites has been the chronological but usually I stick with just reading through OT, NT and Psalms each day, taking as long as I need.
Thanks for the information.
wow sounds interesting! I’m going to pop over and have a look.
Like you, I also don’t talk about my plans too much until I’ve actually done it, lol!
hmm, the link didn’t work, never mind, I’ll google it:)
Hi Rosemary,
Just download the pdf from my post above. It’s all in the pdf- that’s it, there si no more.
http://susanpriolo.com/wp-content/uploads/professor_grant_horners_bible_.pdf
Try this link!
Thanks Susan! the second link you posted in the comments worked for me:)
I lkie the sound of this plan. Thanks for sharing this. xo
Thank You Susan.. I have been following this method, albeit not all 10 chapters every day, but for about the last few weeks since your post, I’ve done 12 sets of 10 and I’m on my 13th.. . I feel I’m learning scripture and not getting bored and not feeling “behind” and abandoning the procedure, but working for my own knowledge and relationship building.. and it’s ok that it’s not all 10 in a day, sometimes it is, sometimes it’s 15 chapters a day, but all based on what I have time for as a busy mom of littles. It’s made me feel like it’s ok to miss a day or two, just pick up where I left off, and keep going. Thanks for finding and sharing.
Hi Sombra,
How lovely to read your comment. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know that you have found it beneficial. Like you, I have found it to be freeing yet terribly insightful. And you’re right- it isn’t about the number of chapters per day… it is quite okay to pick up where we left off.
Recently found your blog and I love it. Do you have an update to how this system is or is not working for you? Thanks!