Long-term Goals
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A common long-term goal is to read the entire Bible. If you have never done this, challenge yourself to do so at your earliest convenience. The benefits are enormous!
A thorough reading of the Bible may take as little as six months. If one references commentaries and other supportive material, it may take as long as two years. This gives an overall foundational understanding, which can be built upon in the future.
Here is one tip for someone accepting the challenge to “read the Book.” Before beginning the project, you may wish to read our series THE STORY OF THE BIBLE. It helps to provide a basic understanding of Old Testament events and the Plan of God.
Read all the Major Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
Read a selected “harmony of the gospels”—another excellent project.
Make notations in your Bible. See Section I “The Twelve Rules of Effective Bible Study” for a number of helpful hints on marking your Bible. If you have recently purchased a new Bible, try to transfer all your old Bible notes to it.
Re-read all RCG literature, using the Bible to reference each scripture.
Remember, the value of undertaking these projects and goals is to instill the habit and desire to study God’s Word.