Jesus credits the Bible as authoritative for life, and so we believe it's crucial that followers of Jesus are spending time reading scripture daily. Here are resources to help make the Bible part of your daily rhythm.
SBC READING PLANS
We intend to keep growing this list as we come across helpful resources.
This simple 14 day reading plan will give you short but thought-provoking sections of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians to read each day.
This 14 day reading plan will suggest a psalm for you to read each day for 14 days. It includes a mix of the 4 types of Psalms from our Psalms sermon series.
YOUVERSION APP
The YouVersion App has many reading plans available. We encourage plans that take a more systematic approach to scripture so you are building a strong foundation of Biblical understanding.
THE BIBLE PROJECT
The Bible Project team has created amazing resources including videos answering common questions, helpful reading plans, and video summaries of Bible books to help you develop frameworks for understanding what you’re reading.
READING METHODS
The SOAP method is a simple approach which has been around for years. Once you’ve decided WHAT you’re going to read, it helps you know HOW to do it — allowing scripture to shape you, not just inform you.
Download SOAP PDF“Lectio Divina is an approach to scripture that emphasises reading it prayerfully, slowly and with imagination. It’s about the heart more than the head.”
This free 5-part online course from the 24/7 Prayer Movement includes short videos, practical guides and discussion questions.
View CourseHELPFUL BOOKS
There are so many great books to help followers of Jesus engage with the Bible and grow their understanding. Click the titles to view more info.
WEBSITES
Gives a summary of commentaries available for different Bible books and includes reader reviews to help you decide which will be most helpful.
Best Commentaries WebsiteA book subscription website where you pay a monthly fee and gain access to their library. Contains a number of good commentaries.
Everand Website