Many people find it helpful to use daily Bible reading notes which give a suggested Bible reading for each day with notes to explain and apply the passage. Many of these are published bi-monthly or quarterly and are dated, others are undated. Re:fresh books and christian resources stocks notes from a range of publishers. These include notes for children, young people and women as well as general adult notes. A few are also produced in A4 large print format.
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GETTING STARTED – The E100 Challenge
 Part of the current drive to encourage people to read the Bible daily, Scripture Union’s E100 Challenge is based on 100 carefully-selected Bible passages – 50 in the Old Testament and 50 in the New Testament – selected to give an overview of the major themes and teachings in the Bible. Typical passages cover one or two chapters. The material is undated, so if a day is missed there is no pressure to ‘catch up’ and the passages are grouped in fives with a common theme.
The E100 leaflet is a simple DL colour leaflet listing the 100 readings together with a calendar to tick off the passages as they are read and helpful hints on Bible reading.
The Essential 100 is a book which provides a more effective introduction to Bible reading. It follows the same 100 readings but for each day it proposes an introductory prayer, lists the reading, and gives a brief reflection and application followed by a further short prayer. |
Every Day with Jesus (CWR)
The most popular Bible reading scheme amongst re:fresh books’ customers, CWR’s Every Day with Jesus is a dated scheme published every two months. Each day’s suggested passage is typically 10-20 verses and is accompanied by notes which explain and apply the passage. There are also suggestions for further study and prayer.
120 x 170mm booklet, bi-monthly £2.75.
Also available in large print format.
Lucas on Life Every Day (CWR)
Well-known speaker, broadcaster and author, Jeff Lucas applies his passion, humour and insight to daily Bible reading. This is another dated scheme with two related readings for each day Jeff’s notes highlight a key message for each day and include a brief prayer.
120 x 170mm booklet, bi-monthly £2.75.
CWR publishes six other schemes, all available from re:fresh books, these are Cover to Cover Every Day, Inspiring Women Every Day, Pens (for 3-6 year-olds), Topz (for 7-11 year-olds), YP’s (for 11-15 year-olds) and Mettle (for 14-18 year-olds).
Daily Bread (Scripture Union)
Daily Bread is Scripture Union's most popular Bible reading scheme. It typically covers a chapter a day and is arranged to give a mix of Old and New Testament readings.
. Each day’s notes suggest something to think about before reading and then explore the passage, ending with a suggested response.
A5 format (150 x 210 mm), quarterly, £3.99.
Also available in large print format.
Encounter with God (Scripture Union)
Another Scripture Union quarterly designed for the Christian who wants a thoughtful in-depth approach to daily Bible reading. Encounter with God provides consecutive readings with an introduction and review notes for each section. The notes for each day give the background to the passage and include footnotes to other Scriptures and Christian writers. There are also selected articles on a variety of subjects.
A5 format, quarterly, £3.99.
Scripture Union publishes a number of other series aimed at children and young people:-
Snapshots offers daily reading notes for 8-10 year-olds
theGRID Lifestyle Magazine is geared to 11-14 year-olds
Closer to God offers a creative and reflective approach to daily Bible reading, with a Bible passage and guide for every day of the week and yet allows for one or two days to be missed in any week. 125 x 185mm, quarterly, £3.99.
New Daylight (BRF)
New Daylight is ideal for those looking for a devotional approach to reading the Bible. Notes are provided by a variety of well-known contributors. Each daily reading includes the Bible passage printed out in full, a comment from the contributor and a prayer or reflection. 120 x 165mm, 4-monthly, £3.80.
Also available in large print format.
Guidelines (BRF)
Guidelines is designed for people wanting more serious and challenging study. It contains continuous commentary on passages from the Bible, with introductions and background information, arranged in weekly units.
120 x 165mm, 4-monthly, £3.80.
BRF (Bible Reading Fellowship) publishes a number of other series’ of 4-monthly notes including Day by Day with God, for women, offering daily Bible readings, comments and prayers.
Explore (Good Book Company)
Explore is a series of quarterly Bible study notes designed to give a thorough understanding of Old and New Testaments. It adopts a flexible approach with both dated and numbered readings so that users can go at their own pace.
A5 format (150 x 210mm), quarterly, £3.25.
Good Book Company materials for children and young people
Beginning with God, for pre-school children, helps parents to explore the Bible with their children. This book provides a simple way to start your child in a regular habit of reading God's Word and growing to know God, who loves them
xtb (eXplore The Bible) is a series of daily Bible reading notes for children in the 7-11 age group, with puzzles, pictures and prayers. Written by Alison Mitchell. Includes many creative activities.
Discover for 11-13 year-olds, aims to build young lives firmly on the gospel and a knowledge of the Bible. It is packed with straightforward, no-nonsense explanation of God's Word. Bursting with puzzles, questions and top teaching to help the reader get stuck into the Bible.
Engage Bible notes for teenagers, have been written to help young people understand and apply the scriptures. They also seek to address relevant issues in teenagers' lives and provide a Bible reading resource that is engaging and long-lasting.