Bible 3-year Reading Plan

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In Psalms 58-60, David appeals to God’s righteous judgment amid injustice, national turmoil, and military threat. He trusts that the Lord judges corrupt rulers, disciplines His people for their good, and restores strength after defeat. These psalms anchor hope in God’s covenant faithfulness rather than human power or strategy.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Numbers 21-23, Israel advances toward the land as God brings victory, healing, and unbreakable blessing. The bronze serpent reveals mercy for repentant sinners, while Balaam’s repeated oracles show that no curse can overturn God’s purpose. The Lord sovereignly protects His people despite weakness and external threat.

The Bronze Serpent as a Type: In John 3:14–15, Jesus says: “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” John’s Gospel uses “lifted up”…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In Psalms 55-57, David cries out amid betrayal, violence, and relentless threat. Surrounded by chaos and treachery, he entrusts his soul to the Lord as refuge and defender. Lament gives way to praise as David confesses that God’s steadfast love rules above fear, opposition, and human schemes.

Casting Burdens on the Lord: These psalms teach God’s people to resist panic, revenge, or flight when pressed by hostility. Instead, burdens are deliberately placed upon the Lord, forming communities shaped by prayerful trust. Stability is found not in any particular type of response but in resting under God’s faithful care.  The will of God will become evident to those who trust.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Numbers 18-20, the Lord orders Israel’s worship and leadership while exposing the cost of unbelief. God provides for the priests, brings water from the rock, and yet disciplines Moses for failing…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In Psalms 52-54, we return to David’s Psalms as he contrasts arrogant self-reliance with humble trust in the Lord. Those who deny God and boast in power are exposed as fools, while the righteous find refuge in God’s steadfast love. These psalms affirm that deliverance and stability come from acknowledging God’s rule rather than rejecting it.

The Folly of Godless Confidence: Psalm 53 exposes unbelief not as ignorance but as a moral rebellion. “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God,’” describing both people and societies that suppress divine authority to justify their own sin and corruption. Scripture calls God’s people to resist this by ordering their thought, worship, and public life around God’s revealed truth.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Numbers 15-17, the Lord restores covenant order after rebellion by reaffirming His law, clarifying authority, and confirming the priesthood. Tassels…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In Psalms 49-51, wisdom exposes the emptiness of wealth and power, while worship is measured by obedience rather than ritual or song. The section culminates in David’s confession, where true repentance is shown to flow from God’s mercy. God desires hearts made clean, not sacrifices offered without faith and humility.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Numbers 12-14, Israel’s unbelief reaches a crisis point as fear overwhelms trust in God’s promise. Despite witnessing His power, the people refuse to enter the land, preferring safety over obedience. God responds with judgment tempered by patience, preserving His purpose while disciplining a faithless generation.

Fear That Distorts God’s Promises: Israel’s reaction to the spies’ report warns against reading God’s promises through circumstances rather than faith. When fear governs interpretation, obedience collapses. The church is reminded that covenant faithfulness requires trusting God’s word even when obstacles appear greater…