Bible 3-year Reading Plan

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms In John 12–13, Jesus enters Jerusalem as the true King, yet many fail to believe despite His signs. He foretells His death as the way of glorification and life. In the upper room, He washes His disciples’ feet, modeling humble service, and foretells His betrayal, commanding them to love one another as He has loved them.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History In Exodus 32–34, Israel breaks covenant by worshiping the golden calf, yet Moses intercedes for them. God renews His covenant, proclaiming His character as merciful and just. Moses beholds God’s glory, and his shining face reveals the transforming power of God’s presence, a reminder that the covenant rests on God’s steadfast mercy rather than Israel’s faithfulness.

The Glory of Christ: Moses’ radiant face foreshadows the surpassing glory of Christ, who reveals the fullness of God’s glory in the new covenant. Just as Israel…

In Proverbs 6-7, Solomon warns against laziness, deceit, and adultery, urging diligence and moral integrity. Wisdom is portrayed as a protective guide, while folly, personified as a seductive woman, leads to destruction. These chapters continue to build upon emphasizing righteous living and the fear of the Lord to avoid ruin and honor God’s design.

In Exodus 30-31, God instructs Moses on the Tabernacle’s altar of incense, atonement offerings, and skilled artisans like Bezalel, filled with His Spirit. Sabbath observance is emphasized as a covenant sign. These chapters highlight God’s provision for worship and rest, reinforcing His holy presence among Israel, building on the priestly roles in Exodus 28-29.

The Sabbath. The Sabbath is a covenant sign, sanctifying Israel through rest and dedication to God. Both biblical law and natural law (nature itself) affirm rest as vital for the soul, restoring our focus on God’s holiness. By observing a rhythm of rest, we honor God’s design through trust in His provision and presence.

In John 9-11, Jesus heals a blind man, revealing his divine power, and faces growing hostility from the Pharisees. He teaches about being the good shepherd and raises Lazarus from the dead. These chapters emphasize Jesus’ authority over life and death, deepening faith in his messianic identity amid escalating opposition by the Jews.

The Good Shepherd In John 10:11-18, Jesus presents Himself as the good shepherd that lovingly leads and protects his flock, contrasting against the Jewish leaders we just saw in John 8-9, who lack spiritual insight and reject truth. Their blindness to God’s revelation leaves Israel directionless, while Jesus offers righteous guidance and sacrifice. We must trust his leadership, following his voice to live justly in God’s flock.