Bible Reading Guide 2023

2023
BIBLE READING GUIDE

The Proper Perspective
Tips for Success
Solutions to Common Problems
Recommended Reading Plans
Reading Through the Bible in One or Two Years (RTB-1-2) Program
By Patrick Oben Ministries

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT 01
INTRODUCTION 02
Format 02
Who Should Use This Guide? 03
How to Use This Guide 03
Overview of RTB-1-2 Guide for 2023 04
RTB-1-2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW 05
A Brief History 05
Vision & Mission 05
Strategy 06
IMPORTANT FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS 06
The What 06
The Why 07
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The Problem We Seek to Solve
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The Reason We Read through the Bible in One Year
Why Do We Read or Study the Bible in the First Place? 07
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Why Should We Read through the Bible in One Year?
The Where 08
The How 08
HOW TO READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN 2023 09
Resources You Need 09
Decide On Key Components (Translation, format, plan) 09
Bible Translation 09
Bible Format 09
Questions? Click to contact Patrick. Or visit Bible Study at patrickoben.com

Reading Plan 09
Components 09
Reading Plan Basics 09

Kinds of Plans 10
Types of Plans 10
Recommended Plans 10
A Step-By-Step Guide 11
TIPS FOR SUCCESS 12

Perspective 12
Simplicity 13
Suitability 13
Consistency 13
Read with an Open Heart 13
Focus 13
Flexibility 14
Agility 14
PREPARE TO HANDLE COMMON DIFFICULTIES 14

Fallouts 15
No Time 15
Motivation Failure 16
Discouragement 16
Distraction 17
Uninteresting, Boring, or Dry Passages 18
Disorganized Approach 18
The Religious Spirit 19
The Lack of Commitmentt 19

Unwelcome Complexity 20
Options Paralysis 20
BIBLE READING PLANS 21
STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE RTB-1-2 PROGRAM 22
RTB-1-2 Program Webpage 22
Share Your Insights & Tips 22
RTB-1-2 Conference 2023! 22
PLEASE SHARE! 22
RELATED BOOKS COMING UP IN 2023 23
DESHEN SCHOOL OF THE SPIRIT 24
www.patrickoben.com

ABOUT
Patrick Oben Ministries Inc is a teaching ministry of Dr. Patrick And Maayuk Oben, based
in Ankeny, Iowa. Our mission is “building a glorious Church” with a vision to see the earth
filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea (Habbakuk
2:14). Beyond sharing the revelation knowledge of the Word the Lord has graciously
lavished on us, we seek to equip believers with the skills to effectively study the Bible for
themselves and to encounter God’s transforming power and presence through His Word.
We are also passionate about seeing believers develop an intimacy with the Holy Spirit
through a consistent fellowship in prayer and meditation on God’s Word.
Dr. Patrick Oben works as an internal medicine physician in the Des Moines area and
lives with his wife, Maayuk, and three children in Ankeny, Iowa, USA. He is the author of
Deshen Daily devotionals and “The Devotional Life: Your Key to a Spiritual Life with
Results”.
Questions? Click to contact Patrick. Or visit Bible Study at patrickoben.com 01

INTRODUCTION
We created the RTB-1-2 Bible Reading Guide for 2023 as a quick reference tool for
guidance throughout the year as we read through the Bible in 2023. This guide is not a
Bible reading plan, though it suggests one. Instead, it is a practical guide addressing
pertinent issues regarding reading the Bible: the proper perspectives, solutions to
common problems, tips for success, a practical step-by-step approach, and of course, a
suggested one or two years Bile Reading plan.
Format
We adopted a condensed bulleted approach and purposefully refrained from detailed
explanations to serve as a valuable and quick reference guide. Since many articles on
our site cover most topics in detail, we will provide links to the relevant articles.

Who Should Use This Guide?
Although every believer reading through
the Bible in a year will benefit from this
guide, it will be most helpful for beginners
who have never read through the Bible,
believers who have attempted several
times and failed, and those who still need
guidance in the course of the year.
How to Use This Guide

We recommend you use this guide as a quick reference tool during the year to address
questions, deal with challenges or optimize your Bible reading approach. Therefore we
suggest the following:
1. You read it through once before you start your Bible reading in 2023 to know what is
in it for you, shape your perspective, and develop your plan.
2. Consult it as needed during the year to address specific questions or issues.
Please use the detailed Table of Contents with clickable links to quickly navigate the
areas of interest.

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Overview of RTB-1-2 Guide for 2023
This guide is divided into four main parts:
1. RTB-1-2 Program Overview
2. Foundational Concepts
The What
The Why
The Where
The How
3. Prepare to Handle Common Difficulties
4. Position Yourself for Success
5. Reading Plan for 2023
We pray and hope you find this guide helpful throughout 2023. Please share it with
friends and family to encourage as many believers as possible to read through the Bible in
2023.
As always, our ultimate goal is not to read the Bible or read it through in one year but to
encourage and equip the saints to grow in the knowledge of God and the experience of
His presence and power in Christ that results from that knowledge:
“But grow in grace, and the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be
glory both now and forever. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18 KJV).
Please contact Patrick at [email protected] with any questions or visit RTB-1-2

Program webpage to learn more.

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RTB-1-2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Reading Through the Bible in One or Two Years (RTB-1-2) is a program designed by
Patrick Oben Ministries to encourage, inspire, and equip believers to read through the
Bible successfully, effectively, and experientially.
A Brief History
In 2021, we observed that many Christians were finding it difficult to read through the
Bible and so we created the RTB-1-2 program. This observation was only the tip of the
iceberg of a bigger problem amongst God’s people: many saints find it hard to read the
Bible regularly, do not know how to study it effectively, and, as Hosea 6:4 says,” are
destroyed for lack of knowledge of His Word.”
We created resources and designed an annual conference to this effect; the first RTB-1-
2 Conference was held in December 2021, and the second on December 17th, 2022.
Vision & Mission

Our mission is to encourage, inspire, and equip believers to read through the Bible
successfully, effectively, and experientially.
Successfully: read through God’s Book every year or two.
Effectively: not merely reading but achieving the purpose of Bible reading.
Experientially: fellowship with God resulting in a transformed life.
Our vision is to see believers filled with the experiential knowledge of God (epignosis)
vividly captured by Habakkuk’s prophecy:
“For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, As the waters
cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14 KJV).

Strategy
We primarily recommend reading through the Bible in one year. However, knowing this is
not always feasible or recommended, we recommend two years as a secondary option.
To achieve our goals, fulfill our mission, and see our vision realized, we publish online
articles and video teachings, create a yearly guide, and design an annual conference in
December. By the Lord’s providence, we will publish a book titled “How to Read the
Bible in One Year” in 2023 (see the end).
IMPORTANT FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS

The What
Reading through the Bible is not merely Bible reading but a particular endeavor to read
the entire Bible in one year. So the two essential components are:
The text: The whole Bible.

The timeframe: Within one year (or two, as mentioned).
The text read, or timeframe can be customized differently, such as reading the New
Testament in 90 days. However, for RTB-1-2, our focus is to read the entire Bible in
2023.
Please read “What is Bible Reading?” to deepen your understanding of this subject.

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The Why
There are two reasons to address:
The why as our rationale, the problem we seek to resolve.

The why as the reason we read through the Bible
The Problem We Seek to Solve

Many believers want to read through the Bible regularly (every year), but they repeatedly
fail to do so. The statistics on Bible reading amongst Christians are dismal: one survey
found that of the 2 billion Christians on earth, less than 30% will read the entire Bible.
Please see this presentation from Preston Barnum on the State of Bible Reading
amongst Christians.
Furthermore, this Bible reading dilemma among the saints reflects their knowledge and
experience of God. Reading through the Bible every year is an excellent strategy to
increase our knowledge of the scriptures and provoke encounters with the Holy Spirit in
the Word.
The Reason We Read through the Bible in One Year

There are two essential parts to this topic:
Why do we read or study the Bible in the first place?

Why should we read through the Bible in one year?
Why Do We Read or Study the Bible in the First Place?

We read the Bible to acquire the knowledge of God, and that knowledge brings us into
fellowship with God. We call this the divine chain of Bible reading, discussed in detail in
this article. God is not moved by us reading or studying His book; neither is He
impressed by our knowledge of it. However, reading is the trigger, knowledge is the
medium, and a divine experience is the ultimate purpose; this experience is that
fellowship, encounters, and resulting transformation of our lives. Many believers are yet
to encounter God the Word in the scriptures. Our vision is to bring you there.
Why Should We Read through the Bible in One Year?

Believers should read through the Bible every year for at least four reasons: breadth of
the Logos, combat knowledge decay, sharpen our exegetical skills, and provide a
powerful incentive to stay in the Word daily. For an examination of the arguments against
reading through the Bible in one year, please read this article.

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The Where
Reading through the Bible in one year
is part of a comprehensive Bible study
plan. It is crucial to know where Bible
reading fits in your overall strategy. If
you are reading this section and you do
not have a personal Bible study plan,
or you are unsure of what it entails,
please read “How to Study the Bible in
Five Simple Steps” and “Bible Study
Methods: A Practical Guide.”
You should know how Bible reading

blends with your devotional Bible study
and in-depth methods such as Topical
Bible study.
The How
The Bible is a giant book, so we need a simple and feasible plan to read through it in one
year. Thankfully, our goal is not to read it in one sitting or a few days; instead, our
objective is to read a few chapters every day throughout 2023. This strategy reinforces
discipline and encourages us to be in the Word daily.
The remainder of this guide describes how to read through the Bible successfully,
effectively, and experientially.
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HOW TO READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN 2023
Resources You Need
You!
Your Bible.
A Journal.
Bible App with audio Bible, like YouVersion.
Study Bible, like the ESV Bible notes for quick references.
Optional: A One Year Bible.
Decide On Key Components(Translation, format, plan)

Bible Translation
Most Christians already have a translation they prefer; use it.
Master one translation: choose a standard version such as KJV, ESV, or NIV. Your
main translation should be a version you can quickly memorize and declare.
Expository versions like AMPC or MSG are good adjuncts for quick reference or for
some years to have a fresh and exciting read.
Use other translations: cross-read difficult verses, listen to Audible, alternate
translations for some years, etc.
Bible Format
Three main formats today: print, electronic(app), and audio.
Master one format as your base, and use others as adjuncts
Print remains an excellent base, but for some, the App is better.
Avail yourself of all options: print as a base, app for other versions, and audio as an
adjunct.
Reading Plan
Components
Your reading plan specifies at least three variables.
The passage, the time, and how you read them.
Reading plan basics

The Bible has 1189 chapters, and there are 365 days in 2023.
If you read 3.2 chapters (1189/365) daily, you will read through the
entire Bible in 2023.
For a two-year plan, you read 1.6 chapters (1189/730).
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Kinds of Plans
Mental: use the basic formula above, recommended for pro-readers.

Written plan (paper or app): beginner-friendly, specifies chapters and verses for
each day.
Types of Plans
Based on what portions of the Bible you read and in what order.
Many reading plans are tailored for specific needs: See BlueletterBible.com,
YouVersion, or BibleStudyTogether.Org.
Recommended Plans
New Testament & Old Testament Each Day (1 or 2 years).
Use the YouVersion App with this plan.
Download this PDF here from BlueletterBible.com (direct download).
For other plans, including canonical (Genesis to Revelation), please see
BlueletterBible.com, YouVersion, or BibleStudyTogether.Org.
Beginners: the simpler your plan, the greater your likelihood of following it for 365
days!
We urge you to continue with the New Testament/Old Testament plan until you have
read through the Bible 2-3 times before attempting plans such as the chronological,
blended, etc.
To learn more about how to effectively use Bible Reading plans, please see this free
lesson PDF from Approaches to Bible Study Course from our Deshen School of the Spirit
(a part of our ministry).

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A Step-By-Step Guide
This is an illustration of a step-by-step method in reading through the Bible in a devotional

setting. This serves as a suggested guide and has to be customized it to your needs.
1. At the devotional time, move into your quiet place.
Arguably one of the most challenging steps.

Remove distractions: turn off devices, airplane modes for phones, etc.
2. Ensure you have what you need: Bible, journal, etc.
3. Begin with prayer.

This is not simply an opening prayer but the daily devotional prayer time with the
Lord.
Some believers begin their devotional time with Bible reading and then prayer.
If you begin with Bible reading, ask the Lord for understanding and openness of
heart before reading.
4. Open the Bible.
Read 3 to 4 chapters or 1 to 2 chapters following your plan.
Use YouVersion App (or other) to read hard-to-understand verses in other
translations (e.g., AMPC, NLT)
You can read brief (I mean really brief!) Study Bible notes such as the ESV Bible
Notes for any hard-to-understand verse.
Beware: do not get into the in-depth study and reading commentaries or
devotionals!
Mark passages that “jump at you” for meditation later (devotional) or detailed Bible
study.
Record the thoughts the Spirit brings into your mind as you read; be sure He will
bring them.
5. The close.
After reading the allotted chapters for the day, transition to devotional Bible study
(meditation), prayer, in-depth analysis, etc.
If you cannot read the daily chapter quota (e.g., 3-4 chapters yearly, 1-2 chapters
for two years), plan to read more whenever you have a break from your phone
(Bible app).
With proper planning and guidance, every believer can read through the Bible in 2023. A
simple, well-thought-out plan is the key, and a few tips can help us succeed.

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TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Some believers have read through the Bible every year, and others have attempted and
failed repeatedly. Over the years, common patterns have emerged for those who
succeed and those who do not. We encourage you to follow the tips for success and
beware of the common pitfalls below.
It is worth repeating here that though succeeding to read through the entire Bible in 2023
is undoubtedly a milestone worth celebrating, that is the less important aspect of our
objectives. Success to us is reading through the Bible, bearing spiritual fruits as evidence
of encountering God in His Word—reading successfully, effectively, and experientially.
These are a few tips to read through the Bible successfully.
Perspective
The proper perspective is crucial.
Know the what, why, where, and how, as discussed above.
Your motivation hangs on your perspective.
For more, please read this article.

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Simplicity
Keep things simple.
Reading the Bible in one year is a taxing endeavor, so any extra complexity
increases the chances of failure.
Especially true for beginners or those who have never through read the Bible.
Stick with a simple Bible plan: the OT/NT canonical plan, as described above, is
sufficient for most needs.
Suitability
Your Bible reading plan should be tailored, customized, and individualized as much
as possible.
Your plan should suit you: first-time reading through the Bible? Preferred Bible
format? Translation? etc.
For example, if a one-year plan feels rushed, and you cannot find the time to
meditate on the Word daily, please follow a two-year daily program.
The more suitable your plan is for you, the greater your chances of following it.
The best plan is the one most suitable for you.
Consistency
It is better to read small portions of the Bible every day in 2023 than many chapters a
day once a week.
Speed is not our goal; consistency is.
Be consistent.
Daily Bible reading will change you: it cultivates self-control and faithfulness, among
other things.
Read with an open heart

The Word in the scriptures only benefits us if we receive them into our hearts(open
hearts).
We receive God’s words in the Bible by knowing, understanding, and believing the
scriptures.
The words we do not understand or believe are wasted( Matthew 13:19, Heb 4:2).
Please watch Ps Charles’ teaching from RTB-1-2 Conference 2022 on “The
Definition, Power, and Purpose of the Word.”
Focus
Keep your eyes on the task at hand.
Beware of “tempting distractions”: the desire to dig deeper into a word or verse, good
devotionals, etc.
There is a time for everything: a time to read the bible, a time to study in-depth, a
time to read devotionals, etc.
Self-control from the Spirit will help you along the way!

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Flexibility
Be ready to adjust and adapt to changes, including periods of little to no time.
You may have to make some adjustments to your plan.
Agility
Be resource-conscious and know how to use what you have to succeed.
Make use of the people and resources you need.
Many of the attendees of the RTB-1-2 Conference 2022 listed a supportive
community and accountability as valuable help.
Rather than giving up out of frustration, talk to someone around you to guide you
through the difficulty.
If needed, contact Patrick at any time([email protected]) or use our contact
us page.
PREPARE TO HANDLE COMMON DIFFICULTIES

Be ready when difficulties arise: when and not if. In 2022, I missed several days of Bible
reading, yet I read through the OT once and the NT twice, as planned. The key is
knowing how to manage difficulties and obstacles when they arise.
We will list a few common obstacles with suggested ways to overcome them.

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Fallouts
1 This is, perhaps, the most common obstacle.
2 Everyone who plans to read the Bible in one year, including those who succeed, will
deal with this problem.
3 Suggested solutions:
Use your audio bible to listen to the chapters you missed reading for that day.
Plan to catch up sometime during the day using your Bible App whenever you
have a break.
Catch up sometime during the week to read more chapters than you typically do.
Use any personal retreat days to read more chapters.
If all fails, keep reading and do not let discouragement set in; Better to read
through in 2 or more years than quit!
No time
1 Bible reading requires time, and time is often cited as a significant factor in not reading
God’s Book.
2 Time is a significant factor, yet not its littleness, but its mismanagement is often our
problem.
3 Crossway found that in just 12 minutes a day, we can read through the Bible in one
year. They found that 42% of Christians surveyed spend more than 30 minutes daily on
their hobbies, while at least 70% spent that time on social media in 2018!
4 Please read this insightful infographic from Crossway: You Have More Time for Bible
Reading than You Think.
5 Time constraints are sometimes overrated!
Acknowledge that you know how to make time for what you value and prioritize.
Create time to read the Bible; it is a humbling act of giving up everything to honor
and devote ourselves to the Father.
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Motivation failure
1 Your motivation is your primary driver, and that motivation hangs on your perspective.
Identify the source of the loss of motivation: an obstacle or complexity you cannot
overcome?
Fan to flames your motivation by rereviewing your why by rereading “Why We
Read the Bible”.
Pray and ask the Spirit for the desire ( Philippians 2:13), and know He will hear
and answer.
Trigger the positive feedback loop by meditation and fellowshipping with the Spirit
in prayer: God’s presence kindles a fire in us, including zeal. The closer we get,
the greater the flames!
Talk to a trusted believer or your pastor who regularly reads through the Bible for
some encouragement.
Or contact Patrick here, and we will get in touch(via email, phone, or Zoom) as
needed to get you back on track.
Discouragement
A significant cause of loss of motivation.

Suggested solutions as noted under motivation failure.
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Distraction
1. General, e.g., social media or Christian, e.g., in-depth Bible study or devotionals.
2. We are distracted if social media or TV steals our time or attention.
3. We are also distracted if we cannot read the Bible without reading this devotional,
that commentary, those other notes, going deep with this verse, etc.
4. Suggested solutions:
As noted above, acknowledge that daily bible reading is a unique opportunity to

cultivate self-control and discipline!
Acknowledge everything’s place; there is a time for everything!
Maintain your focus.
Develop the audacity to turn off your phone or TV or say no to any other
distraction to be with God: deny your flesh to sow to your spirit.
When the Spirit drops a thought in your mind or a Bible passage makes your heart
pound, make a note of it and continue. Granted, some days, you will have to
follow the flow!
Recommended: Do not use a Bible with the author’s notes, comments,
devotionals, etc., for your regular Bible reading. I recommend that you use a Bible
with nothing but the text for Bible reading.
It will be difficult for you to read through the Bible using a study Bible with the
author’s comments and notes everywhere!
Optional: The Reader’s Bibles are now available. These are Bibles without
chapters and verses to make reading easier. They are not required but know they
exist in case you need them.

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Uninteresting, Boring, or Dry Passages
1. Yes, we know of those chapters in Leviticus on sacrifices or the lengthy genealogies

in Chronicles!
2. These passages have stopped some believers on their track: they quit and
prematurely terminate their reading through the Bible effort.
3. Most believers who have read through the Bible many times have little to no problem
navigating these dry passages.
Have a plan before you embark on reading through the Bible.

If boring chapters have been a problem for you, start your Bible reading with a
Book that builds your momentum, such as the Book of Mark(a condensed
synopsis of the life and work of Jesus) or John.
Listen to the chapters from your audio bible rather than read them.
If all fails, skip those chapters or the Book and make a note to return to them later.
Remember, you have a lifetime of reading and rereading the Bible as often as you
want!
Once you read the Bible through once or twice, these passages will no longer be
significant obstacles to your progress.
Disorganized Approach
1. Many believers approach the Bible in an unsystematic, disorderly, and even chaotic,
manner as discussed.
2. They do not have a personal Bible reading plan.
Learn what others have already discovered: your forefathers in the faith have
already done the hard work!
Recommended: develop or at least think about your Bible study plan. Read or
reread this article carefully, “How to Study the Bible in Five Simple Steps”.
Remember, order does not kill Spirit; instead, the Spirit is a Spirit of order, not
chaos.

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The Religious Spirit
1. The religious spirit in Christianity ( “Christian religion”) elevates Christian routines

such as reading the Bible above God or our relationship with Him.
2. This spirit destroys our spiritual lives and relationship with God; paradoxically, it can
turn something good such as reading the Bible in a year, into a religious monster that
devours us.
3. The religious spirit can manifest in different ways. I will describe four below with
labels to dramatize them:
Spiritual workaholic: attempting to earn God’s favor, love, and blessings by

works(faithfully reading the Bible); so they feel guilty and condemn themselves
when they fail, and only believe God’s love for them when they are doing well.
The Pharisees: thinks God loves them more than Christians who do not read the
Bible, follow their Bible reading plan or use their preferred Bible translation!( Luke
18:10-14)
The formalist: obsession over Bible reading plans or methods than reading the
Bible itself.
The Perfectionist: everything must be right, plans must be followed to the letter;
discouraged and demotivated if one rule in the plan is broken.
4 Suggested Solutions:
Know yourself: how susceptible are you to this spirit? Where else in your
Christian life do you often fall prey to this attitude?
Learn to identify the manifestations of this spirit: feeling down when you fail,
feeling on top of everyone else when you succeed, feeling like reminding God you
are reading the Bible so He must answer your prayers, etc.
Receive a fresh dose of a revelation of grace—a revelation of Jesus and what He
did for you.
Talk to someone as above: a trusted brother or sister in the Lord, pastor, mentor,
or contact us.
The Lack of Commitment
1. Reading through the Bible in 2023 is a significant project that demands commitment.
2. Nothing of worth in Christianity comes without commitment.
Remember that setting aside time to read your Father’s Book is time you dedicate
or separate for Him: you honor Him in doing so.
Decide beforehand when and how long you will commit to Bible reading, and stick
to it.
Create the time, and commit to it: hardly any of us has time—we have to create it.

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Unnecessary Complexity
1. Some believers fail to read through the bible because the method or plan they adopt
is more complex than the Bible itself!
Keep things simple.

If you have never read through the Bible before, stick with the most
straightforward plan or method.
Avoid copying techniques or methods that might have worked for others but not
for you; adopt suitable plans.
Options Paralysis
1. Our generation is blessed—we have options.

2. Many translations, Bible formats including audio Bible, good commentaries, quality
devotionals, Bible reading plans, Bible study techniques, and methods, etc.
3. But the myriad options can hinder our advance if misappropriated; many choices can
hinder the will, delay decisions, and obstruct progress.
Do not let your options paralyze you: e.g., it is better to read the Bible you have
than be perturbed by the debate about what translation is best!

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BIBLE READING PLANS
We recommend the following plans for reading the Bible in one or two years. These
plans are available on YouVersion and downloadable from BlueletterBible.com (no
account is needed to download).
We recommend the App over paper or document format whenever this option is
available.
We recommend the YouVersion New Testament/Old Testament Plan developed
by BlueletterBible.com.
There are other plans on YouVersion for reading the whole Bible in one year.
If you prefer to use a written plan(PDF or paper), download the PDF free from
Blueletterbible.com( direct PDF download without login or email signup).
Again, to learn more about how to effectively use Bible Reading plans, please
see this lesson PDF from Approaches to Bible Study Course from our Deshen
School of the Spirit (a part of our ministry).

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STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE RTB-1-2 PROGRAM
RTB-1-2 Program Web Page
Important program updates will be posted here.
Share Your Insights & Tips

1. Encourage, inspire and help other believers with your story, experience, tips,
progress, etc.
2. Different ways to connect:
Comment on RTB-1-2 Page.

Use the Twitter hashtag #RTB1or2 & Instagram #RTB1or2.
Please send us an email at [email protected].
RTB-1-2 Conference 2023!

RTB-1-2 Conference is held every December as we prepare to start a new year.
RTB-1-2 Conference 2023 will be on December 16th, 2023.
Watch RTB-1-2 Conference 2022.
Register here (only for those who have never registered before).
Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to remain connected.
See you @ RTB-1-2 Conference 2023!
PLEASE SHARE!
Our vision is to see believers filled with the experiential knowledge of God. You can
partner with us to fulfill this vision by reaching out to those in your world, your circle of
influence. No one can reach them as you can! So, please
Teach and encourage those in your world to read through the Bible.
Share this Guide with them by sending the PDF by email, text, or WhatsApp!
Share inspiring and empowering articles such as “Why Do We Read or Study
the Bible?”.
This is our ask:

Please encourage at least one believer in your world to read the Bible. If you can reach
out to more, we encourage you to do so.

RELATED BOOKS COMING UP IN 2023
We will publish the following Book titles in 2023 to equip you with the knowledge and
skills to effectively study the Bible.
How to Read Through the Bible in One Year
Personal Bible Study
Devotional Life
Devotional Bible Study
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DESHEN SCHOOL OF THE SPIRIT
Reading through the Bible and in-depth Bible study are the two sides of the same coin—
searching the scriptures.
In 2023, we will offer two FREE online courses:
The Inductive Bible Study Approach.

Bible Study Methods.
How to Understand the Book of Revelation (tentative).
To learn more:
Please visit our events page to know the scheduled dates or sign up for this course.
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to be notified of upcoming free courses.
Visit DeshenSchool.com to review introductory course notes and videos.
THANK YOU
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BIBLE READING GUIDE

Reading Through the Bible in One or Two Years (RTB-1-2) Program

By Patrick Oben Ministries

Who Should Use This Guide? 03

How to Use This Guide 03

Overview of RTB-1-2 Guide for 2023 04

RTB-1-2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW 05

IMPORTANT FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS 06

Why Do We Read or Study the Bible in the First Place? 07

Resources You Need 09

Decide On Key Components (Translation, format, plan) 09

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Reading Plan Basics 09

TIPS FOR SUCCESS 12

PREPARE TO HANDLE COMMON DIFFICULTIES 14

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BIBLE READING PLANS 21

STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE RTB-1-2 PROGRAM 22

RTB-1-2 Program Webpage 22

Share Your Insights & Tips 22

RTB-1-2 Conference 2023! 22

RELATED BOOKS COMING UP IN 2023 23

DESHEN SCHOOL OF THE SPIRIT 24

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How to Use This Guide

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1. RTB-1-2 Program Overview

3. Prepare to Handle Common Difficulties

4. Position Yourself for Success

5. Reading Plan for 2023

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Vision & Mission

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IMPORTANT FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS

The text: The whole Bible.

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There are two reasons to address:

The why as our rationale, the problem we seek to resolve.

The Problem We Seek to Solve

The Reason We Read through the Bible in One Year

Why do we read or study the Bible in the first place?

Why Do We Read or Study the Bible in the First Place?

Why Should We Read through the Bible in One Year?

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You should know how Bible reading

Decide On Key Components(Translation, format, plan)

Reading plan basics

Mental: use the basic formula above, recommended for pro-readers.

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This is an illustration of a step-by-step method in reading through the Bible in a devotional

1. At the devotional time, move into your quiet place.

Arguably one of the most challenging steps.

3. Begin with prayer.

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These are a few tips to read through the Bible successfully.