Bible reading guides

Straight answers to the questions people ask before starting a Bible reading habit, and the ones they ask two months in.

How Long Does It Take to Read the Bible?
The whole Bible runs about 783,000 words. At a normal reading speed that is roughly 45 to 65 hours, or about 10 to 15 minutes a day for a year.
How to Read the Bible in a Year and Finish
A one-year Bible plan needs about 3.3 chapters a day, roughly 12 minutes. The rule for missed days matters more than the plan you pick.
Bible Reading Plan for Beginners: Where to Start
A first Bible reading plan that does not stall in Leviticus: start with Mark and John, then Acts and Genesis, ten to fifteen minutes a day.
How to Focus While Reading the Bible
Practical fixes for a wandering mind during Bible reading: remove the phone, shorten the session, and change how the words reach your eye.