*Free Bible-reading plans for those who want a spiritual start to the new year

By Folarin Odebode

Each year, many want to undertake the exciting but at times challenging experience of reading the entire Bible. One website offers free resources that help people throughout the globe achieve success in this endeavor.

Long known for their work in distributing Bibles and Bible-based materials, Jehovah’s Witnesses are featuring “Bible-Reading Plans” on their official website, jw.org. A schedule is available for free download that offers options to read the Bible daily or to complete it in one year. There’s even a reading plan for beginners.

Readers can dive into the Scriptures in chronological order or explore it through specific topics, such as how God interacted with ancient Israel or how the first-century Christian congregation originated. JW.ORG also offers audio recordings of the Bible for those who prefer to listen to the Scriptures and supplemental articles such as:

• How Can I Get Started?
• What Will Make It Interesting?
• How Can the Bible Improve My Life?

“We hope that all those desiring to connect with our Creator and to find the meaning and purpose of life will take advantage of this free tool to explore the Scriptures,” said Femi Akinlade, spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “They will see how this guidebook to life will improve their overall mental, emotional and physical well-being and provide them a hope for the future.”

Jehovah’s Witnesses have so far translated the Bible, in whole or in part, into over 240 languages, and anyone can obtain a hard copy without charge. They have also developed the free JW Library app which contains digital copies of the Bible and Bible study aids.

To access the Bible-reading schedule, visit jw.org and type “Bible-Reading Plans” in the search box. You can also search for any of the articles mentioned in this story.

AVAILABLE ON JW.ORG

Bible-Reading Plans.

An online Bible with audio recordings.

Articles to help you get the most out of your Bible reading.

The entire site has content translated in some 1,000 languages.

Each day more than 2,100,000 visitors use jw.org to access free content on the Scriptures as well as articles, videos and audio recordings that address today’s challenges. All content is free to access with no obligation or personal information required.

The free JW Library App for iOS and Android also has a digital Bible with audio recordings.

A hard copy of the Bible can be obtained at any meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses. There is no charge for any of their literature and no collections are ever taken at any of their meetings or events. To find a meeting near you, visit jw.org > about us > meetings.

Folarin Odebode of the Public Information Department of Jehovah’s Witnesses, wrote in from Abuja.