Scripture Study Programs

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Ascension Press Bible In A Year (BIAY) Reading Program

Method Used To Read the Bible in a Year

Created by Jeff Cavins for reading of 14 Narrative Books with Supplementary Books Blended in over the course of a year

By reading the narrative books chronologically we can get a sense of the storyline from Adam to the formation of the Church. This way we read the core narrative books numbering 14 in total which spans over 12 time periods instead of 73 books (?) of mixed genre sequentially. For the most part, the supplementary books (Psalms, Wisdom, Proverbs, Leviticus, etc) are associated with the appropriate narrative book in the reading chart provided (see link below).

Announcing the Bible in a Year

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Announcing “The Bible in a Year” with Fr. Mike Schmitz! (fireside.fm)

Ascension Press Summary of Bible In A Year (BIAY) Program

https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/bibleinayear/

Bible Reading Plan Link for 365 Days

There is a three month bible reading plan in the Great Adventure Bible and another available one that spans 6 months (link will be provided when found) but this plan is for 365 days. This is the updated version as of January 21, 2021

365 Day BIY Reading Plan (shopify.com)

To Request a Bible Reading Plan Yourself

Use this link where a popup allows you to submit an email address for the current DIY Bible Reading Plan if you wish

All Bible in a Year Episodes – Ascension Press Media

365 Day Bible Reading Plan PDF

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Notifications from Ascension Press to Mobile Phone

Text “CatholicBible” to 33777

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Bible In A Year (Reading of Bible) Podcasts

Fr. Mike Schmitz created podcasts reading the bible every day starting January 1^st 2021

‎The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on Apple Podcasts

He actually just takes about 1-2 chapters a night and reads them (rather quickly which can be reduced to .75 speed) and then spends a few minutes discussing the chapters in general, usually a total of 15-20 minutes. It is a plan to read the bible in a year.

https://media.ascensionpress.com/all-bible-in-a-year-episodes/

https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/episodes

https://www.youtube.com/c/AscensionPresen

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdGX3N-WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw

Choice of Podcasts for the Daily Readings and Reflections by Fr Mike Schmitz

Click the names of the platforms below to listen there:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdGX3N-WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw

Cheat Links for Day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 for First Section of Narrative Books (Genesis)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 1: In the Beginning (fireside.fm)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (fireside.fm)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 3: Noah’s Ark (fireside.fm)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 4: The Flood (fireside.fm)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 5: Tower of Babel (fireside.fm)

Bible in A Year Bible Study Notes by Bobby Semendy

https://www.thebibleinayearstudyguide.com/

Facebook Page

(20+) Ascension Catholic Bible Studies | Facebook

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Introduction to the Narrative Books by Jeff Cavins

Early World

https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/intro-to-early-world

Patriarchs in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (fireside.fm)

https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/intro-to-patriarchs

Exodus

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (fireside.fm)

Various Introductory Videos

(269) How to Love The Bible w/ Fr Mike Schmitz – YouTube

(265) How Do You Pray with the Bible? – YouTube

(265) Living Life Through the Lens of Scripture (and Podcast Announcement!) – YouTube

5 Tips for Reading the Bible

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): BONUS: 5 Tips for Reading the Bible (fireside.fm)

Intro to the Early World

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): START HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (fireside.fm)

Catholics and the Bible by Jeff Cavins

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): BONUS: Catholics and the Bible (with Jeff Cavins) (fireside.fm)

(265) When You Don’t Understand the Bible – YouTube

(265) “Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics” | Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins – YouTube

Shop for Bible in a Year Resources

https://ascensionpress.com/pages/shop-bible-in-a-year

Associated Bible Tools

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Volume I of The Bible in a Year Companion covers Days 1–120 of The Bible in a Year podcast.

https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-bible-in-a-year-companion-volume-i

Volume II of The Bible in a Year Companion covers Days 121–243 of The Bible in a Year podcast.

The Bible in a Year Companion, Volume II

Volume III of The Bible in a Year Companion covers Days 244–365 of The Bible in a Year podcast. (not available yet)

Bible In a Year Notebook

https://ascensionpress.com/products/bible-in-a-year-notebook

Bible in A Year Retreat

https://ascensionpress.com/pages/bible-in-a-year-retreat

Ascension Bible Study Course by Jeff Cavins

Method Used: Reading and Bible Study of 14 Narrative Books with Supplementary Books Blended in over the course of 6 months

“This study (about 20 years ago) by former EWTN host Jeff Cavins highlights the 14 narrative books of the Bible and walks Catholics through them in the order they actually happened. This allows participants to see the whole story of salvation. Once participants understand the story, it’s easier to see how everything else fits together and how God is speaking directly to them.” Jeff Cavins actually created this chart…

(pricey option, no remuneration, just for your information)

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Starter Pack – Ascension (ascensionpress.com)

For more affordable options

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Bible Study Program – Ascension (ascensionpress.com)

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Free Online Supplementary Bible Study Program

Grace Lily Productions Bible Study with Fr Kirby General Introduction

For a more in depth study, there are several programs available on youtube. A list will be provided at the bottom of this page as discovered. The series offered by Fr Kirby include a general introduction at a college level starting with the 4 types of oral traditions. Only Genesis has been completed to date (2/11)

Source: Grace Lily Productions

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD gives a bible study on the book of Genesis at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Indian Land, SC. Here is a list of the initial videos to get you started.

EARLY WORLD: GEN 1 – 11

General Introduction

(311) Bible Study – Genesis – Week 1 – YouTube

Specific Introduction to Genesis

(311) Bible Study – Genesis – Week 2 – YouTube

(311) Bible Study – Genesis – Week 3 – YouTube

(311) Bible Study – Genesis – Week 4 – YouTube

(311) Bible Study – Genesis – Week 5 – YouTube

(311) Bible Study – Genesis – Week 6 – YouTube

Bible Study – Genesis – Week 7 – YouTube

(311) Bible Study – Genesis – Week 8 – YouTube

Bible Study – Genesis – Week 9 – Parts 1 & 2 – YouTube