DIY Homeschooler

Nothing is more inspiring than studying God’s Word. Looking for a new Bible reading schedule? Or a devotional? These Bible study tools may help:

Bible Reading Schedules

• Bible Gateway Reading Plans
  Bible Gateway will deliver your daily Bible reading schedule by email. You choose the Bible version and the type of plan (Old Testament/New Testament, Chronological, New Testament in a Year, etc.).
• Daily Bible
  Free readings for each day from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs with notes from Dr. John MacArthur.
• The Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan from The Navigators
  Reading from four different places in Scripture each day with several “free” days each month to keep us from getting behind.
• ESV Daily Bible Reading Plan
  Reading from Psalms and Wisdom Literature, Pentateuch and History of Israel, Chronicles and Prophets, and Gospels and Epistles each day.
• M’Cheyne Bible Readings
  Two family and two private Bible reading sessions per day taking you through the NT and Psalms twice and the rest of the Bible once in a year.
• Reading Plans
  Seven different plans at ESV.org
• Wholesome Words Bible Reading Schedule
  Reading schedule for the entire family with four different reading plans.

Devotionals

• Abide in Christ
  Classic by Andrew Murray.
• Bits of Pasture
  Selected passages from the sermons of J.R. Miller.
• Faith’s Checkbook
  Classic by Charles Spurgeon.
• Drawing Near
  Devotional by Dr. John MacArthur.
• A Lamp Unto My Feet
  Six-month devotional by Elisabeth Elliot.
• Morning and Evening
  Classic by Charles Spurgeon.
• My Utmost for His Highest
  Classic by Oswald Chambers.
• Our Daily Walk
  Devotional by F.B. Meyer.
• Streams in the Desert
  Classic by L.B. Cowman.
• Strength for Today
  Devotional from Dr. John MacArthur.

Lessons for Young People

• Exploring the Bible for Kids by David Murray
  Journaling resource with weekly assignments. Works very well for Bible study in a home educating setting!
• Bible-Based Preschool Unit Studies {Free}
  Complete units for 2- to 6-year olds.
• Bible Story Lessons for Children {Free}
  Free Bible study notes from Jesse Lyman Hurlbut.
• Free 325-Lesson Bible Curriculum
  Walking through the Bible from Calvary Chapel.

Bible Memory Tools

• 5 Tips for Memorizing Scripture
• Free Memorization Tool
• 20 Suggested Scripture Passages for Memory

Other Bible Study Tools

• 10 Ways to Use Notebooking: #1 Bible
  Lots of ideas and resources for incorporating notebooking as a Bible study tool.
• Bible Gateway
  Searchable online Bible in over 100 versions. Also has reading plans and other tools.
• Christian Classics Ethereal Library
  Depository of classic Christian writings.
• e-Sword
  Free Bible study software.
• ESV Study Bible Online
• The Bible Period by Period
  Free Bible study tool for older students.
• Write as You Read Your Bible
  Suggestions on getting more out of your Bible readings from Nancy Leigh DeMoss.