This was an excellent devotional to help you meditate on the bible. After each passage, the author provides a key concept, summary, a principal to apply to your life, a verse for meditation, and a question to ponder. I love this format. It was so helpful in understand and retain the bible concepts.

My favorite devotionals are a short devotion for each day. It keeps me consistent with my readings. At the beginning of each chapter, there is a brief summary of where we left off. I found that helpful for the days I fell behind in my readings.

I highly recommend this bible devotional.

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This wasn't one of my favorites among all the Christianity books I looked at last fall. That said it was in no way bad, it just didn't stand out for me.

This book is a perfect guide for reading the Bible in one year. The reading plan is organized according to the (supposed) historical order in which the Biblical events took place and there's a reading for each day. Each day also gives a short overview over the concepts in the passage, how that passage connects to the greater principles of the Christian faith, highlights a special verse and has a question for reflection. The author also divides the Bible into several parts and there's an introduction for each part that summarizes the historical events in that time period and gives an overview on what to expect in this chapter.

I really like how this book is structured. The texts for each day are short and very precise and easy to understand. I think that this would be a perfect book for teenagers or for anyone that wants to read through the Bible maybe for the first time.

This book does not contain informations on how the events are historically proven and it does not open up big theological discussions and there were only very few instances where I didn't agree with the author. I think that he treats the events in Genesis as a literal account, but the book doesn't try to push it on the reader. This allows for the book to be used in many contexts.

And that is why I would recommend this book for almost any Christian that is looking for a good Bible reading plan.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

If you, like me, have tried to read the books of the Bible in a chronological order, you have probably had to flick about and research a lot! The power of reading the chapters in time sequence goes without question. It gives context to the happenings and integrates what happens, psalms have more meaning, how Jonah fits into the bigger historical story and so on.

In addition to this unbelievably helpful part of A chronological tour through the Bible, Ron Rhodes highlights five aspects each day coinciding with the interlinking verses. He shares the key concept, the big picture, a transformational truth, a verse for meditation and a question to ponder. The Bible readings plus this takes on average 5 minutes so it’s perfect for a once-a-day check in which will get you through the entire Bible in 365.

Given it’s length (it’s a year’s journey to do it properly), I read sections of it and intend to read it fully as the year continues. The overarching descriptions about each era are insightful and the timelines are particularly helpful. In the postscript, each book of the Bible is summarised in a sentence.

I thoroughly enjoyed the 25% I’ve completed and highly recommend it as a way to read the Bible start to finish as well as a resource book. It’s a five out of five on the en-JOY-ment scale.

Great idea and easy to follow along book that is defiantly wroth a look if you plan or want to give the bible a different read through!

This was a really fun read. I used it as a devotional and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There were so many historical things that I was very unaware of. And that’s coming from a bible student! Phenomenal job

Whenever I review books on this topic, I look at how the author treats key passages in the Bible. I know that everyone will not agree on everything but there are some areas where there should be like minds. This author did not meet that standard. In key passages like Genesis 3, John 3, and John 14 to name a few, the author went pass the critical points in such a way that I thought I had missed them. So, I went back to make sure and realized that I was right—he glossed over them in a way that made me feel disappointed and a sense of loss. All of that made me lose the desire to continue reading. I will not buy this book in its present state nor will I advise my friends to do so.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided by the publisher and Net Galley. However, the thoughts expressed are my own.

What I like most about Ron Rhodes’ A Chronological Tour Through the Bible are the 5 sections for each passage he covers, such as the key concept, the big picture, transformational truth, a verse for meditation, and a question to ponder. Rhodes also covers 9 Era’s of the bible starting with Era 1 - Beginnings (the updated past to 1800 bc) to Era 9 - The Early church (AD 30-95).

You get it all from start to finish in a chronological order that makes sense including the many Jewish traditions. This really helps to get a better understanding as to the decision making occurring throughout the bible. It also provides a context from which to see the importance of certain events or activities regarding the Jewish people of this time. Rhodes also tells you who wrote each book and the estimated year it was written. It really is a great resource for your biblical studies and for having a more well-rounded understanding of biblical history. You will certainly learn something new by reading this book!

This book is an excellent resource to use as a study guide for Bible readers. It helps clarify events in an understandable timeline for as they occurred in the Bible. Not a book you can read quickly, should be used in conjunction with regular daily Bible study.

Pretty cool book. It's good to see the Bible in chronological context to get a better picture of what's going on. The information in the various books is tied together as there can be overlaps, especially in the synoptic gospels.

This book lends itself well to daily reading. There is a section "The Creation and the Fall" for example, with Bible verses to read, followed by the key concept, the big picture, a transformational truth, a verse for meditation, and a question to ponder..

I've gotten a lot of gems out of this book and it's particularly useful right now as I'm studying Exodus in a Bible study group.. It's not a deep study by any means and perfect for someone who wants to get a better picture of what the Bible's all about.

I would recommend this book to a new Christian or someone who wants a good overview of the Bible.

Thanks so much to the publisher and Net Galley for giving me the privilege of reviewing this book.

The Chronological Tour Through The Bible is a great devotional for those looking to read through the Bible while learning more about the chronology of the Bible. Each day follows the same format:
• Scripture reading in your Bible
• Quick recap of what was read
• Key concept from the text
• Transformational truth
• Verse for meditation
• Question to ponder.
While that may seem like a lot of items, the author does a good job keeping each days reading brief while picking out the key concepts from the reading each day. I think this book is a great add to any Christian's library and would definitely recommend it those that are looking for a new devotional and/or approach to reading the Bible in a year.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. The opinions stated above are completely my own and are in no way influenced by the publisher.

The premise of this book is really interesting. Do you know the chronological order for the books of the Bible? When were the Prophets writing their books? When did David live? Wouldn’t it be neat to read the Books in the order that they were written? Rhodes helps us do just that in this book.
It gets you through the whole Bible in a year and so you read several chapters or a book each day. Each daily devotional starts with a reminder of what was read the day before, and then it moves on to a very brief summary of the high points of the day’s reading. At the most that section is only a few sentences long. To finish Rhodes picks one verse from the days reading to meditate on following up with a personal application question. It’s more like an introduction to the Bible than an actual study of the Bible so there is no deep discussion or careful study of anything.
Rhodes has divided the Bible into 9 sections or historical eras. I found the introduction to each of those sections to be the most interesting part of the book. It’s a quick overview of the dates of that era and the major events. It was very informative to see the dates arranged next to the major events of that year.
One thing I didn’t like was the way he chose to dodge the dating of the first few chapters of Genesis. He does teach that they are the literal history of the creation of the world and humanity. It’s just that he said that it happened in the “undated past”. I understand that there wasn’t much time to discuss any particular concept in detail, but he seemed unnecessarily vague. The Postscript was also a part I wasn’t really excited about. I’m not sure that one sentence can accurately summarize an entire book of the Bible. But again it is an introduction so he doesn’t really give us many details to work with.
I don’t want to leave a wrong impression. I didn’t dislike this book, but I didn’t really like it either. That could partly be because I had to read it in several long sittings instead of taking a day per section. But personally, I found it slightly annoying that the majority of each section just restated what we had just read in the Bible. Also because of the devotional format, the author extracted a single lesson from multiple chapters or whole books for daily meditation. They were good valid thoughts. I just found it hard to focus on his one thought while still trying to process what I had learned in the Bible. I can’t say I would recommend it for those reasons, but it might do more for others.
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Very organized and clear to read, A Chronological Tour Through the Bible is very straightforward and concise. I believe this would be great book to use for a Bible study.

The author states that it is possible to know most of the time periods that the Bible discusses, and he has put together a devotional that covers the Bible’s chronology in a year. There is a daily teaching, a summary, a key concept, a Biblical principle, a Bible verse, and a question for each day’s study.
The first study has dates for most of the people and events in the book of Genesis. It is enlightening to see dates with people such as Abraham and Joseph, it helps to see a general outline and timeframe as the Bible does not give us one.
At the end of the study, the author describes the first chapter’s focus as pertains to the idea of having faith.
This is a very interesting and easy to comprehend way of understanding the chronology of the Bible. You will need to purchase the book yourself to discover the rest of the Bible’s chronology. Enjoy!

I really enjoyed this book! It can be very easy in chronological-style books to get lost and even overwhelmed by all the information. I did not have that issue with this book! The author does an extraordinary job of breaking down the pertinent information for each day's reading. It was easy to read and I highly recommend it.

Mr. Rhodes has provided a 365-day devotional taking the reader through the entire Bible in chronological order. Readings are approximately of the same length (there are exceptions – some shorter some longer). The author makes no statement about whose chronology he has chosen to follow; but, rather, makes the following general statement, “My personal view is that so much study has been done on all this through the years that it’s now possible to put together a chronology with a strong confidence that we are ‘in the ballpark.’”

A typical entry will give a feel for each entry:

<Copy of Day 2 Entry Posted Here>

The entries are divided into five sections:

1. Key concepts
2. The big picture
3. Transformational truth
4. A verse for meditation
5. A question to ponder

Though the entries do answer the questions, they are brief. Having a decent one volume commentary at hand while reading each selection might help might fill in gaps created by the brief entries.

Having traveled through the Scriptures chronologically, the book ends with a very quick synopsis of each book of the Bible in canonical order.

The book should have a place on the bookshelf of any believer trying to find a fresh way to read through the Bible. Changing the order of the reading (which is not considered to be inerrant) may open up new insights to the meaning and purpose of the scriptures. This text would also have a place on the reading shelf of the Bible student – whether in college or seminary – seeking to understand the whole of God’s word.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions are mine alone.

5 stars

“Bible scholar Ron Rhodes, author of the popular book The End Times in Chronological Order, now presents a spectacular bird's-eye view of God's larger work—past, present, and future. You'll see.”

A Chronological Tour Through The Bible is an in-depth and easy to understand study of the entire Bible in 365 days. Each day has a long and a short Bible reading followed by a key concept, the big picture, the transformational truth, a verse for meditation and a question to ponder.

The format of this book is ideal for study alone or as a group. The various breakdowns of topics allow for an easier grasp of some of the harder to understand Biblical truths. I have been a daily Bible reader for 4 years, yet I learned so much from this book. Rhodes has a true gift in making the Bible easily understandable for all.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a deeper look into the Bible in an easy to understand and read manner.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harvest House Publishers through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This is a potentially useful approach to undertaking Bible reading. A lot of people have no idea how it all fits together, so it's good to see new things tried over time. Anything that gets people engaging has to be a good thing! Obviously the fact that a lot of the narrative has to be skipped over in the interests of brevity will be a detrimental aspect to some, but I was surprised that it all seemed to hang together fairly well without too many jarring moments.

What a great resource! I loved how Ron worked on setting up the dates and critical moments in the life of the Bible. I love being able to put a time frame to when moments happened in the Scriptures, it gives it more of a life. I am very thankful for this resource and look forward to being able to purchase it and give it out. I want to use this book as a tool to help those who want to get more serious about their Bible reading and digging deeper into the Word. Love it.

A Chronological Tour Through the Bible was very well organized, easy to read with clear and concise information. This book is meant to be studied with your favorite Bible as a daily devotion with prayer and reflection. Chronological categories are divided into nine Eras of time from Era 1 Undated time - 1800 BC to Era 9 The Early Church 30 - 95 AD. The author gives descriptions, interpretation, applications, scripture readings, chronology based on history and archeological data. Each days chapter includes key concept, the big picture, transformational truth, a verse for meditation, and a question to ponder. Loved that the author prayed for each reader, suggested praying before each Bilble study and the postscript that lists key truths for every book of the Bible. I thought this book is an excellent guide for growth in a Christian‘s spiritual life. I think it would be perfect for personal use or even as a group study with a weekly discussion. My thanks to the author, the publisher and netgalley for making this book available to me to read and review.