At Buchanan Christian Church, we desire to constantly become more biblically literate. We’re inviting you to join us this year on a transformative journey through the entire Bible. Have you ever found yourself wondering about what you just read? The Bible Recap, a tool by Tara Leigh Cobble, is here to help! Each day, you’ll read a few chapters chronologically and gain deeper insights through daily commentary that you can listen to, watch, or read, and you don't need any special Bible (use the one you already have!).
Together as a church, we’ll grow in understanding, encounter God, and experience life-changing transformation through His Word. Join us and make this the year you truly read, understand, and love the Bible!
This short video explains more...
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
Read your Bible every day.
You don’t need a special Bible for this plan—any popular version (NIV, KJV, ESV, etc.) will work. Your personal Bible is all you need! The program uses the ESV Version. We’ll be reading in chronological order, not the order the text appears in the Bible. Daily readings take about 10-15 minutes, and you can follow along using the app (preferred) or with the printable reading plan we’ve provided. Our first day of reading will begin January 1!
Watch, listen or read.
It's your choice! Each day, you can either watch Tara Leigh Cobble's commentary on YouTube, listen to a 7-10 minute podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Podbean, or choose to read the companion book instead. These resources are designed to enhance your daily Bible reading and deepen your understanding.
Weekly Small Groups
Weekly small groups will align with the Bible reading plan, as we dive through each week’s passages. This connection helps bring the Scripture to life and deepens our understanding as we journey through the Bible together.
PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY
The Bible Recap offers six introductory video episodes that are highly recommended to watch before starting the reading plan. If you’re starting later, be sure to check out the Prep Episodes first. Then, adjust your podcast app settings to play episodes in sequential order. Since the process varies by app, you can search online for “how to play episodes sequentially” along with the name of your podcast app for specific instructions.
GETTING STARTED
Choose your own adventure! Pick how you’d like to follow along with our Bible reading plan / recap with us. We have digital OR print options, or you can do a combination of both!
OPTION A (DIGITAL USERS)
BIBLE READING & LISTENING
Download the Bible App (free)
On the Bible App, Join our Bible (365-day) plan
Tips for the plans in the Bible App:
1. How to access the recap videos IN the Bible App plans
RECAP
If you’re doing the reading plan in the Bible App, you can recap directly from the app. See links above for more info.
OPTION B (PRINT USERS)
BIBLE READING
To follow along with our reading plan, download/print a reading plan:
Whole Year (365-Day Reading Plan)
The BIBLE RECAP BOOK
You can purchase The Bible Recap book from the TBR Store. It comes in several different colors and sizes, with the same content in each!
FAQs
The Bible Recap has an extensive FAQ page should you need assistance. If you can not find what you need, contact the church office, and someone can assist you.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Adapted from the bestselling book and podcast, this edition guides kids through the entire Bible with brief, easy-to-understand recaps, relatable "God Shots" highlighting God's character, engaging illustrations, and weekly summaries to emphasize key lessons. Perfect for ages 8-12, it can be tailored to suit your child's reading level and attention span.
PURCHASE THE BIBLE RECAP FOR KIDS
The Bible Recap Kid's Devotional
Designed for children ages 6 and up, this bestselling Bible companion follows a 365-day chronological reading plan, making the story of Scripture clear and engaging. Each day's reading includes fun activities, key verses, essential truths, fascinating facts, and insights into God's character, bringing the Bible to life in an enjoyable and easy-to-understand way.
PURCHASE THE BIBLE RECAP KID'S DEVOTIONAL