We must keep the fact emphasized that systematic Bible reading and systematic Bible study go hand in hand. The work of the Master was ever to appeal to the Scriptures as the one great foundation for help and power in the divine life. He opened the understanding of the disciples of old, that they might understand the Scriptures, and directed them specifically to that which was written in the divine Book. See Luke 24: 45, 46. The living Christ will "open the understanding" of the disciples to-day who will earnestly read and reflect upon the utterances of the inspired Word. Many persons professing Christianity have never read the Bible through in their lives. We should set the pleasurable work before us of reading through the precious Book at least once a year. In the plan suggested for reading the Bible through during 1914, the following is— THE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 7
Read one chapter in Genesis each week-day, and two on the Sabbath; one psalm each day in the week; and one chapter in Mark each week-day, and two on the Sabbath. Remember the suggestion that "Patriarchs and Prophets" is one of the best of helps in the study of the first part of the Old Testament, and that "The Desire of Ages" is likewise helpful in the study of the Gospels, which recount the ministry and work of Christ while upon earth.