Which notes are for me?
Wanting to start daily Bible reading but unsure of where to start?
Looking for a change to your current notes but not quite certain of what you're looking for?
Our handy summaries and grid below should give you an overview of each of our Bible reading notes, who they are written for and what you can find inside!
New Daylight: our most popular series, New Daylight is for everyone on their daily journey with God
New Daylight Deluxe: all the content of New Daylight, but with bigger text
Guidelines: our Bible reading notes aimed at church leaders, students and those who seek to interpret and apply the biblical text with confidence in today’s world.
The Upper Room: written by its readers all over the world, The Upper Room focuses on finding God in daily experience
Day by Day with God: this series is written for women, by women who have themselves found the Bible a source of strength and inspiration for life
Bible Reflections for Older People: these Bible reflections aimed at older people will bring hope, assurance and sustenance to the reader
Bible Reading Notes resources pack
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Who is it written for? |
Those seeking daily accessible and stimulating Bible readings to deepen faith and knowledge. |
Leaders in different kinds of ministry and mission, those wanting in-depth study. |
Those seeking meditation and reflection on the Bible drawing on real life experience. |
Written by women, explained and applied especially for women. |
Written by older people for older people. |
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How many readings? |
Daily |
Six per week |
Daily |
Daily |
40 readings to dip in and out of over four months. |
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Is the Bible reading printed? |
Yes, reading may be abridged |
No |
Key verse only, Bible reference for rest of passage |
Key verse only, Bible reference for rest of passage |
Yes, reading may be abridged |
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Is a prayer or reflection included? |
Yes |
Weekly units of 'Guidelines' to reflect and think on further |
Prayer, thought for the day and prayer focus |
Yes |
Yes |
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Is there group material? |
No |
No |
One question per day's reading, often used for discussion once a week |
No |
No |
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Deluxe edition (large print) available? |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Only available in large print. |
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Are whole books of the Bible studied? |
Yes-content may be abridged |
Yes |
No |
Occasional - content may be abridged |
No |
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Thematic study? |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Who are the writers? |
Drawn from a regular team of contributors |
Drawn from a small core team of contributors with the frequent addition of guest contributors who write in their own area of expertise |
Written by the readers, each day is different |
Readings drawn from a regular team of contributors |
Readings drawn from a regular team of contributors |
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Commissioning Editor |
Gordon Giles |
Olivia Warburton & Rachel Tranter |
Daniele Och |
Jackie Harris |
Eley McAinsh |
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Seasonal readings included? |
Yes |
Yes |
Readings during special times of the year (Easter, Christmas) have more of a seasonal focus. |
Yes |
Yes |