## Flaws of Traditional Bible Reading Plans - The majority of [[Bible]] reading plans are flawed due to their reliance on chapter divisions, which can cause confusion and fragmentation because they are not inspired and do not accurately represent the natural literary structure and outline of each book [(00:00:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=17s). - Chapter divisions can also lead to lopsided reading times, as the number of words in a chapter can vary greatly, resulting in inconsistent reading times [(00:01:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=94s). - Freshlook Bible's reading plan focuses on the natural divisions and structure of each book, rather than relying on chapter divisions, to provide a more connected and cohesive reading experience [(00:01:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=110s). - The plan's creators spent a significant amount of time determining the major sections of each book and how the minor sections fit together to create a more natural flow [(00:01:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=115s). - The Freshlook Bible reading plan is tailored to the natural literary divisions of the text, with each day's reading starting and stopping at appropriate points to maintain connection and flow [(00:02:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=172s). - The plan also takes into account the amount of time it takes to read each section, with a focus on evening out the word count and reading time as much as possible while remaining faithful to the content and context [(00:03:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=182s). - The plan's creators used the average reading speed to determine the time it should take to read each section, allowing for a more consistent and manageable reading experience [(00:03:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=198s). ## The Freshlook Bible Reading Plan - Another reason most [[Bible]] reading plans are flawed is that they do not account for genre, as the Bible contains various literary genres that require different approaches [(00:03:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=211s). - The Bible's unique structure and literary style are taken into account in a Bible reading plan, with different genres treated differently, such as [[Psalms | The Book of Psalms]] being a song book that should be treated as individual units [(00:03:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=224s). - The Book of Psalms is spread out throughout the year, with one Psalm read every other day, rather than reading 50 straight days of Psalms [(00:04:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=245s). - [[Book of Proverbs | The Book of Proverbs]] is also treated differently, with the first section being units of thought that flow together, and the rest being standalone proverbs that should be read and meditated on individually [(00:04:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=259s). - The reading plan allows for three or four Proverbs to be read at a time, allowing for a slower and more focused reading experience [(00:05:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=300s). - The main reading plan follows the canonical order of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, but Psalms and Proverbs are taken out and spread out throughout the year [(00:05:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=304s). - The reading plan takes into account the different genres of the [[Bible]], such as narrative books like Genesis, and epistles like Paul's letters, and adjusts the reading portions accordingly [(00:05:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=332s). ## Flexibility and Accessibility - The plan is not rigidly locked into a day, allowing readers to start and finish at any time, and adjust their pace as needed [(00:06:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=384s). - The plan also uses visually optimized text, making it easier to read and understand, rather than being formatted like an encyclopedia or dictionary [(00:07:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=421s). - The text has been visually optimized, with formatting tailored to the content and context of each book and passage, making it easier to read and comprehend [(00:07:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=436s). - This visually optimized text, known as the FreshLook [[Bible]] text, has been shown to increase reading time and comprehension when used with a reading plan [(00:07:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=454s). - The FreshLook Bible reading plan is available in multiple formats, including physical printed book form, digital book, interactive [[PDF]], and interactive digital panorama [(00:07:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=479s). - The physical printed panoramas are available in dark mode and light mode, and are particularly useful for Bible teachers and preachers who want to see how the whole book fits together [(00:08:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=506s). ## Accessing the Freshlook Bible Interactive Reading Plan - To get started with the FreshLook Bible interactive reading plan web app, users can go to freshlookbible.com, find the Bible reading plan page, and subscribe to either the monthly or yearly plan [(00:08:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=537s). - The first month on the monthly plan is free, and users will receive an email with login information within 24 hours of subscribing [(00:09:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=545s). - Once logged in, users can access their personalized [[Bible]] reading page, which includes a [[PDF]] viewer with today's reading already pulled up [(00:09:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=557s). - Users can read today's reading in a PDF viewer on desktop, or click to open the PDF in their browser or a different PDF reader on tablet or phone [(00:09:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=564s). - The reading plan includes features such as a progress bar that updates according to how much the user has read, and a projected end date [(00:10:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=626s). ## Book of Genesis Giveaway - A book of Genesis, normally priced at $300, will be given away for free to a special winner once the channel reaches 1,000 subscribers [(00:10:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=650s). - To be eligible for the giveaway, one must subscribe to the channel and comment on the video [(00:10:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=659s). - A winner will be chosen at random once the channel hits 1,000 subscribers [(00:11:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=666s). - If the winner is in the [[United States]], shipping will be included, but if they are outside of the US, they will have to pay for shipping [(00:11:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=671s). - The winner will receive the book of Genesis completely free, with the only potential cost being shipping for those outside the US [(00:11:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=677s). - The giveaway will be announced in the next video after the channel reaches 1,000 subscribers [(00:11:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0&t=690s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL71RCNL_0?si=SVRFmZnSyPsFFZW_)