In an effort to truly understand the message of the Bible (the Bible is in fact a unified message from God. Old and New Testaments explain His unfolding revelation to man of Himself) I plan to read through the Bible this summer in addition to my summer class and other independent academic pursuits. I will either be using the ESV or NIV this time and then plan to use the second version to do it again in a year or so. Do you have an understanding of the overall message of Scripture? Check out ESV.org or BibleGateway.com for free online audio Bibles to help you read through the Bible.