‘What a Treasure’—Tim Allen Shows ‘Dedicated Focus’ Reading the Bible

Award-winning comedian and actor Tim Allen is most well-known for his work on “Home Improvement” as Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor. Allen is continuing his journey of reading through the entire Bible. He posted an update recently of his “humbling” experience.

“After nearly a year I have finished [the] entire Old Testament,” said Allen in a recent social media post.

Tim Allen Continues His Journey Through the Entire Bible

Allen has also provided the voice behind Buzz Lightyear from “Toy Story,” played the role of Santa in “The Santa Clause,” and starred in “Last Man Standing” as Mike Baxter.

Last year, the actor shared his own commitment to reading the Bible in its entirety. He chose a chronological approach, starting with the Old Testament.

“Never took the time in all my years to ever read and really read the Bible,” Allen on Feb. 9. “Currently almost through the Jerusalem Bible Old Testament and almost done with the Prophets. Next up to New Testament. So far amazing and not at all what I was expecting.”

After 18 months, he finished the Old Testament. Allen is moving on and is now “three days into” the New Testament.

“After nearly a year I have finished [the] entire Old Testament and the experience of reading, dedicated focus and no drifting has made this a humbling overwhelming experience,” said Allen. “What a treasure.”

After nearly a year I have finished entire Old Testament and the experience of re reading, dedicated focus and no drifting has made this a humbling overwhelming experience. What a treasure.
Three days into New Testament. pic.twitter.com/un2XHROhBj

— Tim Allen (@ofctimallen) February 9, 2025

With 1.4 million views and thousands of comments—some of which compare Scripture to the “filthy” content of his standup routines—people are paying attention to the actor’s endeavor.

“Once you fully grasp the Old Testament, you see things completely different. Now the New Testament will be seen in an entirely different light,” one person wrote. “The two should never be separated. It’s all one story point to Jesus from Genesis to Revelation.”

Another said, “You’re in for a journey brother!”

Some asked Allen for advice or for passages he’d recommend. “I don’t know too many people that don’t struggle with their past,” said one person. “Any verses in there that you personally think would help someone still fighting tooth and nail with their past? Thanks.”

Someone else offered his own reading plan, saying, “I continuously try to read a chapter every day and I’m on my 4th reading of the Bible. I will never forget when I finished it for the first time. It was an overwhelming love and understanding from the Holy Spirit.”