Read with purpose
Bible Reading Plans
Choose a pace that fits your season. Read in your preferred translation, keep a simple journal, and use the seventh day for prayer, catch-up, or reflection.
1. Read the entire Bible in one year
Pattern: Read 3–4 chapters a day, six days a week, following the canonical order below. Use the seventh day for catch-up and reflection.
- January: Genesis–Deuteronomy
- February: Joshua–2 Samuel
- March: 1 Kings–Esther
- April: Job–Psalms
- May: Proverbs–Isaiah
- June: Jeremiah–Malachi
- July: Matthew–Acts
- August: Romans–2 Corinthians
- September: Galatians–2 Thessalonians
- October: 1 Timothy–Philemon
- November: Hebrews–Revelation
- December: Catch up, revisit key passages, and finish any remaining chapters.
2. New Testament in 6 months
Pattern: Read about 10 chapters each week, five or six days a week.
- Month 1: Matthew–Mark
- Month 2: Luke–John
- Month 3: Acts–Romans
- Month 4: 1 Corinthians–Ephesians
- Month 5: Philippians–Hebrews
- Month 6: James–Revelation
3. Old Testament in 6 months
Pattern: Read about 36 chapters each week, six days a week, with one rest or catch-up day.
- Month 1: Genesis–Deuteronomy
- Month 2: Joshua–2 Samuel
- Month 3: 1 Kings–Esther
- Month 4: Job–Song of Solomon
- Month 5: Isaiah–Ezekiel
- Month 6: Daniel–Malachi
4. Four Gospels in 30 days
Readings: Days 1–9 Matthew 1–28; Days 10–14 Mark 1–16; Days 15–22 Luke 1–24; Days 23–29 John 1–21; Day 30 revisit the passages that most helped you see Jesus clearly.
5. Psalms in 30 days
Read five psalms each day: Day 1 Psalms 1–5, Day 2 Psalms 6–10, Day 3 Psalms 11–15, continuing in five-psalm groups through Day 30 Psalms 146–150.
6. Proverbs in 30 days
Read one chapter each day: Days 1–29 read Proverbs 1–29. On Day 30 read Proverbs 30–31 and write three wisdom principles you want to practice.
Make the plan sustainable
- Choose a regular time and place.
- Read for understanding, not speed.
- Mark one verse that meets your current season.
- If you miss a day, continue without shame.