Bible Reading Plan for Beginners
Two short beginner reading paths: a 21-reading Gospel-first journey and a 30-reading tour of the biblical story.
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Bible reading, prayer and study
Make time for Scripture, prayer and reflection with a plan you can return to. Choose a short introduction to the Bible, follow a yearlong reading schedule, or build a shared study routine.
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Bible Reading Plan for Beginners
Two short beginner reading paths: a 21-reading Gospel-first journey and a 30-reading tour of the biblical story.
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Find your reading path
Start small or follow a yearlong plan.
Bible Reading Plan
365 daily readings covering all 1,189 chapters of the Protestant Bible exactly once.
Chronological Bible Reading Plan
A complete 365-day Bible schedule ordered by historical setting rather than printed book order.
M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan
Four daily readings from M'Cheyne's historic Bible calendar, with family and private tracks.
Books of the Bible in Order
The complete books of the Bible in order, with an interactive 66- or 73-book reading tracker and printable list.
Explore and understand
Study passages, stories and verses more closely.
Bible Study Plan for Beginners
Sixteen guided Bible study sessions with passages and observation, interpretation, and application prompts.
Parables of Jesus
A study checklist of Jesus' parables with Bible references and accessible one-sentence summaries.
Miracles of Jesus
A Gospel-reference checklist of Jesus' healings, signs, deliverances and other miraculous acts.
Bible Verses to Memorize
Fifty-one Scripture references with thematic memory lists for beginners and experienced readers.
Pray and study together
Make room for personal reflection and family conversation.
Choose a plan that fits your next step
New to Bible reading? The beginner reading plan offers a Gospel-first path or a shorter overview of the biblical story. If you want help understanding a passage, the beginner study plan adds questions for observation, context and personal reflection.
Ready for a longer reading journey? Choose the one-year Bible reading plan for daily assignments, the chronological plan to follow the broad historical story, or M'Cheyne's calendar for family and private readings. Follow the next unfinished assignment when you return.
Make space for prayer and shared study
Use the prayer journal for a repeatable session of gratitude, Scripture and prayer requests. For time together, Family Bible Study pairs a reusable seven-step routine with a weekly story guide. Choose a reading, discuss it and record one practical action to carry into the week.
Explore a theme at your own pace
Read the parables or miracles of Jesus with their Gospel references, or choose Bible verses to memorize by theme. The books of the Bible tracker offers 66-book and 73-book selections, so you can follow the collection used in your Bible.
A few things to know
Which Bible plan should I start with?
For a short introduction, choose the beginner reading plan and select its Gospel-first or Bible-overview path. Choose the beginner study plan when you want guided questions alongside the reading.
What is the difference between a reading plan and a study plan?
A reading plan gives you passages to read in sequence. A study plan adds prompts to help you examine the passage, understand its context and reflect on its meaning.
Can I follow a plan with family or friends?
Several fixed reading lists offer Save & Compare so each person can track progress through the same list. Family Bible Study provides a reusable routine for reading and discussing a passage together.
Can I choose which books or verses to include?
Yes. Books of the Bible and Bible Verses to Memorize let you choose a preset, add or remove items, and save your own selection. The books tracker includes 66-book Protestant and 73-book Catholic options.