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Reading plans

Pick a plan you can actually keep

Each plan lists the exact readings, how long they take, and what to do when you miss a day. Start with the shortest one that still stretches you.

5plans

  1. 14days

    Brand new to the Bible

    14 days in the Bible: a reading plan for complete beginners

    Start with Mark, the shortest Gospel, and meet Jesus before you meet anything else.

    Pace
    One or two short chapters a day
    Guide
    7 min read
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  2. 30days

    Ready for a month with Jesus

    30 days in the Gospels: a reading plan

    All four Gospels, all eighty-nine chapters, in a month, with one thing to notice each day.

    Pace
    About three chapters a day
    Guide
    9 min read
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  3. 365days

    In it for the long haul

    How to read the whole Bible in a year, and why the order matters

    The whole Bible in twelve months, with a structure that keeps Leviticus from ending your year in February.

    Pace
    Three to four chapters a day
    Guide
    8 min read
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Before you start any plan

A plan is a servant, not a master. It is there so that you never have to decide what to read, which is the decision that most often ends a habit. If you miss a day, do not double up; just read the next day's portion. Reading the Bible is not a race, and the point is to meet God in his word, not to finish a chart.

Two short guides will help whichever plan you choose: