Bible Reading Plans
Find a reading plan that fits your season. Choose from 29 ready-made plans or build your own custom schedule from any start date.
Plans for beginners, serious readers, families, and everything in between.
What Is a Bible Reading Plan?
A Bible reading plan is a simple guide that tells you what portion of Scripture to read each day. Instead of opening the Bible and wondering where to begin, a plan gives you a clear path so that you can read consistently and cover the ground you want to cover.
Plans range from reading the whole Bible in one year to working through a single book like John or Proverbs in just a few weeks. The right plan depends on your season, your pace, and your goal.
How to Choose a Bible Reading Plan
The best plan is the one you will actually complete. Choose a plan that fits your available time, not one that only sounds impressive.
- New to the Bible? Start with the 7 Day plan, the Beginners plan, or the Gospel of John in 21 Days.
- Want to read the whole Bible? The Bible in a Year is the most popular choice. The Two or Three Year plans are gentler if life is busy.
- Short on time? Proverbs in 31 Days or the 7 Day plan take just a few minutes a day.
- Going through a hard season? The Anxiety and Peace plan or the Forgiveness plan offer targeted comfort.
- Want depth? The Chronological plan, the Prophecy study, or the 90 Day Challenge reward experienced readers.
- Not sure? Use the generator to build a plan around your start date and daily time.
All Bible Reading Plans
29 plans grouped by type. Each links to a full page with stats, tips, FAQs, and a free printable PDF.
Read the Whole Bible
Plans that take you through all 66 books, from a gentle three years to an intensive month.
Bible in a Year
A steady journey through all 66 books in twelve months at three to four chapters a day.
Best for: believers who want a sustainable full-Bible journey
365 Days3-4 ch/dayWhole Bible
52 Week Bible Reading Plan
Read the whole Bible in a year with paired Old and New Testament readings every day.
Best for: reading both Testaments side by side
364 DaysOT + NT dailyWhole Bible
Bible in 6 Months
Cover the whole Bible in six months at six to seven chapters a day.
Best for: committed readers wanting a faster pace
180 Days6-7 ch/dayWhole Bible
90 Day Bible Challenge
Read the entire Bible in ninety days, about thirteen chapters a day.
Best for: intensive reading and full immersion
90 Days~13 ch/dayIntensive
40 Day Bible Reading Plan
The whole Bible in forty days, a number rich with biblical meaning. Ideal for Lent.
Best for: a focused forty-day season of devotion
40 Days~30 ch/dayIntensive
30 Day Bible Reading Plan
The whole Bible in one month, book by book, at about forty chapters a day.
Best for: an intensive month-long immersion
30 Days~40 ch/dayIntensive
Two Year Bible Plan
A gentle, unhurried journey through all of Scripture over two years.
Best for: slow, meditative reading
730 Days1-2 ch/dayWhole Bible
3 Year Bible Reading Plan
The gentlest pace of all: about one chapter a day through the whole Bible.
Best for: busy lives and reflective reading
3 Years~1 ch/dayWhole Bible
Chronological Bible Plan
Read Scripture in the order events occurred, from creation to Revelation.
Best for: understanding the biblical timeline
365 Days3-4 ch/dayWhole Bible
Short & Starter Plans
Perfect for a quick, meaningful start or for building a daily reading habit.
7 Day Bible Reading Plan
Seven of the most important passages in the Bible, one a day for a week.
Best for: a short, meaningful taste of Scripture
7 Days10 minStarter
14 Day Bible Reading Plan
Fourteen essential passages over two weeks, building on the seven-day plan.
Best for: a two-week journey through key passages
14 Days10 minStarter
21 Day Bible Reading Plan
Twenty-one passages telling the Bible’s central story, creation to new creation.
Best for: a three-week overview and habit builder
21 Days10 minStarter
Bible Plan for Beginners
A gentle thirty-day introduction for new believers, starting with who Jesus is.
Best for: new believers and first-time readers
30 Days10 minBeginner
Gospel of John in 21 Days
One chapter of John each day for three weeks. A perfect first book to read.
Best for: beginners, seekers, and devotion
21 Days1 ch/dayBeginner
New Testament & the Gospels
Focus on the life of Jesus and the writings of the apostles.
New Testament in 90 Days
Read every book of the New Testament in three months, about three chapters a day.
Best for: new believers and returning readers
90 Days~3 ch/dayNew Testament
New Testament in 30 Days
Sprint through the entire New Testament in one month, about nine chapters a day.
Best for: a focused one-month NT sprint
30 Days~9 ch/dayNew Testament
Gospels in 40 Days
Read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John across forty days.
Best for: focusing on the life and teaching of Jesus
40 Days2-3 ch/dayGospels
Life of Jesus in 30 Days
A daily walk through the key moments of Jesus’s life, from the Word made flesh to the ascension.
Best for: Christ-centred devotional reading
30 DaysThematicChrist-centred
Old Testament & the Prophets
Trace the covenant story and the words of the prophets.
Old Testament Plan
Trace the covenant story from Genesis to Malachi across 310 days.
Best for: knowing the full Old Testament story
310 Days~3 ch/dayOld Testament
Prophecy Study Plan
A 120-day journey through every prophetic book, from Isaiah and the minor prophets to Revelation.
Best for: studying the prophets and biblical prophecy
120 Days~3 ch/dayProphets
Psalms, Proverbs & Wisdom
The Bible’s prayer book and its practical wisdom for daily life.
Psalms in 30 Days
Read all 150 Psalms in thirty days for prayer, worship, and renewal.
Best for: prayer, worship, and spiritual renewal
30 Days~5 psalms/dayDevotional
Proverbs in 31 Days
One chapter of Proverbs every day for a month of practical wisdom.
Best for: wisdom and daily instruction
31 Days1 ch/dayWisdom
Psalms and Proverbs in 90 Days
Move through Psalms and Proverbs together over three months.
Best for: wisdom and worship combined
90 Days~2 ch/dayDevotional
Devotional & Thematic Plans
Topical journeys through what Scripture says on the themes that shape the Christian life.
Women of the Bible
Thirty days of character studies drawn from remarkable women in Scripture.
Best for: character study and reflection
30 DaysThematicCharacter Study
Greatest Bible Stories
Thirty days through the major narratives of Scripture, from creation to Revelation.
Best for: beginners, families, and overview reading
30 DaysThematicFamilies
Prayer Bible Reading Plan
Thirty days of Scripture focused on prayer and drawing near to God.
Best for: growing in prayer
30 DaysThematicPrayer
Faith Bible Reading Plan
Thirty days of Scripture that builds and anchors your faith in God.
Best for: encouragement and spiritual growth
30 DaysThematicFaith
Anxiety and Peace Plan
Thirty days to anchor your heart in God’s peace when fear and anxiety press in.
Best for: comfort and peace in difficulty
30 DaysThematicComfort
Forgiveness Bible Reading Plan
Thirty days through what Scripture teaches about receiving and extending forgiveness.
Best for: healing, repentance, and mercy
30 DaysThematicHealing
Tips for Staying Consistent
- Choose a realistic pace. A plan you complete slowly is better than one you abandon quickly.
- Do not quit because you missed a day. Continue from where you stopped.
- Pray before you read. Ask God to speak through what you are about to read.
- Keep your Bible accessible. The easier it is to reach, the more likely you are to read.
- Focus on meeting God, not finishing a schedule. The goal is transformation, not completion.
- Use rest days to catch up. Do not let one missed day become a week of guilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create a Bible reading plan for any start date?
Yes. The generator lets you choose any start date and builds your plan from that day forward.
Can I choose only certain days of the week to read?
Yes. You can read every day, weekdays only, weekends only, or any custom combination of days.
Can I download a printable PDF?
Yes. Every plan page has a free printable PDF download, and the generator can produce a personalised PDF with your own start date.
Can I get Bible reading encouragement by email?
Yes. Subscribe with your email and we will send occasional encouragement, new reading plans, and Bible reading tips. No password needed, unsubscribe any time.
What if I miss a day?
Do not give up. Continue from where you stopped or use a rest day to catch up. Missing one day does not ruin the plan.
Related Resources
Go deeper with chapter lessons, quizzes, and devotionals from across the site.
Stay Encouraged by Email
Subscribe for occasional encouragement, new reading plans, and Bible reading tips. No password needed, unsubscribe any time.
Build Your Reading Plan →Support This Ministry
These plans and tools are made to help you grow in God’s Word. If they have blessed you, would you partner with us as we keep reaching believers around the world?
❤ Give Voluntarily
