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Start with the New Testament
52 weeks · 1 chapter, 5 days a week
A manageable beginning: Matthew to Revelation, with two days each week for reflection or catching up. Allow about 5–10 minutes per reading.
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Bible Reading Plans
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Read the whole Bible in a year
365 days · 3–4 chapters every day
Read in book order, from Genesis to Revelation. Allow about 15–20 minutes a day, with more time for longer chapters.
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Take a sustainable three-year path
1,095 days · 1–2 chapters every day
The whole Bible at a gentler pace, in book order. Allow about 5–10 minutes a day. Continue where you left off after a missed day.
Download free PDFThese undated schedules start any day and work with your own Bible. Whole-Bible plans cover the 66 books of the Protestant Bible. Reading times are estimates; chapter lengths vary.
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Ver planes en español →What Is the Best Bible Reading Plan?
The best Bible reading plan is one you'll actually finish. There's no single “right” plan. It depends on how much time you realistically have, your experience, and your goals.
Be honest about your time. Most “read the Bible in a year” plans require 15–20 minutes daily, more than many people can sustain. If you only have 5–10 minutes, a multi-year plan like our 3-Year or 4-Year Weekday plan or shorter plan (like the Epistles) will serve you far better than an ambitious plan you abandon by late February.
If you're new to Bible reading or restarting, a New Testament plan like the 5x5x5 is a great place to begin: just 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
If you want to read the whole Bible and have 15–20 minutes daily, the Morning & Evening or M'Cheyne plans are proven favorites.
If you want to understand how Scripture unfolds historically, our 3-Year Chronological plan follows the broad historical periods of Scripture, bringing related history, poetry, and prophecy together. Read the Gospels as complete books and continue into Acts and the apostolic letters.
The key is consistency over intensity. A plan you complete in three years beats one you quit in three weeks.
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Some Advice on Bible Reading Plans (Tips for Success)
Don't bite off more than you can chew. If you're on this page it means you want to challenge yourself this year. That's great! But, maybe you didn't finish your plans in previous years. That's okay. The goal is not to check boxes off our to-do list but to bury God's word in our hearts. Don't get discouraged. Every time we open God's word He is using it—He will not allow His word to return void.
So here's some tips for accomplishing your Bible reading plan:
- Pick a realistic plan
- Pick a plan that fits you
— take into account your personality, time, and life circumstances - Devote a time each day to when & where you'll read
— seriously you might need to put it on your calendar - Summarize what you've just read
- Pick an accountability partner who can encourage you (and you them!)
Below you'll find a compiled list of Bible Reading Plans. They are not listed in any specific order but we pray you'll find this list helpful as you search for this year's plan.
May God bless you this year as you read and meditate upon His word!
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Whole Bible Reading Plans
3-Year Bible Reading Plan
Best for Busy Schedules3 YearsWhole Bible~5-10 min/reading
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Read every chapter of the Bible in book order across 156 weeks. Each reading covers one or two complete chapters, six days a week, with Sundays available for reflection or catching up. Follow the week-and-reading labels and mark each box as you go.
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3 YearsWhole Bible~5-10 min/reading
English PDF · Reading time is approximate
Follow the broad historical periods of Scripture across 156 weeks, with related history, poetry, and prophecy grouped together. Read one or two chapters per reading, six days a week. The Gospels and parallel historical accounts are read as complete books or sections. Includes all 66 books and a guide to the reading order.
Download 3-Year Chronological Bible Reading Plan PDF4-Year Bible Reading Plan (Weekdays Only)
4 YearsWhole Bible~5-10 min/reading
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Read every chapter of the Bible in book order across 208 weeks. Read one or two chapters each Monday through Friday, with weekends available for reflection, catching up, or family worship. A steady four-year schedule with a checkbox for each reading.
Download 4-Year Bible Reading Plan (Weekdays Only) PDF2 Years through the Bible
2 YearsWhole Bible~8 min/day
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A middle ground between the 3-year plans and the intensive 1-year options. Still manageable daily readings, but you'll finish in half the time.
Download 2 Years through the Bible PDFMorning & Evening Bible Reading Plan
Highly Recommended1 YearWhole Bible~14 min/day
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I LOVE this Bible Reading plan. In fact this is the plan I used my first time going through the Bible. You read a larger chunk of the Old Testament in the morning and a smaller portion in the evening. Breaking up the readings makes the plan accomplishable. You start your day in God's redemptive plans in the past and end your day with Jesus. I highly recommend this plan.
Download Morning & Evening Bible Reading Plan PDFChronological Bible Reading Plan
1 YearWhole Bible~14 min/day
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Maybe you've read through the Bible before and have wondered when the Psalms would have been written. Or wished that you knew how Hezekiah & Isaiah went together. How did the minor prophets fit into the story of the Bible? This is a really helpful Bible reading plan for those who are curious. Just a warning—this plan has many who have LOVED it and many who have not.
Download Chronological Bible Reading Plan PDFStraight Through the Bible Plan
1 YearWhole Bible~16 min/day
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This is a really easy philosophy. Take up the book and read. Start at Genesis and end at Revelation. Cover to cover in 1 year.
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Homeschool Family Favorite1 YearWhole Bible~18 min/day
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M'Cheyne's plan is a classic for a reason. If you would like to include your entire family in your Bible reading this is a very helpful resource. You can read part by yourself in your devotions and then in the morning and evening read other portions with your family. It is amazing how often this plan has readings that correspond to one another.
Download M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan PDFDiscipleship Journal Plan
Pastor's Pick1 YearWhole Bible~19 min/day
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A little disclaimer—I love this plan. The Navigators have done a wonderful job of creating a plan that balances keeping context without getting too bogged down in one genre. That does mean you'll be reading through large chunks of the Prophets and the Psalmist. It takes discipline to get through this one but many have found it very helpful.
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1 YearWhole Bible~19 min/day
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The Five Day Bible Reading Schedule's secret is that you only have to read five times a week, not every day. This allows time for catching up, taking a day off, or reading other parts of the Bible to prepare for Bible class. Read the entire Bible or just the New Testament—it's your choice. Note: the daily readings are substantial since you're covering the whole Bible in fewer days.
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1 YearWhole Bible~19 min/day
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This plan gives you flexibility on the weekends. Monday through Friday you'll read portions of Scripture, with weekends free to catch up or rest. Note: since you're covering the whole Bible in only 5 days a week, each day's reading is substantial.
Download Weekday Bible Reading Plan PDF52 Week Bible Reading Plan
1 YearWhole Bible~15 min/day
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This plan will take you through a different genre of the Bible each day. Sunday - Epistle, Monday - Law, Tuesday - History, Wednesday - Psalms, Thursday - Poetry, Friday - Prophecy, Saturday - Gospels. This plan is really helpful if you have gotten bogged down before by having to read through books like Numbers or Isaiah in large chunks. The plan's strength is variety—something fresh each day. The weakness is that you might not make connections with previous chapters as easily since you read each book a week apart.
Download 52 Week Bible Reading Plan PDFProfessor Grant Horner's Reading Plan
OngoingWhole Bible40-45 min/day
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This plan is unlike any other. If you really want to read broadly and get deep contextualization then this is your plan! It is not for the faint hearted but those who want to be deeply watered. Each day consists of 10 chapters in various genres of the Bible. Every year you'll read through all of the Gospels four times, the Pentateuch twice, Paul's letters 4-5 times each, the OT wisdom literature six times, all the Psalms at least twice, all the Proverbs as well as Acts a dozen times, and all the way through the OT History and Prophetic books about 1½ times!
Download Professor Grant Horner's Reading Plan PDF5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan
1 YearNew Testament5 min/day
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This plan comes from the Navigators. If you're not currently reading the Bible, start with just 5 minutes a day. This reading plan will take you through all 260 chapters of the New Testament, one chapter per day. Determine a time and location to spend 5 minutes a day for 5 days a week. It is best to have a consistent time and a quiet place where you can regularly meet with the Lord. The gospels are read throughout the year to keep the story of Jesus fresh all year.
Download 5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan PDFBible Reading Chart
FlexibleWhole BibleYour Pace
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Not a dated plan—just a simple checklist of every chapter in the Bible. Check them off as you go at whatever pace works for you. Great for those who don't want to be tied to specific dates or who want to track what they've read across multiple plans.
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1 Year Through the Old Testament
1 YearOld Testament~11 min/day
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Read through the entire Old Testament in one year. Some days have more reading than others—budget a bit of flexibility for the longer chapters.
Download 1 Year Through the Old Testament PDFThe Law (Genesis–Deuteronomy)
1 Year5 Books~3 min/day
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Read the Torah/Pentateuch in 1 year. Genesis through Deuteronomy—the foundation of Scripture and where it all begins.
Download The Law (Genesis–Deuteronomy) PDFHistorical Books (Joshua–Esther)
1 Year12 Books~3 min/day
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Read the Old Testament historical books in 1 year. Joshua through Esther—Israel's story from conquest to exile.
Download Historical Books (Joshua–Esther) PDFPoetry & Wisdom (Job–Song of Solomon)
1 Year5 Books~2 min/day
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Read the Wisdom literature in 1 year. Job through Song of Solomon—wisdom for daily living and the full range of human emotion before God.
Download Poetry & Wisdom (Job–Song of Solomon) PDFAll The Prophets (Isaiah–Malachi)
1 Year17 Books~4 min/day
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Read all 17 prophetic books in 1 year. Isaiah through Malachi—God's message to His people through the prophets.
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1 Year5 Books~3 min/day
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Read the Major Prophets in 1 year. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
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1 Year12 Books~1 min/day
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Read the 12 Minor Prophets in 1 year. Hosea through Malachi—short but powerful books.
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1 Year Through the New Testament
1 YearNew Testament~3 min/day
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Read a daily passage from the New Testament throughout the year. This calendar uses both whole chapters and shorter passage divisions, with a reading for each day.
Download 1 Year Through the New Testament PDFRead the Gospels (Matthew–John)
1 Year4 Books1-2 min/day
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Spend a year focused on Jesus Christ. Read through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, immersing yourself in the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of our Savior.
Download Read the Gospels (Matthew–John) PDFGospels & Revelation
1 Year5 Books1-2 min/day
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Read the four Gospels plus Revelation in 1 year. See Jesus as the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.
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1 Year19 Books2-3 min/day
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Read Matthew through Hebrews in 1 year: the Gospels, Acts, Paul's letters, and Hebrews. The author of Hebrews is not identified in the text.
Download Jesus & Paul (Matthew–Hebrews) PDFPaul's Letters (Romans–Philemon)
1 Year13 Books~1 min/day
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Read all 13 of Paul's letters in one year, from Romans through Philemon. The calendar divides the letters into short daily passages for steady reflection throughout the year.
Download Paul's Letters (Romans–Philemon) PDFHebrews to Revelation
1 Year9 Books~1 min/day
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Read Hebrews through Revelation in 1 year. The general epistles and prophetic conclusion to Scripture.
Download Hebrews to Revelation PDFThese plans have been compiled for the use of our congregation and the broader church. Most plans retain the copyright of their original creators. Sharon RP Church provides curation of these resources but does not claim organizational endorsement by the creators.