Reading plans can you help you know where to start in the Bible and help keep you on track. However, there are 1000s of plans out there, so which one do you choose? We have curated a list of our favorite plans broken into various categories. Every plan below has short videos from the BibleProject to help you understand context.
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As you are reading, make sure you are studying the text using the REAP Method. We also would highly suggest the following tools to help you along the way:
BIBLEPROJECT BLOG: these are short blogs/ commentaries written by the BibleProject team that will help you go deep into any given book you are studying. Click the 🔍 icon on the webpage, and type in the passage you are reading. You will then be given specific videos, blog posts, and podcasts to help you with whichever book you are in.
BIBLEPROJECT APP: this is their website put into an app. It houses BibleProject's entire video/ podcast/ blog library. Read our tips on how to use this incredible resource.
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Reading plans
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INTRODUCTION TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
This 8 day reading plan is designed to introduce the main beliefs of Christianity through a study of the overarching storyline and themes of the Bible.
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE PLAN
The Bible is the most influential book in human history, but what is it exactly? This 19 day reading plan is designed to introduce you to the Bible and its unique design, various genres, and unified story.
JOURNEY THROUGH LUKE & ACTS
This 40 day plan is broken into two parts. Combined, they take you through the life and teachings of Jesus (Luke) and the start of the early Jesus Movement (Acts).
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NEW TESTAMENT IN A YEAR
This Plan will lead you through the New Testament in one year. Each book includes videos specifically designed to enhance your understanding and engagement with God's precious Word.
F260 READING PLAN
The F-260 is a two hundred and sixty day reading plan that highlights the foundational passages of Scripture that every disciple should know. This plan does not include the BibleProject Videos, but you can easily access them on their website or app. See note at the beginning of this page.
ONE STORY THAT LEADS TO JESUS
This plan takes you through the entire Bible in a year, incorporating over 150 animated videos from BibleProject to engage you in the Bible’s brilliant literary design and flow of thought.
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READ SCRIPTURE PLAN
This is an app developed by ReadScripture in collaboration with the BibleProject. It provides a similar layout to the "One Story that Leads to Jesus" plan, but allows you to take it at your own pace. Just go to settings to turn on the self-paced feature. Also, if you want to go DEEP into the Bible, make sure to take their "Scripture Labs" on the app.
JOURNEY | BIBLEPROJECT APP
ourney takes you on a self-paced guided reading tour through the first five books of the Bible to help you explore the five books in various MOVEMENTS. Go beyond chapters and verses to experience sections of Scripture intended to be understood together.
This is an exciting, fresh, and ancient way to read the Bible! However, if you are brand new to the Bible, we would encourage you to complete one of the "New to the Bible" plans above first.
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THE WISDOM OF PROVERBS
God’s own wisdom has been woven into the fabric of the universe, and you are invited to participate. This 32-day plan will walk you through the Proverbs step by step as you train your heart to discern the wise way forward.
THE CHARACTER OF GOD
Discover the trustworthy character of God in this study on the foundational description of God's attributes found in the book of Exodus.
LIVING IN EXILE
The books of Daniel and Esther present two complementary perspectives on what it means to be obedient to God while in Exile. Both figures confront their foreign rulers, but in very different ways. In this seven-day plan, you’ll see how God rescues his people and brings hope in some of their darkest historical moments.
GOD’S HEART FOR JUSTICE
This reading plan will lead you through a brief overview of justice in the Bible, examining what justice is, as well as why and how followers of Jesus should pursue justice today.
TRUSTING GOD THROUGH SUFFERING
How can we trust God even when we suffer unfairly? Join us for this six-day reading plan to reflect on Job’s story and discover what it looks like to trust God's wisdom even as we face difficult times.
