Today we can find a large number of Bible reading plans available on the internet. However, before deciding where to start, remember that the most important thing is to dedicate yourself to knowing God and his word (Psalm 119:16).
The first thing a believer must do to read the Bible is to choose the plan that best suits their reading capacity and time according to the following points:
1. What is your goal? (Have a goal: to know more about God!, to read the books you have never read, etc.)
2. What is your level of familiarity with the Word of God and
3. What is your availability of time to read and study the Bible.
Important: Whatever the plan, always keep in mind that it is essential for the believer to read the Word of God regularly and in depth.
It may interest you: What is the longest verse in the Bible?
Beginner Bible Reading Plan
If you have never read the Bible or are just getting familiar with biblical books and texts, a very good recommendation is to start with the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John.
In our article How to start reading the bible? You have a complete guide on how to start.
Through this reading, you will learn the story of the life and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, which occupies the central place in the entire Bible and is the key to understanding what God wants to communicate to humanity.
1. Bible reading plan: Gospel according to Mark
1. Presentation: The Gospel of Mark has 16 chapters and was written by Juan Marcos, the cousin or nephew of Barnabas, this book is called “the gospel of Jesus Christ” and shows the unreserved service of the Lord Jesus Christ. Here Mark’s purpose is to announce the good news of Christ who voluntarily became a servant to give his life as a ransom for many. The gospel revolves around this central theme.
2. Duration: 16 days.
3. How to do? Read a chapter daily. Write down the questions and doubts you find in your daily reading. Write or underline a key verse as you read each day.
4. Challenge:What did you learn from finishing this book?
5. Fast reading: if you want to read in less time (5 days), read 3 chapters of the Gospel of Mark per day. On the last day, you will read only 1.
2. Bible reading plan: praise and worship
1. Presentation: The Psalms are 150 songs or spiritual poems, composed by great poets inspired by God in the Old Testament period. The most recurring themes are praise, prayer and thanksgiving towards the God of Israel. The book of psalms has an important variety of authors: the famous king David who wrote one of the best known psalms in history, psalm 23. Other authors include king Solomon, the sons of Korah, Asaph, and Moses who wrote psalm 90.
2. Duration: 50 days. 3.
3. How to do? Read 3 psalms daily. Read a chapter daily. Write down the questions and doubts you find in your daily reading. Write or underline a key verse as you read each day.
4. Challenge: Now that you’ve read what are your favorite Psalms? What did you learn from reading this Plan?
5. Fast reading: if you want to read the psalms in less time (30 days), read 5 psalms a day.
3. Bible reading plan: The wisdom of the creator
1. Presentation: The Book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings, compiled primarily by King Solomon for the great purpose of helping us live prudently and wisely, taking into account how things tend to happen in this fallen world. This book presents various teachings on wisdom for a correct and honest life, on justice, balance, purity, work and others.
2. Duration: 31 days.
3. How to do? Read 1 chapter of Proverbs each day. Write down the questions and doubts you find in your daily reading. Write or underline a key verse as you read each day.
4. final challenge: What are your favorite sayings? What did you learn from reading this Plan?
5. Fast reading: if you want to read in less time (16 days), read 2 chapters each day. On the last day, you will read only 1.
Intermediate level Bible reading plan
4. Bible Reading Plan: the complete bible in 2 years
1. Presentation: With this daily reading plan, you will have the freedom to know the Holy Word of God from beginning to end, with more time, in a reading at a slower pace. Read an average of 2 chapters a day plus a chapter of Psalms or Proverbs and discover the valuable wisdom of the Holy Scriptures. In this plan you will read the entire Bible 1 time and the books of Psalms and Proverbs 2 times.
2. Duration: 2 years.
3. How to do? Read 1 chapter from Proverbs or Psalms, plus 2 chapters from another book each day. Sequence completed books and move on to the next each time you complete the previous one. Ex: Day 1 – Proverbs 1 and Genesis 1-2; Day 2 – Proverbs 2 and Genesis 3-4, at the end of proverbs in chapter 31 switch to the book of Psalms.
4. Daily challenge: Underline in your Bible which verses have spoken most to your heart. Write key words and reflections on what was learned during the readings. Mark with today’s date the chapters you have finished reading each day to make it easier to start reading the next day.
5. Fast reading: If you want, you can take advantage of weekends or vacations to anticipate the readings and advance your plan. The important thing is to always be fed by the Word of God and to be disciplined and constant.
5. Bible Reading Plan: the complete bible in 1 year
1. Presentation: With this daily reading plan, you’ll be able to take a fabulous journey through the Bible in just 1 year. Read an average of 4 chapters a day and discover how much wealth God has given us through his Word. In this plan you will read the entire Bible 1 time. Download the plan here
2. Duration: 1 year.
3. How to do? Download the reading plan found in the previous point, print it or save it on your mobile device or computer. Choose the book you want to start reading and follow the sequence of chapters in the reading plan. When you finish reading the entire book, choose the next one or continue according to the order of the biblical canon. Here you will have an adequate order per day, now you need perseverance and discipline to achieve it!
4. Daily challenge: Underline in your Bible which verses have spoken most to your heart. Write key words and reflections on what was learned during the readings. Mark with today’s date the chapters you have finished reading each day to make it easier to start reading the next day.
5. Fast reading: if you want to read in less time add one or two more chapters from the remaining books. In this way you will finish reading the entire Bible in less than 1 year.
Advanced level Bible reading plan
6. Reading plan: the complete bible in 6 months
1. Presentation: With this daily reading plan, the absolutely fabulous journey will take place in 6 months. Read an average of 7 chapters a day, of course, to achieve this you will need familiarity with the Holy Scriptures and great discipline and perseverance. In this plan you will read the entire Bible 1 time in just 6 months. Download the plan here
2. Duration: 6 months.
3. How to do? Download the reading plan found in the previous point, print it or save it on your mobile device or computer. Choose the book you want to start reading and follow the sequence of chapters in the reading plan. When you finish reading the entire book, choose the next one or continue according to the order of the biblical canon. Here you will have an adequate order per day, now you need perseverance and discipline to achieve it!
4. Daily challenge: Underline in your Bible which verses have spoken most to your heart. Write key words and reflections on what was learned during the readings. Mark with today’s date the chapters you have finished reading each day to make it easier to start reading the next day.
5. Fast reading: If you want to read in less time, you can choose to read more chapters a day, a great man of God read the Bible in less than 6 months. George Müller, who in his book a million and a half prayers answered describes how he read the bible in 3 months, that is, he read the bible 4 times a year. This man came to read the Bible more than 200 times. 50 times on your knees!!
weekly reading plan
If it is not your wish at the moment to carry out a complete reading plan of the Bible, I want to present you with some reading plans that will be a great blessing for your weekly reading. These plans are tailored to the right size for your week.
There are 7 days of reading and meditation on fundamental topics to strengthen your faith. Dedicate yourself to daily reading a portion of the Holy Bible and fill your heart with true spiritual food.
7. Weekly Reading Plan: Victor!
- Day 1. Read Proverbs 21 – Prepare for your battles, but keep in mind that victory always comes from the Lord.
- Day 2. Read 1 John 5 – The victory that conquers the world: our faith in Christ.
- Day 3. Read Romans 8 – We are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
- Day 4. Read Psalm 33 – The victory of those who hope in God.
- Day 5. Read 1 Corinthians 15 – Resurrection: Christ’s great victory over death.
- Day 6. Read Romans 12 – Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good!
- Day 7. Read Revelation 2 – Perseverance and fidelity to Christ will guarantee your victory in eternity.
8. Weekly Reading Plan: The just shall live by faith!
- Day 1. – Read Hebrews 11:6-40 – Faith that pleases the Lord
- Day 2 – Read 1 John 5:1-13 and John 3:15-18 – Faith in the Son of God
- Day 3 – Read Hebrews 10:35-39 and 11:1-5 – Living justified by precious faith
- Day 4 – Read Romans 10:8-17 and 2 Corinthians 5:7 and 8:7 – Faith in the Word of God for salvation and life.
- Day 5 – Read Genesis 22:1-14 and James 1:2-4 – Faith tested to trust God.
- Day 6 – Read 2 Chronicles 20:20-30 – Faith with praise and protection from God
- Day 7 – Read James 2:14-26 – True faith produces good works.
9. Weekly Reading Plan: The Miracles of Christ
- Day 1. Read John 4:4-42 – Jesus knows everything about us.
- Day 2. Read Mark 6:45-56 / Luke 8:22-25 – The supernatural power of the son of God
- Day 3. Read John 4:46-54 / Mark 7:25-30 / Matthew 17:14-20 / – Jesus answers the petitions of those who ask for mercy.
- Day 4. Read Matthew 8:1-13; 9:18-31 – All are in the grace of Jesus.
- Day 5. Read Mark 5: 25-34 / Matthew 14: 34-36 – The healing given by the son of God.
- Day 6. Read Mark 6:30-44 / 8:1-13 – The abundance we have in Christ.
- Day 7. Read John 11:14-44; 20:1-31 – Jesus is the resurrection! He is risen, lives and reigns!
biweekly reading plan
Through these plans you can find…