2026 Bible Reading Plans

Read through the entire Bible at a sustainable pace—just 5-7 minutes a day. This plan uses natural passage breaks (pericopes) so each day's reading is a complete thought, not an arbitrary chapter division. Six days a week with Sundays free. Perfect for building a lasting habit without burning out.

Experience Scripture as events unfolded in history, but at a pace you can actually maintain. The Gospels are harmonized so you experience Jesus' life event by event, reading each evangelist's perspective together. Paul's letters appear where he wrote them during Acts. Same gentle pace as the 3-Year plan, arranged to help you see how the whole story fits together.

The most flexible whole-Bible plan available. Read Monday through Friday only—weekends are completely free for rest, catch-up, or family worship. If you miss a day, you're never more than a week behind. Same short daily readings, spread over four years for maximum grace when life gets busy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Don't want to be tied down to a certain number of chapters per day? This is a helpful chart to check off the list as you go.

If you would like to challenge yourself to read the Old Testament in 1 year you'll find this helpful. This plan, like most Old Testament in a year plans, can be heavy on some days and light on others. Just budget your time since some days you will have more reading than on other days.

This plan will take you through the foundation of Biblical understanding. The Law, Books of Moses, or Pentateuch are essential to understanding the rest of the Bible.

Spend the year reading about God's covenant faithfulness, the highs and the lows of Israelite devotion, and see the redemptive sweep of Biblical history.

The Poetry of the Scriptures shed light on the profound depth of human emotion in light of God and His promises. The Wisdom literature give practical principles for godly living that come from a heart that loves the Lord.

Delve deep into the prophetic writings of the Scriptures. Hear God's words to His people and to the nations as He spoke through His prophets.

Major & Minor prophets is not meant to be a qualitative distinction but quantitative. It is not that the major prophets are better or more important but that their writings are generally longer. That said, enjoy a year exploring the depths of the prophets. See how the Christ is prophesied so clearly in Isaiah. Soak in the gospel through the prophet Jeremiah. And stand in wonder of the visions in Ezekiel.

This is a wonderful Bible reading plan full of variety and Messianic hope. Hear of God's covenant love in Hosea. See God send the gospel to the gentiles in Jonah. And hear the voice proclaiming His covenant faithfulness in Malachi.

If you're new to the faith or you just want to slow down and chew over the words of the New Testament this will be helpful. You'll read 1 chapter a day for 5 days of the week starting at Matthew and ending with Revelation.

Spend time this year looking at who Jesus is, what He has done, and what hope there is for the world today. We walked through this plan together as a church! Check out our daily devotions for video companions to this reading plan.

Learn about the Alpha and the Omega. During this year you'll see the promises of the Old Testament come to fulfillment in Jesus. You will also be blessed to see the Son of Man sitting on His throne being worshiped by the heavenly hosts.

This Bible reading plan will take you through all the gospels. You will learn of the Christ and His eternal kingdom. Then you will see how that gospel spread to the furthest reaches of the known world. Your heart will also be challenged and blessed as you study God's instruction to the Churches in Christ.

Paul's letters are foundational to the Christian church. Working through these books will give you the foundation of Jesus in your faith and point you to Jesus as the cornerstone of the church. Paul's letters to the church and pastors are absolutely necessary to understanding God's will for your life.

Your soul is going to be enriched as you read about Jesus the author and perfecter of your faith. In Hebrews see how the whole Old Testament points toward and is fulfilled in Jesus. You'll receive instruction from the book of James for your life. John will point you to Jesus time and again. Revelation will show you Christ in His splendor.