Bible reading plans for beginners

Choose Meet Jesus, Days 01–30; Live the Way, Days 31–60; or Walk in Wisdom, Days 61–80. Each day combines exact Scripture with a connected guided path.

Scripture text is free to read throughout. Day 01–15 guided content and audio are free; later guided days and audio require a subscription or an eligible Journey Pass. Private writing and progress stay in this browser.

A reading question, a passage, a worksheet

Choose one question alongside your reading plan. Each guide includes a printable worksheet with practice and answer guidance.

Month one · Days 01–30

Meet Jesus

Meet Jesus through the Gospels, then follow the story into prayer, grace, the Spirit, and new creation.

Meet Jesus · Days 01–07

  1. Day 01 · Mark 1:1–15 — The beginning of the good news Free guided day and audio
  2. Day 02 · Mark 1:16–20 — Come and follow Free guided day and audio
  3. Day 03 · Mark 2:1–12 — Forgiveness becomes visible Free guided day and audio
  4. Day 04 · Mark 4:35–41 — Fear in the storm Free guided day and audio
  5. Day 05 · Mark 8:27–38 — Who do you say I am? Free guided day and audio
  6. Day 06 · Mark 10:46–52 — Bartimaeus calls for mercy Free guided day and audio
  7. Day 07 · Mark 15:33–39 · Mark 16:1–8 — The cross and the empty tomb Free guided day and audio

Hear Jesus · Days 08–14

  1. Day 08 · Matthew 5:1–16 — Blessed in God's kingdom Free guided day and audio
  2. Day 09 · Matthew 5:17–26 — Reconciliation before performance Free guided day and audio
  3. Day 10 · Matthew 6:5–15 — When you pray Free guided day and audio
  4. Day 11 · Matthew 6:19–34 — Treasure, worry, and today Free guided day and audio
  5. Day 12 · Matthew 7:1–12 — Mercy and clear sight Free guided day and audio
  6. Day 13 · Matthew 7:13–29 — Build on these words Free guided day and audio
  7. Day 14 · Matthew 11:25–30 — Come to Me and rest Free guided day and audio

Stay with Jesus · Days 15–21

  1. Day 15 · John 1:1–18 — The Word became flesh Free guided day and audio
  2. Day 16 · John 3:1–21 — Born from above Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  3. Day 17 · John 4:4–26 — Known at the well Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  4. Day 18 · John 6:35–51 — The bread of life Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  5. Day 19 · John 8:1–11 — Mercy in the temple courts Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  6. Day 20 · John 10:1–18 — The good shepherd Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  7. Day 21 · John 11:17–44 — Jesus weeps and calls Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

Follow Jesus · Days 22–30

  1. Day 22 · Luke 24:13–35 — Recognized on the road Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  2. Day 23 · Acts 1:1–11 — Witnesses and waiting Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  3. Day 24 · Acts 2:1–21 — The Spirit is poured out Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  4. Day 25 · Acts 2:42–47 — A shared life Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  5. Day 26 · Romans 5:1–11 — Peace with God Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  6. Day 27 · Romans 8:1–17 — No condemnation Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  7. Day 28 · 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 — You belong to the body Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

    Read further: Read the love chapter between spiritual gifts

  8. Day 29 · Galatians 5:13–26 — Walk by the Spirit Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  9. Day 30 · Revelation 21:1–7 — All things made new Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

Month two · Days 31–60

Live the Way

Become rooted in the biblical story, learn honest prayer, practice love, and grow in Christian hope.

Rooted in the Story · Days 31–37

  1. Day 31 · Genesis 1:1–25 — In the beginning Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  2. Day 32 · Genesis 1:26–31 — Made in God's image Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  3. Day 33 · Genesis 12:1–9 — Blessed to become a blessing Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  4. Day 34 · Exodus 2:23–25 + Exodus 3:1–15 — God hears the oppressed Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  5. Day 35 · Exodus 14:10–31 — A way through the sea Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  6. Day 36 · Deuteronomy 6:4–9 — Love the Lord with your whole life Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  7. Day 37 · Micah 6:1–8 — Justice, mercy, and humility Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

Pray Honestly · Days 38–44

  1. Day 38 · Psalm 8:1–9 — Wonder beneath the heavens Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  2. Day 39 · Psalm 13:1–6 — How long, Lord? Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  3. Day 40 · Psalm 23:1–6 — The shepherd in the dark valley Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  4. Day 41 · Psalm 42:1–11 — Thirsting for God Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  5. Day 42 · Psalm 51:1–17 — A truthful prayer of repentance Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  6. Day 43 · Psalm 103:1–14 — Compassion that remembers our frailty Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  7. Day 44 · Luke 11:1–13 — Teach us to pray Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

Love in Practice · Days 45–51

  1. Day 45 · Luke 10:25–37 — A neighbor on the road Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  2. Day 46 · Luke 10:38–42 — Present with Jesus Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  3. Day 47 · Luke 15:1–10 — Joy over what was lost Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  4. Day 48 · Luke 15:11–32 — The father who comes outside Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  5. Day 49 · John 13:1–17 — The Lord who washes feet Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  6. Day 50 · John 15:1–17 — Abide in My love Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  7. Day 51 · Romans 12:1–21 — Love without pretending Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

Grow in Hope · Days 52–60

  1. Day 52 · Acts 9:1–19 — Saul is stopped and welcomed Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  2. Day 53 · Acts 10:34–48 — No partiality Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  3. Day 54 · Acts 15:1–21 — Discernment in a divided church Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

    Read further: Follow the Acts 15 debate, letter, and delivery

  4. Day 55 · Ephesians 2:11–22 — Brought near into one household Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  5. Day 56 · Colossians 3:12–17 — Clothed with compassion Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  6. Day 57 · James 1:19–27 — Quick to listen Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  7. Day 58 · James 2:14–26 — Faith that becomes visible Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  8. Day 59 · 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 — Grief with hope Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  9. Day 60 · 1 Corinthians 15:50–58 — Your labor is not in vain Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

Next path · Days 61–80

Walk in Wisdom

Learn wise discernment, life-giving speech, open-handed community, and faithful endurance.

Learn the Way of Wisdom · Days 61–65

  1. Day 61 · Proverbs 1:1–7 — Wisdom begins with reverence Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  2. Day 62 · Proverbs 3:1–12 — Trust beyond your own sight Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  3. Day 63 · Proverbs 4:20–27 — Guard the path of your heart Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  4. Day 64 · Ecclesiastes 3:1–14 — Receive the time you are given Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  5. Day 65 · James 3:13–18 — Wisdom shown in gentleness Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

Words That Give Life · Days 66–70

  1. Day 66 · Proverbs 15:1–4 — A gentle answer Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  2. Day 67 · Psalms 141:1–4 — A guard over my words Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  3. Day 68 · Matthew 12:33–37 — Words and the heart Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  4. Day 69 · Ephesians 4:25–32 — Speak truth that builds up Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  5. Day 70 · James 3:1–12 — Small words, real consequences Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

Open Hands, Shared Life · Days 71–75

  1. Day 71 · Deuteronomy 15:7–11 — Open your hand Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  2. Day 72 · Ruth 2:8–16 — Dignity in the harvest Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  3. Day 73 · Luke 19:1–10 — Welcome and making things right Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  4. Day 74 · 2 Corinthians 8:8–15 — Generosity without pressure Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  5. Day 75 · Hebrews 13:1–6 — Make room for one another Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access

Faithful for the Long Road · Days 76–80

  1. Day 76 · Galatians 6:1–10 — Carry one another’s burdens Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  2. Day 77 · Philippians 2:1–11 — The way of Jesus Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  3. Day 78 · 1 Peter 4:7–11 — Use what you have received Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  4. Day 79 · Hebrews 10:19–25 — Keep encouraging one another Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access
  5. Day 80 · Hebrews 12:1–3 — Keep looking to Jesus Free Scripture text · guided content and audio require paid access