11 Bible Reading Plans For 2025 to Help you Grow in the Knowledge of God and His Word

There are countless types of Bible reading plans available today. But before deciding where to start, remember that the most important thing is to commit yourself to knowing and continuing to grow in the knowledge of God and His Word.

1. 21-Day Beginner Reading Plan: The Gospel of John

Overview: The Gospel of John has 21 chapters and was written by the apostle John. It is considered one of the most spiritual and profound books of the Bible, highlighting the divinity of Jesus Christ. In this Gospel, John records eight miracles performed by Christ.

Duration: 21 days.

How to do it: Read one chapter per day. Write down any doubts and new insights you encounter during your daily reading. Note or highlight the verses you find most important each day.

Final Challenge: What are the eight miracles recorded by John in this Gospel? What did you learn through reading this plan?

Variation to read faster: If you’d like to read it in less time (7 days), read 3 chapters of the Gospel of John per day.

2. One-Year Reading Plan: The Entire Bible

Overview: With this daily reading plan, you’ll be able to take a remarkable journey through the entire Bible in just one year. Read an average of 4 chapters per day and discover the richness God has given us through His Word. In this plan, you will read the entire Bible once and the books of Psalms and Proverbs twice within a year.

Duration: 1 year.

How to do it: Read 1 chapter from Proverbs or Psalms, plus 3 chapters from the other books each day. Follow the sequence of complete books and move on to the next one once you’ve finished the previous.
Example:

• Day 1: Proverbs 1 and Genesis 1-3
• Day 2: Proverbs 2 and Genesis 4-6...
  At the end of day 31, switch to the book of Psalms:
• Day 32: Psalms 1 and Leviticus 4-6...

Daily Challenge: Underline in your Bible the verses that spoke most to your heart. Write down keywords and reflections about what you’ve learned throughout the readings. Mark the chapters you’ve completed each day to make it easier to start the next day's reading.

Variation to read faster: If you want to read in less time, you can choose to read Psalms and Proverbs only once. After finishing them following the sequence above, add 1 extra chapter from the remaining books. From day 182 onwards, you’ll read 4 chapters each day. This way, you will complete the entire Bible in less than a year.

3. Beginner's Plan in 50 Days: Praise and Gratitude with Psalms

Overview: The Psalms are 150 spiritual songs or poems, composed by Levites and poets during the Old Testament period. The most common themes are praise, prayer, and gratitude to God. The book of Psalms features a wide variety of authors: the famous King David (who wrote more than just the well-known Psalm 23), Solomon, the Sons of Korah (or Korahites), Asaph, Moses, among others.

Duration: 50 days.

How to do it: Read 3 Psalms per day. Write down any questions or new insights you encounter during your daily reading. Underline or highlight verses that catch your attention each day.

Final Challenge: What are your favorite Psalms? What did you learn through this reading plan?

Variation to read faster: If you want to complete it in less time (30 days), read 5 Psalms each day.

See also: The Bible in Chronological Order

4. One-Week Reading Plan: More Than Conquerors

• Day 1 – Read Romans 8: We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
• Day 2 – Read 1 John 5: The victory that overcomes the world is our faith in Jesus Christ.
• Day 3 – Read 1 Corinthians 15: Resurrection, Christ’s victory over death.
• Day 4 – Read Psalm 33: The victory of those who hope in the Lord.
• Day 5 – Read Romans 12: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good!
• Day 6 – Read Proverbs 21: Prepare for your battles, but remember your victory comes from the Lord.
• Day 7 – Read Revelation 2: Perseverance and faithfulness to Christ will guarantee your victory in eternity.

5. Two-Year Reading Plan: The ENTIRE Bible

Overview: With this daily reading plan, you’ll have the freedom to explore the Holy Bible from cover to cover at a slower, more relaxed pace. By reading an average of 2 chapters per day, plus one Psalm or a chapter from Proverbs, you will uncover the valuable wisdom of the Sacred Scriptures. In this plan, you will read through the entire Bible once, and the books of Psalms and Proverbs twice.

Duration: 2 years.

How to do it: Read 1 chapter from Proverbs or Psalms, plus 2 chapters from the other books each day. Follow the sequence of complete books, moving to the next one as soon as you finish the previous. Example:

• Day 1 – Proverbs 1 and Genesis 1-2
• Day 2 – Proverbs 2 and Genesis 3-4
  At the end of day 31, switch to the book of Psalms.

Daily Challenge:
Underline in your Bible the verses that spoke most to your heart. Write down keywords and reflections on what you’re learning throughout your readings. Mark off the chapters you’ve completed each day to easily pick up where you left off.

Variation – Read faster:
Take advantage of weekends or holidays to read ahead and move forward in your plan. What matters most is to always be nourished by God’s Word.

6. Beginner’s 1-Month Plan: Drops of Wisdom with Proverbs

Overview: The Book of Proverbs is a collection of moral and religious sayings or maxims that point toward virtue and warn against the vices of living without God's wisdom. This book presents various teachings about wisdom for living a righteous and honest life, focusing on justice, balance, purity, work, and more.

Duration: 31 days (1 month).

How to do it: Read 1 chapter of Proverbs each day. Highlight or mark the verses that stand out to you during your daily reading.

Final Challenge: What are your favorite Proverbs? What did you learn through reading this plan?

Variation – Read faster: If you'd like to finish in less time (16 days), read 2 chapters each day. On the last day, read only 1 chapter.

7. 1-Week Plan: Let’s Live by Faith

Day 1 – Read Hebrews 11:6-40 – Faith to draw near to God
Day 2 – Read Hebrews 10:35-39 and 11:1-5 – Justified by living by faith
Day 3 – Read Genesis 22:1-14 and James 1:2-4 – Faith, when tested, teaches us to trust God in everything
Day 4 – Read 2 Chronicles 20:20-30 – Faith combined with praise for God’s love and protection
Day 5 – Read Romans 10:8-17 and 2 Corinthians 5:7 & 8:7 – Faith in the Word for salvation and abundant life
Day 6 – Read James 2:14-26 – True faith produces good works for the glory of God
Day 7 – Read 1 John 5:1-13 and John 3:15-18 – Faith in the Son of God confirms God’s testimony for salvation

8. 1-Week Plan: The Miracles of Jesus

Day 1 – Read Matthew 8:1-13; 9:18-31 – Rejected and unworthy people are also targets of Jesus’ grace
Day 2 – Read Matthew 17:14-20 / Mark 7:25-30 / John 4:46-54 – Jesus listens to the requests of parents for their children
Day 3 – Read Matthew 14:34-36 / Mark 5:25-34 – Healed by the touch of Jesus, grace flows from the blessed God
Day 4 – Read John 4:4-42 – Christ knows us. Witnessing Jesus’ words of grace
Day 5 – Read Mark 6:30-44 / 8:1-13 – With Jesus, little becomes much and must be shared
Day 6 – Read Mark 6:45-56 / Luke 8:22-25 – Jesus is all-powerful; when He commands, nature submits
Day 7 – Read John 11:14-44; 20:1-31 – Jesus is the resurrection and the life! He rose, lives, reigns, and continues to perform miracles all over the world!

9. 15-Day Plan: Grow with Joseph’s Story

Read the story of Joseph, one of the sons of the patriarch Jacob (Israel), and discover how God’s faithfulness overcomes life’s challenges:

Day 1 – Read Genesis 37 – The life of a dreamer
Day 2 – Read Genesis 39 – Joseph is promoted from slave to steward in Potiphar’s house
Day 3 – Read Genesis 40 – Innocent in prison: Joseph interprets dreams
Day 4 – Read Genesis 41 – By God’s grace, Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams
Day 5 – Read Genesis 42 – Joseph’s brothers need to turn to him in Egypt
Day 6 – Read Genesis 43 – Second trip to Egypt: Joseph meets his brother Benjamin
Day 7 – Read Genesis 44 – Joseph’s cup is found in Benjamin’s sack
Day 8 – Read Genesis 45 – Joseph reveals himself to his brothers
Day 9 – Read Genesis 46 – Jacob also travels to Egypt and is reunited with Joseph
Day 10 – Read Genesis 47 – Joseph’s family settles in Egypt and is sustained during the famine
Day 11 – Read Genesis 48 – Jacob falls ill; Joseph visits him
Day 12 – Read Genesis 49 – Jacob blesses all his sons and dies
Day 13 – Read Genesis 50 – God’s faithfulness until Joseph’s final days
Day 14 – Read Acts 7 – Stephen testifies about Joseph and his descendants
Day 15 – Read Psalm 105 – Seek the Lord’s presence even in times of affliction

10. 1-Month Plan: Journey with Joshua to the Promised Land

Each week, read 6 chapters from the book of Joshua and learn how God’s presence and faithfulness granted the promise to the nation of Israel.

Week 1 – Read Joshua – Chapters 1 to 6
Week 2 – Read Joshua – Chapters 7 to 12
Week 3 – Read Joshua – Chapters 13 to 18
Week 4 – Read Joshua – Chapters 19 to 24

11. Beginner Bible Reading Plan: Getting to Know Jesus

If you’ve never read the Bible or are still becoming familiar with its texts and stories, start by reading one of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John. Through this reading, you will learn about the life and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. He holds a central place throughout the entire Bible and is the key to understanding what God wants to communicate to humanity.

See also: How to Study the Bible: 12 Simple Steps with a Model

How to Choose a Bible Reading Plan

First and foremost, each person should choose the plan most appropriate for themselves. Decide based on:

• Your goal (have a purpose: to know God more!)
• Your level of familiarity with the Scriptures
• Your available time for reading and studying the Bible

However, regardless of the plan you choose, always keep in mind that it is essential to read God’s Word regularly and deeply. It is the nourishment every child of God needs:

More about Bible reading:

• How to Start Reading the Bible To Understand It Better
• All the Books of the Bible (Summarized and Explained)