This plan divides the Bible into four quarters—Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter—guiding you from Genesis to Revelation in one year, with daily readings that are doable and meaningful.
Each quarter covers roughly three months (about 90–92 days). You will read around 3–4 chapters per day, moving steadily from Genesis to Revelation.
In this first quarter you lay the foundation: God’s creation, His covenant people, the Law, and the coming of Jesus in the Gospels.
Aim for about 3–4 chapters a day. Many days include 2–3 chapters from the Pentateuch and 1 chapter from the Gospel.
This season takes you through the story of Israel in the land and the earthly ministry of Jesus.
You will usually read 2–3 chapters from the historical books plus 1 chapter from the Gospel each day.
Now you walk with God’s people through exile, restoration, and prophetic messages, while in the New Testament you follow Jesus’ death and resurrection and the birth of the church.
Daily you might read 2–3 chapters from poetry/prophets and 1 chapter from John or Acts.
You finish the prophets and wisdom writings, read all New Testament letters, and close the year with Revelation’s vision of Christ’s return and the new creation.
Expect about 2–3 chapters from prophets/wisdom plus 1 chapter from the letters or Revelation each day.
The Bible has 1,189 chapters. If you read about 3–4 chapters daily, you can realistically finish in 365 days. Below are sample “first week” readings for each season to show the rhythm.
This plan is not about rushing, but about walking with God through His Word. These tips help you desire and enjoy daily reading instead of feeling pressured.
You are not just checking boxes—you are meeting with the living God. Ask Him to make you hungry for His Word and to reveal Jesus on every page.
When motivation is low, read fewer verses slowly, but keep showing up.
If you miss a day (or several), do not give up. Simply start again with today’s readings and, if you can, catch up gradually by adding a chapter or two.
The goal is to finish in about a year—if it takes a bit longer but your heart is engaged, that is a win.
After you read, pause for one sentence: “Because of what I read today, I will ______.” This keeps your reading from staying only in your head.
Share your takeaway with a friend or family member to encourage them and strengthen your own commitment.
You can use your Bible study page and prayer request page together with this plan: read the scheduled chapters, use the study questions, then turn what you read into prayer.
This makes the plan more than reading—it becomes a pathway to ongoing transformation.