1-year Bible Reading Plan for unfamiliar with the Bible

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1-Year Bible Reading Plan (All 66 Books)

General Structure

  • Approx. 3–4 chapters per day
  • Starts with New Testament Gospels and letters for understanding Christ and Christian life
  • Then progresses through Old Testament narratives, wisdom, and prophets
  • Ends with Revelation

Month 1 – Jesus and the Early Church

Goal: Understand who Jesus is, His teachings, and the birth of the Church.

  1. John (21 chapters)
  2. Mark (16)
  3. Matthew (28)
  4. Luke (24)
  5. Acts (28)

(Total: 117 chapters; ~4 chapters/day)

Month 2 – Christian Life and Core Teachings (Letters)

Goal: Grasp foundational Christian beliefs and practical teachings.

  1. James (5)
  2. 1 Peter (5)
  3. 1 John (5)
  4. Romans (16)
  5. Ephesians (6)
  6. Philippians (4)
  7. Colossians (4)
  8. Galatians (6)
  9. 1 Thessalonians (5)
  10. 2 Thessalonians (3)
  11. 1 Corinthians (16)
  12. 2 Corinthians (13)

(Total: 88 chapters; ~3 chapters/day)

Month 3 – Further Letters and Hebrews

Goal: Deepen understanding of Christian doctrine and encouragement.

  1. 1 Timothy (6)
  2. 2 Timothy (4)
  3. Titus (3)
  4. Philemon (1)
  5. Hebrews (13)
  6. 2 Peter (3)
  7. Jude (1)
  8. 2 John (1)
  9. 3 John (1)

(Total: 33 chapters; ~1 chapter/day + review / Psalms reading to supplement this lighter month)

Month 4 – Old Testament Foundations (Pentateuch)

Goal: Learn creation, fall, covenant, and Israel’s early history.

  1. Genesis (50)
  2. Exodus (40)
  3. Leviticus (27)
  4. Numbers (36)
  5. Deuteronomy (34)

(Total: 187 chapters; ~6 chapters/day)

Month 5 – Historical Books I

Goal: Understand Israel’s conquest, judges, and early monarchy.

  1. Joshua (24)
  2. Judges (21)
  3. Ruth (4)
  4. 1 Samuel (31)
  5. 2 Samuel (24)

(Total: 104 chapters; ~3–4 chapters/day)

Month 6 – Historical Books II

Goal: Continue Israel’s monarchy, division, exile, and restoration.

  1. 1 Kings (22)
  2. 2 Kings (25)
  3. 1 Chronicles (29)
  4. 2 Chronicles (36)
  5. Ezra (10)
  6. Nehemiah (13)
  7. Esther (10)

(Total: 145 chapters; ~5 chapters/day)

Month 7 – Wisdom and Poetry

Goal: Learn worship, prayer, wisdom, and life’s meaning.

  1. Job (42)
  2. Psalms (150)
  3. Proverbs (31)

(Total: 223 chapters; ~7 chapters/day)

Month 8 – Wisdom Continued & Major Prophets I

Goal: Finish wisdom literature and begin prophetic books.

  1. Ecclesiastes (12)
  2. Song of Solomon (8)
  3. Isaiah (66)

(Total: 86 chapters; ~3 chapters/day)

Month 9 – Major Prophets II

Goal: Understand prophetic warnings, hope, and messianic prophecies.

  1. Jeremiah (52)
  2. Lamentations (5)
  3. Ezekiel (48)

(Total: 105 chapters; ~3–4 chapters/day)

Month 10 – Daniel and Minor Prophets I

Goal: Continue prophets with visions and warnings.

  1. Daniel (12)
  2. Hosea (14)
  3. Joel (3)
  4. Amos (9)
  5. Obadiah (1)
  6. Jonah (4)
  7. Micah (7)
  8. Nahum (3)

(Total: 53 chapters; ~2 chapters/day)

Month 11 – Minor Prophets II

Goal: Complete the remaining Minor Prophets.

  1. Habakkuk (3)
  2. Zephaniah (3)
  3. Haggai (2)
  4. Zechariah (14)
  5. Malachi (4)

(Total: 26 chapters; ~1 chapter/day, supplement with Psalms review)

Month 12 – Final Book

Goal: Conclude with Revelation, the hope of ultimate victory.

  1. Revelation (22 chapters)

(~1 chapter/day, with extra days for reflection and summarising key learnings.)

✔️ Key Features of This Plan

  • All 66 books covered in 12 months.
  • Starts with Jesus for clarity before Old Testament law.
  • Spreads Psalms and wisdom books where reading load is lighter.
  • Ends with Revelation for a sense of completion and hope.
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