At Restoration, we believe that Jesus changes everything for everyone. Spending time in God’s Word daily is a powerful way to experience His restoration in your life. Whether you’re new to the Bible or looking to go deeper, we’ve curated a list of Bible reading plans to help you stay Christ-centered every day. From short devotionals to in-depth studies, there’s something for everyone. Let’s journey together in growing our faith and keeping Jesus at the center of all we do.
To start, we would like to share 3 short term reading plans provided by The Bible Project and YouVersion. You can find reading plans in varying lengths and topics to help you with your daily Bible Reading.
How To Read The Bible Plan – 19 Days
The Bible is the most influential book in human history, but what is it exactly? This reading plan is designed to introduce you to the Bible and its unique design, various genres, and unified story.
Introduction to the Christian Faith – 9 Days
This reading plan is designed to introduce the main beliefs of Christianity through a study of the overarching storyline and themes of the Bible.
The Character of God Plan – 6 Days
Discover the trustworthy character of God in this study on the foundational description of God’s attributes found in the book of Exodus.
The Story Plan – 1 Year
The Bible is a collection of stories illustrating God’s character and His desire to be reconciled with the souls He created. The Story Plan summarizes the Bible’s key accounts, highlighting the events and people that played a part in God’s story of redemption. No matter your age or where you are in your faith journey, The Story Plan is a great place to start.
The Chronological Plan – 1 Year
The Bible records the story of how God rescued humanity through Jesus. It is a story that describes redemption from creation until today.
The Chronological Plan follows this story through history in the order that it happened. This plan is great for those who want to read the Bible with the context of a sequential timeline.
The One Year Plan
The One Year Plan is a great choice for either small groups or independent study. Every day combines two readings, typically an Old and a New Testament passage, walking you through the entire Bible in one year.
The Two Year Plan
For those who want to read the Bible with an extended, steady pace, The Two Year Plan is a great choice. Take your time and read selections of the Old and New Testament everyday, as well as portions of the gospels. This plan is a great way to slow down and meditate on all God is saying through His Word.
From the Leaders of Alpha – 366 Days
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel is a daily plan that takes you through the whole Bible in just one year. It’s for anyone looking for a simple, structured way to read the Bible. Each day is broken down into short, bitesize readings: one Psalm or Proverb, one Old, and one New Testament reading, alongside commentary and practical insights from Nicky and Pippa.
The R.E.A.P. Method
Get the Most Out of Reading the Bible
We don’t want you just to read the Bible to check off some Christian to-do list. Our hope is that you’ll meet with God through the pages of His Word. We’ve created the acronym, R.E.A.P., to help you maximize your time in the Bible. As you set about to read the day’s passage, keep the following things in mind.
R—Read
You’ll not only begin your time reading the Bible, but first prepare your heart and mind with a simple prayer. “Lord, here I am. Speak to me today.”
E—Examine
Make sure to notice the context of the passage you’re reading. Who is talking? Who are they talking to and what about? Don’t forget the basics: who, what, where, when, why and how. Then finally, what did I learn?
A—Apply
Ask God to show you how this passage of Scripture applies to your life. How does God want me to live differently based off what I’ve read?
P—Pray
Don’t forget God is with you. As you read His Word, view your time as a conversation instead of a monologue. God speaks through the Bible, but as in any conversation, communication and understanding occur in the context of a back and forth dialogue.