How to Start Reading the Bible
This 12-week plan is built for beginners and focused on understanding, not speed.
Week 1
Start with Jesus
John 1-7
Week 2
Continue the Gospel
John 8-21
Week 3
Wisdom for daily life
Proverbs 1-15
Week 4
Prayer and worship
Psalm 1-30
Week 5
The early church
Acts 1-14
Week 6
Grace and salvation
Romans 1-8
Week 7
Faith and identity
Romans 9-16 · Ephesians 1-3
Week 8
Practical discipleship
Ephesians 4-6 · James 1-5
Week 9
Hope and endurance
1 Peter 1-5 · Hebrews 10-13
Week 10
God and creation
Genesis 1-12
Week 11
God and covenant
Genesis 13-25
Week 12
Big-picture review
Luke 24 · Revelation 21-22 · Psalm 119 excerpts