Bible Study Plan

Choose your pace, pick an approach, and read through the entire Bible. The whole Bible is 1189 chapters, roughly 783,000 words (~3,100 pages) — here's how to make it manageable.

Choose Your Timeframe

How long would you like to take to read through the Bible?

days
4
chapters / day
23
chapters / week
~13
min / day
ModerateA steady pace — plan for 15-20 minutes of reading each day

Study Approaches

Pick the reading order that fits your goals. There's no wrong way to read the Bible.

1

Cover to Cover

Read from Genesis to Revelation in order. The most straightforward approach — follow the story as it's traditionally arranged.

Best for first-time readers who want the full narrative arc

2

Old & New Together

Alternate between an OT and NT chapter each day. Keeps things varied and helps you see connections between the testaments.

Best for staying engaged and seeing the big picture

3

Gospels First

Start with Matthew through John, then Acts and the Epistles, then circle back to the Old Testament with that context.

Best for new believers or those focused on Jesus' teachings

4

Chronological

Read events in historical order — Job during the patriarchs, Psalms alongside David's story, prophets during the kings.

Best for understanding the historical timeline and context

Books of the Bible

1189 chapters across 66 books, organized by section. Click any book to start reading.

Pentateuch

5 books · 187 chapters

Law, origins, creation, covenant — the foundation of the biblical story

GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomy

Historical Books

12 books · 249 chapters

Israel's conquest, kingdom, division, exile, and return

JoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEsther

Wisdom & Poetry

5 books · 243 chapters

Worship, wisdom, suffering, love — the heart of human experience before God

JobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of Solomon

Major Prophets

5 books · 183 chapters

Judgment, exile, hope — sweeping visions of God's plan and the coming Messiah

IsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDaniel

Minor Prophets

12 books · 67 chapters

Calls to repentance, justice, faithfulness, and the promise of restoration

HoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachi

Gospels

4 books · 89 chapters

The life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ

MatthewMarkLukeJohn

Acts

1 book · 28 chapters

The birth of the church, the spread of the gospel, and the work of the Holy Spirit

Acts

Pauline Epistles

13 books · 87 chapters

Theology, grace, church life, and practical Christian living

Romans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemon

General Epistles

8 books · 34 chapters

Faith under trial, perseverance, hope, and warnings against false teaching

HebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJude

Revelation

1 book · 22 chapters

Apocalyptic vision — the ultimate triumph of God, hope for the faithful

Revelation

Tips for Reading Through the Bible

1
Read at the same time each day
Building a habit is more important than the amount you read. Morning, lunch, or before bed — pick a slot and protect it.
2
Keep a journal or use Notes
Write down questions, observations, or verses that stand out. This deepens retention and gives you something to revisit.
3
Don't rush — understanding matters more than speed
It's better to read one chapter thoughtfully than five chapters you won't remember. Adjust your pace anytime.
4
It's OK to re-read chapters
Some passages are dense (looking at you, Leviticus). Re-reading is part of the process, not a sign of failure.
5
Use multiple translations
If a passage is confusing in one translation, try another. Comparing KJV with a modern translation can unlock meaning.
6
Don't skip the hard parts
Genealogies, laws, and prophetic visions can feel tedious, but they're part of the story. Skim if you must, but don't skip entirely.
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