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Following a reading plan is a great way to make the Bible part of your daily life. YouVersion has hundreds of different plans, with options for customization and support to help you stay on track. See what God reveals to you when you spend time in Scripture each day.

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  • New Thru 30 » 30 Days

    The New Thru 30 reading plan from Elevation Church takes you through the entire New Testament in 30 days. This plan will stretch your mind, heart, and will to continue with an intense pace of Bible reading over the course of 30 days.

  • Project 345 » 1 Year

    Project 3:45 is a simple, effective way to read the entire New Testament in one year. The plan involves reading one chapter per day five days a week and uses the weekends to catch up if you missed any days. The plan was named for the average of the three minutes and forty five seconds that it takes to read one New Testament chapter (obviously this time will vary due to individual reading rates, chapter lengths, and etc., but you get the point). It’s never too late, start today!

  • Project 345 Plus » 1 Year

    Project 3:45+ is an extended version of the New Testament reading plan, Project 3:45. The “Plus” adds a Psalm or Proverb per day (including weekends) and selected readings from the Old Testament five days per week. The beauty of a Bible reading plan is that all the guesswork is removed and there is always a place to start and a sense of direction. For those that really want to add more to their devotional reading time Project 3:45+ offers great options.

  • First Steps Reading Plan » 1 Year

    The Life Journal First Steps Reading plan was developed by Wayne Cordeiro. This plan takes a only a portion of the reading from the Life Journal Plan and offers a decreased amount of reading without losing the flow. This plan is perfect for youth and new believers. For journals and related resources, visit lifejournal.cc.

  • Psalms & Proverbs » 372 Days

    The Psalms & Proverbs plan was compiled by the folks at YouVersion.com to help you read through the book of Psalms twice and Proverbs 12 times. This plan is meant to be read over the course of one full year.

  • The Gospels » 30 Days

    This plan, compiled and presented by the folks at YouVersion.com, will help you read through all four Gospels in thirty days. Get firm grasp of Jesus' life and ministry in a short span of time.

  • New Testament Epistles and Acts » 85 Days

    Reading through the Pauline, Pastoral, and General Epistles has never been easier. This plan, compiled and presented by the folks at YouVersion, will help you easily read through every letter in the New Testament. And we tossed in a dash of Acts for good measure.

  • One-2-One » 25 Days

    One-2-One was written as a simple tool to aid in personal follow-up and discipleship. It’s a guide. It cannot make a disciple, but it can help you make one. Most importantly, it helps a new disciple get the right start.

  • Psalms » 31 Days

    Reading through the book of Psalms is great for a simple pick-me-up. When you’re going through a hard time, the book of Psalms can serve as a comfort and encouragement.

  • Old Testament » 2 Years

    This plan will take you through the entire Old Testament over the course of 2 years. It’s great for someone who wants to spend a little extra time on each chapter or would like an easier, slower plan that.

  • Outreach New Testament » 1 Year

    Each daily reading will guide readers through the New Testament as they encounter Jesus and the gospel. A great resource for those who are newcomers to the Bible.

  • The Essential 100 » 100 days

    The Essential 100 Challenge (E100) helps you get an overview of the Bible... without getting bogged down. The Plan guides you through 50 Old Testament passages and 50 New Testament passages — The Essential 100 — so you can see the big picture of God's Word, and form a daily Bible reading habit in the process. E100 is an achievable way to have a "through the Bible" experience; it's the Bible reading plan people love to complete.

  • Rediscovering the Christmas Season » 1 Month

    Start a new Christmas tradition with a non-traditional twist on the season of Advent. An ideal start date for this adventure is December 1st, while an earlier start allows a more relaxed pace. Includes reflection questions and action steps to center each day on Christ. Great for individuals, families, or small groups.

  • Book of Common Prayer » Over 2 Years

    This plan follows the Daily Office Lectionary found in The Book of Common Prayer (1979) used worldwide by Anglicans and Episcopalians.

  • Daily Bible Reading Guide (Catholic) » 1 Year

    The 2011 Daily Bible Reading Guide is based on texts used in the Revised Common Lectionary and other lectionaries used by Anglicans, Lutherans, and Roman Catholics. Versification is based on the Good News Translation Bible. If the Guide is used every day during 2011, 52 books of the Bible will be utilized and ten will be read in their entirety. Also included are optional readings from five different books of the Apocrypha. The entire 119th Psalm will also be read.

  • Daily Bible Reading Guide (Protestant) » 1 Year

    The 2011 Daily Bible Reading Guide is based on texts used in the Revised Common Lectionary and other lectionaries used by Anglicans, Lutherans, and Roman Catholics. Versification is based on the Good News Translation Bible. If the Guide is used every day during 2011, 52 books of the Bible will be utilized and ten will be read in their entirety. The entire 119th Psalm will also be read.

  • The Essential Jesus » 100 Days

    In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant -- even life transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, and the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

  • Mariners Church Chrono-Condensed » 1 Year

    These chronological daily Bible readings guide you through God's whole story in one year - in less than ten minutes a day. Mariners Church specifically designed this reading format to include the richness of Bible in one year, through six daily readings per week, leaving one free day to catch up or reflect on the week's readings. You are encouraged to begin your daily reading in prayer, asking God to speak to you through His Word. When you are done, journal your thoughts or what you have heard God say to you.

  • Psalms and Proverbs in 31 Days » 31 Days

    The Psalms and Proverbs are filled with songs, poetry, and writings - expressing true worship, longing, wisdom, love, desperation, and truth. This plan will take you through all of the Psalms and Proverbs in just 31 days. Here, you will encounter God and find comfort, strength, solace, and encouragement that covers the breadth of the human experience.

  • Major Events » 65 Days

    The Major Events plan is a 65-day tour through the Bible and the Major Events of our faith - from Creation to the End Times and all sorts of good stories in between. This study will help those who are new to the Bible learn about Christianity's history. If you are someone who knows their way around the Bible, it could still be a fun read through of some of our faith's major events. This plan follows a 5-day reading schedule, then two days off.

  • Major Beliefs » 65 Days

    This is a 65 day plan that focuses on some of our core beliefs in Christianity. The Major Beliefs plan is a great way to learn what the Bible says about the Trinity, Satan & Sin, our Humanity, Salvation, the Church, Baptism, and much more. This plan follows a 5 day reading schedule, then two days off.

  • Proverbs » 31 Days

    This plan will allow you to read one chapter of Proverbs each day. The Proverbs are filled with wisdom that has survived generation after generation, and will lead you down the path of righteousness.

  • The Cell Rule of Optina, New Testament » 89 Days

    Brethern of the Optina Monastery enter into a daily read scripture discipline: one chapter from the Gospel and two chapters from the Epistle, proceeding in order, beginning with the Book of Acts and ending with the last chapter of Revelation. In this way, the last Gospel chapter is read on exactly the same day as the last chapter of Revelation.

  • One Book, One Body » 1 Year

    This is a one year Bible reading plan with only a chapter a day. Sponsored by the Byron Area Ministerial Association in Byron Center, MI.

  • Discipleship Journal Reading Plan » 1 Year

    By reading from four separate places in the Scriptures every day, you will get a better grasp of the unity of the Scriptures. And you can begin at any point of the year.