Reading plan · Following a story
From Abraham to Moses
Three weeks through the patriarchs, Joseph and the exodus, from God's call to Abram to the crossing of the sea.
Editorial text in English. Scripture is quoted from the version you choose; references stay the same in every version.
About this plan
God's promise to Abram passes to Isaac, Jacob and Joseph, and is remembered when God calls Moses. Each day reads one or two events in order and links to the timeline.
- Days
- 21
- For
- Readers who want to follow the promise to Abraham through to the rescue from Egypt. About 15 minutes a day.
- Daily reading
- about 7 min a day on average, 17 min on the longest day (in WEB, at 200 words a minute)
- Covers
- Genesis, Exodus
- Versions
- 177 installed versions contain every reading
Your progress
Start today or choose a start date. Progress is kept on this device; no account is needed.
Reading sequence
- Day 1The call of AbramGenesis 12:1–91 min
- Day 2Abram and Lot separate · Abram rescues Lot and meets MelchizedekGenesis 13:1–18 · Genesis 14:1–245 min
- Day 3God's covenant with Abram · Hagar and IshmaelGenesis 15:1–21 · Genesis 16:1–164 min
- Day 4Abraham and the sign of circumcision · Three visitors; Sodom and GomorrahGenesis 17:1–27 · Genesis 18:1–19:2911 min
- Day 5The birth of Isaac · Abraham offers IsaacGenesis 21:1–21 · Genesis 22:1–195 min
- Day 6A wife for IsaacGenesis 24:1–678 min
- Day 7Jacob and Esau born; the birthright · Jacob takes the blessingGenesis 25:19–34 · Genesis 27:1–467 min
- Day 8Jacob's dream at Bethel · Jacob, Rachel and LeahGenesis 28:10–22 · Genesis 29:1–30:4310 min
- Day 9Jacob wrestles with God · Jacob meets EsauGenesis 32:22–32 · Genesis 33:1–204 min
- Day 10Joseph sold by his brothersGenesis 37:1–364 min
- Day 11Joseph in Potiphar's house and in prisonGenesis 39:1–40:236 min
- Day 12Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreamsGenesis 41:1–577 min
- Day 13The brothers come to EgyptGenesis 42:1–44:3413 min
- Day 14Joseph makes himself known · Jacob's family moves to EgyptGenesis 45:1–28 · Genesis 46:1–47:3112 min
- Day 15Joseph forgives his brothers and diesGenesis 50:15–261 min
- Day 16Israel oppressed in Egypt · The birth of MosesExodus 1:1–22 · Exodus 2:1–103 min
- Day 17Moses flees to Midian · The burning bushExodus 2:11–25 · Exodus 3:1–4:178 min
- Day 18Moses and Aaron before PharaohExodus 5:1–7:138 min
- Day 19The plagues on EgyptExodus 7:14–11:1017 min
- Day 20The PassoverExodus 12:1–517 min
- Day 21Crossing the sea · The song of Moses and MiriamExodus 13:17–14:31 · Exodus 15:1–218 min
People
- Abraham
The plan begins with God's call to Abram. Genesis 12:1–9
- Moses
It ends with Moses leading Israel through the sea. Exodus 14:10–31
Other plans
- The Story of Joseph
A week on Joseph alone.
- Following the Life of Moses
Two weeks on Moses' whole life.
Use offline
Save this plan on your device, then download the Bible books it uses in your version: Genesis, Exodus. The study keeps only its own notes and references; the Scripture comes from the books on your device, never a second copy.