Reading plan · Getting started
Getting Started with the Bible
Seven days through key moments of the Bible’s story, from creation to the resurrection, for anyone new to reading Scripture.
Editorial text in English. Scripture is quoted from the version you choose; references stay the same in every version.
About this plan
This plan follows the big story of the Bible in seven short readings: creation, the broken world, God’s promise to Abraham, the rescue from Egypt, a psalm of trust, the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and his resurrection.
Each day has one or two passages, a short note and a question. Mark each day complete when you have read it.
- Days
- 7
- For
- New readers, or anyone who wants a short overview of the Bible’s story.
- Daily reading
- about 3 min a day on average, 4 min on the longest day (in WEB, at 200 words a minute)
- Covers
- Genesis, Exodus, Psalms, Mark, Luke
- Versions
- 151 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
Stories
- Creation
Day one reads the creation account. Genesis 1:1
Study guides
- How to Start Reading the Bible
A seven-day plan that puts this guide into practice.
Use offline
Save this plan on your device, then download the Bible books it uses in your version: Genesis, Exodus, Psalms, Mark, Luke. The study keeps only its own notes and references; the Scripture comes from the books on your device, never a second copy.