26-Week, 6-Month Bible-Reading Plan
I’ve noticed something over the years, both in my own life and in conversations with other believers.
Most Christians genuinely want to be in the Word of God. They believe the Bible is inspired. They believe it matters. They believe it shapes faith, obedience, courage, and endurance.
And yet, many of us drift.
Not because we stopped believing, but because life gets crowded. Schedules fill up. Attention gets fractured. Good intentions never quite turn into daily habits. Before long, Bible reading becomes sporadic, reactive, or tied only to Sunday mornings.
That is why I created this intense, 6-month, 26-week Bible reading plan.
This is not a gentle devotional. It is not a “read a verse and reflect on your feelings” approach. This is a serious, structured, no-excuses plan designed for Christians who want to immerse themselves in the whole counsel of God and are willing to commit to it.
Why I built this plan
I wanted something simple, clean, and demanding in the right way.
I wanted a plan that:
- Covers the entire Old Testament and New Testament
- Puts you in both every single weekday and Saturday
- Builds consistency without micromanaging your time
- Does not overwhelm you with commentary or themes
- Can be printed, folded, and used daily without friction
Most Bible plans fail because they either feel chaotic or overly precious. This one does neither. It assumes you are serious about Scripture and treats you like an adult Christian who can read, think, pray, and persevere.
How the plan works
The plan runs for 26 weeks. Each week has six reading days, Monday through Saturday. Sunday is intentionally left blank as a catch-up or rest day.
Every weekday includes:
- One Old Testament reading
- One New Testament reading
There are no thematic labels, no devotionals, and no prompts telling you what to feel. You simply open the Word and read.
Here is what the very beginning looks like:
Week 1, Day 1
Genesis chapters 1–5
Matthew chapter 1
From the very first day, you are anchored in the big picture. Creation, the fall, the early generations of humanity, and the opening of the Gospel story. Law and Gospel. Promise and fulfillment. God acting in history.
And it continues like that, steadily and intentionally, until you finish Malachi and Revelation at the end of six months.
Nothing is skipped. Nothing is watered down.
How long does the daily reading take?
A fair question, and an important one.
Using an average reading speed, most daily readings in this plan will take about 15 to 25 minutes. Some days will be a little shorter. Some days will be heavier, especially when you’re in longer narrative or prophetic sections of the Old Testament.
For example, Week 1, Day 1 contains Genesis 1–5 and Matthew 1. For most readers, that first day takes roughly 15-20 minutes to read carefully and attentively.
This is not designed to be rushed through in two minutes, and it is not meant to consume your entire morning. It is substantial, steady time in the Word. The kind of time that actually shapes how you think, pray, and live.
If you can set aside a focused half hour most days, this plan fits. And if a day runs long, that is why Sundays are left open. The goal is consistency, not perfection.
Six months of this kind of reading will do more than a year of scattered, occasional Bible time.
This is for serious Christians
I want to be very clear about who this plan is for.
This is for Christians who are done negotiating with themselves about Scripture. For believers who are tired of saying “I should read more” and are ready to actually structure their lives around the Word of God.
Some days will feel lighter. Some days will feel heavier. That is normal. You are reading poetry, narrative, law, prophecy, Gospel, and letters written to real churches under pressure.
The goal is not comfort. The goal is faithfulness.
If you miss a day, you do not quit. You use Sunday to catch up. If you fall behind for a week, you pick up where you left off. This plan is firm, but it is not fragile.
Designed to be used, not admired
I also designed this plan to be practical.
It fits on a single sheet of paper. You can print it, put it in your Bible, tape it inside a notebook, or keep it on your desk. There is no app to manage, no notifications to silence, no streaks to break.
I am offering it in both:
- Microsoft Word format, if you want to edit or customize it
- PDF format, if you want something clean and print-ready
Download it once, and you’re set for six months.
A simple challenge
If you’re reading this near the start of a new year, this is a perfect place to begin. January 1 is a natural on-ramp. But you do not need to wait for the calendar to change to take Scripture seriously.
Six months in the Word will shape you. It will steady you. It will confront you, comfort you, and clarify things you didn’t even realize were fuzzy.
You do not need a new spiritual personality. You need a habit.
Download the plan
If you are ready to commit, download the 26-week Bible reading plan below. Print it. Mark it. Use it. And let the Word of God do what it has always done in the lives of faithful people.
Download the 26-week Bible reading plan (Word and PDF):
Start soon. Start seriously. And stay in the Word.
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