January
Beginnings
Genesis · Matthew 1-7
Bible Reading Plan
A couple of chapters a day, straight through Scripture, as a church family. Genesis to Revelation in one year, ~15 minutes a day. Miss a day? Just pick up where we are — no guilt, only grace.
5 steps to a year in the Bible
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Pick your time and place
Choose a 15-minute daily window that already happens — morning coffee, lunch break, before bed. Stack the new habit on an existing one and you're far more likely to stick.
- 2
Open today's passage
The 2026 plan moves through Genesis → Revelation over the calendar year, a couple of chapters a day. Use the YouVersion app on your phone, or the embedded reader on christchurchmiami.org.
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Read for understanding, not speed
You're not racing — you're listening. If a verse stops you, stop with it. The plan is a guide, not a quota.
- 4
Write one sentence
Each day, jot one sentence: What did I notice? What did God seem to say? Even three words counts. Building the muscle matters more than the volume.
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Catch up gracefully
You will miss days. When you do, skip to today's reading — don't try to plug the gaps. The goal is faithfulness, not completion-scoring.
Monthly themes
February
Covenant
Exodus · Matthew 8-15
March
Holiness
Leviticus · Numbers 1-12 · Matthew 16-22
April
Wilderness + Resurrection
Numbers 13-36 · Matthew 23-28 · Mark
May
Promised land
Deuteronomy · Joshua · Luke 1-12
June
Cycles of grace
Judges · Ruth · 1 Samuel · Luke 13-24
July
Kings and kingdom
2 Samuel · 1-2 Kings · John 1-12
August
Prophets to a divided kingdom
Isaiah · Jeremiah · John 13-21
September
Exile and return
Ezekiel · Daniel · Ezra · Nehemiah · Acts 1-14
October
Wisdom + the early church
Job · Psalms · Acts 15-28
November
Letters to the church
Romans · Corinthians · Galatians · Ephesians · the rest of Paul
December
Final word, new creation
Hebrews · James · Peter · John · Revelation
Frequently Asked Questions
What translation should I use? +
We recommend the English Standard Version (ESV) — it's the translation we preach from at Christchurch Miami. The YouVersion app has it free. NIV, NASB, CSB, and KJV are all also great options if you prefer a different translation.
How long does the daily reading take? +
About 15 minutes for the average reader. Some days are shorter (Leviticus), some are longer (the Gospels). If 15 minutes is too much to start, begin with 5 — consistency beats volume.
What if I fall behind? +
Pick up where the plan is today, not where you left off. Trying to "catch up" turns daily Bible reading into a chore, which is exactly what wrecks the habit. Skip forward and keep going.
Can I do this with my community group? +
Yes — that's actually the best way. Set a weekly question (e.g., "What stood out from this week's reading?") and discuss it together. Several Christchurch groups are reading the plan together this year.
Read with the family
Several Christchurch community groups are reading the 2026 plan together. Discussion makes the text come alive — and the accountability keeps the streak going.