One Year Bible Reading Plan
Introduction

The Bible is the most widely read book in the world, and for good reason. Its teachings and messages have endured for centuries, providing guidance, comfort, and inspiration to millions of people. One of the best ways to fully immerse oneself in the Bible is to read it cover to cover. However, this can be a daunting task for many people, as the Bible is a lengthy book with many different themes and styles of writing. That’s why a one-year Bible reading plan is an excellent way to stay on track and ensure that you are reading the entire Bible within a year. This one-year Bible reading plan will provide you with a structured approach to reading the Bible, along with key verses to guide you on your journey.

January

Theme: The Beginning
Key Verses: Genesis 1-3

The book of Genesis is the starting point for the entire Bible, and it begins with the creation story. Reading these first three chapters will give you a better understanding of how the world began and the relationship between God and humanity.

Week 1: Genesis 1:1-19 – The Creation of the World
Week 2: Genesis 1:20-31 – The Creation of Humans
Week 3: Genesis 2:1-25 – The Creation of Man and Woman
Week 4: Genesis 3:1-24 – The Fall of Humanity

February

Theme: God’s Covenant with Abraham
Key Verses: Genesis 12-22

In these chapters, we see God making a covenant with Abraham, promising him many descendants and a land of his own. These chapters also reveal how Abraham’s faith was tested when God asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac.

Week 1: Genesis 12:1-9 – God’s Call to Abram
Week 2: Genesis 15:1-21 – God’s Covenant with Abram
Week 3: Genesis 17:1-27 – The Sign of the Covenant
Week 4: Genesis 22:1-24 – Abraham’s Faith Tested

March

Theme: The Exodus and the Ten Commandments
Key Verses: Exodus 1-20

Exodus tells the story of how God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and gave them the Ten Commandments. These chapters are critical to understanding the relationship between God and his people.

Week 1: Exodus 1:1-14 – The Israelites in Egypt
Week 2: Exodus 3:1-22 – God Calls Moses
Week 3: Exodus 12:1-30 – The Passover
Week 4: Exodus 20:1-21 – The Ten Commandments

April

Theme: The Life of David
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 16-2 Samuel 24

David is one of the most famous figures in the Bible, and his story is both inspiring and tragic. These chapters cover his rise to power, his struggles with sin, and his legacy as a king.

Week 1: 1 Samuel 16:1-23 – David is Anointed King
Week 2: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 – David and Goliath
Week 3: 2 Samuel 11:1-27 – David and Bathsheba
Week 4: 2 Samuel 24:1-25 – David’s Census and Repentance

May

Theme: The Prophets
Key Verses: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel

The prophetic books in the Bible contain messages from God to his people. These messages are often warnings of judgment or calls to repentance.

Week 1: Isaiah 6:1-13 – Isaiah’s Call
Week 2: Jeremiah 1:1-19 – Jeremiah’s Call
Week 3: Lamentations 3:1-33 – The Faithfulness of God
Week 4: Ezekiel 37:1-14 – The Valley of Dry Bones

June

Theme: The Life of Jesus
Key Verses: The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)

The Gospels tell the story of Jesus, his teachings, miracles, and his death and resurrection. Reading through the Gospels will give you a better understanding of who Jesus was and what he came to accomplish.

Week 1: Matthew 1:1-17 – The Genealogy of Jesus
Week 2: Mark 1:1-20 – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry
Week 3: Luke 10:25-37 – The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Week 4: John 3:1-21 – Jesus and Nicodemus

July

Theme: The Early Church
Key Verses: Acts 1-14

The book of Acts tells the story of the early Christian church, including the spread of the gospel and the work of the apostles.

Week 1: Acts 1:1-14 – The Ascension of Jesus
Week 2: Acts 2:1-47 – The Day of Pentecost
Week 3: Acts 9:1-19 – Saul’s Conversion
Week 4: Acts 13:1-14:28 – Paul’s First Missionary Journey

August

Theme: The Letters of Paul
Key Verses: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians

Paul wrote many letters to the early churches, and these letters provide guidance and instruction for Christian living.

Week 1: Romans 1:1-17 – The Righteousness of God
Week 2: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 – The Greatest of These is Love
Week 3: Galatians 5:1-26 – Freedom in Christ
Week 4: Ephesians 6:10-20 – The Armor of God



September

Theme: Wisdom Literature
Key Verses: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon

The books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are collectively known as the Wisdom Literature. These books provide practical advice on living a godly life and understanding the nature of God.

Week 1: Job 1:1-22 – Job’s Faith Tested
Week 2: Psalms 1:1-6 – The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked
Week 3: Proverbs 1:1-7 – The Beginning of Knowledge
Week 4: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 – The Vanity of Life

October

Theme: The Minor Prophets
Key Verses: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

The twelve books of the Minor Prophets are shorter than the major prophets, but they still contain powerful messages from God.

Week 1: Hosea 1:1-11 – Hosea’s Marriage to Gomer
Week 2: Jonah 1:1-17 – Jonah and the Great Fish
Week 3: Habakkuk 1:1-17 – Habakkuk’s Complaint
Week 4: Malachi 1:1-14 – The Lord’s Love for Israel

November

Theme: The Epistles of Peter and Jude
Key Verses: 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude

The letters of Peter and Jude are short but powerful messages of encouragement and warning to early Christian communities.

Week 1: 1 Peter 1:1-25 – Born Again to a Living Hope
Week 2: 2 Peter 1:1-21 – Confirming One’s Calling and Election
Week 3: Jude 1:1-25 – Judgment on False Teachers
Week 4: 1 Peter 5:1-14 – Shepherd the Flock of God

December

Theme: The Birth of Christ
Key Verses: Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2

As the year comes to a close, it is fitting to read the accounts of Jesus’ birth in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

Week 1: Matthew 1:18-25 – The Birth of Jesus Christ
Week 2: Luke 1:26-38 – The Annunciation to Mary
Week 3: Luke 2:1-21 – The Birth of Jesus Christ
Week 4: Matthew 2:1-12 – The Visit of the Wise Men

Conclusion

Reading through the entire Bible in one year is a daunting but worthwhile task. This one-year Bible reading plan provides a structured approach to reading the Bible cover to cover, along with key verses to guide you on your journey. By immersing yourself in the Bible, you will gain a better understanding of God’s character and his plan for your life. So, take up this challenge, and let God’s Word transform your life.




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