Family Bible Reading Plan
A Bible reading plan to guide families with a broad overview of Scripture including many well known passages and stories. Five readings each week averaging approximately 20 verses each day,...
A broad overview of Scripture for families to read together — five readings a week, each about twenty verses, in roughly chronological order. Only five readings a week means a missed day is easy to make up, and nothing is sent at the weekend.
Tips for family Bible reading
- Set a time and place for regular Bible reading
- Give opportunity for all to participate
- Discuss the meaning of what you have read
- Pray together for personal application
Questions for understanding and discussion
For each passage, ask one or more of the following:
- How would you summarize this passage in your own words?
- What is the main idea of this passage?
- What is the best part of what you read today?
- Who are the main characters in the story, and what did they do?
- Why do you think God wanted us to know what is in this passage?
- What does God want me to do as a result of reading this passage?
- What does this passage teach us about God?
- Why is this passage important?
Tips for Staying Consistent
- Same time each day — pair your reading with morning coffee or an evening wind-down.
- Don't worry about falling behind — skip ahead to today's reading if you miss a day. Grace, not guilt.
- Keep a journal — jot a one-sentence takeaway; it deepens retention more than you'd expect.
- Tell someone — an accountability partner doubles your odds of finishing.
Recommended Resources
Enhance your reading with a quality study Bible: Study Bibles on Amazon
Track your progress with a Bible reading journal.
Click any reading to open it on BibleGateway.com. Pick a start date above to see your personalized schedule with real dates.
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