Foundations Reading Plan
A 30-day plan to build a steady habit of Scripture and focus on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
30 days
How to use this plan
- Begin each reading with a short prayer for understanding and obedience.
- Read slowly and look for what the passage reveals about God and the gospel.
- Write down one verse and one response each day (praise, confession, request, or commitment).
- Bring questions and insights to your Bible study sessions group.
Daily reflection (simple prompts)
- What does this passage teach me about God?
- How does it point to Christ or the gospel?
- What is one truth to believe today?
- What is one step of obedience to take?
Tip: Keep it simple. Consistency matters more than intensity.
Day-by-day readings
These readings introduce the story of Scripture, the person and work of Jesus, and the basics of Christian life.
Week 1
God, creation, and the promise of redemption
- Day 1: John 1:1–18
- Day 2: Genesis 1
- Day 3: Genesis 2
- Day 4: Genesis 3
- Day 5: Romans 3:9–26
- Day 6: Psalm 23
- Day 7: Mark 1:1–15
Week 2
God’s covenant, God’s law, God’s mercy
- Day 8: Genesis 12:1–9
- Day 9: Exodus 3:1–15
- Day 10: Exodus 20:1–21
- Day 11: Psalm 51
- Day 12: Isaiah 53
- Day 13: Luke 15:11–32
- Day 14: Romans 5:1–11
Week 3
Following Jesus and learning His ways
- Day 15: Mark 2:1–17
- Day 16: Mark 4:1–20
- Day 17: Mark 8:27–38
- Day 18: John 3:1–21
- Day 19: John 10:7–18
- Day 20: Matthew 6:5–15
- Day 21: Psalm 1
Week 4
The cross, resurrection, and new life
- Day 22: Mark 14:1–26
- Day 23: Mark 15:1–39
- Day 24: Mark 15:40–16:8
- Day 25: Luke 24:13–35
- Day 26: Acts 1:1–11
- Day 27: Acts 2:1–41
- Day 28: Romans 8:1–17
Week 5
Walking in Christ and loving others
- Day 29: Ephesians 2:1–10
- Day 30: Ephesians 4:1–16
Want to keep going? Consider reading Philippians next (one chapter per day).
Continue in community
Reading plans help build consistency, but discipleship grows best with Christ-centered community.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105