Reading Plans · One Year
Bible
Read-Through
The whole story of Scripture, read in order, in one year.
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.”
Hebrews 4:12 · ESV

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Bible Read-Through · 2026The Church · Hitchcock, TX
How to use this plan

One year.
The whole story.

This plan guides you through the entire Bible chronologically over one year — reading events roughly in the order they happened. Each week gives you six daily readings and a grace day to rest, reflect, or catch up. You don’t have to be perfect; you just have to keep showing up.

Ask God to speak.

Reading the Bible isn’t just informative — it’s transformative. Before you read, ask God to give you ears to hear what He wants to say to you.

Don’t rush.

It’s easy to read too much, too fast. Take it slow. Ask yourself two questions: What is this passage saying? And why do I need to know it?

Write it down.

Note the things that “pop” as you read. The S.O.A.P. method below is a simple way to capture what God is showing you.

The S.O.A.P. Method
S — Scripture
What verse grabs your attention?
O — Observation
What did this mean to the original audience?
A — Application
What does this mean for you now?
P — Prayer
Write a prayer based on what God is saying.
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Week 1
Jan 1–7
In the Beginning
Theme
God reveals Himself as the Creator who brings order, beauty, and purpose into the world, and even as humanity falls, His sustaining grace and redemptive plan begin to unfold.

Key Verse
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1 · ESV

Jan 1Genesis 1–2
Jan 2John 1:1–3; Psalm 8, 104
Jan 3Genesis 3–5
Jan 4Genesis 6–7
Jan 5Genesis 8–9; Psalm 12
Jan 6Genesis 10–11
Jan 7Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 2
Jan 8–14
Promises of Covenant
Theme
God begins fulfilling His promises to Abraham, demonstrating faithfulness and the importance of obedience and trust.

Key Verse
“And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness.”
Genesis 15:6 · ESV

Jan 8Genesis 12–13
Jan 9Genesis 14–16
Jan 10Genesis 17–19
Jan 11Genesis 20–23
Jan 12Genesis 24–26
Jan 13Genesis 27–29
Jan 14Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 3
Jan 15–21
Struggle and God’s Sovereignty
Theme
God’s sovereignty is revealed through Joseph’s life, turning trials into salvation for many.

Key Verse
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”
Genesis 50:20 · ESV

Jan 15Genesis 30–33
Jan 16Genesis 34–37
Jan 17Genesis 38–40
Jan 18Genesis 41–43
Jan 19Genesis 44–46
Jan 20Genesis 47–50
Jan 21Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 4
Jan 22–28
Faith Under Fire
Theme
Even in the midst of intense suffering, doubt, and confusion, faith perseveres. We are reminded that God’s wisdom and sovereignty surpass human understanding.

Key Verse
“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Job 1:21 · ESV

Jan 22Job 1–5
Jan 23Job 6–9
Jan 24Job 10–13
Jan 25Job 14–17
Jan 26Job 18–21
Jan 27Job 22–24
Jan 28Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 5
Jan 29–Feb 4
Wisdom and Wonder
Theme
God responds to Job’s questions with His sovereign wisdom, leading Job to humility and trust; this refocuses us on God’s power as the story moves into Exodus.

Key Verse
“I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you.”
Job 42:5 · ESV

Jan 29Job 25–28
Jan 30Job 29–32
Jan 31Job 33–36
Feb 1Job 37–40:5; Psalm 19
Feb 2Job 40:6–42:17; Psalm 29
Feb 3Exodus 1–4
Feb 4Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 6
Feb 5–11
The God Who Delivers
Theme
God delivers His people with power and establishes His covenant, revealing what it means to live as His redeemed and set-apart people.

Key Verse
“Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today.”
Exodus 14:13 · ESV

Feb 5Exodus 5–9
Feb 6Exodus 10–13
Feb 7Exodus 14–18
Feb 8Exodus 19–21
Feb 9Exodus 22–24
Feb 10Exodus 25–28
Feb 11Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 7
Feb 12–18
Holy Presence
Theme
God establishes His dwelling among His people and lays out the sacrificial system, revealing both His holiness and His provision for atonement and communion with Him.

Key Verse
“Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.”
Exodus 40:34 · ESV

Feb 12Exodus 29–32
Feb 13Exodus 33–36
Feb 14Exodus 37–40
Feb 15Leviticus 1–4
Feb 16Leviticus 5–7
Feb 17Leviticus 8–10
Feb 18Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 8
Feb 19–25
Set Apart for Holiness
Theme
God’s holiness guides His people in worship, daily life, and relationships, calling them to reflect His character.

Key Verse
“You shall be holy to me, for I the Lord am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine.”
Leviticus 20:26 · ESV

Feb 19Leviticus 11–14
Feb 20Leviticus 15–18
Feb 21Leviticus 19–22
Feb 22Leviticus 23–25
Feb 23Leviticus 26–27; Numbers 1–2
Feb 24Numbers 3–5
Feb 25Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 9
Feb 26–Mar 4
Wilderness Testing
Theme
God leads His people through the wilderness, guiding, providing, and correcting them, demonstrating His patience and faithfulness.

Key Verse
“Only do not rebel against the Lord…The Lord is with us; do not fear them.”
Numbers 14:9 · ESV

Feb 26Numbers 6–9
Feb 27Numbers 10–13
Feb 28Numbers 14–16; Psalm 95
Mar 1Numbers 17–20
Mar 2Numbers 21–24
Mar 3Numbers 25–28
Mar 4Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 10
Mar 5–11
Renew and Remember
Theme
As the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, God reminds them of His faithfulness and calls them to obedience.

Key Verse
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love.”
Deuteronomy 7:9 · ESV

Mar 5Numbers 29–32
Mar 6Numbers 33–36
Mar 7Deuteronomy 1–3
Mar 8Deuteronomy 4–7
Mar 9Deuteronomy 8–11
Mar 10Deuteronomy 12–15
Mar 11Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 11
Mar 12–18
Choose Life
Theme
God calls His people to wholehearted obedience and faithfulness, reminding them of His covenant promises as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.

Key Verse
“I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life.”
Deuteronomy 30:19 · ESV

Mar 12Deuteronomy 16–19
Mar 13Deuteronomy 20–23
Mar 14Deuteronomy 24–27
Mar 15Deuteronomy 28–30
Mar 16Deuteronomy 31–34
Mar 17Joshua 1–2; Psalm 105
Mar 18Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 12
Mar 19–25
Entering the Promise
Theme
God fulfills His promises by giving the Israelites the Promised Land, calling His people to trust Him in conquest, settlement, and obedience.

Key Verse
“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua 24:15 · ESV

Mar 19Joshua 3–6
Mar 20Joshua 7–10
Mar 21Joshua 11–14
Mar 22Joshua 15–18
Mar 23Joshua 19–22
Mar 24Joshua 23–24; Judges 1
Mar 25Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 13
Mar 26–Apr 1
Cycles of Faith and Forgetfulness
Theme
God delivers His people through judges in times of rebellion and demonstrates His redemption through the story of Ruth.

Key Verse
“In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”
Judges 21:25 · ESV

Mar 26Judges 2–5
Mar 27Judges 6–9
Mar 28Judges 10–13
Mar 29Judges 14–18
Mar 30Judges 19–21
Mar 31Ruth 1–4
Apr 1Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 14
Apr 2–8
From Judges to a King
Theme
God calls and raises leaders like Samuel and David, guiding His people even amid human failure and opposition.

Key Verse
“Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7 · ESV

Apr 21 Samuel 1–3
Apr 31 Samuel 4–8
Apr 41 Samuel 9–12
Apr 51 Samuel 13–16
Apr 61 Samuel 17–20; Psalm 59
Apr 71 Samuel 21–24; Psalm 91
Apr 8Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 15
Apr 9–15
Songs from the Wilderness
Theme
Through David’s triumphs and struggles, the Psalms reveal a heart that seeks God in praise, lament, and trust.

Key Verse
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalm 34:4 · ESV

Apr 9Psalms 7, 27, 31, 34, 52
Apr 10Psalms 56, 120, 140–142
Apr 111 Samuel 25–27; Psalms 17, 73
Apr 12Psalms 35, 54, 63, 18
Apr 131 Samuel 28–31; 1 Chronicles 10
Apr 14Psalms 121, 123–125, 128–130
Apr 15Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 16
Apr 16–22
The Rise of David
Theme
As David’s kingdom is established, the Psalms and genealogies show us God guiding His people through history.

Key Verse
“After this David inquired of the Lord…and the Lord said to him, “Go up.””
2 Samuel 2:1 · ESV

Apr 162 Samuel 1–4
Apr 17Psalms 6, 9–10, 14, 16, 21
Apr 181 Chronicles 1–2; Psalms 43–44
Apr 19Psalms 49, 84–85, 87
Apr 201 Chronicles 3–5
Apr 211 Chronicles 6; Psalms 36, 39, 77–78
Apr 22Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 17
Apr 23–29
Establishing the Kingdom
Theme
David unites Israel and brings the ark to Jerusalem, while the Psalms celebrate God’s faithfulness and kingship.

Key Verse
“Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!”
Psalm 24:8 · ESV

Apr 23Psalms 81, 88, 92–93
Apr 241 Chronicles 7–9
Apr 252 Samuel 5:1–10; 1 Chronicles 11–12; Psalm 133
Apr 262 Samuel 5:11–6:23; 1 Chronicles 13–16
Apr 27Psalms 15, 23–25, 47
Apr 28Psalms 89, 96, 100–101, 107
Apr 29Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 18
Apr 30–May 6
The Heart of a King
Theme
As David reigns, he experiences victories and faces personal failures, with the Psalms expressing repentance, praise, and trust.

Key Verse
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
Psalm 51:10 · ESV

Apr 302 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17; Psalms 1–2, 33, 127, 132
May 12 Samuel 8–9; 1 Chronicles 18
May 22 Samuel 10; 1 Chronicles 19; Psalms 20, 53, 60, 75
May 3Psalms 65–67, 69–70
May 42 Samuel 11–12; 1 Chronicles 20; Psalm 51
May 5Psalms 32, 86, 102–103, 122
May 6Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 19
May 7–13
Brokenness and Restoration
Theme
David faces trials and conflict, yet God’s faithfulness sustains him, and the Psalms guide hearts in prayer and trust.

Key Verse
“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.”
Psalm 3:3 · ESV

May 72 Samuel 13–15
May 8Psalms 3–4, 13, 28, 55
May 92 Samuel 16–18
May 10Psalms 26, 40–41, 58, 61–62, 64
May 112 Samuel 19–21; Psalms 5, 38, 42
May 122 Samuel 22–23; Psalm 57
May 13Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 20
May 14–20
A Kingdom Established in Praise
Theme
David organizes worship and prepares for the temple, highlighting God’s faithfulness and glory.

Key Verse
“I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.”
Psalm 145:1 · ESV

May 14Psalms 97–99
May 152 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21–22; Psalm 30
May 16Psalms 108–109
May 171 Chronicles 23–26
May 18Psalms 131, 138–139, 143–145
May 191 Chronicles 27–29; Psalm 68
May 20Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 21
May 21–27
Worship and Wisdom
Theme
Solomon’s reign begins with wisdom, worship, and devotion to God, and his writings celebrate God’s guidance, law, and love.

Key Verse
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding.”
Psalm 111:10 · ESV

May 21Psalms 111–118
May 221 Kings 1–2; Psalms 37, 71, 94
May 23Psalm 119:1–88
May 241 Kings 3–4; 2 Chronicles 1; Psalm 72
May 25Psalm 119:89–176
May 26Song of Solomon 1–5:1
May 27Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 22
May 28–Jun 3
The Way of Wisdom
Theme
Solomon teaches wisdom, love, and the pursuit of a life aligned with God’s ways.

Key Verse
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
Proverbs 9:10 · ESV

May 28Song of Solomon 5:2–8:14; Psalm 45
May 29Proverbs 1–4
May 30Proverbs 5–8
May 31Proverbs 9–12
Jun 1Proverbs 13–16
Jun 2Proverbs 17–20
Jun 3Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 23
Jun 4–10
Building for God’s Glory
Theme
God’s wisdom and faithfulness are displayed in the construction of the temple, calling His people to worship and obedience.

Key Verse
“There is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love.”
1 Kings 8:23 · ESV

Jun 4Proverbs 21–24
Jun 52 Chronicles 2–3; 1 Kings 5–6
Jun 61 Kings 7–8; Psalm 11
Jun 72 Chronicles 4–7; Psalms 134, 136
Jun 8Psalms 146–150
Jun 91 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8; Proverbs 25–26
Jun 10Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 24
Jun 11–17
When Wisdom Fades
Theme
Solomon’s later writings show the limits of human wisdom, and the kingdom begins to divide due to disobedience.

Key Verse
“Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13 · ESV

Jun 11Proverbs 27–29
Jun 12Ecclesiastes 1–6
Jun 13Ecclesiastes 7–12
Jun 141 Kings 10–11; 2 Chronicles 9; Proverbs 30–31
Jun 151 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 10
Jun 161 Kings 13–14; 2 Chronicles 11–12
Jun 17Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 25
Jun 18–24
The Fire of Faith
Theme
God raises and judges kings in Israel and Judah, demonstrating His sovereignty and calling His people to faithfulness.

Key Verse
“How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him.”
1 Kings 18:21 · ESV

Jun 181 Kings 15:1–24; 2 Chronicles 13–16
Jun 191 Kings 15:25–16:34; 2 Chronicles 17
Jun 201 Kings 17–19
Jun 211 Kings 20–21
Jun 221 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 18–20
Jun 232 Kings 1–4
Jun 24Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 26
Jun 25–Jul 1
Mercy in the Midst of Judgment
Theme
God’s judgment and mercy are shown through the kings of Israel and Judah, and even to those outside Israel in Jonah’s story.

Key Verse
“Salvation belongs to the Lord!”
Jonah 2:9 · ESV

Jun 252 Kings 5:1–8:15
Jun 262 Kings 8:16–29; 2 Chronicles 21–22:9
Jun 272 Kings 9–11; 2 Chronicles 22:10–23:21
Jun 282 Kings 12–13; 2 Chronicles 24
Jun 292 Kings 14–15; 2 Chronicles 25–27
Jun 30Jonah 1–4
Jul 1Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 27
Jul 2–8
Faithfulness, Not Formality
Theme
The prophets call Israel to repentance, warning of judgment for sin while pointing to God’s mercy and faithfulness.

Key Verse
“For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”
Hosea 6:6 · ESV

Jul 2Amos 1–5
Jul 3Amos 6–9
Jul 4Hosea 1–5
Jul 5Hosea 6–9
Jul 6Hosea 10–14
Jul 7Isaiah 1–4
Jul 8Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 28
Jul 9–15
Hope Amid Judgment
Theme
Amid impending judgment, God’s justice and salvation are proclaimed through Isaiah and Micah.

Key Verse
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.”
Isaiah 9:2 · ESV

Jul 9Isaiah 5–8
Jul 10Isaiah 9–12
Jul 11Micah 1–4
Jul 12Micah 5–7
Jul 132 Kings 16–17; 2 Chronicles 28
Jul 14Isaiah 13–17
Jul 15Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 29
Jul 16–22
Trusting God Amid Threats and Triumphs
Theme
God’s protection and deliverance of His people demonstrate His sovereignty through the kings of Judah and prophetic messages.

Key Verse
“You are the God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; you have made heaven and earth.”
Isaiah 37:16 · ESV

Jul 16Isaiah 18–22
Jul 17Isaiah 23–26
Jul 182 Kings 18:1–8; 2 Chronicles 29–31; Psalm 48
Jul 19Isaiah 27–30
Jul 20Isaiah 31–35
Jul 21Isaiah 36–37; 2 Kings 18:9–19:37; 2 Chronicles 32:1–23; Psalm 76
Jul 22Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 30
Jul 23–29
The God Who Comforts and Redeems
Theme
God comforts His people and promises salvation, reminding them of His power, faithfulness, and the coming Messiah.

Key Verse
“They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.”
Isaiah 40:31 · ESV

Jul 23Isaiah 38–39; 2 Kings 20; 2 Chronicles 32:24–33
Jul 24Isaiah 40–42; Psalm 46
Jul 25Isaiah 43–45; Psalm 80
Jul 26Isaiah 46–49; Psalm 135
Jul 27Isaiah 50–53
Jul 28Isaiah 54–58
Jul 29Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 31
Jul 30–Aug 5
God’s Justice and Renewed Hope
Theme
God calls His people to repentance, warns of judgment for sin, and offers hope for restoration.

Key Verse
“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.”
Nahum 1:7 · ESV

Jul 30Isaiah 59–63
Jul 31Isaiah 64–66
Aug 12 Kings 21; 2 Chronicles 33
Aug 2Nahum 1–3
Aug 3Zephaniah 1–3
Aug 42 Kings 22–23; 2 Chronicles 34–35
Aug 5Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 32
Aug 6–12
Faith Amid Judgment
Theme
The prophets call out Israel’s sin, highlighting God’s justice while pointing to His mercy and the need for faithful trust.

Key Verse
“God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer’s.”
Habakkuk 3:19 · ESV

Aug 6Habakkuk 1–3
Aug 7Joel 1–3
Aug 8Jeremiah 1–4
Aug 9Jeremiah 5–8
Aug 10Jeremiah 9–12
Aug 11Jeremiah 13–16
Aug 12Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 33
Aug 13–19
Return and Rebuild
Theme
Jeremiah proclaims God’s judgment on Judah while assuring hope and restoration for those who remain faithful.

Key Verse
“For I know the plans I have for you…plans to give you a future and a hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11 · ESV

Aug 13Jeremiah 17–20
Aug 14Jeremiah 21–24
Aug 15Jeremiah 25–28
Aug 16Jeremiah 29–32
Aug 17Jeremiah 33–37
Aug 18Jeremiah 38–40; Psalms 74, 79
Aug 19Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 34
Aug 20–26
Hope in the Midst of Exile
Theme
God’s justice is revealed through the fall of Judah and the nations, yet His faithfulness and promise of restoration remain.

Key Verse
“If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill!”
Psalm 137:5–6 · ESV

Aug 202 Kings 24–25; 2 Chronicles 36:1–21; Jeremiah 52
Aug 21Jeremiah 41–44
Aug 22Obadiah; Psalms 82–83
Aug 23Jeremiah 45–48
Aug 24Jeremiah 49–50
Aug 25Jeremiah 51; Psalm 137
Aug 26Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 35
Aug 27–Sep 2
God’s Glory Amid the Ruins
Theme
In the aftermath of Jerusalem’s fall, God’s judgment is evident, yet His sovereignty and call to repentance offer hope.

Key Verse
“His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22–23 · ESV

Aug 27Lamentations 1–3:36
Aug 28Lamentations 3:37–5:22
Aug 29Ezekiel 1–4
Aug 30Ezekiel 5–8
Aug 31Ezekiel 9–12
Sep 1Ezekiel 13–16
Sep 2Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 36
Sep 3–9
Renewal and Restoration in Exile
Theme
Ezekiel emphasizes God’s judgment on Israel and the nations, while pointing to future restoration and the hope of renewed life.

Key Verse
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.”
Ezekiel 36:26 · ESV

Sep 3Ezekiel 17–20
Sep 4Ezekiel 21–24
Sep 5Ezekiel 25–28
Sep 6Ezekiel 29–32
Sep 7Ezekiel 33–36
Sep 8Ezekiel 37–40
Sep 9Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Week 37
Sep 10–16
Faithful in the Fire
Theme
God reigns over kingdoms and sustains His people with courage and hope in every trial.

Key Verse
“For he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed.”
Daniel 6:26 · ESV

Sep 10Ezekiel 41–44
Sep 11Ezekiel 45–48
Sep 12Daniel 1–3
Sep 13Daniel 4–6
Sep 14Daniel 7–9
Sep 15Daniel 10–12
Sep 16Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 38
Sep 17–23
Rebuilding Hope
Theme
God restores His people, renews their worship, and calls them to courageous faith as He rebuilds what was broken.

Key Verse
“The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts.”
Haggai 2:9 · ESV

Sep 17Ezra 1–3; 2 Chronicles 36:22–23
Sep 18Ezra 4–6
Sep 19Haggai 1–2
Sep 20Zechariah 1–7
Sep 21Zechariah 8–14
Sep 22Esther 1–5
Sep 23Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 39
Sep 24–30
Restoring Covenant Faithfulness
Theme
God fulfills His promises and restores the hearts of His people. They are filled with worship and devotion.

Key Verse
“Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10 · ESV

Sep 24Esther 6–10
Sep 25Malachi 1–4; Psalm 50
Sep 26Ezra 7–10
Sep 27Nehemiah 1–4
Sep 28Nehemiah 5–7
Sep 29Nehemiah 8–10
Sep 30Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

The Church14
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Week 40
Oct 1–7
The Light Has Come
Theme
After centuries of silence, God’s promises are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus — the true Light and Savior of the world.

Key Verse
“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.”
John 1:9 · ESV

Oct 1Nehemiah 11–13; Psalm 126
Oct 2Psalm 106; John 1:4–14
Oct 3Matthew 1; Luke 1–2:38
Oct 4Matthew 2; Luke 2:39–52
Oct 5Matthew 3; Mark 1:1–11; Luke 3; John 1:15–34
Oct 6Matthew 4:1–22; Mark 1:12–20; Luke 4:1–30; John 1:35–2:12; Matthew 13:54–58; Mark 6:1–6; Luke 5:1–11
Oct 7Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 41
Oct 8–14
The Kingdom Revealed
Theme
Jesus proclaims and demonstrates the Kingdom of God through His teaching, miracles, and compassion.

Key Verse
“And he went throughout all Galilee…proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom.”
Matthew 4:23 · ESV

Oct 8Matthew 4:23–25, 8:14–17; Mark 1:21–39; Luke 4:31–44
Oct 9John 3–5
Oct 10Matthew 8:1–4, 9:1–17, 12:1–21; Mark 1:40–3:21; Luke 5:12–6:19
Oct 11Matthew 5–7; Luke 6:20–49, 11:1–13
Oct 12Matthew 8:5–13, 11:1–30; Luke 7
Oct 13Matthew 12:22–50; Mark 3:22–35; Luke 8:19–21, 11:14–54
Oct 14Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

The Church15
Bible Read-Through · 2026The Church · Hitchcock, TX
Week 42
Oct 15–21
Parables, Power, and the Path of Discipleship
Theme
Jesus teaches on the Kingdom, reveals His divine authority through miracles, and calls His followers to faith and sacrifice.

Key Verse
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Matthew 16:24 · ESV

Oct 15Matthew 13:1–53; Mark 4:1–34; Luke 8:1–18
Oct 16Matthew 8:18–34, 9:18–38; Mark 4:35–5:43; Luke 8:22–56, 9:57–62
Oct 17Matthew 10, 14; Mark 6:7–56; Luke 9:1–17; John 6
Oct 18Matthew 15; Mark 7–8:10
Oct 19Matthew 16; Mark 8:11–9:1; Luke 9:18–27
Oct 20Matthew 17–18; Mark 9:2–50; Luke 9:28–56
Oct 21Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 43
Oct 22–28
The Good Shepherd and His Kingdom
Theme
Jesus reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd, teaching about mercy, humility, and the cost of entering God’s Kingdom.

Key Verse
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
John 10:11 · ESV

Oct 22John 7–9
Oct 23Luke 10; John 10–11:54
Oct 24Luke 12–13:30
Oct 25Luke 14–15
Oct 26Matthew 19; Mark 10:1–31; Luke 16–18:30
Oct 27Matthew 20; Mark 10:32–52; Luke 18:31–19:27
Oct 28Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

The Church16
Bible Read-Through · 2026The Church · Hitchcock, TX
Week 44
Oct 29–Nov 4
The King Enters and Prepares His Disciples
Theme
Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, teaches with authority, and prepares His followers for His coming sacrifice.

Key Verse
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6 · ESV

Oct 29Matthew 26:6–13; Mark 14:3–9; John 11:55–12:36; Matthew 21:1–22; Mark 11:1–26; Luke 19:28–48; John 2:13–25
Oct 30Matthew 21:23–22:14; Mark 11:27–12:12; Luke 20:1–19; John 12:37–50
Oct 31Matthew 22:15–23:39; Mark 12:13–44; Luke 20:20–21:4, 13:31–35
Nov 1Matthew 24–25; Mark 13; Luke 21:5–38
Nov 2Matthew 26:1–5, 14–35; Mark 14:1–2, 10–31; Luke 22:1–38; John 13
Nov 3John 14–17
Nov 4Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 45
Nov 5–11
The Cross and the Empty Tomb
Theme
Jesus suffers, dies, and rises again — defeating sin and death, and commissioning His followers with power and purpose.

Key Verse
“He is not here, for He has risen, as He said.”
Matthew 28:6 · ESV

Nov 5Matthew 26:36–75; Mark 14:32–72; Luke 22:39–71; John 18:1–27
Nov 6Matthew 27:1–31; Mark 15:1–20; Luke 23:1–25; John 18:28–19:16
Nov 7Matthew 27:32–66; Mark 15:31–47; Luke 23:26–56; John 19:17–42; Psalm 22
Nov 8Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20–21
Nov 9Acts 1–4; Psalm 110
Nov 10Acts 5–8
Nov 11Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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Bible Read-Through · 2026The Church · Hitchcock, TX
Week 46
Nov 12–18
The Gospel Advances to the Nations
Theme
God’s Spirit transforms lives, empowers bold witness, and spreads the good news of salvation beyond Israel to the world.

Key Verse
“I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 13:47 · ESV

Nov 12Acts 9–11
Nov 13Acts 12–14
Nov 14James 1–5
Nov 15Galatians 1–3
Nov 16Galatians 4–6
Nov 17Acts 15–16
Nov 18Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 47
Nov 19–25
The Gospel in a World of Idols
Theme
The gospel confronts false gods, strengthens new believers, and calls the Church to holy living through the Spirit.

Key Verse
“For the word of the cross…to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
1 Corinthians 1:18 · ESV

Nov 19Acts 17–18:18
Nov 201 Thessalonians 1–5
Nov 212 Thessalonians 1–3
Nov 22Acts 18:19–19:41
Nov 231 Corinthians 1–4
Nov 241 Corinthians 5–8
Nov 25Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

The Church18
Bible Read-Through · 2026The Church · Hitchcock, TX
Week 48
Nov 26–Dec 2
Strength in Weakness
Theme
Paul reminds the Church that God’s power is made perfect in weakness and calls believers to live in love, generosity, and hope of resurrection.

Key Verse
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 · ESV

Nov 261 Corinthians 9–11
Nov 271 Corinthians 12–14
Nov 281 Corinthians 15–16
Nov 292 Corinthians 1–4
Nov 302 Corinthians 5–9
Dec 12 Corinthians 10–13
Dec 2Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 49
Dec 3–9
The Power of the Gospel
Theme
Paul proclaims the good news that we are justified by faith and called to live transformed lives through the Spirit’s power.

Key Verse
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.”
Romans 1:16 · ESV

Dec 3Romans 1–4; Acts 20:1–3
Dec 4Romans 5–8
Dec 5Romans 9–12
Dec 6Romans 13–16
Dec 7Acts 20:4–23:35
Dec 8Acts 24–26
Dec 9Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

The Church19
Bible Read-Through · 2026The Church · Hitchcock, TX
Week 50
Dec 10–16
The Gospel Advances
Theme
Even in chains, Paul’s ministry continues to flourish as he encourages believers to live out the gospel in unity, love, and good works.

Key Verse
“He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 1:6 · ESV

Dec 10Acts 27–28
Dec 11Philippians 1–4
Dec 12Philemon; Colossians 1–4
Dec 13Ephesians 1–4
Dec 14Ephesians 5–6; Titus 1–3
Dec 151 Timothy 1–6
Dec 16Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

Week 51
Dec 17–23
Faith That Endures
Theme
In the face of suffering and false teaching, believers are called to stand firm in faith, holding fast to Christ, our living hope.

Key Verse
“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus.”
Hebrews 12:1–2 · ESV

Dec 171 Peter 1–5
Dec 18Hebrews 1–4
Dec 19Hebrews 5–8
Dec 20Hebrews 9–13
Dec 212 Timothy 1–4
Dec 22Jude; 2 Peter 1–3
Dec 23Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

The Church20
Bible Read-Through · 2026The Church · Hitchcock, TX
Week 52
Dec 24–30
The Glory of the Lamb
Theme
The story of Scripture culminates in the victory of Christ — the Lamb who reigns forever. God’s redemptive plan is complete, and His people will dwell with Him eternally.

Key Verse
“Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people.”
Revelation 21:3–4 · ESV

Dec 241 John 1–5; 2 John; 3 John
Dec 25Revelation 1–5
Dec 26Revelation 6–10
Dec 27Revelation 11–13
Dec 28Revelation 14–18
Dec 29Revelation 19–22
Dec 30Grace Day · rest, reflect, or catch up

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December 31 · Celebrate & Reflect

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