A 30-minute reading window should allow you to comfortably read through the daily passages. Twenty five minutes of reading, and 5 minutes of prayer before reading.
It's important to note that if you get off track, don't get frustrated and give up; keep going and finish.
Details of reading located at the end of plan
January
Old Testament:
- *Genesis 1-20
- ×Psalms 1-30
New Testament:
- *John 1-10
- ×Matthew 1-5
February
Old Testament:
- *Genesis 21-50
- ×Psalms 31-60
New Testament:
- *John 11-21
- ×Matthew 6-10
March
Old Testament:
- *Exodus 1-20
- ×Psalms 61-90
New Testament:
- *Mark 1-10
- ×Matthew 11-15
April
Old Testament:
- *Exodus 21-40
- ×Psalms 91-120
New Testament:
- *Mark 11-16
- ×Matthew 16-20
May
Old Testament:
- *Leviticus 1-20
- ×Psalms 121-150
New Testament:
- *Luke 1-10
- ×Matthew 21-28
June
Old Testament:
- *Leviticus 21-27
- ×Numbers 1-10
New Testament:
- *Luke 11-20
- ×Acts 1-5
July
Old Testament:
- *Numbers 11-36
- ×Deuteronomy 1-20
New Testament:
- *Luke 21-24
- ×Acts 6-15
August
Old Testament:
- *Deuteronomy 21-34
- ×Joshua 1-24
New Testament:
- *Acts 16-28
- ×Romans 1-10
September
Old Testament:
- *Judges 1-21
- ×Ruth 1-4
New Testament:
- *Romans 11-16
- ×1 Corinthians 1-10
October
Old Testament:
- *1 Samuel 1-31
- ×2 Samuel 1-24
New Testament:
- *1 Corinthians 11-16
- ×2 Corinthians 1-10
November
Old Testament:
- *1 Kings 1-22
- ×2 Kings 1-25
New Testament:
- 2 Corinthians 11-13
- *Galatians 1-6
- ×Ephesians 1-6
December
Old Testament:
- Isaiah 1-66
- Jeremiah 1-52
New Testament:
- Philippians 1-4
- Colossians 1-4
- Revelation 1-22
Here's how the daily Old Testament and New Testament readings pair together, reflecting themes, prophecies, and fulfillments:
January
Genesis & John/Matthew:
- Creation & New Creation: Genesis 1-3 describes the creation of the world, while John 1 introduces Jesus as the Word through whom all things were made. Matthew 1-5 connects the lineage of Jesus to Abraham.
February
Genesis & John/Matthew:
- Covenant & Fulfillment: Genesis 12-17 covers God's covenant with Abraham, which is fulfilled in Jesus (John 8:56; Matthew 1:1).
March
Exodus & Mark/Matthew:
- Deliverance & Redemption: Exodus 12-14 recounts the Passover and the Israelites' escape from Egypt, paralleling Jesus as the Lamb of God (John 1:29).
April
Exodus & Mark/Matthew:
- Law & Fulfillment: Exodus 20 presents the Ten Commandments, which Jesus fulfills and expands upon in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).
May
Leviticus & Luke/Matthew:
- Sacrifice & Atonement: Leviticus 16 explains the Day of Atonement, which is fulfilled by Jesus' sacrifice on the cross (Hebrews 9:11-14).
June
Numbers & Luke/Acts:
- Wilderness & Mission: Numbers details the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, while Luke and Acts describe Jesus' and the apostles' journeys.
July
Deuteronomy & Acts:
- Law & Grace: Deuteronomy reiterates the Law for a new generation, while Acts demonstrates the spread of the Gospel and grace.
August
Joshua & Acts/Romans:
- Conquest & Spiritual Victory: Joshua's conquests in the Promised Land are paralleled by the spiritual victories described in Romans 8.
September
Judges/Ruth & Romans/Corinthians:
- Judgment & Redemption: Judges shows Israel's cycle of sin and redemption, while Ruth exemplifies faithfulness, paralleling themes in Romans and Corinthians.
October
1 & 2 Samuel & Corinthians:
- Kingship & Lordship: The rise of King David (1 Samuel 16) is echoed in the New Testament as Jesus is recognized as Lord and King (1 Corinthians 15:25).
November
1 & 2 Kings & Galatians/Ephesians:
- Kingdoms & Unity: The division and struggles of Israel and Judah in Kings contrast with the unity in Christ described in Galatians and Ephesians.
December
Isaiah/Jeremiah & Philippians/Colossians/Revelation:
- Prophecy & Fulfillment: Isaiah and Jeremiah's prophecies of the Messiah and new covenant find fulfillment in Revelation and Paul's epistles, celebrating Christ's ultimate victory.