2026 Bible Reading Plan
The 2026 OBC Bible reading plan features:
This plan will guide you through reading God’s Word in a year.
You will only need to read 5 days per week, which allows for makeup days.
This special Bible reading system allows you to read the entire Bible (or just the New Testament) in one year while only reading five times a week. Five readings a week allow for catching up or taking a day off to focus on other Bible reading or spiritual disciplines, making daily Bible reading practical and doable.
How it works
The Old Testament readings are placed as chronologically as possible (even the Psalms are read where they belong in Israel's history when feasible, and this is why some prophets -- notably Jeremiah -- appear to be "out of order"). The only exception is Job, probably the oldest book in the Bible, but placed at the end because it is hard to fit elsewhere. The New Testament readings space the Gospels out throughout the year to keep the reader constantly coming back to the life and teachings of Jesus.
Always do the reading in the order it appears on the Schedule. For example, if a reading from Chronicles appears before Kings, read from Chronicles first. When you’re finished each day, check the box next to the reading. You will be amazed at how soon you are deep into the year and still reading your Bible regularly! Many people have successfully reached their goal of regular Bible reading using the Schedule and you can too! God's blessings rest with those who will read, understand, and live by His Word. May this guide help you to that noble end.
“Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path" (Psalms 119:105).
As an encouragement to all please see the article below on how to stay reading the Bible for a year!