2026 Bible Reading Plan

Join Life Chapel in this one year plan that reads about one chapter per day. We will cover the Bible beginning to end through main stories and major themes.

This month's theme video

JANUARY - THE BEGINNING

View starting Dec. 29th as Pastor Matt shares how the beginning narrative of the Bible is told through Genesis and Job. Explore how God creates everything good, sin enters the world, and God's redemption plan begins.

S.O.A.P Method

Scripture

Read the day’s passage. Our plan includes about 1 chapter per day, with a mix of Old Testament, New Testament and Psalms/Proverbs.

Observation

What does is the Bible saying to its original audience? How does it apply to us today?  What does it teach us about God? About man? About God's plan of salvation through His Son Jesus?

Application

What truths must be applied to you today? How can you align your life with what God's Word is saying? What next steps can you take in the Lord?

Prayer

Respond to God in prayer. Thank Him for His Truth and ask for guidance. If the verses include a prayer, pray that as your own prayer to the Lord.
Bible Study Tools
BlueLetter Bible
BLB has great word study features for both the Old and New Testaments, as well as commentaries of all types.
The Bible Project
This YouTube channel has tons of content-rich and easy to watch videos.
The Greek New Testament
Learn more about New Testament words in their original language.
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FAQ
Q: What is the S.O.A.P method?
A: The S.O.A.P method is a simple way to study the Bible by focusing on four steps:

S – Scripture: Read the day’s passage and write down a verse that stands out.
O – Observation: Reflect on what the passage reveals about God’s character, actions, or promises.
A – Application: Consider how you can live in light of what you’ve learned about God.
P – Prayer: Respond to what you’ve learned by praying for guidance, understanding, and strength.

Q: How long does it take to complete the daily reading?
A: Each day’s reading is designed to be manageable and typically takes 10–15 minutes. However, feel free to take as much time as you need to reflect and pray.

Q: What if I miss a day?
A: Don’t worry! Life happens. You can either catch up on missed readings during the Catch Up/Reflect days or simply continue with the current day’s reading. The goal is to spend time with God consistently, not to be perfect.

Q: Can my kids do the reading plan with me?
A: Absolutely! Each month, we provide a kids' bookmark that follows the same readings. Kids can track at their own pace and turn-in completed bookmarks to Ms. Jeannie. It’s a great way for families to grow in God’s Word together.

Q: How do I get the current or previous month’s reading plan?
A: You can download the current month’s reading plan directly from this page. Bookmarks are also available in the Life Chapel lobby.

Q: Do I need anything special to get started?
A: All you need is a Bible and a heart ready to seek God. A notebook, journal and/or a highlighter is also a helpful tool to help you remember what you read. The S.O.A.P method is flexible—you can adapt it to fit your style of reflection and journaling.

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