Complete 365 Day Bible Reading Plan (Free printable)

I’m super excited to share today the Complete 365-Day Bible Reading Plan (free printable)! This Bible reading tracker will help you to stay on track! I’m passionate about reading through my bible and Finding Joy In Journaling!

I understand the unique challenges you face in finding quiet moments amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life! Between juggling endless tasks, caring for little ones, and driving kids here and there while managing a household. It can feel like there’s barely a moment to breathe, let alone spend time with the Lord and delve into the scriptures.

Reading through the Bible in a year might seem like a big undertaking…but I promise, it is totally doable! There’s nothing more important in life than spending time with the Creator. The Bible is where He speaks to our hearts, encourages us, and gives hope!

Don’t forget to grab your free Bible Tracker at the end of the post!!

The Bible is God’s love letter to us! If you’ve started monthly bible reading plans before with no success, let me just say…this is low-key and created for you to personalize and go at your own pace.

What is the Complete 365-Day Chronological Bible Reading Plan?

The Complete 365-Day Chronological Bible Reading Plan is created to help you read through the Bible in one year. It’s broken down into daily chapter readings by using the Bible reading tracker it will help you keep track of what chapter you are on.

You can start in the New Testament or the Old Testament whichever one you’d like. In order to read through the bible in one year you’ll need to read 3 or 4 chapters a day.

For those that may be new to reading your Bible here is a quick overview:

• There are 66 books in the whole bible.
• Each book is divided into chapters!
• There are 1189 chapters in the entire Bible – The Old Testament contains 929 chapters, while the New Testament has 260 chapters.

How to use the 365-Day Bible Reading Plan Printable

So here are the details on how to use this bible reading plan if you’d like to get through the bible in 365 days. Don’t be overwhelmed! These are simply suggestions to help you stay on track and help get the big picture. Use what you’d like and forget what doesn’t work for you!

Download and Print:

First, download the Complete 365-Day Chronological Bible reading plan and then print it out.

Set a Start Date:

Choose a start date for your year-long journey through the Bible. It can be any date that suits you, but many people like to begin on January 1st to coincide with the start of the calendar year. However, it’s not necessary and you can start when you’d like!

Daily Readings:

Each day, read the designated chapters as per the reading plan. The plan is organized with a specific box to mark off each chapter each day, guiding you through God’s Word in chronological order. You can read as many chapters as you would like a day BUT in order to get through the whole bible in one year, you will need to read 3 to 4 chapters a day.

Consistency:

Try to read every day, even if it means adjusting your schedule. Consistency is best way to complete the entire Bible in a year.

Reflect and Journal:

Take a moment after each reading to reflect on the passages and jot down your thoughts in a journal. You can write about what stood out to you, any questions you may have, or how you can apply the lessons to your life.

Stay Flexible:

Life can get busy, and it’s okay if you miss a day or fall behind. Don’t get discouraged; instead, catch up when you can or continue from where you left off.

Seek Community:

Consider joining a Bible study group or an online community where you can discuss the readings and share insights with others on the same journey.

Prayer:

Use this time with the Bible to also spend time in prayer. Seek God’s guidance, wisdom, and understanding as you read His word. He WILL speak to you!

Celebrate Milestones:

Celebrate your progress along the way. When you reach a certain milestone (like finishing a chapter), take a moment to pat yourself on the back and thank God for the journey so far.

Completion:

Once you finish the final chapter of the reading plan, take time to reflect on the experience. Celebrate the accomplishment and the spiritual growth you’ve gained throughout the year.

Why use the 365 Day Bible Reading Plan pdf?

Remember, the Bible is not just a book but 66 books! Starting at the beginning of Genesis and reading through Revelation, shows you the history of God’s people and YES it does pertain to us today!

Using the 365-Day Chronological Reading Plan will help you to stay on track and also if you miss days or even weeks, you’ll be able to come back and take up where you left off. 

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV) “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” 

Studying the Scriptures equips us for righteous living and empowers us to fulfill God’s purposes in our lives.

We read the Bible as a source of wisdom and spiritual growth. It feeds our hearts, soul, and mind! Using this One-Year Plan will help you not only march your way through the bible with daily reading but will help you to see your reading progress as you move along with your reading assignments.

Approach each reading with an open heart and a desire to grow in your faith. Enjoy the journey as you dive into the TRUE stories of God’s faithfulness, His promises, and the truth of the living Word…let it transform you!

Blessings for Reading Through the Bible

Psalm 119:105 (NIV) – “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

God’s Word illuminates our path and guides us through life’s challenges, providing clarity and direction in our journey

Psalm 1:1-3 (NIV) – “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.”

Delighting in God’s Word and meditating on it leads to blessings, growth, and spiritual prosperity in our lives.

Joshua 1:8 (NIV) – “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”

Meditating on God’s Word and applying it to our lives results in prosperity and success in the eyes of God.

Psalm 119:11 (NIV) – “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

Memorizing and internalizing God’s Word acts as a shield, helping us resist temptation and live according to God’s will.

As you read through your Bible you will be amazed at the blessings you will receive. You will find guidance to everyday living matters in your life. You’ll find your spiritual growth will explode and you’ll get wisdom and truth planted deep into your heart.

Distractions from Using the Bible Reading Plan

Let’s face it…life happens. Even if we are totally committed to reading through our bible, life just happens. Kids get sick, carpools, sports, relatives, ministry…you name it…life. Oh and exhaustion! I hope the following will encourage you and keep you reading your bible even if you don’t feel like it, even if you’re too tired, even if you feel confused!

The enemy of our soul does NOT want us to read our Bible.

He will do just about anything to distract you. It’s so important that we read our bible and spend time with God that Satan will create crisis, chaos…anything that will distract and exhaust us. So here are a few tactics to help you along your Bible Reading Journey:

You DON’T need to read through your bible perfectly. 

Perfectionism can paralyze us and keep us from moving forward or getting back to a plan. If you get off schedule or have a super busy week. Simply start where you left off. It will be easy to find your spot since you will be marking your Complete 365-Day Chronological Bible Reading Plan each day.

Reading the Bible is hard sometimes. 

Let’s face it…some of the books in the Bible are difficult…for a couple of reasons. Sometimes some of the books in the BIble may be hard to understand. That is partly because they are a different time period and culture OR they may even be boring to you. 

There are two things you can do…hop over to another chapter either in the New Testament or Old Testament and read a chapter there for a while. It really is ok. Just be sure and come back to where you left off.

Some names in the Bible are difficult 

Some names are difficult to say the least…even pastors have a hard time saying them. LOL Don’t spend time figuring them out, unless of course, you want to! Just move on.

If it doesn’t look like you will make it through the Bible in a year…IT’S OK! JUST KEEP GOING.

Once you’ve read through the Bible…read it again! God’s word is living and active…sharper than a two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12) We should never be done reading the Bible…it is life my friend!