Bible Reading Plan

New Testament In A Year

Follow along each day of 2021 with a daily scripture from the New Testament. Days marked as REST are meant as a time of tranquility. Days marked as REFLECT have been planned for you to think and meditate on the readings and Sunday message.

As you read consider trying the following:

- Underline or highlight keywords or phrases
- Read the passage multiple times
- Read the chapter in different translations
- Imagine yourself as a character in the story
- Ask, how can I respond to this reading?

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No matter what day you choose to begin, you can see the corresponding scripture to each day.

January Scripture Reading

Week 1 (Jan 1 - Jan 10)

Jan 1 - Read John 1:1-51
Jan 2 - REST
Jan 3 - REFLECT
Jan 4 - Read John 2:1-23
Jan 5 - Read John 3:1-31
Jan 6 - Read John 4:1-54
Jan 7 - Read John 5:1-45
Jan 8 - Read John 6:1-70
Jan 9 - REST
Jan 10 - REFLECT

Weekly Reflection Questions

What attracted people to Jesus? What does it mean to follow Him?
Why did Jesus overturn the tables in the temple? Can you imagine places Jesus might do the same today?
What does it mean to be born again? How does one receive eternal life?
Consider, like the woman at the well, that Jesus knows everything you have ever done and loves you as you are.
What angered people about Jesus? Which of Jesus’ teachings have you found it difficult to follow or apply?

Week 2 (Jan 11 - Jan 17)

Jan 11 - Read John 7:1-52
Jan 12 - Read John 8:1-59
Jan 13 - Read John 9:1-41
Jan 14 - Read John 10:1-42
Jan 15 - Read John 11:1-57
Jan 16 - REST
Jan 17 - REFLECT

Weekly Reflection Questions

As you reflect on your own life, in what ways can you see the presence and action of the Holy Spirit at work in you? (John 7:37-39)
Chapter 8 opens with a sensational story filled with shame and judgment. In what ways does Jesus response to whole scene reflect his wisdom and grace? (John 8:3-11). What meaning does his response have for you as you confront your sins?
The man born blind slowly progressed in his understanding of Jesus from a man (John 9:11), to a prophet, (John 9:17), to a man from God, (John 9:31-33), to believe Jesus as Lord and should be worshiped, (verse 38). In what ways has your own journey of faith, understandings, and beliefs changed over time?
Reflect on Jesus as your good shepherd, who knows your name, cares for you, leads and guides you, and protects and guards you. Envision Jesus ahead of you as you walk on the journey of life. What do you see and what do you feel? (John10:3-4, 11, 14-16)
Place yourself in Mary and Martha’s home. Consider a time when you felt or believed God was not listening to your prayers. How does this story of Jesus' response to Mary and Martha help you in your own understanding of your life of prayer? (John 11:1-57)

Week 3 (Jan 18 - Jan 24)

Jan 18 - Read John 12:1-50
Jan 19 - Read John 13:1-38
Jan 20 - Read John 14:1-31
Jan 21 - Read John 15:1-27
Jan 22 - Read John 16:1-33
Jan 23 - REST
Jan 24 - REFLECT

Week 4 (Jan 25 - Jan 31)

Jan 25 - Read John 17
Jan 26 - Read John 18
Jan 27 - Read John 19
Jan 28 - Read John 20
Jan 29 - Read John 21
Jan 30 - REST
Jan 31 - REFLECT

February Scripture Reading

Week 1 (Feb 1 - Feb 7)

Feb 1 - Read 1 John 1
Feb 2 - Read 1 John 2
Feb 3 - Read 1 John 3
Feb 4 - Read 1 John 4
Feb 5 - Read 1 John 5
Feb 6 - REST
Feb 7 - REFLECT

Week 2 (Feb 8 - Feb 14)

Feb 8 - Read 2 John
Feb 9 - Read 3 John
Feb 10 - Read Jude
Feb 11 - Read 1Peter 1
Feb 12 - Read 1Peter 2
Feb 13 - REST
Feb 14 - REFLECT

Week 3 (Feb 15 - Feb 21)

Feb 15 - Read 1Peter 3
Feb 16 - Read 1Peter 4
Feb 17 - Read 1Peter 5
Feb 18 - Read 2Peter 1
Feb 19 - Read 2Peter 2
Feb 20 - REST
Feb 21 - REFLECT

Week 4 (Feb 22 - Feb 28)

Feb 22 - Read 2Peter 3
Feb 23 - Read Matthew 1
Feb 24 - Read Matthew 2
Feb 25 - Read Matthew 3
Feb 26 - Read Matthew 4
Feb 27 - REST
Feb 28 - REFLECT

March Scripture Reading

Week 1 (March 1 - March 7)

March 1 - Read Matthew 5
March 2 - Read Matthew 6
March 3 - Read Matthew 7
March 4 - Read Matthew 8
March 5 - Read Matthew 9
March 6 - REST
March 7 - REFLECT

Week 2 (March 8 - March 14)

March 8 - Read Matthew 10
March 9 - Read Matthew 11
March 10 - Read Matthew 12
March 11 - Read Matthew 13
March 12 - Read Matthew 14
March 13 - REST
March 14 - REFLECT

Week 3 (March 15 - March 21)

March 15 - Read Matthew 15
March 16 - Read Matthew 16
March 17 - Read Matthew 17
March 18 - Read Matthew 18
March 19 - Read Matthew 19
March 20 - REST
March 21 - REFLECT

Week 4 (March 22 - March 28)

March 22 - Read Matthew 20
March 23 - Read Matthew 21
March 24 - Read Matthew 22
March 25 - Read Matthew 23
March 26 - Read Matthew 24
March 27 - REST
March 28 - REFLECT

Week 5 (March 29 - March 31)

March 29 - Read Matthew 25
March 30 - Read Matthew 26
March 31 - Read Matthew 27