A friend of mine works in the mental health wing of a hospital. Many persons with little to no spiritual background begin exploring faith while they’re there for treatment. They’re interested in knowing more about Jesus and in reading the Bible, but don’t know where to begin.
She asked for a simple Bible reading plan to get them started. Here’s what God and I came up with: Discovering Jesus- a Bible Reading Plan for Beginners.
I hope it’s helpful for you. I’d love to hear how you’re using it. – Lisa <><
PS- If you don’t own a Bible, or need a translation of the Bible which is easy to read, consider using Bible Gateway. This is a free website and app with many excellent translations. (I like NRSV and The Voice) Click Here for a video demonstrating the site.
- 30 Bible Readings
- 6 readings per week for 5 weeks
- Week 1- Jesus’ birth through the calling of the first disciples
- Week 2- a sampling of Jesus’ ministry
- Week 3- a sampling of Jesus’ parables
- Week 4- Holy Week, Jesus entering Jerusalem through his death on the cross
- Week 5- Jesus’ resurrection through his ascension
- Reminders for Sunday worship and rest
CLICK HERE for a PDF of the reading plan suitable for printing
| Day | Events in the Life of Jesus Christ | Scripture |
| Sun | Worship and Rest | |
| Mon | Birth and Infancy of Jesus | Luke 2:1-38 |
| Tues | Jesus, a Child at the Temple | Luke 2:41-52 |
| Wed | Jesus’ Baptism | Matthew 3:13-17 |
| Thur | Jesus is Tempted and Rejected | Luke 4:1-30 |
| Fri | Jesus’ First Followers- The Fishermen | Luke 5:1-11 |
| Sat | Jesus’ First Followers- The Tax Collector | Matthew 9:9-13 |
| Sun | Worship and Rest | |
| Mon | Jesus Heals | Mark 5 |
| Tues | Jesus Teaches (The Sermon on the Mount) | Matthew 5-7 |
| Wed | Jesus Performs Miracles | Matthew 14:13-33 |
| Thur | Jesus and Nicodemus | John 3:1-21 |
| Fri | Jesus, The Good Shepherd | John 10 |
| Sat | Jesus Raises Lazarus | John 11 |
| Sun | Worship and Rest | |
| Mon | The Use of Parables | Mark 4:1-34 |
| Tues | Parable: The Good Samaritan | Luke 10:25-37 |
| Wed | Parables: Humility and Hospitality | Luke 14:1-24 |
| Thur | Parables: Lost and Found | Luke 15 |
| Fri | Parables on Prayer | Luke 18:1-14 |
| Sat | Parables: Faith in Action | Matthew 25 |
| Sun | Worship and Rest | |
| Mon | Jesus Enters Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) | Luke 19:28-48 |
| Tues | The Last Supper (Holy Thursday) | Matthew 26:17-35 |
| Wed | Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet | John 13:1-35 |
| Thur | The Vine and the Branches | John 15 |
| Fri | Jesus Prays and is Arrested | Luke 22:39-23:25 |
| Sat | The Crucifixion of Jesus (Good Friday) | Luke 23:26-56 |
| Sun | Worship and Rest | |
| Mon | The Resurrection of Jesus (Easter Sunday) | Matthew 28:1-10 |
| Tues | Jesus Appears to the Disciples | Luke 24:13-49 |
| Wed | Jesus Appears to Thomas | John 20:19-29 |
| Thur | The Restoration of Peter | John 21:1-19 |
| Fri | The Great Commission | Matthew 28:16-20 |
| Sat | Jesus Ascends to Heaven | Acts 1:1-11 |
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Discovering Jesus, a Bible Reading Plan for Beginners
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