40 DAY BIBLE
READING PLAN
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Introduction
This is a daily reading plan with bite-sized portions of scripture with none being
more than three chapters. Why 40 Days?
Whenever God wanted to prepare someone for his purposes, he took 40 days.
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Noah’s life was transformed by 40 days of rain.
Moses was transformed by 40 days on Mount Sinai.
The spies were transformed by 40 days in the Promised Land.
David was transformed by Goliath’s 40-day challenge.
Elijah was transformed when God gave him 40 days of strength from a
single meal.
• The entire city of Nineveh was transformed when God gave the people
40 days to change.
• Jesus was empowered by 40 days in the wilderness.
• The disciples were transformed by 40 days with Jesus after his
resurrection.
Second, Forty days is short enough of a time to make it easily attainable, but it’s
long enough of a time to help create a habit. This 40-day Bible reading plan is
an overview of some of the most important events and themes in the scripture.
When you finish this 40-day reading program you will have an understanding of
“The Big Story” of God. Prayerfully read so that God’s story becomes yours.
LET’S GET STARTED
WEEK ONE
1. October 7th: Genesis Chapters 1-2
The Creation Account
2. October 8th: Genesis Chapter 3 The Beginning of Sin
3. October 9th: Genesis Chapter 15 God’s Covenant with Abraham
4. October 10th: Genesis Chapter 21 Abraham’s Faith
5. October 11th: Exodus Chapters 3-4
God calls Moses
6. October 12th: Exodus Chapter 20 The Ten Commandments
7. October 13th: Joshua Chapter 1 Conquering the Promised Land
Notes
WEEK two
1. October 14th: 1 Samuel Chapters 16-17 David & Goliath
2. October 15th: 1 Kings Chapter 3 Throne of David & Solomon’s Wisdom
3. October 16th: 1 Kings Chapter 18 The Prophet Elijah
4. October 17th: 2 Kings Chapter 25 The Seige of Jerusalem
5. October 18th: Daniel Chapters 2-3 Daniel & Israel in Babylon
6. October 19th: Ezra Chapter 3 Rebuilding the Temple
7. October 20th: Isaiah Chapters 9, 53, 61 Isaiah’s Prophecy
Notes
WEEK three
1. October 21st: Luke Chapters 1-2 The Birth of Jesus
2. October 22nd: John Chapter 1 Who Jesus Is
3. October 23rd: Matthew Chapters 5-7 Jesus Begins His Ministry
4. October 24th: Luke Chapter 4 The Core of Jesus’ Teaching
5. October 25th: John Chapter 3
God’s Love for the World
6. October 26th: John Chapter 5 Jesus’ Miracles & Authority
7. October 27th: John Chapter 11 Notes
Jesus’ Power Over Death
WEEK four
1. October 28th: John Chapter 15 2. October 29th: John Chapter 17
3. October 30th: Matthew Chapters 26-27 The Arrest & Crucifixion of Jesus
4. October 31st: John Chapter 20 The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
5. November 1st: Luke Chapter 24 The Ascension of Jesus Christ
6. November 2nd: Acts Chapter 2 7. November 3rd: Acts Chapter 9 Notes
The Christian Life Defined
Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
The Conversion of Saul
WEEK five
1. November 4th: Acts Chapter 16
2. November 5th: Acts Chapter 26 Paul’s Defense of the Christian Faith
3. November 6th: Romans Chapters 3-6 Sin, Death, Faith, Alive in Christ
4. November 7th: Romans Chapters 7-8 The Battle with Sin/Life in the Spirit
5. November 8th: 1 Corinthians Chapter 13
The Way of Love
6. November 9th: 1 Corinthians Chapter 15
The Power of Hope in the Resurrection
7. November 10th: Galatians Chapter 5 Notes
The Gospel Spreads
Freedom in Christ
WEEK six
1. November 11th: Ephesians Chapters 4-6 Living Biblically
2. November 12th: Philippians Chapters 1-2
Christ’s Example
3. November 13th: Colossians 3:1-17 Putting on the New Self
4. November 14th: James Chapter 1 Pure Religion
5. November 15th: Revelation Chapters 21-22 Notes
The New Heavens & New Earth