A 260-Day New Testament Bible Reading Plan For Busy Believers.

FOUNDATIONS

HIGHLIGHT—Choose a passage of Scripture. Highlight important words, phrases, and verses that stand out to you.

EXPLAIN—Reflect/explain what the text means. What is the context? Why was this written? What is the author trying to say to the original audience?

APPLY—Consider how you can apply this Scripture to your own life. Is there a command to obey? Is there a sin to confess? Is there change needed.

RESPOND—Respond to God about what you’ve read in Scripture. Talk to Him on what you have read and discovered. Yield your mind and heart to Him in prayer.

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  • Read: Colossians 1-4

    1 Thessalonians Overview: As we begin 1 Thessalonians, we see a church marked by faithfulness, endurance, and expectancy as they learn to follow Jesus in the midst of persecution and daily life.

  • Read Philippians 1-4

    Colossians Overview: This week, we finish the book of Philippians and begin the overview of Colossians. In Philippians 1–4, Paul encourages believers to live with joy, humility, steadfastness, and contentment rooted in Christ rather than circumstances. As we begin Colossians, we are reminded of the supremacy of Jesus and called to build our lives fully around Him.

  • Read: Ephesians 3-6

    Philippians Overview: This week, we finish the book of Ephesians and begin the overview of Philippians. In Ephesians 3–6, Paul shifts from theology into practical living, calling believers to walk worthy of their calling through unity, holiness, love, wisdom, and spiritual strength. We are reminded that our lives are meant to reflect Christ in every relationship and every part of daily life. As we enter Philippians, we begin to see a letter marked by joy, humility, and deep partnership in the gospel.

  • Read: Galatians 5-6, Ephesians 1-2

    Ephesians Overview: This week, we finish the book of Galatians and begin Ephesians, two letters that remind us what it means to live in the freedom and identity we have in Christ. In Galatians 5–6, Paul calls believers to walk by the Spirit and bear fruit that reflects a transformed life. In Ephesians 1–2, we are reminded of the incredible grace of God—that we were chosen, redeemed, made alive in Christ, and brought near to Him.

  • Galatians Overview: This week, we begin the book of Galatians, a letter written to churches being pulled away from the true gospel by legalism and distorted teaching. Paul calls them—and us—back to the freedom found in Christ alone and reminds believers that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works.

    Read Galatians 1-4

  • Read: 2 Corinthians 9-13

  • Read: 2 Corinthians 4-8

  • Read: 1 Corinthians 16, 3 Corinthians 1-3

    Watch 2 Corinthians Overview here

  • Read: 1 Corinthians 11-15

  • Read: 1 Corinthians 6-10

  • Read: 1 Corinthians 1-5

  • This week, we will finish the book of Romans and begin preparing our hearts for 1 Corinthians by exploring its context and background.

    Read: Romans 15-16

    Watch: 1 Corinthians—An Overview

  • Read: Romans 10-14

  • Read: Romans 5-9

  • Romans helps us understand the gospel more deeply, focusing on grace, faith, and righteousness through Christ.

    Watch: Romans—An Overview

    Read: Romans 1-4

  • Read: Acts 25-28

  • Read: Acts 20-24

  • Read: Acts 15-19

  • Read: Acts 10-14

  • Read: Acts 5-9

  • Start with the book overview to understand the context, purpose, and movement of Acts.

    Watch: Acts—An Overview

    Read: Acts 1-4

  • Read: Mark 15-16

  • Read: Mark 10-14

  • Read: Mark 5–9

  • This week, we’re starting in the Gospel of Mark. Before we jump into reading, we’re doing something intentional: we’re learning before we read. Understanding the context helps us read Scripture with clarity and confidence.

    Watch: Introduction to Mark

    Read: Mark 1-5

  • Read: 1 Thessalonians 1-5