This reading order is designed to build understanding step-by-step instead of simply reading the Bible canonically from Genesis to Revelation. Each section builds on the previous one.
Meet Jesus First
Focuses deeply on who Jesus is. Salvation, belief, eternal life. Builds faith and understanding of Christ
Fast-moving and action-oriented, shows Jesus’ authority and mission.
Connects Jesus to Old Testament prophecy
Detailed and compassionate account, prepares for ACTS
Wisdom & Prayer Life
Prayer, worship, emotion, repentance
Meaning of life and human striving
Love, devotion, and covenant imagery
Understand the Gospel and the Church
Shows Christianity spreading, explains the early Church and apostles, introduction to Paul.
Clear explanation of salvation and grace
Reinforces salvation by faith, not legalism
Practical Christian living, faith demonstrated through action.
Christian Identity & Daily Living
Identity in Christ, spiritual warfare, unity and grace.
Christ above all things, warning against false teachings
Clarifies confusion about the end times
Learn Leadership, Discipline & Sound Doctrine
Church leadership and conduct
Perseverance and faithfulness
Godly living through sound doctrine
Christian forgiveness and reconciliation
Go Deeper into Christ and Faith
Connects Jesus to the Old Testament, explains priesthood, sacrifice, and covenant.
False teachers and spiritual growth
Love, assurance, and truth
Christian hospitality and faithfulness
Learn the Foundations
The beginning of creation, humanity, sin, and God’s covenant with Abraham.
The foundation of God’s plan, faith, and the origins of Israel.
Israel is freed from slavery in Egypt through Moses.
God’s power, deliverance, law, and covenant relationship.
Priestly laws, sacrifices, holiness, and worship instructions.
Understanding of holiness, sin, sacrifice, and worship.
Israel wanders in the wilderness because of unbelief.
Trust, obedience, and consequences of rebellion.
Moses reviews God’s law before Israel enters the Promised Land.
Covenant renewal, remembrance, and faithful living.
Israel’s Story & Leadership
Israel conquers and settles the Promised Land. Covenant renewal, remembrance, and faithful living.
A story of loyalty, redemption, and God’s providence.
The rise of Samuel, Saul, and young David.
David becomes king and establishes Israel’s kingdom.
Solomon’s reign and the kingdom’s division.
The fall of Israel and Judah into exile.
A retelling of Israel’s history focused on David.
Focus on Judah’s kings and temple worship.
Restoration & Perseverance
The return from exile and rebuilding the temple.
Rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls and reforming the people.
God protects His people through Queen Esther.
Suffering & Wisdom
A righteous man suffers and seeks understanding.
The Prophets (major)
Prophecies of judgment and the coming Messiah.
Warnings before Jerusalem’s destruction.
Poems mourning Jerusalem’s fall.
Visions and prophecies during exile.
Faithfulness to God in exile and prophetic visions.
The Prophets (minor)
God’s faithful love despite Israel’s unfaithfulness.
A call to repentance and promise of God’s Spirit.
Justice and judgment against corruption.
Judgment against Edom for pride and betrayal.
A reluctant prophet sent to Nineveh.
Warnings and promises of the coming ruler from Bethlehem.
Prophecy against Nineveh’s destruction.
Questions about evil and suffering.
Warnings of judgment and future restoration.
Encouragement to rebuild the temple.
Visions encouraging restoration and the coming Messiah.
Final Old Testament call to faithfulness.
Revelation
Pulls together themes from the entire Bible, final victory, judgment, and restoration.
