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.

Noahs 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 Goliaths 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 its
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 Gods story becomes yours.

LETS 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 Gods Covenant with Abraham
4. October 10th: Genesis Chapter 21 Abrahams 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

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WEEK two
1. October 14th: 1 Samuel Chapters 16-17 David & Goliath
2. October 15th: 1 Kings Chapter 3 Throne of David & Solomons 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 Isaiahs Prophecy

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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 Gods Love for the World
6. October 26th: John Chapter 5 Jesus Miracles & Authority
7. October 27th: John Chapter 11 Jesus Power Over Death

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WEEK four
1. October 28th: John Chapter 15 The Christian Life Defined
2. October 29th: John Chapter 17 Jesus High Priestly Prayer
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 The Coming of the Holy Spirit
7. November 3rd: Acts Chapter 9 The Conversion of Saul

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WEEK five
1. November 4th: Acts Chapter 16 The Gospel Spreads
2. November 5th: Acts Chapter 26 Pauls 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 Freedom in Christ

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WEEK six
1. November 11th: Ephesians Chapters 4-6 Living Biblically
2. November 12th: Philippians Chapters 1-2 Christs 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 The New Heavens & New Earth

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