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Bible Reading for New Christians

By Dr. Richard J. Krejcir
Thirty-one Days to Know God's Plan for Us. This plan is a general overview of God's encounter with humanity, our responses to Him, and how He gives us Hope, Salvation, and an Eternal Future.

A Bible Reading Plan for those New to the Christian Faith


31 Days to Know God's Plan for Us


This Bible reading plan is a general overview of God's encounter with humanity, our responses to Him and how He gives us Hope, Salvation and an Eternal Future.


Day Theme Passage


1. The Fall of Humanity: Genesis 3:1-19


2. A People set for God: Genesis 12:1-3; 28:10-15; 32:22-28


3. The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20:1-17


4. Sacrifices and the Law: Leviticus 5:14-19


5. Dealing with Sin Under the Law: Leviticus 20:7-27


6. Obedience from Love: Deuteronomy 6:1-9; 11:13-21


7. Humanities Disobedience: Judges 2:10-19


8. The People Demand a King: 1 Samuel 8


9. Saul Fails and is Rejected: 1 Samuel 15:17-23


10. Many Kings Fail to Heed God: Jeremiah 1-17


11. The Sins of the People hurt God: Ezekiel 20:5-26


12. An Eternal King Promised: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Isaiah 9:6-7; Zechariah 9:9-10


13. The Promised Christ is Born: Luke 2:1-20


14. The Word Became Flesh: John 1:1-18


15. Signs and Wonders of Jesus: Matthew 9:1-8; Luke 13:10-17


16. Jesus Fulfills the Law: Matthew 5:17-20; Romans 8:1-4


17. Jesus Teaches About our New Life: John 3


18. Jesus Taken: John 18:1-11


19. Jesus' Death and Resurrection: Luke 23:44-24:12


20. Christ a Sacrifice for All: Hebrews 10:1-18; 11:1-3: 12:1-3


21. God's Righteous Wrath Explained: Romans 1:18-32


22. God's Judgment is Explained: Romans 2:5-11


23. Saved By Grace Alone: Ephesians 2


24. Righteousness by Faith: Romans 3:9-26


25. Life Through Christ: Romans 5:12-21


26. Life by the Spirit: Romans 8:1-17; Galatians 5:16-26


27. Living Sacrifices: Romans 12


28. Walking in the Light: 1 John 1-2


29. Living for God: 1 Peter 1-11


30. Love for one Another: 1 John 3:11-24


31. Promise of Eternity: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Revelation 21:1-4


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