2026 BIBLE READING

It's our desire to cultivate the habit of Bible reading individually and together as a church family. We want God’s Word to dwell in us so that we might be shaped by it and encourage one another with it. Since one of the barriers to regular Bible reading is simply not knowing what to read, we find utilizing a reading plan can be helpful.

Of course, our emphasis is on regularly spending time in God’s Word, not completing the plan! There’s no pressure to “keep up.” If you get behind or start later in the year, just jump in with today’s reading.

Daily Readings

As a church, for the past few years we have followed the M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan, with resources provided by Crossway and The Gospel Coalition. We appreciate the accessibility of this plan and its corresponding devotionals. In the course of a year, this plan takes readers through the entire Old Testament once, and the New Testament and Psalms twice. The four daily readings were originally intended to be divided between morning and evening reading, but can be done in whatever way works for you. Again, the goal is simply spending time in God’s Word!

This plan is accessible in a few different ways:

• Daily readings will be available on our ResCom App.

• A one-page printable schedule is available here. Paper copies and bookmark sets are also available at church.

• Readings are available on The Gospel Coalition's website here, where you can also subscribe to receive a daily e-mail.

• Audio versions of the daily readings are available by searching “M’Cheyne ESV Bible Plan” in your preferred podcast platform.

Two additional reading plans that our people have found helpful:

• The Five Day Bible Reading plan - Reading five days per week, this plan takes readers through the entire Bible in the course of a year. The Old Testament readings are arranged chronologically for the most part, and the New Testament readings space the Gospels throughout the year. Click here for a printable PDF. 

• Two Year Bible Reading Plan - This plan takes readers through the entire Old Testament and New Testament in two years, reading Psalms and Proverbs 4 times through. Click here for a printable PDF.

We encourage you to connect regularly with others in our ResCom family to talk about what you’re reading and share what God’s teaching you -- whether through text, e-mail, or conversations. If you are new to the Bible, exploring the Christian faith, or want to get connected to a Community Group, we’d love to talk with you. Please contact us here.

See below for additional tools and resources for Bible reading.

 Tools and Resources

There is much to be learned from simply reading what’s on the page of your Bible. However, if you’d like additional insights into the context of what you’re reading and how to interpret it, here are a few of our favorite resources:

• The Bible Project -- a free website with excellent video overviews of each book of the Bible, along with additional videos on biblical themes and words.

• The ESV Study Bible -- this study Bible contains detailed introductions to each book of the Bible along with countless notes, charts, references, maps, and a great deal of helpful information that can shed light on cultural context and tricky passages of Scripture. This is just one of many good study Bibles to choose from, and includes contributions from a number of professors at Covenant Theological Seminary here in St. Louis.

• How to Read the Bible Book by Book -- if a Study Bible is not your speed, this is a handy and accessible reference book to have on hand. It includes a brief introduction, outline, and guidance for reading each book of the Bible.

• For an overview of the big picture of the biblical story, we recommend The Jesus Storybook Bible (it’s not just for kids!) or Far as the Curse is Found

• Dwell -- this Audio Bible app allows you to listen to the Bible as it’s read by a variety of voices along with background music. There is a yearly subscription, but this is a great resource if you frequently listen to Bible passages.

• Music can help us remember and meditate on God’s Word. Click here for a playlist of Scripture songs based on our reading plan, and let that be a starting point for exploring artists and groups who are setting Scripture to music.