Free Bible Reading Plans

Staying rooted in Scripture doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a Bible reading plan that fits your life and season, you can stay consistent, grow deeper, and build a rhythm of meeting with the Lord day by day.

Here at Sower To Sow, our mission is simple: Read your Bible. Start conversations. Grow real, offline relationships — one seed at a time.

That’s why we created a collection of free, printable, one-year Bible reading plans you can download, print, tuck into your Bible, or open on your phone whenever you have a quiet moment with the Lord.

Each plan includes:

• A simple layout designed for one year of reading
• 341 reading days + 24 grace days (about 2 per month)
• A printable PDF with checkboxes for easy tracking
• A pace of 3–4 chapters per day (or a lighter load for focused plans)
• Clear structure that helps you stay in God’s Word consistently
  

Whether you want to read the entire Bible in a year or follow a focused Bible-reading plan, you’ll find an option that fits your heart, your season, and your spiritual goals.

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17, KJV)

How These One-Year Bible Reading Plans Work

Every Sower To Sow reading plan is built around the same simple structure:

341 Reading Days

Enough to stay consistent without feeling rushed.

24 Built-In “Grace Days”

Because life happens. Some days you lose track. Some days you’re exhausted.
And that’s okay. These grace days mean you aren’t failing — you’re human.

Use them whenever you need a breather, then pick right back up, without giving up completely. This journey is about walking with God, not perfection.

Download Your Free Bible Reading Plans

Below you’ll find an overview of each plan, who it’s best for, and what makes it unique.

READ THE WHOLE BIBLE IN A YEAR PLANS (5 plans)

 

1. Cover to Cover (Genesis → Revelation)

Best for:  Readers who love structure, order, and reading the Bible exactly as it appears.

What it is:  A straightforward, beginning-to-end reading of the entire Bible.

What’s unique: 

• No mixing or interweaving
• You experience Scripture in its traditional order 
• Ideal for those who want “the big picture” in one continuous flow

Download Cover to Cover Plan

 

2. Old Testament + New Testament Mixed

Best for: First-time “read the Bible in a year” readers and anyone who wants daily encouragement from both Testaments.

What it is:  A daily mix of Old Testament and New Testament chapters.

What’s unique: 

• Prevents fatigue in longer OT sections
  
• Keeps the words of Jesus and the early church close all year
• Gentle, balanced spiritual nourishment every day
  

Download OT + NT Mixed Plan

 

3. Points To Jesus 

Best for: Readers who want to see how the entire Bible points to Christ.

What it is:  A reading plan arranged around the unfolding story of God’s Son — seeing the seeds planted and the fruit fulfilled through Jesus. 

What’s unique:

• Christ-centered flow
• Shows how the Old Testament prepares the way for Jesus
• Great for discipleship conversations or deeper study

Download Points To Jesus Plan

 

4. Parallel Threads 

Best for: Readers who enjoy variety and want to see multiple “threads” of Scripture side by side.

What it is: A plan that cycles through categories: Law, History, Gospels, Wisdom, Prophets, Epistles, and more.

What’s unique: 

• High variety day to day
• Helps you see unity across different genres
• Prevents getting stuck in a single heavy section

Download Parallel Threads Plan

 

5. Truth & Wisdom

Best for:  Readers who want a steady blend of narrative, poetry, prophecy, and teaching.

What it is:  A balanced plan that alternates between “story” sections and “wisdom” or “prophetic” sections.

What’s unique: 

• Emotionally steady
• Encourages reflection, prayer, and spiritual maturity
• Still reads the entire Bible in one year

Download Truth & Wisdom Plan

FOCUSED BIBLE READING PLANS (2 plans)

 

6. Psalms, Proverbs, & The Gospels

Best for:  Anyone in a busy season, a tender season, or desiring a deep, relational walk with Jesus.

What it is:  A daily reading plan built around prayer (Psalms), wisdom (Proverbs), and the life of Christ (the Gospels).

What’s unique: 

• Lightest emotional load
• Deeply devotional
• Ends beautifully with Proverbs 31, Psalm 150, and John 21

Download Psalms–Proverbs–Gospels Plan

 

7. Deeper Roots 

Best for:  Readers ready to grow in books often overlooked — the “quiet books” of Scripture.

What it is:  A focused one-year journey through the least-taught books of the Bible, repeated enough times to build understanding, confidence, and rich spiritual depth.

Includes books like:  Judges, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Song of Solomon, Amos, Micah, Habakkuk, Jude, Titus, James, Hebrews, and more. 

What’s unique:

• Strengthens theological depth
  
• Helps you understand books you may have never studied
• Builds confidence and spiritual maturity

Download Deeper Roots Plan

How to Choose a Bible Reading Plan

If you're unsure where to begin, here are a few guiding questions:

Is this your first time reading the whole Bible?
Start with the Old Testament + New Testament Mixed Plan.

Do you want to see the “big story” of Scripture?
Choose Points To Jesus or Cover to Cover.

Do you enjoy variety and rotation?
Try Parallel Threads.

Are you in a heavy, busy, or tender season?
Rest in the Psalms–Proverbs–Gospels Plan.

Do you want to grow deeper in less-known books?
Choose Deeper Roots.

Do you learn best with structure and predictability?
Pick Cover to Cover.

Want a reflective, wisdom-filled rhythm?
Go with Truth & Wisdom.

Whatever you choose, know this:  Opening God’s Word is always a good decision. He will meet you there.

FAQs About Our Bible Reading Plans

Are these Bible reading plans really free?
Yes! Every plan is completely free to download, print, and share. We pray they bless your home, your small group, and your church family.

Do I have to start on January 1?
Not at all. Start anytime. God works in every season.

What if I fall behind?
That’s why we built in grace days. Take a deep breath, skip the guilt, and simply begin again with today’s reading.

Can I use these in a small group, Bible study, or women’s ministry?
Yes — and please do! These plans are designed to encourage conversation and discipleship.

Final Encouragement

Whether you read through the entire Bible this year or focus on Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, or the quiet books that rarely get taught, our prayer is that you:

• Grow in love for God and His Word
• Deepen your spiritual roots
• Strengthen your foundation for future conversations of faith
• Sow seeds that God will water in His perfect timing

“The sower soweth the word.” (Mark 4:14, KJV)