The “Story of Redemption” Annual Plan
Quarter 1: Foundations & The Covenant
January: The Beginnings. Genesis and Job. (See the creation of the world and the oldest questions of human suffering).
February: Deliverance. Exodus and Leviticus. (The escape from Egypt and the blueprint for holiness).
March: The Wilderness. Numbers and Deuteronomy. (Lessons on faithfulness and preparing to enter the promised land).
Quarter 2: Kingdoms & Wisdom
April: Possession & Judges. Joshua, Judges, Ruth. (The struggle for the land and the need for a King).
May: The United Kingdom. 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles. (The lives of Saul, David, and Solomon).
June: Heart & Soul. Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon. (Taking a break from history to focus on prayer and wisdom).
Quarter 3: Exile & The Prophets
July: The Divided Kingdom. 1 & 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles. (The rise and fall of Israel and Judah).
August: Major Prophets. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations. (Warnings of judgment and promises of a future Savior).
September: Minor Prophets & Return. Ezekiel, Daniel, and the “Book of the Twelve” (Hosea–Malachi).
Quarter 4: The Messiah & The Church
October: The Gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. (The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus).
November: The Early Church. Acts, Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians. (The spread of the Gospel and the core of Christian doctrine).
December: The Epistles & Revelation. Ephesians through Jude, and Revelation. (Instructions for living and the ultimate hope of Christ’s return).
3 Tips for “Meaningful” Reading
1. The “One Verse” Rule: Don’t just read to check a box. Every day, pick one verse that stood out and write it down or meditate on it during your commute/lunch.
2. Use a “Bridge” Prayer: Before you open the book, pray: “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law” (Psalm 119:18).
3. Don’t Panic if You Fall Behind: If you miss three days, don’t try to read 12 chapters in one sitting. Just start where you are today. The goal is transformation, not just completion.