New Christian reading plan

Here’s a simple Bible reading plan for a new Christian that covers key passages and provides a good overview of the Bible’s message:

Week 1: Getting to Know Jesus
– Day 1: John 1:1-18 (The Word became flesh)
– Day 2: Matthew 5:1-16 (The Sermon on the Mount)
– Day 3: John 3:1-21 (Jesus and Nicodemus)
– Day 4: Luke 15:11-32 (The Parable of the Prodigal Son)
– Day 5: Mark 10:46-52 (Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus)

Week 2: Understanding God’s Plan of Salvation
– Day 6: Romans 3:21-31 (Righteousness through faith)
– Day 7: Ephesians 2:1-10 (Saved by grace through faith)

Week 3: Exploring the Old Testament
– Day 8: Genesis 1-2 (Creation)
– Day 9: Genesis 12:1-9 (God’s call to Abram)
– Day 10: Exodus 20:1-17 (The Ten Commandments)
– Day 11: Psalm 23 (The Lord is my shepherd)
– Day 12: Isaiah 53 (The suffering servant)

Week 4: Understanding the Teachings of Jesus
– Day 13: Matthew 22:34-40 (The greatest commandment)
– Day 14: Matthew 7:24-29 (The wise and foolish builders)
– Day 15: John 14:1-14 (Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life)

Week 5: The Power of Prayer and Faith
– Day 16: Matthew 6:5-15 (The Lord’s Prayer)
– Day 17: James 5:13-18 (The power of prayer)
– Day 18: Hebrews 11:1-6 (Faith in action)

Week 6: God’s Promises and Hope for the Future
– Day 19: Revelation 21:1-7 (A new heaven and a new earth)
– Day 20: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (The hope of the resurrection)
– Day 21: Romans 8:31-39 (Nothing can separate us from God’s love)

This plan provides a mix of passages that introduce the reader to Jesus, the plan of salvation, key Old Testament stories, the teachings of Jesus, the importance of prayer and faith, and the hope found in God’s promises. It’s a good starting point for a new Christian to begin exploring the Bible and growing in their faith.