One of the best ways to get to know God is by getting to know Jesus.
One of the best ways to get to know Jesus is by regularly reading the gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
These first four books in the New Testament tell of the life and ministry of Jesus. If you read 3 chapters per day, you can read all four gospels in 30 days.
Imagine how your life might be different if you intentionally immerse yourself in the true story of Jesus!
We invite you to set an intention with us to be in God’s word. As you engage with God through the Bible, know that any time you spend with God is his word is meaningful!
God isn’t going to be impressed if you check of every “box” of your reading plan, nor will He be upset or absent from you if you don’t.
So, do as you can, not as you can’t.
30-Day Gospel Reading
Day 1 – Matthew 1-3
Day 2 – Matthew 4-6
Day 3 – Matthew 7-9
Day 4 – Matthew 10-12
Day 5 – Matthew 13-15
Day 6 – Matthew 16-18
Day 7 – Matthew 19-21
Day 8 – Matthew 22-24
Day 9 – Matthew 25-27
Day 10 – Matthew 28, Mark 1-2
Day 11 – Mark 3-5
Day 12 – Mark 6-8
Day 13 – Mark 9-11
Day 14 – Mark 12-14
Day 15 – Mark 15-16, Luke 1
Day 16 – Luke 2-4
Day 17 – Luke 5-7
Day 18 – Luke 8-10
Day 19 – Luke 11-13
Day 20 – Luke 14-16
Day 21 – Luke 17-19
Day 22 – Luke 20-22
Day 23 – Luke 23-24, John 1
Day 24 – John 2-4
Day 25 – John 5-7
Day 26 – John 8-10
Day 27 – John 11-13
Day 28 – John 14-16
Day 29 – John 17-19
Day 30 – John 20-21
Day 31 – revisit a previous day
Download a printable PDF of the reading schedule to help you on this journey and give you space to record what you read. (A printed version is available at ECC.)
If you prefer to listen to the scripture passages, Annie F. Downs has created a podcast, Let’s Read the Gospels, where she will guide you through a daily reading of the Gospels.