What can you read in 30 days?
The Gospels
Moderate89 chapters
~126 verses (~18 min)
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in 30 days — about 3 chapters a day. Great for Easter season or a focused study of Jesus's life.
Psalms
Moderate150 chapters
~82 verses (~12 min)
150 Psalms in 30 days is 5 chapters per day. A classic devotional challenge that's very achievable.
Paul's Letters
Light87 chapters
~68 verses (~10 min)
Romans through Philemon in 30 days — a focused, rewarding tour through the New Testament epistles.
New Testament Highlights
Intensive139 chapters
~173 verses (~25 min)
The Gospels + Acts + Revelation for a sweeping narrative arc from Jesus's birth to the end of the story.
Tips for a successful 30-day challenge
Keep it focused. 30 days isn't enough time for the whole Bible (that would require ~40 chapters per day). Pick a section that excites you — the Gospels, a specific letter, or a book you've always meant to read.
Turn on daily reminders. BiblePlan can send a daily email reminder with your specific reading for that day. Consistency is everything in a short-burst challenge.
Use the catch-up tool. If you miss a day, don't restart — use BiblePlan's rebalance feature to redistribute the remaining readings and still finish on day 30.
Track every reading, day by day
Check off readings as you finish them, watch your streak grow, and get daily email reminders with your exact reading for that day. Fall behind? The rebalance tool redistributes your remaining days so you still finish on time.