7-Day Bible Starter

Best for: A first week, or a fresh start after a long gap.

A one-week introduction to Scripture covering the key moments of the biblical story — creation, covenant, the Psalms, the Gospels, and the early church. Perfect if you are new to Bible reading or want a fresh start.

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   Day 1

   In the Beginning

   Genesis 1Genesis 2

   The Bible opens with God making a good world and placing people at its heart. Read slowly — these two chapters set up everything that follows.

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   Day 2

   The Fall and a Promise

   Genesis 3Genesis 12

   Paradise is lost in Genesis 3, but by Genesis 12 God is already at work — calling Abram and promising to bless every family on earth through him.

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   Day 3

   Songs for the Journey

   Psalms 23Psalms 103

   The Psalms are Israel's prayer book. These two have steadied believers for three thousand years — try reading them aloud.

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   Day 4

   The Word Made Flesh

   John 1Luke 2

   The story turns: God himself steps into it. John gives you the cosmic view; Luke gives you the manger.

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   Day 5

   The Heart of Jesus' Teaching

   Matthew 5Matthew 6

   The Sermon on the Mount is the most famous teaching ever given. Don't rush it — one beatitude is a day's worth of pondering.

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   Day 6

   The Cross and the Empty Tomb

   Luke 23Luke 24

   This is the center of the whole Bible: Jesus crucified, buried, and alive again. Watch how Luke slows the story down.

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   Day 7

   The Church Is Born

   Acts 2Romans 8

   The Spirit arrives and the message goes public. Romans 8 then shows what life in that Spirit looks like — many call it the greatest chapter in the Bible.