“Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” Romans 10:17 Reading God's Word is a great source of encouragement to our faith. When we read the great stories of the Bible, we see how God worked in the lives of others

and how He can work in us as we yield our lives to Him.

Month 1___ God Creates the World Gen. 1:1-25___ Adam and Eve Gen. 1:26-31, 2:15-25___ The Fall of Man Gen. 3:1-24___ Cain and Abel Gen. 4:1-15___ Noah Builds the Ark Gen. 6:1-22___ The Worldwide Flood Gen. 7:1-24___ A New Beginning Gen. 8:1-22___ The Rainbow Covenant Gen. 9:1-19___ The Tower of Babel Gen. 11:1-9___ God Calls Abram Gen. 12:1-9; Acts 7:1-8___ Strife Between Abram and Lot Gen. 13:1-18___ God’s Covenant With Abraham Gen. 15:1-18, 17:1-19___ The Birth of Ishmael Gen. 16:1-16___ Sarah’s Laughter Gen. 18:1-15___ Abraham, the Intercessor Gen. 18:16-33___ Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah Gen. 19:1-29___ Hagar in the Wilderness Gen. 21:1-21___ Offering of Isaac Gen. 22:1-19___ The Death and Burial of Sarah Gen. 23:1-20___ A Bride for Isaac Gen. 24:1-46___ Marriage of Isaac and Rebekah Gen. 24:47-67___ Jacob and Esau Gen. 25:19-34___ Isaac Blesses Jacob Gen. 27:1-46___ Jacob Dreams of a Ladder Gen. 28:1-22___ Jacob Works for a Wife Gen. 29:1-35___ Jacob Tends the Flocks of Laban Gen. 30:25-43___ Jacob Departs From Laban Gen. 31:1-21___ Jacob Wrestles for a Blessing Gen. 32:1-32___ Jacob and Esau Reconciled Gen. 33:1-20___ Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors Gen. 37:1-36___ Joseph in Potiphar’s House Gen. 39:1-23

Month 2___ Joseph in Prison Gen. 40:1-23___ Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dream Gen. 41:1-32___ Joseph Exalted in Egypt Gen. 41:33-57___ Joseph Preserves His Family Gen. 42:1-38___ Benjamin Brought to Joseph Gen. 43:1-34___ Joseph’s Silver Cup Gen. 44:1-34___ Joseph Makes Himself Known Gen. 45:1-28___ The Death of Joseph Gen. 50:1-26___ Egyptian Bondage Ex. 1:1-22___ Moses in the Bulrushes Ex. 2:1-25___ Moses and the Burning Bush Ex. 3:1-14___ God Calls Moses Ex. 3:15-4:19___ Moses’ Contest With Pharaoh Ex. 5:1-23___ Water Becomes Blood Ex. 7:1-25___ Frogs, Lice, and Flies Ex. 8:1-32___ Murrain, Boils, and Hail Ex. 9:1-35___ Locust and Darkness Ex. 10:1-29___ The Passover Established Ex. 12:1-30

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Month 9___ The Wise Men Seek Jesus Matt. 2:1-12___ The Flight Into Egypt Matt. 2:13-23___ Jesus and the Teachers in the Temple Luke 2:41-52; John 7:15___ John the Baptist Preaching Matt. 3:1-12; Mark 1:3-8; Luke 3:2-17___ Baptism of Jesus Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22___ Temptation of Jesus Matt. 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13___ Water Made Wine John 2:1-12___ Nicodemus Comes to Jesus John 3:1-21___ Jesus and the Woman of Samaria John 4:1-42___ Healing of the Nobleman’s Son John 4:46-54___ The Call of Peter and Andrew Matt. 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; John 1:35-42___ Jesus Casts Out Demons Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:30-37___ Jesus Heals the Sick Mark 1:29-45___ Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda John 5:1-27___ The Beatitudes Matt. 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-49___ Jesus Teaches on Prayer Matt. 6:1-15; Luke 11:1-13___ Wise Man and Foolish Man Matt. 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49___ Jesus Heals a Leper Matt. 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-14___ Jesus Heals the Centurion’s Servant Matt. 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10___ Jesus Raises the Widow’s Son Luke 7:11-18___ Christ Stills the Tempest Matt. 8:23-27; Mark 4:36-41; Luke 8:22-25___ Jesus and the Maniac of Gadara Matt. 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39___ Crippled Man Made Whole Matt. 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26___ Jesus Eats With the Tax Collectors Matt. 9:9-15; Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32___ Raising of the Daughter of Jairus Matt. 9:18-19, 23-26; Mark 5:21-24, 35-43___ Jesus Heals the Blind Matt. 9:27-31; 20:30-34; Luke 18:35-43___ Jesus Selects the Twelve Matt. 10:1-42; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-19___ Plucking Corn on the Sabbath Matt. 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5___ Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Matt. 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-5; Luke 6:6-11___ Parable of the Sower Matt. 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15___ Christ Teaches in the Synagogue Matt. 13:53-58; Mark 6:1-6; Luke 4:16-30

Month 10___ John the Baptist Beheaded Matt. 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29___ Jesus Feeds 5,000 Matt. 14:15-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17___ Jesus Walks on the Water Matt. 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21___ Peter’s Confession Matt. 16:13-20; Mark 8:27-30; Luke 9:18-21___ Jesus Reveals His Death and Resurrection Matt. 16:21-28; Mark 8:31-38; Luke 9:22-27___ Mount of Transfiguration Matt. 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36___ The Powerless Disciples Matt. 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43___ Jesus Blesses Children Matt. 18:1-10; Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48___ A Persistent Request Answered Luke 11:5-13___ The Rich Fool Luke 12:13-34___ The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin Matt. 18:11-14; Luke 15:1-10___ Law of Forgiveness Matt. 18:21-35; Luke 17:3-4___ The Woman Taken in Adultery John 8:1-11___ The Good Shepherd John 10:1-21___ The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37___ Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42___ The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32___ Lazarus and the Rich Man Luke 16:19-31___ The Death of Lazarus John 11:1-17___ Lazarus Raised to Life John 11:18-46___ Jesus Heals Ten Lepers Luke 17:11-19___ The Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:1-14___ The Rich Young Ruler Matt. 19:16-24; Mark 10:17-30; Luke 18:18-30___ Parable of the Laborers Matt. 20:1-16___ Zacchaeus in the Sycamore Tree Luke 19:1-10___ The Triumphal Entry Matt. 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-40___ Jesus Cleanses the Temple Matt. 21:12-16; Mark 11:15-18; Luke 19:45-47___ The Tribute Money Matt. 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:19-26___ The Widow’s Mite Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4___ Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem Matt. 23:1-39; Luke 13:34-35___ Parable of the Ten Virgins Matt. 25:1-13

Month 11___ Jesus Anointed by Mary of Bethany Matt. 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8___ Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus Matt. 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:1-6___ Preparing for the Passover Matt. 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-13___ Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet John 13:1-20___ Woe to Judas Matt. 26:20-25; Mark 14:17-21; John 13:21-30___ The Lord’s Supper Matt. 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:17-20___ Christ Foretells Peter’s Denial Matt. 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-34___ Jesus in the Garden Matt. 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46___ Judas Betrays Christ Matt. 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-50; Luke 22:47-53___ Christ’s Trial and Peter’s Denial Matt. 26:57-75; Mark 14:53-72; Luke 22:54-71___ Christ Declared Innocent Matt. 27:1-2, 17-24; Mark 15:1-14___ The Death of Judas Matt. 27:3-10___ Christ’s Suffering Matt. 27:26-31; Mark 15:15-20; Luke 23:21-25___ The Crucifixion Matt. 27:32-56; Mark 15:21-41; Luke 23:26-49___ The Burial of Jesus Matt. 27:57-66; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56___ The Resurrection Matt. 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-14; Luke 24:1-8___ Peter and John at the Empty Tomb Luke 24:9-12; John 20:3-10___ Jesus on the Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35___ Mary Sees Jesus Mark 16:9-10; John 20:11-18___ Jesus Appears to His Disciples Matt. 28:9-10; Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-21___ Thomas Confesses Christ John 20:24-31___ A Great Catch of Fish John 21:1-14___ Peter’s Love Affirmed John 21:15-25___ The Ascension Matt. 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-20; Luke 24:50-53___ The Comforter Has Come John 16:7-15; Acts 2:1-13___ Day of Pentecost Acts 2:15-47___ Peter Heals a Lame Man Acts 3:1-26___ Peter and John Arrested Acts 4:1-22___ Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5:1-11___ Miracles of the Apostles Acts 5:12-42___ The First Deacons Acts 6:1-15

Month 12___ Martyrdom of Stephen Acts 7:35-60___ Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:1-40___ Saul’s Conversion Acts 9:1-31___ Tabitha Raised to Life Acts 9:32-43___ Peter and Cornelius Acts 10:1-33___ Christians in Antioch Acts 11:1-30___ Peter’s Deliverance From Prison Acts 12:1-17___ Herod Eaten by Worms Acts 12:18-25___ Paul and Barnabas’ Call Acts 13:1-13___ Paul Stoned at Lystra Acts 14:1-28___ Dispute Over Circumcision Acts 15:1-35___ Paul’s Macedonian Vision Acts 16:1-24___ Conversion of the Philippian Jailer Acts 16:25-40___ Paul’s Sermon at Athens Acts 17:15-34___ Paul at Ephesus Acts 19:1-41___ Paul Persecuted by the Jews Acts 21:26-22:30___ Paul Testifies Before King Agrippa Acts 26:1-32___ Paul’s Shipwreck Acts 27:1-44___ Paul Bitten by the Viper Acts 28:1-15___ Paul Preaches Under House Arrest Acts 28:16-31___ Paul Confronts Peter Gal. 2:1-21___ Generosity of the Philippians Phil. 4:1-23___ Paul’s Farewell Address II Tim. 4:1-22___ Onesimus, the Runaway Slave Philem. 1-25___ Heroes of Faith Heb. 11:1-40___ The Alpha and the Omega Revealed Rev. 1:1-20___ Jesus Among the Churches Rev. 2:1-3:22___ The Lamb Opens the Seals Rev. 6:1-17___ Christ Coming in Glory Rev. 19:1-21___ New Heaven and New Earth Rev. 21:1-27___ New Paradise Rev. 22:1-21

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Read the Bible by Its Stories

___ Bound for the Promised Land Ex. 12:31-13:22___ Moses Crosses the Red Sea Ex. 14:1-31___ Quail and Manna Ex. 16:1-36___ Water From God Ex. 15:22-27, 17:1-7___ Aaron and Hur Hold Up Moses’ Hands Ex. 17:8-16___ Jethro Counsels Moses Ex. 18:1-27___ Moses on Mount Sinai Ex. 19:1-25___ Ten Commandments Given Ex. 20:1-26___ High Priestly Garments Ex. 28:1-39___ Aaron and the Golden Calf Ex. 32:1-39___ God Talks to Moses Face to Face Ex. 33:1-34:4___ An Offering for the Tabernacle Ex. 35:1-35___ Scapegoat for Sin Lev. 16:1-34

Month 3___ Miriam’s Leprosy Num. 12:1-16___ Twelve Spies Sent Out Num. 13:1-33___ Israel Refuses to Enter Canaan Num. 14:1-45___ Gainsaying of Korah Num. 16:1-50___ Moses Strikes the Rock Num. 20:1-22___ The Brazen Serpent Num. 21:1-35___ Balaam and the Talking Donkey Num. 22:1-41___ Moses’ Final Blessing Deut. 33:1-34:8___ God Appoints Joshua Josh. 1:1-18___ Rahab’s Scarlet Cord Josh. 2:1-24___ Crossing the Jordan Josh. 3:1-4:24___ Jericho Destroyed Josh. 6:1-27___ Achan’s Sin Josh. 7:1-8:35___ The Gibeonites’ Deceptive Treaty Josh. 9:1-27___ The Sun Stands Still Josh. 10:1-43___ Division of the Land Josh. 13:1-33___ Caleb’s Mountain Josh. 14:1-15___ Joshua’s Farewell Address Josh. 23:1-16___ The Death of Joshua Josh. 24:1-33___ Israel Fails to Complete the Conquest Judg. 1:1-36___ Ehud Slays Eglon Judg. 3:12-30___ Jael Slays Sisera Judg. 4:1-24___ Deborah’s Song of Triumph Judg. 5:1-30___ Gideon’s Fleece Judg. 6:1-40___ Gideon Selects His Army Judg. 7:1-25___ The Birth of Samson Judg. 13:1-25___ Samson Slays a Lion Judg. 14:1-20___ Samson Slays 1,000 Philistines Judg. 15:1-20___ Samson and Delilah Judg. 16:1-22 ___ The Death of Samson Judg. 16:23-31___ Ruth and Naomi Ruth 1:1-22

Month 4___ Ruth Meets Boaz Ruth 2:1-23___ The Kinsman-Redeemer Ruth 3:1-4:22___ Hannah’s Vow I Sam. 1:1-20___ Samuel, a Son From God I Sam. 1:21-2:11, 18-26___ Samuel’s Call From God I Sam. 3:1-21___ The Philistines Capture the Ark I Sam. 4:1-22___ The Return of the Ark I Sam. 6:1-7:8___ Israel Requests a King I Sam. 8:1-22___ Saul Chosen to be King I Sam. 9:1-27___ Samuel Anoints Saul King I Sam. 10:1-27___ Saul Rescues Jabesh-gilead I Sam. 11:1-12:25___ Saul’s Sinful Offering I Sam. 13:1-23___ Jonathan’s Great Victory I Sam. 14:1-52___ Rejection of Saul I Sam. 15:1-35___ The Anointing of David I Sam. 16:1-13___ David Plays for Saul I Sam. 16:14-23___ Goliath’s Challenge I Sam. 17:1-30___ David Slays Goliath I Sam. 17:31-58___ The Loyalty of Jonathan I Sam. 18:1-4, 19:1-7___ Saul Envies David I Sam. 18:3-30, 19:8-24___ Jonathan Warns David I Sam. 20:1-42___ David Flees to Ahimelech I Sam. 21:1-15

___ David Gathers His Mighty Men I Sam. 22:1-23___ Jonathan Encourages David I Sam. 23:1-29___ David Spares Saul’s Life I Sam. 24:1-22, 26:1-25___ The Death of Samuel I Sam. 25:1-44___ David Flees to the Philistines I Sam. 27:1-28:6___ The Witch of Endor I Sam. 28:7-25___ David Recovers All I Sam. 30:1-31___ The Death of Saul I Sam. 31:1-II Sam. 1:17___ David Anointed King of Judah II Sam. 2:1-32

Month 5___ David Anointed King of Israel II Sam. 5:1-25___ The Ark Comes to Jerusalem II Sam. 6:1-23___ David Desires to Build God’s House II Sam. 7:1-17; I Chr. 17:1-27___ David’s Goodness to Mephibosheth II Sam. 9:1-13___ David’s Sin With Bathsheba II Sam. 11:1-27___ Nathan Rebukes David II Sam. 12:1-25___ David Suffers for His Sin II Sam. 13:1-39___ Absalom Returns II Sam. 14:1-33, 15:1-13___ David Flees From Absalom II Sam. 15:14-30___ David is Warned II Sam. 15:31-37, 17:1-23___ The Death of Absalom II Sam. 18:1-32___ David Mourns Over Absalom II Sam. 18:33-19:43___ Rizpah’s Sons Hanged II Sam. 21:1-14___ David Purchases Araunah’s Threshing Floor II Sam. 24:1-25___ Solomon Anointed King I Kin. 1:1-40___ David’s Charge to Solomon I Kin. 2:1-27___ Solomon’s Choice I Kin. 3:1-15___ Solomon’s Wisdom Tested I Kin. 3:16-28___ Building God’s Temple I Kin. 6:1-38___ The Ark Brought to the Temple I Kin. 8:1-21___ Solomon Dedicates the Temple I Kin. 8:22-66___ The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon I Kin. 10:1-13; II Chr. 9:1-12___ Solomon’s Heart Turned From Jehovah I Kin. 11:1-25___ Rise of Jeroboam I Kin. 11:26-12:15___ The Kingdom Divided I Kin. 12:16-33; II Kin. 17:20-23___ The Prophet Slain by a Lion I Kin. 13:7-34___ Ahijah’s Prophecy Against Jeroboam I Kin. 14:1-31___ Elijah Fed by Ravens I Kin. 17:1-7___ Elijah and the Widow’s Son I Kin. 17:8-24___ Elijah Meets Ahab I Kin. 18:1-20___ Elijah Calls Fire From Heaven I Kin. 18:21-46

Month 6___ Elijah and the Still Small Voice I Kin. 19:1-21___ Ahab Spares Ben-hadad I Kin. 20:23-43___ Naboth’s Vineyard I Kin. 21:1-29___ Micaiah Tells the Truth I Kin. 22:1-28___ Ahab Dies in Disguise I Kin. 22:29-40___ Elijah Destroys the Messengers of Ahaziah II Kin. 1:1-18___ Elijah Taken in a Fiery Chariot II Kin. 2:1-14___ Healing of the Water II Kin. 2:15-25___ Elisha’s Miracle with the Widow’s Oil II Kin. 4:1-7___ A Prophet’s Chamber for Elisha II Kin. 4:8-17___ Restoration of the Widow’s Son II Kin. 4:18-37___ Naaman and the Little Maid II Kin. 5:1-19___ Gehazi, the Greedy Servant II Kin. 5:20-27___ The Floating Axe Head II Kin. 6:1-7___ Elisha and God’s Army II Kin. 6:8-23___ Famine Strikes Samaria II Kin. 6:24-7:2___ Four Leprous Men II Kin. 7:3-20___ The Death of Ben-hadad II Kin. 8:7-29___ Jehu Anointed King II Kin. 9:1-13___ The Death of Jezebel II Kin. 9:14-37___ Joash Becomes King of Judah II Kin. 11:1-21___ The Death of Elisha II Kin. 13:1-25___ Slaying of 10,000 in Edom II Kings 14:1-7___ Assyrian Exile II Kin. 17:1-41___ Nebuchadnezzar Conquers Jerusalem II Kin. 24:1-20___ Asa’s Obedient Reign II Chr. 14:1-16:14___ Jehoshaphat Proclaims a Fast II Chr. 20:1-37

___ Jehoram’s Reign II Chr. 21:1-20___ Joash Repairs God’s Temple II Chr. 24:1-27___ Amaziah’s Reign II Chr. 25:1-28___ Uzziah’s Reign II Chr. 26:1-23

Month 7___ Hezekiah Ministers in the Temple II Chr. 29:1-36___ The Destruction of Sennacherib’s Host II Chr. 32:1-33___ Manasseh’s Reign II Chr. 33:1-25___ Josiah Purges the Land II Chr. 34:1-33___ The Death of Josiah II Chr. 35:20-27; II Kin. 23:28-30___ The Exiles Return to Jerusalem II Chr. 36:22-23; Ezra 1:1-2:35___ Rebuilding of the Temple Begins Ezra 3:1-13; Hag. 1:1-2:23 ___ Artaxerxes Orders the Work to Cease Ezra 4:1-24___ The Temple Finished Ezra 6:1-22___ Nehemiah Goes to Jerusalem Neh. 1:1-2:8___ Nehemiah Prepares to Rebuild Neh. 2:9-3:32___ Nehemiah Faces Opposition Neh. 4:1-23___ Ezra Reads the Law Neh. 8:1-18___ Queen Vashti Rejected Esther 1:1-22___ Esther Chosen to be Queen Esther 2:1-23___ Haman’s Plot Against the Jews Esther 3:1-15___ Esther’s Choice Esther 4:1-17___ Esther’s Request Esther 5:1-14___ Haman Humbled Before Mordecai Esther 6:1-14___ The Death of Haman Esther 7:1-10___ Feast of Purim Instituted Esther 9:1-10:3___ Upright Job Job 1:1-22___ Satan Afflicts Job Job 2:1-13___ Job Longs for Death Job 3:1-26___ Job’s Trial of Faith Job 23:1-17___ God Doubles Job’s Possessions Job 42:1-17___ Isaiah’s Call Isa. 6:1-13___ Immanuel Promised Isa. 7:1-25___ God Extends Hezekiah’s Life Isa. 38:1-22___ God’s Call to Jeremiah Jer. 1:1-19___ Jeremiah’s Girdle Jer. 13:1-27

Month 8___ Clay in the Potter’s Hand Jer. 18:1-23___ Restoration of the Scattered Flock Jer. 24:1-10___ Baruch Reads God’s Word Jer. 36:1-32___ Jeremiah Imprisoned Jer. 37:1-21___ Zedekiah Seeks Jeremiah’s Counsel Jer. 38:14-28___ Jeremiah Freed Jer. 39:1-18___ Ezekiel’s Vision Ezek. 1:1-28___ Ezekiel Sent to Israel Ezek. 2:1-10___ Ezekiel Lying on His Side Ezek. 4:1-17___ The Valley of Dry Bones Ezek. 37:1-14___ Daniel Refuses the King’s Meat Dan. 1:1-21___ Daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Dan. 2:1-49___ The Fiery Furnace Dan. 3:1-30___ Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of a Tree Dan. 4:1-37___ Handwriting on the Wall Dan. 5:1-31___ Daniel in the Den of Lions Dan. 6:1-28___ Hosea and Gomer Hos. 1:1-11, 3:1-5___ The Prophet Amos Preaches Amos 1:1-2, 5:1-27___ Jonah Runs From God Jon. 1:1-17 ___ Jonah in the Belly of the Fish Jon. 2:1-10___ Jonah Preaches in Nineveh Jon. 3:1-10___ Jonah and the Withered Gourd Jon. 4:1-11___ Prepare for the Messiah Mal. 3:1-6___ The Birth of John the Baptist Announced Luke 1:1-25___ The Birth of Christ Announced to Mary Luke 1:26-38___ Mary Visits Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56___ The Birth of John the Baptist Luke 1:57-80___ Angel Appears to Joseph Matt. 1:18-25___ The Messiah Is Born Luke 2:1-7___ Adoration of the Shepherds Luke 2:8-20___ Simeon and Anna Honor Jesus Luke 2:21-40