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Advent Bible Reading Plan December 1 to Christmas
Twenty-five readings for the days before Christmas, from the first promise in Genesis to the wise men at the house in Bethlehem: eighteen days of promises from the Law, the Psalms and the Prophets, then the Christmas story from Matthew, Luke, John and Paul.
- 25 days
- 27 chapters
- 1.1 a day on average
- 3–4 minutes a day
- Free, no sign-up
Following the calendar: Day 1 is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Day 1
Genesis 3
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The whole plan
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Week 1Days 1–7
- Day 1Tue Dec 1The first promiseGenesis 3
- Day 2Wed Dec 2A blessing for all nationsGenesis 12
- Day 3Thu Dec 3A star out of JacobNumbers 24
- Day 4Fri Dec 4A prophet like MosesDeuteronomy 18
- Day 5Sat Dec 5A son of David forever2 Samuel 7
- Day 6Sun Dec 6The King on ZionPsalms 2, 110
- Day 7Mon Dec 7The virgin will conceiveIsaiah 7
Week 2Days 8–14
- Day 8Tue Dec 8A child is born to usIsaiah 9
- Day 9Wed Dec 9A shoot from the stump of JesseIsaiah 11
- Day 10Thu Dec 10Comfort for God’s peopleIsaiah 40
- Day 11Fri Dec 11The servant who brings justiceIsaiah 42
- Day 12Sat Dec 12Arise, shineIsaiah 60
- Day 13Sun Dec 13The suffering servantIsaiah 53
- Day 14Mon Dec 14Good news for the poorIsaiah 61
Week 3Days 15–21
- Day 15Tue Dec 15Out of BethlehemMicah 5
- Day 16Wed Dec 16A righteous Branch for DavidJeremiah 23
- Day 17Thu Dec 17Your King is comingZechariah 9
- Day 18Fri Dec 18The messenger who prepares the wayMalachi 3–4
- Day 19Sat Dec 19Joseph’s dreamMatthew 1
- Day 20Sun Dec 20Gabriel comes to MaryLuke 1
- Day 21Mon Dec 21The Word became fleshJohn 1
Week 4Days 22–25
- Day 22Tue Dec 22God sent His SonGalatians 4
- Day 23Wed Dec 23He humbled HimselfPhilippians 2
- Day 24Thu Dec 24Jesus is bornLuke 2
- Day 25Fri Dec 25The wise men worship the KingMatthew 2
About this plan
Advent means “coming.” For centuries Christians have spent the weeks before Christmas remembering how long God’s people waited for the Messiah, and looking forward to His return. This plan walks through the promises in the order they were given, then shows them kept.
Each reading is one chapter (two on a couple of days), about 3–4 minutes, with a title that says what it is about. It works well for a family: read it aloud after dinner, light a candle, and pray together. Our Advent prayers for each week make a good companion.
How to keep going
- Pray before you read. Ask God to open your eyes to His word. If you want words to start with, here is a prayer before reading the Bible.
- Same time, same place. Tie your reading to something you already do every day: the first coffee, the lunch break, the last ten minutes before bed.
- Write one line. After reading, jot down one verse that stood out and one sentence about it. Some people use S.O.A.P.: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer.
- Read with someone. Share the link with a friend, your spouse or your small group and read the same plan. A short message (“Day 12 done!”) keeps both of you going.
- Missed a day? Keep going. Read today’s reading and catch up on a weekend, or just carry on. The aim is not a perfect checklist but time with God in His word.
Questions
When does Advent start in 2026?
Advent 2026 begins on Sunday, November 29, the fourth Sunday before Christmas. This plan follows the days of December, 1 to 25, like an Advent calendar.
What should we read for Advent?
The promises of the Messiah in the Old Testament (Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Zechariah, Malachi) and the birth of Jesus in Matthew 1–2, Luke 1–2 and John 1. This plan reads them in order: the promise, then the fulfillment.
Is this plan good for families with children?
Yes. One chapter a day, about 3–4 minutes, with a title that tells everyone what the reading is about. With young children, read the main verses aloud and talk about the title together.
Other reading plans
Every chapter on this page is the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), word for word. Its publishers dedicated it to the public domain, so the whole text is here for you to read, free.