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Bible Reading Plan for Kids 40 Bible stories to read together
Forty of the Bible’s best-loved stories, one a day, from creation to Paul’s shipwreck: Noah’s ark, the burning bush, the walls of Jericho, David and Goliath, Daniel and the lions, the birth of Jesus, His miracles, the cross and the empty tomb.
- 40 days
- 41 chapters
- 1 a day on average
- 4–6 minutes a day
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Genesis 1
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Week 1Days 1–7
- Day 1God makes everythingGenesis 1
- Day 2Adam and Eve disobeyGenesis 3
- Day 3Noah and the floodGenesis 7
- Day 4God’s rainbow promiseGenesis 9
- Day 5Abram follows GodGenesis 12
- Day 6Joseph’s robe of many colorsGenesis 37
- Day 7Joseph forgives his brothersGenesis 45
Week 2Days 8–14
- Day 8Baby Moses in a basketExodus 2
- Day 9The burning bushExodus 3
- Day 10The first PassoverExodus 12
- Day 11Crossing the Red SeaExodus 14
- Day 12The Ten CommandmentsExodus 20
- Day 13The walls of JerichoJoshua 6
- Day 14Gideon’s three hundredJudges 7
Week 3Days 15–21
- Day 15Samuel hears God call1 Samuel 3
- Day 16David and Goliath1 Samuel 17
- Day 17Fire from heaven on Mount Carmel1 Kings 18
- Day 18Jonah and the big fishJonah 1–2
- Day 19Three friends in the fireDaniel 3
- Day 20Daniel in the lions’ denDaniel 6
- Day 21Queen Esther’s brave choiceEsther 4
Week 4Days 22–28
- Day 22An angel visits MaryLuke 1
- Day 23Jesus is born and grows upLuke 2
- Day 24The wise men follow the starMatthew 2
- Day 25A man lowered through the roofMark 2
- Day 26Jesus calms the stormMark 4
- Day 27Jesus raises a little girlMark 5
- Day 28A boy’s lunch feeds five thousandJohn 6
Week 5Days 29–35
- Day 29The good SamaritanLuke 10
- Day 30The lost sheep and the lost sonLuke 15
- Day 31Jesus welcomes the childrenMark 10
- Day 32Zacchaeus climbs a treeLuke 19
- Day 33Lazarus, come out!John 11
- Day 34The King rides into JerusalemMark 11
- Day 35Jesus washes His friends’ feetJohn 13
Week 6Days 36–40
- Day 36Jesus dies on the crossLuke 23
- Day 37The empty tomb: Jesus is alive!Matthew 28
- Day 38The Holy Spirit comesActs 2
- Day 39Saul meets JesusActs 9
- Day 40Paul’s shipwreckActs 27
About this plan
Each day is one chapter of the Bible (two for Jonah) with a title that tells the story in a few words. Some chapters are long, and with young children you don’t need to read every verse: read the main verses aloud, then talk about the title together. What happened? What does it show us about God? Older children can read the whole chapter themselves and tell you the story back.
Twenty-one stories from the Old Testament, nineteen from the New, in the order of the Bible’s big story: God makes the world, people turn away from Him, He keeps His promises through Noah, Abraham, Moses and David, and then He sends Jesus, who dies on the cross, rises again and sends the Holy Spirit. Reading a whole chapter aloud takes about 4–6 minutes.
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. New to this? Read how to read the Bible and how to have a quiet time.
- 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
What age is this Bible reading plan for?
Roughly ages 4 to 12, read with a parent or grandparent. With little ones, read a few main verses and talk about the title; children who read well can read the whole chapter on their own.
How long does each day take?
About 4–6 minutes to read the whole chapter aloud, less if you read only the main verses. A short talk and a prayer afterwards turn it into a family habit.
Which Bible should we read with our children?
Any faithful translation your family reads. Every chapter in this plan can be read on this page in the Berean Standard Bible, in plain modern English. With small children, a picture Bible is a good companion: read its telling of the story, then a few verses from the chapter.
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.