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Bible Reading Plan for Men 40 days with the men of the Bible
Forty days with the men of the Bible and what God made of them: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, David, Nehemiah, Daniel, Peter, Paul and Timothy. Along the way, what Scripture says to men about work, integrity, temptation, friendship, courage and loving a family well.
- 40 days
- 49 chapters
- 1.2 a day on average
- 4–5 minutes a day
- Free, no sign-up
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Day 1
Genesis 2
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The whole plan
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Week 1Days 1–7
- Day 1Adam: made to work and keep the gardenGenesis 2
- Day 2Abraham: going on God’s wordGenesis 12, 15
- Day 3Abraham: faith that was testedGenesis 22
- Day 4Jacob: wrestling with God, facing his brotherGenesis 32–33
- Day 5Joseph says no to temptationGenesis 39
- Day 6Joseph forgives his brothersGenesis 45, 50
- Day 7Moses: who am I?Exodus 3–4
Week 2Days 8–14
- Day 8Moses learns to share the loadExodus 18
- Day 9Joshua: be strong and courageousJoshua 1
- Day 10Joshua: as for me and my houseJoshua 24
- Day 11Gideon: from hiding to courageJudges 6–7
- Day 12Samson: strength without self-controlJudges 16
- Day 13Boaz: kindness and honorRuth 2–3
- Day 14David faces Goliath1 Samuel 17
Week 3Days 15–21
- Day 15David and Jonathan: a loyal friend1 Samuel 20
- Day 16David refuses revenge1 Samuel 24
- Day 17David’s fall and Nathan’s rebuke2 Samuel 11–12
- Day 18A clean heartPsalm 51
- Day 19Integrity in public and at homePsalms 15, 101
- Day 20Solomon asks for wisdom1 Kings 3
- Day 21Guard your marriageProverbs 5
Week 4Days 22–28
- Day 22Iron sharpens ironProverbs 27
- Day 23Nehemiah: pray, build, stand guardNehemiah 4
- Day 24Daniel makes up his mindDaniel 1
- Day 25Daniel keeps prayingDaniel 6
- Day 26Joseph of Nazareth: quiet obedienceMatthew 1–2
- Day 27Jesus faces temptationMatthew 4
- Day 28Anger, lust and keeping your wordMatthew 5
Week 5Days 29–35
- Day 29Money, worry and seeking the kingdomMatthew 6
- Day 30Peter leaves his netsLuke 5
- Day 31Leading by serving: the towelJohn 13
- Day 32Peter’s fallLuke 22
- Day 33Peter restoredJohn 21
- Day 34Saul meets JesusActs 9
- Day 35A way out of temptation1 Corinthians 10
Week 6Days 36–40
- Day 36Husbands, love your wivesEphesians 5
- Day 37Fathers, and the armor of GodEphesians 6
- Day 38Work for the LordColossians 3
- Day 39Train yourself for godliness1 Timothy 4
- Day 40The good fight and the finished race2 Timothy 4
About this plan
Most of these men were not heroes when God found them. Moses made excuses, Gideon was hiding, David fell hard and Peter denied Jesus. The plan reads their stories honestly, failures included, and shows what God did with men who turned back to Him. Joseph says no to temptation, Boaz treats a widow with honor, Nehemiah prays and then builds, and Daniel keeps praying when it could cost him his life.
The last two weeks turn to Jesus and the letters: Jesus facing temptation, anger and lust in the Sermon on the Mount, the towel in the upper room, Peter’s fall and restoration, and Paul’s words to husbands, fathers and workers in Ephesians and Colossians. Each day takes about 4–5 minutes. Read it alone, with a friend, or with a men’s group that meets once a week.
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
Which men of the Bible are in this plan?
Adam, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Samson, Boaz, David and Jonathan, Solomon, Nehemiah, Daniel, Joseph of Nazareth, Peter, Paul and Timothy, and in the last two weeks Jesus Himself.
How long does each day take?
About 4–5 minutes: one chapter on most days, two on some. Each day has a title, so you know what you are reading and why.
Is this plan good for a men’s group?
Yes. Read the same day at home and meet weekly to talk about that week’s men: what they got right, where they failed, and what God did with them. Share the link; each man’s place is saved on his own phone.
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.