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Read the Gospels in 30 Days Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Read all four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, in 30 days: about three chapters, or 13–17 minutes, a day. Four witnesses to one life, the life of Jesus.
- 30 days
- 89 chapters
- 3 a day on average
- 13–17 minutes a day
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Day 1
Matthew 1–5
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The whole plan
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Week 1Days 1–7
- Day 1Matthew 1–5
- Day 2Matthew 6–8
- Day 3Matthew 9–12
- Day 4Matthew 13–14
- Day 5Matthew 15–18
- Day 6Matthew 19–21
- Day 7Matthew 22–24
Week 2Days 8–14
- Day 8Matthew 25–26
- Day 9Matthew 27–28; Mark 1–2
- Day 10Mark 3–5
- Day 11Mark 6–8
- Day 12Mark 9–11
- Day 13Mark 12–13
- Day 14Mark 14–16
Week 3Days 15–21
- Day 15Luke 1–3
- Day 16Luke 4–6
- Day 17Luke 7–8
- Day 18Luke 9–10
- Day 19Luke 11–12
- Day 20Luke 13–16
- Day 21Luke 17–19
Week 4Days 22–28
- Day 22Luke 20–22
- Day 23Luke 23–24
- Day 24John 1–4
- Day 25John 5–6
- Day 26John 7–8
- Day 27John 9–11
- Day 28John 12–14
Week 5Days 29–30
- Day 29John 15–18
- Day 30John 19–21
About this plan
Matthew writes for readers who know the Scriptures of Israel, Mark tells the story fast, Luke sets it out in order with care for the outsider, and John writes “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.” Reading all four in a month shows you Jesus from every side.
A good habit for this plan: keep a note of one thing Jesus says or does each day that surprises you, and pray about it.
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
How long does it take to read the four Gospels?
About 7–9 hours in all, so 13–17 minutes a day for a month. The four Gospels have 89 chapters.
Which Gospel should I read first?
This plan reads them in Bible order. If you are new to the Bible, many people suggest starting with Mark (the shortest) or John (written so that readers may believe).
Why are there four Gospels?
Four eyewitness-based accounts, written for different first readers, tell the same good news. Their differences in detail and order are like four people describing one event.
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.