A reading plan for new believers

THE FIRST
30 DAYS.

Just started following Jesus — or starting again? Read the Gospel of John in 21 days, then nine passages that lay the foundations. One chapter a day, one question to read with, and now and then one small step.

  1. Day 1 John 1

    The Word became flesh

    Read with this question: Who does John say Jesus is, before He says or does anything?

    Today's step: Tell one person you've started following Jesus.

  2. Day 2 John 2

    Water into wine; the temple cleared

    Read with this question: What does Jesus' first sign show about Him?

  3. Day 3 John 3

    Nicodemus and being born again

    Read with this question: What does Jesus say has to happen to a person — and who does it?

    Today's step: Read what it actually means to be reborn.

  4. Day 4 John 4

    The woman at the well

    Read with this question: How does Jesus treat someone everyone else avoided?

  5. Day 5 John 5

    Healing at the pool of Bethesda

    Read with this question: What question does Jesus ask the man, and why might it matter?

    Today's step: Pray for five minutes, even if you don't know what to say.

  6. Day 6 John 6

    Five thousand fed; the bread of life

    Read with this question: What is Jesus offering that bread can't?

  7. Day 7 John 7

    Rivers of living water

    Read with this question: What does Jesus promise to anyone who is thirsty?

    Today's step: Visit a local church this week.

  8. Day 8 John 8

    Neither do I condemn you; the light of the world

    Read with this question: What does Jesus say to the woman — and in what order?

  9. Day 9 John 9

    A man born blind sees

    Read with this question: How does the man's understanding of Jesus grow through the chapter?

  10. Day 10 John 10

    The Good Shepherd

    Read with this question: What does the shepherd do for the sheep — and can anyone snatch them away?

    Today's step: Settle the question: how do I know I'm saved?

  11. Day 11 John 11

    Lazarus raised from the dead

    Read with this question: Jesus weeps, then raises Lazarus. What do both show you?

  12. Day 12 John 12

    Anointed at Bethany; the King rides in

    Read with this question: What does Mary give, and what does it cost her?

  13. Day 13 John 13

    Jesus washes His disciples' feet

    Read with this question: What new commandment does Jesus give, and how will people recognise His followers?

  14. Day 14 John 14

    The way, the truth and the life

    Read with this question: What does Jesus promise to send after He goes?

    Today's step: Read one truth about who you are now.

  15. Day 15 John 15

    The vine and the branches

    Read with this question: What does it mean to remain in Jesus, and what comes from it?

    Today's step: Learn how to grow closer to God day by day.

  16. Day 16 John 16

    The Spirit's work; sorrow turned to joy

    Read with this question: What does the Holy Spirit do, according to Jesus?

  17. Day 17 John 17

    Jesus prays for His followers — including you

    Read with this question: Find the verse where Jesus prays for people who would believe later. What does He ask for them?

    Today's step: Pray for one person by name who doesn't know Jesus yet.

  18. Day 18 John 18

    Arrested, denied, put on trial

    Read with this question: Compare Peter here with Peter in John 21. What changes?

  19. Day 19 John 19

    The crucifixion

    Read with this question: What does Jesus say from the cross — and what does “It is finished” mean for you?

  20. Day 20 John 20

    He is risen; Thomas believes

    Read with this question: How does Jesus meet Thomas in his doubt?

    Today's step: If you're struggling with doubt, start here.

  21. Day 21 John 21

    Breakfast on the shore; Peter restored

    Read with this question: Peter denied Jesus three times. What does Jesus ask him three times?

  22. Day 22 Acts 2

    The Spirit comes and the church is born

    Read with this question: What do the people do after they believe — and what does the new church do together?

    Today's step: Ask a pastor about being baptized.

  23. Day 23 Romans 5

    Peace with God

    Read with this question: When did Christ die for us, according to verse 8?

  24. Day 24 Romans 6

    Dead to sin, alive to God

    Read with this question: What does baptism picture, and what does Paul tell you to consider true?

    Today's step: Struggling with the same sin? Read this.

  25. Day 25 Romans 8

    No condemnation; no separation

    Read with this question: List everything Paul says cannot separate you from God's love.

  26. Saved by grace, created for good works

    Read with this question: What part of salvation is your doing — and what part is God's?

  27. You are fully known

    Read with this question: Where could you go to get away from God? What does that mean for you?

  28. How to pray; seek first the kingdom

    Read with this question: What does Jesus teach about prayer, money and worry in one chapter?

    Today's step: Start a daily rhythm that survives real life.

  29. Day 29 James 1

    Hearers and doers

    Read with this question: What is the difference between hearing the Word and doing it?

  30. Go and make disciples

    Read with this question: What does Jesus command, and what does He promise at the very end?

    Today's step: Learn how to help someone else take their first step.

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