# The First 30 Days — a Bible reading plan for new believers

- Canonical: https://www.iamreborn.net/first-30-days

The Gospel of John in 21 days, then nine passages that lay the foundations. One chapter a day, one question to read with, and on some days one small step.

1. **John 1 — The Word became flesh.** Who does John say Jesus is, before He says or does anything? Step: Tell one person you've started following Jesus. (https://www.iamreborn.net/born-again#next-steps)
2. **John 2 — Water into wine; the temple cleared.** What does Jesus' first sign show about Him?
3. **John 3 — Nicodemus and being born again.** What does Jesus say has to happen to a person — and who does it? Step: Read what it actually means to be reborn. (https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/what-it-means-to-be-reborn)
4. **John 4 — The woman at the well.** How does Jesus treat someone everyone else avoided?
5. **John 5 — Healing at the pool of Bethesda.** What question does Jesus ask the man, and why might it matter? Step: Pray for five minutes, even if you don't know what to say. (https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/how-to-pray-when-you-dont-know-what-to-say)
6. **John 6 — Five thousand fed; the bread of life.** What is Jesus offering that bread can't?
7. **John 7 — Rivers of living water.** What does Jesus promise to anyone who is thirsty? Step: Visit a local church this week. (https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/how-to-find-a-good-church)
8. **John 8 — Neither do I condemn you; the light of the world.** What does Jesus say to the woman — and in what order?
9. **John 9 — A man born blind sees.** How does the man's understanding of Jesus grow through the chapter?
10. **John 10 — The Good Shepherd.** What does the shepherd do for the sheep — and can anyone snatch them away? Step: Settle the question: how do I know I'm saved? (https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/how-do-i-know-if-im-really-saved)
11. **John 11 — Lazarus raised from the dead.** Jesus weeps, then raises Lazarus. What do both show you?
12. **John 12 — Anointed at Bethany; the King rides in.** What does Mary give, and what does it cost her?
13. **John 13 — Jesus washes His disciples' feet.** What new commandment does Jesus give, and how will people recognise His followers?
14. **John 14 — The way, the truth and the life.** What does Jesus promise to send after He goes? Step: Read one truth about who you are now. (https://www.iamreborn.net/who-i-am-in-christ)
15. **John 15 — The vine and the branches.** What does it mean to remain in Jesus, and what comes from it? Step: Learn how to grow closer to God day by day. (https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/how-to-grow-closer-to-god)
16. **John 16 — The Spirit's work; sorrow turned to joy.** What does the Holy Spirit do, according to Jesus?
17. **John 17 — Jesus prays for His followers — including you.** Find the verse where Jesus prays for people who would believe later. What does He ask for them? Step: Pray for one person by name who doesn't know Jesus yet. (https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/how-to-share-your-faith)
18. **John 18 — Arrested, denied, put on trial.** Compare Peter here with Peter in John 21. What changes?
19. **John 19 — The crucifixion.** What does Jesus say from the cross — and what does “It is finished” mean for you?
20. **John 20 — He is risen; Thomas believes.** How does Jesus meet Thomas in his doubt? Step: If you're struggling with doubt, start here. (https://www.iamreborn.net/when-you-feel#doubting)
21. **John 21 — Breakfast on the shore; Peter restored.** Peter denied Jesus three times. What does Jesus ask him three times?
22. **Acts 2 — The Spirit comes and the church is born.** What do the people do after they believe — and what does the new church do together? Step: Ask a pastor about being baptized. (https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/should-i-get-baptized)
23. **Romans 5 — Peace with God.** When did Christ die for us, according to verse 8?
24. **Romans 6 — Dead to sin, alive to God.** What does baptism picture, and what does Paul tell you to consider true? Step: Struggling with the same sin? Read this. (https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/why-do-i-keep-struggling-with-the-same-sin)
25. **Romans 8 — No condemnation; no separation.** List everything Paul says cannot separate you from God's love.
26. **Ephesians 2 — Saved by grace, created for good works.** What part of salvation is your doing — and what part is God's?
27. **Psalm 139 — You are fully known.** Where could you go to get away from God? What does that mean for you?
28. **Matthew 6 — How to pray; seek first the kingdom.** What does Jesus teach about prayer, money and worry in one chapter? Step: Start a daily rhythm that survives real life. (https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/daily-rhythm-that-survives-real-life)
29. **James 1 — Hearers and doers.** What is the difference between hearing the Word and doing it?
30. **Matthew 28 — Go and make disciples.** What does Jesus command, and what does He promise at the very end? Step: Learn how to help someone else take their first step. (https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/how-to-lead-someone-to-christ)