This plan is designed for newcomers to God, Jesus Christ, and the Bible.
Each week pairs a key Scripture passage with a study from the
Common Questions series.
The goal is not merely to read chapters, but to understand the big picture of Scripture:
God, creation, sin, redemption through Jesus Christ, the Christian life, and the eternal hope of every believer.
▶ If you are brand-new to Jesus, please read this before starting the study:
The Gospel in a Nutshell
The Gospel in a Nutshell
| Quarter 1 · The Foundation: God, Creation, Sin & the Law | |||
| # | Subject & Reading | Paired Study Question | Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | God the CreatorGenesis 1 | What is God’s ultimate plan for creation? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 2 | Humanity’s DesignGenesis 2 | What does it mean that humans are made in the image of God? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 3 | The FallGenesis 3 | Why are humans born sinful? What is original sin? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 4 | Sin SpreadsGenesis 4 | Why does God allow suffering and evil? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 5 | Judgment and MercyGenesis 6 | Why will God judge the world? What is the purpose of judgment? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 6 | Covenant and PromiseGenesis 12 | What is God’s ultimate plan for creation? (Eden to New Creation) | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 7 | God’s Name and HolinessExodus 3 | Why does God seem hidden? Why doesn’t He reveal Himself more clearly? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 8 | God’s LawExodus 20 | Why does morality exist? How do we know right from wrong? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 9 | Repentance and MercyPsalm 51 | Why do Christians still struggle with sin after being saved? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 10 | Suffering and TrustJob 38 | Why does God allow suffering and evil? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 11 | The Coming KingIsaiah 9 | What is God’s ultimate plan for creation? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 12 | The Suffering ServantIsaiah 53 | Why did Jesus have to die? Could God not have forgiven us another way? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 13 | Is the Bible True?2 Timothy 3 | Is the Bible truly God’s Word? How do we know it is reliable? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| Quarter 2 · Jesus Christ: His Person, Work & Teaching | |||
| # | Subject & Reading | Paired Study Question | Go |
| 14 | Jesus RevealedJohn 1 | Who is Jesus Christ? Understanding the Trinity | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 15 | The Birth of JesusLuke 2 | Who is Jesus Christ? Understanding the Trinity | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 16 | The Temptation of JesusMatthew 4 | Who is Satan? Where did he come from? Why does God allow him to exist? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 17 | The Sermon on the MountMatthew 5 | Why does obedience matter if I’m saved by grace? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 18 | How Jesus PrayedMatthew 6 | How should Christians pray? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 19 | Parables of the KingdomMatthew 13 | What does it mean to grow spiritually? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 20 | Who Jesus Says He IsJohn 8 | Is Christianity too exclusive? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 21 | The Upper RoomJohn 13 | What is the role of baptism and communion? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 22 | The Way, Truth, and LifeJohn 14 | Is Christianity too exclusive? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 23 | The CrossJohn 19 | Why did Jesus have to die? Could God not have forgiven us another way? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 24 | The ResurrectionJohn 20 | Did Jesus really rise from the dead? What is the historical evidence? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 25 | The Ascension and the SpiritActs 1–2 | What is Jesus doing now? Why did He ascend to heaven? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 26 | The Gospel Goes OutActs 4 | Is Christianity too exclusive? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| Quarter 3 · Salvation, the Christian Life & the Church | |||
| # | Subject & Reading | Paired Study Question | Go |
| 27 | Sin and RighteousnessRomans 3 | Why are there so many religions? What makes Christianity unique? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 28 | Justified by FaithRomans 5 | Don’t all good people go to heaven? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 29 | Nothing Shall Separate UsRomans 8 | Can I lose my salvation? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 30 | The Holy SpiritRomans 12 | How does the Holy Spirit work in my life? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 31 | Love in Action1 Corinthians 13 | What does it mean to grow spiritually? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 32 | Resurrection Hope1 Corinthians 15 | Did Jesus really rise from the dead? What is the historical evidence? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 33 | Spiritual Gifts1 Corinthians 12 | What are spiritual gifts? Do all Christians have them? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 34 | The Armour of GodEphesians 6 | What is spiritual warfare? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 35 | Prayer and PeacePhilippians 4 | How should Christians pray? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 36 | Endurance and DisciplineHebrews 12 | Why do Christians suffer even after coming to Christ? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 37 | Temptation and GrowthJames 1 | What does it mean to grow spiritually? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 38 | The Purpose of the Church1 Peter 2 | What is the purpose of church? Why can’t I just believe at home? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 39 | The Devil and Watchfulness1 Peter 5 | Who is Satan? Where did he come from? Why does God allow him to exist? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| Quarter 4 · The Future, Other Faiths & Assurance | |||
| # | Subject & Reading | Paired Study Question | Go |
| 40 | Life After DeathLuke 16 | What happens when we die? (Heaven, hell, resurrection, judgment) | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 41 | Angels and DemonsDaniel 10 | What are angels and demons, and how do they interact with the world? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 42 | The End TimesMatthew 24 | What is the rapture? Tribulation? Millennium? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 43 | Final JudgmentRevelation 20 | Why will God judge the world? What is the purpose of judgment? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 44 | New CreationRevelation 21 | What is God’s ultimate plan for creation? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 45 | Trusting God DailyProverbs 3 | How do I know God’s will for my life? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 46 | Life’s MeaningEcclesiastes 12 | Why do humans search for meaning? Why do we worship? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 47 | Christianity and SciencePsalm 19 | Is Christianity compatible with science? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 48 | Why So Many Denominations?1 Corinthians 1 | Why are there so many Christian denominations? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 49 | Why Hell ExistsLuke 16 | If God is loving, why is there a hell? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 50 | Christianity and Other ReligionsActs 17 | Are all religions paths to God? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 51 | Assurance of Salvation1 John 5 | Can I lose my salvation? | ReadStudy ↗ |
| 52 | The Bible Ends With HopeRevelation 22 | What is God’s ultimate plan for creation? | ReadStudy ↗ |