An Evangelical Free Church

2026 Bible Reading Plan

Going Deep in 2026

This year we are striving for depth of knowledge by studying thoroughly through one section of the New Testament, focusing primarily on the Book of Acts, but also digging into the epistles of Paul. To facilitate this, we’ve made a bit of a friendly game, essentially like Bingo, to help keep us all on track.

Instructions

If you haven’t already picked up a physical board and the accompany tasks list, you’ll need to do that on a Sunday morning. Our “game” board consists of an 8×8 grid: 64 square, which represents one square for each month (12) plus one square for each week of the year (52). Each of those squares represents a task (listed below) that you must complete.

Setting up the Board

Once you have the board, randomly fill in squares with one number each from 13-64. (Use all of the numbers in the range, and do not repeat a number.) You then should have 12 blank squares scattered around your board. If you’d like, you can click the button below to get a random board that you can copy to your physical board.

Please, write your name in the proper space at the bottom of the board. (We all have them, so if you misplace yours, it will be much easier to return the right board to you!). Have someone else sign or initial your board just to verify that you’ve completed the first steps.

Tracking Your Progress

Each week, we will draw a number corresponding to one of 52 weekly tasks (see below). Circle that number on your board so that you remember which task to do for the week. When you complete that task, X out that square.

In addition to the weekly tasks, there are monthly tasks (see below). Each month, you can cross out one blank space of your choice when you have completed that month’s task.

The Wall will have additional information, including additional handouts needed for some numbers.

Tasks

Monthly Tasks

Each month, read and journal through the following books:

  • January: Acts
  • February: Galatians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians
  • March: Acts
  • April: 1 Corinthians
  • May: Acts
  • June: 2 Corinthians
  • July: Acts
  • August: Romans
  • September: Acts
  • October: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
  • November: Acts
  • December: 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus

Weekly Tasks

Memorize

For each week, memorize the verse(s) listed. Then say the verse out loud from memory to someone else.

  1. Acts 1:8
  2. Acts 2:38-39
  3. Acts 2:42
  4. Acts 4:12
  5. Acts 5:29
  6. Acts 9:31
  7. Acts 12:5
  8. Acts 13:2-3
  9. Acts 16:30-31
  10. Acts 17:30-31
  11. Acts 20:24
  12. Acts 20:28
  13. Acts 20:35
  14. Acts 28:30-31
Read & Journal

For each week, read the chapter(s) listed. Then write your response to each question in your journal.

  1. Each day read Acts chapter 1, and write down one observation and 1 question.
  2. Read Acts chapter 2 three times and write a one-paragraph summary.
  3. Read Acts chapter 4 and fill out the S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S acrostic.
  4. Read Acts chapter 5 and write down 1-3 core lessons that this chapter teaches.
  5. Read Acts chapters 6-7. How are you challenged or encouraged from the life of Stephen? (January 4)
  6. Read Acts chapter 8. Where and to whom is the Gospel presented?
  7. Read Acts chapter 9. What does the conversion of Saul show us about who God is?
  8. Read Acts chapter 10. What is the big idea of this chapter?
  9. Read Acts chapter 12. Write down what it says about prayer. What else does the book of Acts say about prayer?
  10. Read Acts chapters 13-14. Use the provided map to trace out Paul’s missionary journey.
  11. Read Acts chapters 13-14. Compare and contrast Paul’s two sermons: 13:16-41 and 14:15-18.
  12. Read Acts chapter 15 daily. Write down one question and one observation each day in your journal.
  13. Read Acts chapters 16-17. Copy Acts 16:25-34 into your journal. What stood out to you while writing this? (January 11)
  14. Read Acts chapter 18. If you were teaching a lesson on this chapter, what would you choose for a title? Why?
  15. Read Acts chapter 19 and fill out the S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S acrostic.
  16. Read Acts chapter 20 and write down one observation and one question daily.
  17. Read Acts chapters 21-22. Summarize Paul’s interactions with government authorities. How can this affect our interactions with government today?
  18. Read Acts chapter 23. Write down three examples from this chapter and three instances from outside this chapter that show us God’s control.
  19. Read Acts chapters 24-26. What truths does Paul emphasize in his speeches before Felix and Agrippa? How do these in your life today?
  20. Read Acts chapter 27 three times, and write down a one-paragraph summary.
  21. Read Acts chapter 28. How do the final verses (28:23-31) shape or impact the way we look at evangelism?
Read & Respond

For each week, read the chapters listed, or write the assigned responses in your journal.

  1. Witness, chapters 1-4
  2. Witness, chapters 5-8
  3. Witness, chapters 9-12
  4. Witness, chapters 13-16
  5. Witness, chapters 17-20
  6. Witness, chapters 21-24
  7. Witness, chapters 25-28
  8. Witness, chapters 29-32
  9. Witness, chapters 33-36
  10. Witness, chapters 37-40
  11. Witness, chapters 41-44
  12. Witness, chapters 45-48
  13. Witness, chapters 49-52 (January 18)
  14. Witness, chapters 52-56
  15. Witness, chapters 57-60
  16. Short Answer: What response does God want me (or us) to make to this book of the Bible?
  17. Short Answer: What would we be missing if we didn’t have Acts in the Bible?