BRITAIN FOR CHRIST 30-DAY GOSPEL FOUNDATIONS BIBLE-READING PLAN Version 22 — Faith Journey & Discipleship PURPOSE This plan provides a guided first month of Bible reading around the character of God, the Trinity, Jesus Christ, the Gospel, new life, the Holy Spirit, prayer, the Church, Christian mission and final hope. It is not intended to replace reading whole biblical books. Its purpose is to give a beginner enough structure to begin seeing how major Christian truths are grounded in Scripture. HOW TO USE THIS PLAN Read the whole assigned passage, not only a highlighted sentence. Before reading: - Ask God for humility, understanding and obedience. - Remember that the goal is not simply to finish a daily task. While reading, ask: 1. What does this passage actually say? 2. Who is speaking or writing? 3. Who is being addressed? 4. What comes before and after? 5. What does the passage reveal about God? 6. What does it reveal about humanity, sin, grace, faith or obedience? 7. How does it relate to Jesus Christ and the wider biblical message? 8. What faithful response follows from the text? After reading: - Write one sentence summarising the passage. - Write one question you still have. - Identify one appropriate response: belief, thanksgiving, confession, prayer, obedience, encouragement or further study. WEEK 1 — WHO IS GOD? Day 1 — Genesis 1:1-2:3 Theme: God the Creator. Notice God's initiative, order, goodness and human beings made in His image. Day 2 — Exodus 3:1-15 Theme: God's holiness, presence and name. Notice that God sees suffering, calls Moses and reveals Himself. Day 3 — Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Theme: One God and wholehearted love. Notice how love for God is connected with His commands and teaching the next generation. Day 4 — Psalm 103 Theme: God's character, mercy and rule. Notice the relationship between God's compassion, forgiveness, righteousness and kingship. Day 5 — Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Observe the Son being baptised, the Spirit descending and the Father's voice. Day 6 — John 1:1-18 Theme: The eternal Word becomes flesh. Ask what John says about the Word's relationship to God, creation, life and revelation. Day 7 — John 14:1-27 Theme: The Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Notice what Jesus teaches about knowing the Father, His own identity and the coming Helper. WEEK 2 — JESUS CHRIST AND THE GOSPEL Day 8 — Mark 1:1-20 Theme: Jesus announces God's kingdom. Notice His proclamation, call to repentance and call to discipleship. Day 9 — Mark 2:1-17 Theme: Authority to forgive and call sinners. Observe what Jesus claims and how religious leaders respond. Day 10 — John 3:1-21 Theme: New birth and God's saving purpose. Notice the role of the Spirit, belief, judgement, light and the lifting up of the Son. Day 11 — Luke 15 Theme: Lost, found, repentance and joy. Read all three parables together and notice their shared setting. Day 12 — Romans 3:21-31 Theme: God's righteousness and justification through faith. Read Romans 1-3 summaries if possible so the argument is not isolated. Day 13 — Mark 15 Theme: The crucifixion of Jesus. Observe the narrative rather than rushing to application. Day 14 — Mark 16:1-8 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Theme: Resurrection and apostolic Gospel. Compare the resurrection narrative with Paul's summary of the Gospel tradition. WEEK 3 — NEW LIFE IN CHRIST Day 15 — Ephesians 2:1-10 Theme: From death to life by grace. Notice what God does and why boasting is excluded. Day 16 — Romans 6:1-14 Theme: United with Christ and new life. Notice Paul's response to the idea that grace gives permission to continue in sin. Day 17 — Romans 8:1-17 Theme: Life in the Holy Spirit. Notice assurance, adoption, obedience and the Spirit's work. Day 18 — Galatians 5:13-26 Theme: Freedom, flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. Compare works of the flesh with the fruit produced by the Spirit. Day 19 — Matthew 6:5-34 Theme: Prayer, trust and the Father's care. Notice the Lord's Prayer in the wider context of secret devotion, forgiveness and anxiety. Day 20 — James 1:19-27 Theme: Hearing and doing God's Word. Ask how genuine reception of the Word changes behaviour. Day 21 — Colossians 3:1-17 Theme: The character of new life. Notice both what believers are told to put off and what they are told to put on. WEEK 4 — CHURCH, SERVICE AND MISSION Day 22 — Acts 2:37-47 Theme: Repentance, baptism and church life. Notice teaching, fellowship, prayer, shared life and public witness. Day 23 — 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Theme: One body, many members. Notice why difference does not mean inferiority or independence. Day 24 — Ephesians 4:1-16 Theme: Unity, gifts and maturity. Notice the purpose of ministry gifts: equipping God's people and building up the body. Day 25 — 1 Peter 4:7-11 Theme: Prayer, love and serving with gifts. Notice that gifts are stewardship for serving others and glorifying God. Day 26 — John 13:1-35 Theme: Servanthood and love. Notice how Jesus' example and command shape relationships among disciples. Day 27 — Matthew 28:16-20 Theme: The Great Commission. Notice Jesus' authority, the command to make disciples, baptism, teaching and His promised presence. Day 28 — Acts 1:1-11 Theme: Spirit-empowered witness. Notice what Jesus promises before the disciples are sent outward. FINAL TWO DAYS — PERSEVERANCE AND HOPE Day 29 — Romans 8:18-39 Theme: Suffering, hope and God's steadfast love. Do not isolate verse 28. Read the whole section about suffering, groaning, intercession and hope. Day 30 — Revelation 21:1-22:5 Theme: New creation and final hope. Notice God's dwelling with His people, the removal of death and the final restoration of creation. AFTER DAY 30 Do not stop reading Scripture because the plan is finished. Recommended next steps: 1. Read one complete Gospel from beginning to end. 2. Read Acts to see the early Christian mission. 3. Read a shorter New Testament letter such as Philippians, Ephesians or 1 Peter. 4. Begin regular Old Testament reading, starting with Genesis, selected Psalms and foundational covenant passages. 5. Read within a faithful local church where Scripture is taught and questions can be discussed. A CONTEXT-FIRST REMINDER Do not ask only, “What does this verse mean to me?” First ask, “What does this passage say and mean in context?” Personal application comes after responsible interpretation. Do not assume: - every promise is an unconditional promise to every individual; - every narrative action is a command to imitate; - every proverb is a guarantee without exception; - every symbolic image should be interpreted literally; - every verse can be understood without its surrounding argument. BIBLICAL EVIDENCE STANDARD Scripture first. Interpretation second. Application third. See Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Luke 24:27; James 1:22. © 2026 Sukhdip Parvez. Britain for Christ.