By The Water
In April 2027 (days 91–120 for a January 1 start), the Bible in a Year plan reads Judges 20 to 1 Kings 15 alongside Luke 22 to John 18. On Thursday, April 1, 2027 the reading is Judges 20–21. Below is every April reading in all four plans, free to print. Starting fresh in April? You don't need to wait for January — begin at Day 1 today.
What you'll read in April
- Bible in a Year — Judges 20 to 1 Kings 15 alongside Luke 22 to John 18. You'll begin Ruth, 1 Samuel, John, 2 Samuel and 1 Kings.
- Chronological — Judges 2 to 1 Chronicles 16. You'll begin Ruth, 1 Chronicles, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel.
- Cover to Cover — 1 Samuel 17 to 2 Kings 23. You'll begin 2 Samuel, 1 Kings and 2 Kings.
- New to the Bible — Joshua 20 to Proverbs 6. You'll begin Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel and Proverbs.
April 2027: all four plans
| Date | Day | Bible in a Year | Chronological | Cover to Cover | New to the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 1 | 91 | Judges 20–21 | Judges 2–5 | 1 Samuel 17–18 | Joshua 20–22 |
| Fri, Apr 2 | 92 | Ruth 1–3; Luke 22 | Judges 6–8 | 1 Samuel 19–21 | Joshua 23–24; Judges 1 |
| Sat, Apr 3 | 93 | Ruth 4; 1 Samuel 1; Luke 23 | Judges 9 | 1 Samuel 22–24 | Judges 2–4 |
| Sun, Apr 4 | 94 | 1 Samuel 2–4 | Judges 10–12 | 1 Samuel 25–27 | Judges 5–7 |
| Mon, Apr 5 | 95 | 1 Samuel 5–6; Luke 24 | Judges 13–16 | 1 Samuel 28–31 | Judges 8–9 |
| Tue, Apr 6 | 96 | 1 Samuel 7–9; John 1 | Judges 17–19 | 2 Samuel 1–3 | Judges 10–12 |
| Wed, Apr 7 | 97 | 1 Samuel 10–11; John 2 | Judges 20–21 | 2 Samuel 4–7 | Judges 13–16 |
| Thu, Apr 8 | 98 | 1 Samuel 12–14 | Ruth 1–4 | 2 Samuel 8–11 | Judges 17–19 |
| Fri, Apr 9 | 99 | 1 Samuel 15–16; John 3 | 1 Chronicles 1–2 | 2 Samuel 12–13 | Judges 20–21 |
| Sat, Apr 10 | 100 | 1 Samuel 17–19; John 4 | 1 Chronicles 3–4 | 2 Samuel 14–16 | Ruth 1–4 |
| Sun, Apr 11 | 101 | 1 Samuel 20–22 | 1 Chronicles 5–6 | 2 Samuel 17–19 | 1 Samuel 1–3 |
| Mon, Apr 12 | 102 | 1 Samuel 23–24; John 5 | 1 Chronicles 7–8 | 2 Samuel 20–22 | 1 Samuel 4–8 |
| Tue, Apr 13 | 103 | 1 Samuel 25–27; John 6 | 1 Samuel 1–3 | 2 Samuel 23–24 | 1 Samuel 9–12 |
| Wed, Apr 14 | 104 | 1 Samuel 28–29; John 7 | 1 Samuel 4–8 | 1 Kings 1–2 | 1 Samuel 13–14 |
| Thu, Apr 15 | 105 | 1 Samuel 30–31; 2 Samuel 1 | 1 Samuel 9–12 | 1 Kings 3–5 | 1 Samuel 15–16 |
| Fri, Apr 16 | 106 | 2 Samuel 2–3; John 8 | 1 Samuel 13–15 | 1 Kings 6–7 | 1 Samuel 17–18 |
| Sat, Apr 17 | 107 | 2 Samuel 4–6; John 9 | 1 Samuel 16–17 | 1 Kings 8–9 | 1 Samuel 19–21 |
| Sun, Apr 18 | 108 | 2 Samuel 7–8 | Psalms 8; Psalms 19; Psalms 23; Psalms 29; 1 Samuel 18–19; Psalms 59 | 1 Kings 10–11 | 1 Samuel 22–24 |
| Mon, Apr 19 | 109 | 2 Samuel 9–11; John 10 | 1 Samuel 20–21; Psalms 34; Psalms 56 | 1 Kings 12–14 | 1 Samuel 25–27 |
| Tue, Apr 20 | 110 | 2 Samuel 12–13; John 11 | 1 Samuel 22; Psalms 52; Psalms 57; Psalms 142; 1 Samuel 23; Psalms 31; Psalms 54 | 1 Kings 15–17 | 1 Samuel 28–31 |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 111 | 2 Samuel 14–16; John 12 | 1 Samuel 24; Psalms 63; Psalms 7; Psalms 11; Psalms 13; Psalms 17 | 1 Kings 18–19 | 2 Samuel 1–3 |
| Thu, Apr 22 | 112 | 2 Samuel 17–19 | 1 Samuel 25–27 | 1 Kings 20–21 | 2 Samuel 4–7 |
| Fri, Apr 23 | 113 | 2 Samuel 20–21; John 13 | Psalms 35; Psalms 64; Psalms 140–141; Psalms 143 | 1 Kings 22; 2 Kings 1–2 | 2 Samuel 8–11 |
| Sat, Apr 24 | 114 | 2 Samuel 22–24; John 14 | 1 Samuel 28–31 | 2 Kings 3–5 | 2 Samuel 12–13 |
| Sun, Apr 25 | 115 | 1 Kings 1–2 | 1 Chronicles 9–10; 2 Samuel 1 | 2 Kings 6–8 | 2 Samuel 14–16 |
| Mon, Apr 26 | 116 | 1 Kings 3–5; John 15 | 2 Samuel 2–4 | 2 Kings 9–11 | 2 Samuel 17–19 |
| Tue, Apr 27 | 117 | 1 Kings 6–7; John 16 | Psalms 5–6; Psalms 9–10 | 2 Kings 12–14 | 2 Samuel 20–22 |
| Wed, Apr 28 | 118 | 1 Kings 8–10; John 17 | 2 Samuel 5; 1 Chronicles 11–12; Psalms 133 | 2 Kings 15–17 | 2 Samuel 23–24 |
| Thu, Apr 29 | 119 | 1 Kings 11–12 | Psalms 12; Psalms 14; Psalms 16; Psalms 36; Psalms 101; 2 Samuel 6; 1 Chronicles 13 | 2 Kings 18–20 | Proverbs 1–3 |
| Fri, Apr 30 | 120 | 1 Kings 13–15; John 18 | 1 Chronicles 14–16 | 2 Kings 21–23 | Proverbs 4–6 |
Paper plans work — until you miss a day
A printed plan is a good start. The trouble usually comes in February: a busy week, three unticked boxes, then six, and the plan quietly ends. By The Water has this exact plan built in, and it is designed for the days life gets in the way.
- Today's reading, readyOpen the app and today's chapters are waiting on the Today tab. No hunting for where you left off.
- Every chapter tracked and savedEach chapter you read is checked off and saved to your account, so a new phone doesn't mean starting over.
- See how far you've comeA progress ring shows how much of the Bible you've read, and how far through the current book you are.
- A finish date that moves with you“Started Jan 2027 · Estimated finish: Dec 2027” updates as you read, so you always know where you stand.
- Miss a day without falling apartThe plan picks up at your next unread chapter, not a calendar date — so a missed week never becomes a wall of overdue readings.
- Reminders and streaksA daily reminder at the time you choose, and a reading streak to keep you coming back.
Free to start: the reading plans, progress tracking, streaks and reminders are all free in the app.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start a Bible reading plan in April?
Yes. Begin at Day 1 on any date and follow the day numbers rather than the calendar. In the By The Water app the plan starts wherever you begin and gives you an estimated finish date.
What do I read on April 1, 2027?
For a January 1 start: Bible in a Year — Judges 20–21; Chronological — Judges 2–5; Cover to Cover — 1 Samuel 17–18; New to the Bible — Joshua 20–22.
How do I catch up if I fall behind in April?
Don't try to double up for a week. Pick up at your next unread reading and let the finish date move a little, or add one extra chapter a day until you're back. In the app the plan resumes at your next unread chapter automatically.