By The Water
In December 2027 (days 335–365 for a January 1 start), the Bible in a Year plan reads Daniel 2 to Malachi 4 alongside Revelation 1–22. On Wednesday, December 1, 2027 the reading is Daniel 2–3; Revelation 1. Below is every December reading in all four plans, free to print. Starting fresh in December? You don't need to wait for January — begin at Day 1 today.
What you'll read in December
- Bible in a Year — Daniel 2 to Malachi 4 alongside Revelation 1–22. You'll begin Revelation, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.
- Chronological — 2 Corinthians 1 to Revelation 22. You'll begin 2 Corinthians, Romans, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Philippians, 1 Timothy, Titus, 1 Peter, Hebrews, 2 Timothy, 2 Peter, Jude, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John and Revelation.
- Cover to Cover — 1 Corinthians 10 to Revelation 22. You'll begin 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude and Revelation.
- New to the Bible — Deuteronomy 18 to Revelation 22. You'll begin 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles and Revelation.
December 2027: all four plans
| Date | Day | Bible in a Year | Chronological | Cover to Cover | New to the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 1 | 335 | Daniel 2–3; Revelation 1 | 2 Corinthians 1–4 | 1 Corinthians 10–11 | Deuteronomy 18–21 |
| Thu, Dec 2 | 336 | Daniel 4–6; Revelation 2 | 2 Corinthians 5–8 | 1 Corinthians 12–14 | Deuteronomy 22–24 |
| Fri, Dec 3 | 337 | Daniel 7–8; Revelation 3 | 2 Corinthians 9–13 | 1 Corinthians 15–16 | Deuteronomy 25–27 |
| Sat, Dec 4 | 338 | Daniel 9–11 | Romans 1–3 | 2 Corinthians 1–4 | Deuteronomy 28–29 |
| Sun, Dec 5 | 339 | Daniel 12; Hosea 1; Revelation 4 | Romans 4–7 | 2 Corinthians 5–8 | Deuteronomy 30–32 |
| Mon, Dec 6 | 340 | Hosea 2–4; Revelation 5 | Romans 8–10 | 2 Corinthians 9–13 | Deuteronomy 33–34; 1 Chronicles 1 |
| Tue, Dec 7 | 341 | Hosea 5–6 | Romans 11–14 | Galatians 1–3 | 1 Chronicles 2–3 |
| Wed, Dec 8 | 342 | Hosea 7–9; Revelation 6 | Romans 15–16 | Galatians 4–6 | 1 Chronicles 4–5 |
| Thu, Dec 9 | 343 | Hosea 10–12; Revelation 7 | Acts 20–21 | Ephesians 1–4 | 1 Chronicles 6 |
| Fri, Dec 10 | 344 | Hosea 13–14; Revelation 8 | Acts 22–24 | Ephesians 5–6 | 1 Chronicles 7–8 |
| Sat, Dec 11 | 345 | Joel 1–3 | Acts 25–26 | Philippians 1–4 | 1 Chronicles 9–11 |
| Sun, Dec 12 | 346 | Amos 1–2; Revelation 9 | Acts 27–28 | Colossians 1–4 | 1 Chronicles 12–14 |
| Mon, Dec 13 | 347 | Amos 3–5; Revelation 10 | Ephesians 1–4 | 1 Thessalonians 1–5 | 1 Chronicles 15–17 |
| Tue, Dec 14 | 348 | Amos 6–7 | Ephesians 5–6 | 2 Thessalonians 1–3; 1 Timothy 1–2 | 1 Chronicles 18–22 |
| Wed, Dec 15 | 349 | Amos 8–9; Obadiah 1; Revelation 11 | Colossians 1–4; Philemon 1 | 1 Timothy 3–6 | 1 Chronicles 23–25 |
| Thu, Dec 16 | 350 | Jonah 1–2; Revelation 12 | Philippians 1–4 | 2 Timothy 1–4 | 1 Chronicles 26–28 |
| Fri, Dec 17 | 351 | Jonah 3–4; Micah 1; Revelation 13 | 1 Timothy 1–5 | Titus 1–3; Philemon 1 | 1 Chronicles 29; 2 Chronicles 1–3 |
| Sat, Dec 18 | 352 | Micah 2–3 | 1 Timothy 6; Titus 1–3 | Hebrews 1–5 | 2 Chronicles 4–6 |
| Sun, Dec 19 | 353 | Micah 4–6; Revelation 14 | 1 Peter 1–5 | Hebrews 6–9 | 2 Chronicles 7–10 |
| Mon, Dec 20 | 354 | Micah 7; Nahum 1–2; Revelation 15 | Hebrews 1–6 | Hebrews 10–11 | 2 Chronicles 11–14 |
| Tue, Dec 21 | 355 | Nahum 3; Habakkuk 1 | Hebrews 7–10 | Hebrews 12–13; James 1 | 2 Chronicles 15–18 |
| Wed, Dec 22 | 356 | Habakkuk 2–3; Zephaniah 1; Revelation 16 | Hebrews 11–13 | James 2–5 | 2 Chronicles 19–22 |
| Thu, Dec 23 | 357 | Zephaniah 2–3; Revelation 17 | 2 Timothy 1–4 | 1 Peter 1–5 | 2 Chronicles 23–25 |
| Fri, Dec 24 | 358 | Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1; Revelation 18 | 2 Peter 1–3; Jude 1 | 2 Peter 1–3 | 2 Chronicles 26–29 |
| Sat, Dec 25 | 359 | Zechariah 2–3 | 1 John 1–4 | 1 John 1–4 | 2 Chronicles 30–32 |
| Sun, Dec 26 | 360 | Zechariah 4–6; Revelation 19 | 1 John 5; 2 John 1; 3 John 1 | 1 John 5; 2 John 1; 3 John 1; Jude 1 | 2 Chronicles 33–35 |
| Mon, Dec 27 | 361 | Zechariah 7–8; Revelation 20 | Revelation 1–5 | Revelation 1–4 | 2 Chronicles 36; Revelation 1–3 |
| Tue, Dec 28 | 362 | Zechariah 9–11 | Revelation 6–11 | Revelation 5–9 | Revelation 4–9 |
| Wed, Dec 29 | 363 | Zechariah 12–13; Revelation 21 | Revelation 12–15 | Revelation 10–14 | Revelation 10–14 |
| Thu, Dec 30 | 364 | Zechariah 14; Malachi 1–2; Revelation 22 | Revelation 16–18 | Revelation 15–18 | Revelation 15–18 |
| Fri, Dec 31 | 365 | Malachi 3–4 | Revelation 19–22 | Revelation 19–22 | Revelation 19–22 |
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 December?
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 December 1, 2027?
For a January 1 start: Bible in a Year — Daniel 2–3; Revelation 1; Chronological — 2 Corinthians 1–4; Cover to Cover — 1 Corinthians 10–11; New to the Bible — Deuteronomy 18–21.
How do I catch up if I fall behind in December?
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.