By The Water
To start a Bible reading plan in January 2027, begin on Friday, January 1 with Day 1 and read about 3 chapters a day. In the Bible in a Year plan that means Genesis 1–3 and Matthew 1 on New Year's Day. Below is every January reading for all four plans — Bible in a Year, Chronological, Cover to Cover and New to the Bible — free to print, so you can choose one before the year begins.
What you'll read in January
- Bible in a Year — Genesis 1 to Exodus 29 alongside Matthew 1–23. You'll begin Genesis, Matthew and Exodus.
- Chronological — Genesis 1–49. You'll begin Genesis and Job.
- Cover to Cover — Genesis 1 to Exodus 35. You'll begin Genesis and Exodus.
- New to the Bible — John 1 to Genesis 37. You'll begin John, Mark and Genesis.
January 2027: all four plans
| Date | Day | Bible in a Year | Chronological | Cover to Cover | New to the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | 1 | Genesis 1–3; Matthew 1 | Genesis 1–4 | Genesis 1–3 | John 1–2 |
| Sat, Jan 2 | 2 | Genesis 4–6; Matthew 2 | Genesis 5–7 | Genesis 4–6 | John 3–4 |
| Sun, Jan 3 | 3 | Genesis 7–8; Matthew 3 | Genesis 8–10 | Genesis 7–9 | John 5–6 |
| Mon, Jan 4 | 4 | Genesis 9–11 | Genesis 11; Job 1–3 | Genesis 10–12 | John 7–8 |
| Tue, Jan 5 | 5 | Genesis 12–13; Matthew 4 | Job 4–6 | Genesis 13–16 | John 9–10 |
| Wed, Jan 6 | 6 | Genesis 14–16; Matthew 5 | Job 7–10 | Genesis 17–19 | John 11–12 |
| Thu, Jan 7 | 7 | Genesis 17–18 | Job 11–14 | Genesis 20–22 | John 13–15 |
| Fri, Jan 8 | 8 | Genesis 19–21; Matthew 6 | Job 15–16 | Genesis 23–24 | John 16–18 |
| Sat, Jan 9 | 9 | Genesis 22–23; Matthew 7 | Job 17–20 | Genesis 25–26 | John 19–21 |
| Sun, Jan 10 | 10 | Genesis 24–26; Matthew 8 | Job 21–22 | Genesis 27–28 | Mark 1–2 |
| Mon, Jan 11 | 11 | Genesis 27–28 | Job 23–27 | Genesis 29–30 | Mark 3–4 |
| Tue, Jan 12 | 12 | Genesis 29–31; Matthew 9 | Job 28–30 | Genesis 31–32 | Mark 5–6 |
| Wed, Jan 13 | 13 | Genesis 32–34; Matthew 10 | Job 31–33 | Genesis 33–35 | Mark 7–8 |
| Thu, Jan 14 | 14 | Genesis 35–36 | Job 34–36 | Genesis 36–37 | Mark 9–10 |
| Fri, Jan 15 | 15 | Genesis 37–39; Matthew 11 | Job 37–39 | Genesis 38–40 | Mark 11–12 |
| Sat, Jan 16 | 16 | Genesis 40–41; Matthew 12 | Job 40–42 | Genesis 41–42 | Mark 13–14 |
| Sun, Jan 17 | 17 | Genesis 42–44; Matthew 13 | Genesis 12–15 | Genesis 43–45 | Mark 15–16 |
| Mon, Jan 18 | 18 | Genesis 45–46 | Genesis 16–18 | Genesis 46–48 | Genesis 1–3 |
| Tue, Jan 19 | 19 | Genesis 47–49; Matthew 14 | Genesis 19–21 | Genesis 49–50; Exodus 1 | Genesis 4–6 |
| Wed, Jan 20 | 20 | Genesis 50; Exodus 1; Matthew 15 | Genesis 22–23 | Exodus 2–4 | Genesis 7–9 |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 21 | Exodus 2–4 | Genesis 24–25 | Exodus 5–7 | Genesis 10–12 |
| Fri, Jan 22 | 22 | Exodus 5–6; Matthew 16 | Genesis 26–27 | Exodus 8–10 | Genesis 13–16 |
| Sat, Jan 23 | 23 | Exodus 7–9; Matthew 17 | Genesis 28–30 | Exodus 11–13 | Genesis 17–19 |
| Sun, Jan 24 | 24 | Exodus 10–12; Matthew 18 | Genesis 31–32 | Exodus 14–16 | Genesis 20–22 |
| Mon, Jan 25 | 25 | Exodus 13–14 | Genesis 33–35 | Exodus 17–20 | Genesis 23–24 |
| Tue, Jan 26 | 26 | Exodus 15–17; Matthew 19 | Genesis 36–37 | Exodus 21–23 | Genesis 25–26 |
| Wed, Jan 27 | 27 | Exodus 18–19; Matthew 20 | Genesis 38–40 | Exodus 24–26 | Genesis 27–28 |
| Thu, Jan 28 | 28 | Exodus 20–22 | Genesis 41 | Exodus 27–28 | Genesis 29–30 |
| Fri, Jan 29 | 29 | Exodus 23–24; Matthew 21 | Genesis 42–43 | Exodus 29–30 | Genesis 31–32 |
| Sat, Jan 30 | 30 | Exodus 25–27; Matthew 22 | Genesis 44–46 | Exodus 31–33 | Genesis 33–35 |
| Sun, Jan 31 | 31 | Exodus 28–29; Matthew 23 | Genesis 47–49 | Exodus 34–35 | Genesis 36–37 |
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
When should I start a Bible reading plan for 2027?
January 1, 2027 is a Friday, and it is the natural start: day 1 of every plan lines up with the first day of the year, so the dates on a printed plan match the calendar. But any day works — start at Day 1 whenever you begin.
What do I read on January 1, 2027?
For a January 1 start: Bible in a Year — Genesis 1–3; Matthew 1; Chronological — Genesis 1–4; Cover to Cover — Genesis 1–3; New to the Bible — John 1–2.
How do I catch up if I fall behind in January?
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.