By The Water
In May 2027 (days 121–151 for a January 1 start), the Bible in a Year plan reads 1 Kings 16 to 2 Chronicles 18 alongside John 19 to Acts 19. On Saturday, May 1, 2027 the reading is 1 Kings 16–17; John 19. Below is every May reading in all four plans, free to print. Starting fresh in May? You don't need to wait for January — begin at Day 1 today.
What you'll read in May
- Bible in a Year — 1 Kings 16 to 2 Chronicles 18 alongside John 19 to Acts 19. You'll begin 2 Kings, Acts, 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles.
- Chronological — Psalms 15 to Proverbs 16. You'll begin 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles and Proverbs.
- Cover to Cover — 2 Kings 24 to Esther 3. You'll begin 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther.
- New to the Bible — Proverbs 7 to 1 Kings 17. You'll begin Matthew, Galatians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians and 1 Kings.
May 2027: all four plans
| Date | Day | Bible in a Year | Chronological | Cover to Cover | New to the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 1 | 121 | 1 Kings 16–17; John 19 | Psalms 15; Psalms 24; Psalms 68; Psalms 93–95 | 2 Kings 24–25 | Proverbs 7–9 |
| Sun, May 2 | 122 | 1 Kings 18–20 | Psalms 96–100; Psalms 105 | 1 Chronicles 1–2 | Proverbs 10–12 |
| Mon, May 3 | 123 | 1 Kings 21–22; 2 Kings 1; John 20 | Psalms 106; 2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17 | 1 Chronicles 3–5 | Proverbs 13–15 |
| Tue, May 4 | 124 | 2 Kings 2–3; John 21 | Psalms 2; Psalms 110; Psalms 132; 2 Samuel 8–9; 1 Chronicles 18; Psalms 60 | 1 Chronicles 6 | Proverbs 16–18 |
| Wed, May 5 | 125 | 2 Kings 4–6; Acts 1 | 2 Samuel 10; 1 Chronicles 19; Psalms 20–21; Psalms 108; Psalms 144 | 1 Chronicles 7–8 | Proverbs 19–21 |
| Thu, May 6 | 126 | 2 Kings 7–8 | 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Chronicles 20; Psalms 51; Psalms 32 | 1 Chronicles 9–11 | Proverbs 22–24 |
| Fri, May 7 | 127 | 2 Kings 9–11; Acts 2 | Psalms 38–40; 2 Samuel 13 | 1 Chronicles 12–14 | Proverbs 25–27 |
| Sat, May 8 | 128 | 2 Kings 12–13; Acts 3 | 2 Samuel 14–16; Psalms 3 | 1 Chronicles 15–16 | Proverbs 28–30 |
| Sun, May 9 | 129 | 2 Kings 14–16 | 2 Samuel 17; Psalms 4; Psalms 41; Psalms 55 | 1 Chronicles 17–20 | Proverbs 31; Matthew 1–2 |
| Mon, May 10 | 130 | 2 Kings 17–18; Acts 4 | 2 Samuel 18–20 | 1 Chronicles 21–23 | Matthew 3–5 |
| Tue, May 11 | 131 | 2 Kings 19–21; Acts 5 | 2 Samuel 21–22; Psalms 18 | 1 Chronicles 24–26 | Matthew 6–8 |
| Wed, May 12 | 132 | 2 Kings 22–23; Acts 6 | Psalms 22; Psalms 37 | 1 Chronicles 27–29 | Matthew 9–10 |
| Thu, May 13 | 133 | 2 Kings 24–25; 1 Chronicles 1 | Psalms 25–28 | 2 Chronicles 1–5 | Matthew 11–12 |
| Fri, May 14 | 134 | 1 Chronicles 2–4; Acts 7 | 2 Samuel 23–24 | 2 Chronicles 6–8 | Matthew 13–14 |
| Sat, May 15 | 135 | 1 Chronicles 5–6; Acts 8 | 1 Chronicles 21–22; Psalms 30 | 2 Chronicles 9–12 | Matthew 15–17 |
| Sun, May 16 | 136 | 1 Chronicles 7–9 | 1 Chronicles 23–25 | 2 Chronicles 13–17 | Matthew 18–20 |
| Mon, May 17 | 137 | 1 Chronicles 10–11; Acts 9 | Psalms 42–43; Psalms 49–50 | 2 Chronicles 18–20 | Matthew 21–22 |
| Tue, May 18 | 138 | 1 Chronicles 12–14; Acts 10 | Psalms 73; Psalms 75; Psalms 77 | 2 Chronicles 21–24 | Matthew 23–24 |
| Wed, May 19 | 139 | 1 Chronicles 15–16; Acts 11 | Psalms 78 | 2 Chronicles 25–28 | Matthew 25–26 |
| Thu, May 20 | 140 | 1 Chronicles 17–19 | Psalms 81; Psalms 84; Psalms 87–88; 1 Chronicles 26 | 2 Chronicles 29–31 | Matthew 27–28 |
| Fri, May 21 | 141 | 1 Chronicles 20–21; Acts 12 | 1 Chronicles 27; Psalms 53; Psalms 58; Psalms 61–62; Psalms 65 | 2 Chronicles 32–34 | Galatians 1–3 |
| Sat, May 22 | 142 | 1 Chronicles 22–24; Acts 13 | Psalms 69–70; Psalms 86; Psalms 103; Psalms 109 | 2 Chronicles 35–36 | Galatians 4–6 |
| Sun, May 23 | 143 | 1 Chronicles 25–26 | 1 Chronicles 28–29; Psalms 138–139; Psalms 145 | Ezra 1–2 | Colossians 1–4 |
| Mon, May 24 | 144 | 1 Chronicles 27–29; Acts 14 | 1 Kings 1–2; Psalms 71–72 | Ezra 3–6 | 1 Thessalonians 1–5 |
| Tue, May 25 | 145 | 2 Chronicles 1–3; Acts 15 | 1 Kings 3–4; 2 Chronicles 1 | Ezra 7–9 | 2 Thessalonians 1–3; 1 Kings 1 |
| Wed, May 26 | 146 | 2 Chronicles 4–5 | Psalms 92; Psalms 104; Proverbs 1 | Ezra 10; Nehemiah 1–2 | 1 Kings 2–3 |
| Thu, May 27 | 147 | 2 Chronicles 6–8; Acts 16 | Proverbs 2–4 | Nehemiah 3–6 | 1 Kings 4–6 |
| Fri, May 28 | 148 | 2 Chronicles 9–10; Acts 17 | Proverbs 5–7 | Nehemiah 7–8 | 1 Kings 7–8 |
| Sat, May 29 | 149 | 2 Chronicles 11–13; Acts 18 | Proverbs 8–10 | Nehemiah 9–10 | 1 Kings 9–11 |
| Sun, May 30 | 150 | 2 Chronicles 14–15 | Proverbs 11–13 | Nehemiah 11–12 | 1 Kings 12–14 |
| Mon, May 31 | 151 | 2 Chronicles 16–18; Acts 19 | Proverbs 14–16 | Nehemiah 13; Esther 1–3 | 1 Kings 15–17 |
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 May?
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 May 1, 2027?
For a January 1 start: Bible in a Year — 1 Kings 16–17; John 19; Chronological — Psalms 15; Psalms 24; Psalms 68; Psalms 93–95; Cover to Cover — 2 Kings 24–25; New to the Bible — Proverbs 7–9.
How do I catch up if I fall behind in May?
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.