By The Water
In October 2027 (days 274–304 for a January 1 start), the Bible in a Year plan reads Isaiah 17 to Jeremiah 29 alongside 1 Timothy 6 to Hebrews 13. On Friday, October 1, 2027 the reading is Isaiah 17–19; 1 Timothy 6. Below is every October reading in all four plans, free to print. Starting fresh in October? You don't need to wait for January — begin at Day 1 today.
What you'll read in October
- Bible in a Year — Isaiah 17 to Jeremiah 29 alongside 1 Timothy 6 to Hebrews 13. You'll begin 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews and Jeremiah.
- Chronological — Matthew 2–22. You'll begin John and Mark.
- Cover to Cover — Matthew 7 to Luke 24. You'll begin Mark and Luke.
- New to the Bible — Lamentations 1 to Leviticus 7. You'll begin Lamentations, Ezekiel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi and Leviticus.
October 2027: all four plans
| Date | Day | Bible in a Year | Chronological | Cover to Cover | New to the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 1 | 274 | Isaiah 17–19; 1 Timothy 6 | Matthew 2–3; Luke 3 | Matthew 7–9 | Lamentations 1–3 |
| Sat, Oct 2 | 275 | Isaiah 20–21 | Matthew 4; Luke 4 | Matthew 10–11 | Lamentations 4–5; Ezekiel 1–2 |
| Sun, Oct 3 | 276 | Isaiah 22–24; 2 Timothy 1 | John 1–2 | Matthew 12–13 | Ezekiel 3–6 |
| Mon, Oct 4 | 277 | Isaiah 25–27; 2 Timothy 2 | John 3–4 | Matthew 14–15 | Ezekiel 7–10 |
| Tue, Oct 5 | 278 | Isaiah 28–29; 2 Timothy 3 | Mark 1–2 | Matthew 16–18 | Ezekiel 11–13 |
| Wed, Oct 6 | 279 | Isaiah 30–32 | Luke 5; Mark 3 | Matthew 19–20 | Ezekiel 14–16 |
| Thu, Oct 7 | 280 | Isaiah 33–34; 2 Timothy 4 | Luke 6; Matthew 5 | Matthew 21–22 | Ezekiel 17–19 |
| Fri, Oct 8 | 281 | Isaiah 35–37; Titus 1 | Matthew 6–7 | Matthew 23–24 | Ezekiel 20–21 |
| Sat, Oct 9 | 282 | Isaiah 38–39 | John 5; Matthew 8 | Matthew 25–26 | Ezekiel 22–23 |
| Sun, Oct 10 | 283 | Isaiah 40–42; Titus 2 | Matthew 9; Luke 7 | Matthew 27–28 | Ezekiel 24–27 |
| Mon, Oct 11 | 284 | Isaiah 43–44; Titus 3 | Matthew 10–11 | Mark 1–2 | Ezekiel 28–31 |
| Tue, Oct 12 | 285 | Isaiah 45–47; Philemon 1 | Matthew 12; Mark 4 | Mark 3–4 | Ezekiel 32–34 |
| Wed, Oct 13 | 286 | Isaiah 48–49 | Mark 5; Luke 8 | Mark 5–6 | Ezekiel 35–37 |
| Thu, Oct 14 | 287 | Isaiah 50–52; Hebrews 1 | Matthew 13 | Mark 7–8 | Ezekiel 38–40 |
| Fri, Oct 15 | 288 | Isaiah 53–55; Hebrews 2 | Mark 6 | Mark 9–10 | Ezekiel 41–43 |
| Sat, Oct 16 | 289 | Isaiah 56–57 | Luke 9; Matthew 14 | Mark 11–12 | Ezekiel 44–46 |
| Sun, Oct 17 | 290 | Isaiah 58–60; Hebrews 3 | John 6 | Mark 13–14 | Ezekiel 47–48 |
| Mon, Oct 18 | 291 | Isaiah 61–62; Hebrews 4 | Matthew 15–16 | Mark 15–16 | Hosea 1–6 |
| Tue, Oct 19 | 292 | Isaiah 63–65 | Mark 7–8 | Luke 1 | Hosea 7–12 |
| Wed, Oct 20 | 293 | Isaiah 66; Jeremiah 1; Hebrews 5 | Matthew 17–18 | Luke 2–3 | Hosea 13–14; Joel 1–3 |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 294 | Jeremiah 2–4; Hebrews 6 | Mark 9; John 7 | Luke 4–5 | Amos 1–5 |
| Fri, Oct 22 | 295 | Jeremiah 5–6; Hebrews 7 | John 8 | Luke 6–7 | Amos 6–9; Obadiah 1 |
| Sat, Oct 23 | 296 | Jeremiah 7–9 | Luke 10–11 | Luke 8 | Micah 1–6 |
| Sun, Oct 24 | 297 | Jeremiah 10–11; Hebrews 8 | John 9–10 | Luke 9–10 | Micah 7; Nahum 1–3 |
| Mon, Oct 25 | 298 | Jeremiah 12–14; Hebrews 9 | Luke 12–13 | Luke 11–12 | Habakkuk 1–3; Zephaniah 1–2 |
| Tue, Oct 26 | 299 | Jeremiah 15–17 | Luke 14–16 | Luke 13–14 | Zephaniah 3; Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1 |
| Wed, Oct 27 | 300 | Jeremiah 18–19; Hebrews 10 | Luke 17; John 11 | Luke 15–17 | Zechariah 2–7 |
| Thu, Oct 28 | 301 | Jeremiah 20–22; Hebrews 11 | Luke 18; Matthew 19–20 | Luke 18–19 | Zechariah 8–12 |
| Fri, Oct 29 | 302 | Jeremiah 23–24; Hebrews 12 | Mark 10; Luke 19 | Luke 20–21 | Zechariah 13–14; Malachi 1–4 |
| Sat, Oct 30 | 303 | Jeremiah 25–27 | John 12; Matthew 21 | Luke 22 | Leviticus 1–4 |
| Sun, Oct 31 | 304 | Jeremiah 28–29; Hebrews 13 | Mark 11; Matthew 22 | Luke 23–24 | Leviticus 5–7 |
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 October?
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 October 1, 2027?
For a January 1 start: Bible in a Year — Isaiah 17–19; 1 Timothy 6; Chronological — Matthew 2–3; Luke 3; Cover to Cover — Matthew 7–9; New to the Bible — Lamentations 1–3.
How do I catch up if I fall behind in October?
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.