“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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Getting Started

Whether for the first time or the thousandth time, spending time in God’s Word reveals who He is and who He made us to be. The information below is intended to give you options for different plans and resources you can get started with today!

Other Resources:

The Bible App  // Read Scripture App  // The Bible Recap

Need help getting started or connecting to a group? Email bible@cypresscreekchurch.com

Becoming: Gospel of John | by Life City Church

Plan duration: 21 days
As a new follower of Jesus we want to help you be with Jesus so you can become more like Jesus. We created a simple plan to read the book of John for you to get into God’s Word to grow in your faith.

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Divine Direction | by Craig Groeschel at Life.Church

Plan duration: 7 days
Every day, we make choices that shape our life story. What would your life look like if you became an expert at making those choices? In the Divine Direction Bible Plan, New York Times bestselling author and Senior Pastor of Life.Church, Craig Groeschel, encourages you with seven principles from his Divine Direction book to help you find God’s wisdom for your daily decisions. Discover the spiritual direction you need to live a God-honoring story you’ll love to tell.

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How to Study the Bible (Foundations) | by FaithSpring

Plan duration: 5 days
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, ill-equipped, and just plain lost when it comes to God’s Word. My aim is to simplify the process of Bible Study for you in a few ways by teaching you three of the most important principles of successful Bible Study. Join this plan and discover how to read the Bible not just for information, but for life transformation today!

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30-Day Shred | by Nathan Finochio

Plan duration: 30 days

The purpose of this plan is to see the shape of the “tree” as opposed to studying “leaves.” Read fast and look for big motifs and repeated themes!

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The Bible | by the BibleProject

Plan duration: 365 days

This plan takes you on a journey through the entire Bible over the course of one year. Each book includes videos specifically designed to enhance your understanding and engagement with God’s Word.

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The Bible Recap | by D-Group

Plan duration: 365 days

The Bible Recap “Chronological” reading plan follows the story of Scripture as the events occurred. This one-year plan corresponds to The Bible Recap podcast (available wherever you listen to podcasts).

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One Year Reading Plan | by M’Cheyne

Plan duration: 365 days

This plan is based on the M’Cheyne reading system, featuring four different readings for use in both family and personal devotions. Each day has two passages from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, and one from either the Psalms or the Gospels. In one year, you read the Old Testament once and the New Testament and Psalms twice.

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Old Testament

Old Testament Survey | by Tony Evans

Plan duration: 5 days

The Old Testament is full of amazing and familiar stories, but you might wonder if they are still relevant for your life today. In this five-day reading plan, Dr. Tony Evans will help you connect the Old Testament to Scripture’s big story about God, His kingdom, and humanity, and how the Old Testament Scriptures still have power and meaning for your daily life.

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Finding Jesus in the Psalms | by Shane & Shane

Plan duration: 12 days

Shane & Shane’s Psalms 2 album is a journey through the Psalms that finds Jesus right in the midst. The Psalms, like an old friend, looks us in the eye and reminds us about what matters most. This 12-day reading plan will help you deepen your understanding of one the richest places in scripture.

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Old Testament Covenants | by the Bible Project

Plan duration: 365 days

This plan takes you on a One year journey through the Old Testament books of the Bible. Each book includes videos specifically designed to enhance your understanding and engagement with God’s Word.

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New Testament

Crash Course in the Apostle Paul | by the BibleProject

Plan duration: 10 days

In this ten-day plan, you’ll be introduced to four short epistles by the apostle Paul. In Galatians, Paul addresses the idea of whether Gentiles need to observe the Torah. In Ephesians, he shows how the Gospel brings reconciliation between God and one another. In Philippians, he encourages believers with the example of Jesus’ self-giving love, and in Thessalonians, Paul encourages persecuted Christians with hope in king Jesus.

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Encounters with Christ | by R.C. Sproul

Plan duration: 10 days

Scripture records many people coming face to face with Jesus, each of them responding to these life-altering meetings in a variety of ways. This 10-day study will give you greater insight into the character of Christ through His encounters with different men and women.

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New Testament Plan | by D-Group

Plan duration: 92 days

The Bible Recap: New Testament reading plan follows the story of Scripture as the events occurred. This 3 Month plan corresponds to The Bible Recap podcast (available wherever you listen to podcasts), beginning with Day 274.

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