Bible Reading Plan Instructions

Bible Reading Plan Instructions

Apple Instructions

  1. Go to the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap the Search magnifying glass icon in the bottom right corner of your screen.
  3. Enter “youversion bible” in the entry field at the top of screen.
  4. Tap the blue Search button on the keyboard.
  5. Tap the Get button on the app that says “Holy Bible” on the icon.
  6. Once it is installed, the Get button changes to Open.
  7. Tap the Open button to open the Bible app.
  8. Follow the steps to sign into the Bible app on your iPhone or iPad.
  9. If you need help just ask someone at church who has an iPhone to assist you.

Android Instructions

  1. Go to the Google Play Store on your android phone or tablet.
  2. Tap the Search magnifying glass icon in the bottom right corner of your screen and enter “youversion bible app” in the entry field at the top of screen. You should see the following Holy Bible icons appear in the list of app. Tap the Install button to install the app on your phone.
  3. Once it is installed, the Install button changes to Open. Tap the Open button to open the Bible app.
  4. Follow the steps to sign into the Bible app on your Android device.
  5. If you run into snags with the above steps, just ask someone at church to assist you or direct you to someone who can assist you.

How to Start Reading Plan in Youversion Bible App

Once you’ve download the YouVersion Bible app on to your device you can search for and start a Bible reading plan.

For 2025 we are recommending one of the following Bible reading plans:

  1. The Bible Recap With Tara-Leigh Cobble – This is a one-year reading plan that takes you through the Old Testament and New Testament (the entire Bible) in chronological order.
  2. New Testament in a Year – This Plan will lead you through the New Testament in one year. Each book includes videos specifically designed to enhance your understanding and engagement with Scripture.

If you are new to daily Bible reading we recommend you go with the New Testament in a Year. You decide which plan to start.

To start a Bible reading plan:

  1. Open the Bible app on your device.
  2. Tap the Plans icon at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap the magnifying glass searchicon at the top right corner of the screen and then enter the name of the plan you wish to start in the Search Plans field that appears at the top of the screen.
    1. new testament in a year
    2. or, the bible recap
  4. You may need to scroll down through the list of search results to find the one that we are recommending. Here are the icons you are looking for. 
  5. Once you’ve found the Bible reading plan that you want to start. Tap on it and then tap the Start Plan button.
  6. You then tap the Start Reading button to start the plan.
  7. If you get too far behind on the daily reading, don’t give up! Tap the Catch me up button to get back on track.