What is the McCheyne Bible Reading Plan?

The McCheyne Bible Reading Plan is a one-year Bible reading schedule devised by Scottish pastor Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813-1843).

Every day, you read two chapters from the Old Testament and two chapters from the New Testament, totaling four passages. Over the course of a year, this allows you to:

• Read the entire New Testament twice
• Read the Old Testament and Psalms once

with the goal of completing the Bible.

Why choose the McCheyne Plan?

1. Balanced Reading

By reading both the Old and New Testaments daily, you grasp the overall flow of the Bible. No more getting tired of only Genesis.

2. Manageable Volume

About 15-20 minutes per day is enough. It’s a light workload that, over a year, completes the entire Bible.

3. Proven Over 180 Years

This plan has been used by countless Christians worldwide since 1843. It’s one of the most trusted and time-tested Bible reading schedules.

4. Flexible Start

While most begin on January 1st, you can start anytime during the year.

Structure of the McCheyne Reading Plan

Range	Content	Times Read Annually
Range 1	Genesis to Nehemiah (Historical Books)	1 time
Range 2	Ezra to Malachi (Poetry/Prophets)	1 time
Range 3	Matthew to Revelation (New Testament 1st round)	1 time
Range 4	Matthew to Revelation (New Testament 2nd round)	1 time

The reason for reading the New Testament twice is that it’s shorter than the Old Testament and contains direct teachings for Christian living.

How to Use the McCheyne Reading Plan

Step 1: Check Today’s Reading

Visit Today's McCheyne Reading Plan to see the four passages you need to read today. The AI also provides a summary of each passage’s key points.