2 Weeks Guided Tour
Introduction to the Bible
1. Two Weeks on the Life and Teachings of Jesus
Day 1. Luke 1: Preparing for Jesus’ arrival.
Day 2. Luke 2: The story of Jesus’ birth.
Day 3. Mark 1: The beginning of Jesus’ ministry.
Day 4. Mark 9: A day in the life of Jesus.
Day 5. Matthew 5: The Sermon on the Mount.
Day 6. Matthew 6: The Sermon on the Mount.
Day 7. Luke 15: Parables of Jesus.
Day 8. John 3: A conversation with Jesus.
Day 9. John 14: Jesus’ final instructions.
Day 10. John 17: Jesus’ prayer for his disciples.
Day 11. Matthew 26: Betrayal and arrest.
Day 12. Matthew 27: Jesus’ execution on a cross.
Day 13. John 20: Resurrection.
Day 14. Luke 24: Jesus’ appearance after resurrection.
2. Two Weeks on the Life and Teachings of Paul
Day 1. Acts 9: The conversion of Saul.
Day 2. Acts 16: Paul’s Macedonian call and a jailbreak.
Day 3. Acts 17: Scenes from Paul’s missionary journey.
Day 4. Acts 26: Paul tells his life story to a king.
Day 5. Acts 27: Shipwreck on the way to Rome.
Day 6. Acts 28: Paul’s arrival in Rome.
Day 7. Romans 3: Paul’s theology in a nutshell.
Day 8. Romans 7: Struggle with sin.
Day 9. Romans 8: Life in the Spirit.
Day 10. 1 Corinthians 13: Paul’s description of love.
Day 11. 1 Corinthians 15: Thoughts on the afterlife.
Day 12. Galatians 5: Freedom in Christ.
Day 13. Ephesians 3: Paul’s summary of his mission.
Day 14. Philippians 2: Imitating Christ.
3. Two Weeks on the Old Testament
Day 1. Genesis 1: The story of creation.
Day 2. Genesis 3: The origin of sin.
Day 3. Genesis 22: Abraham and Isaac.
Day 4. Exodus 3: Moses’ encounter with God.
Day 5. Exodus 20: The gift of the Ten Commandments.
Day 6. 1 Samuel 17: David and Goliath.
Day 7. 2 Samuel 11: David and Bathsheba.
Day 8. 2 Samuel 12: Nathan’s rebuke of the king.
Day 9. 1 Kings 18: Elijah and the prophets of Baal.
Day 10. Job 38: God’s answer to Job.
Day 11. Psalm 51: A classic confession.
Day 12. Isaiah 40: Words of comfort from God.
Day 13. Daniel 6: Daniel and the lions.
Day 14. Amos 4: A prophet’s stern warning.
More Reading Courses
1. Two Weeks on Becoming a Christian
Day 1. Genesis 3: The first sin creates a need.
Day 2. Isaiah 52: Salvation prophesied.
Day 3. Isaiah 53: The role of the suffering servant.
Day 4. Luke 15: Three stories about God’s love.
Day 5. John 3: Jesus explains “born again.”
Day 6. John 10: The good shepherd.
Day 7. Acts 8: Conversions spread outside the Jewish community.
Day 8. Acts 26: Paul testifies of his conversion before a king.
Day 9. Romans 3: God’s provision for sin.
Day 10. Romans 5: Peace with God.
Day 11. Galatians 3: Salvation unavailable by obeying the law.
Day 12. Ephesians 2: New life in Christ.
Day 13. 1 Peter 1: Future rewards of salvation.
Day 14. 2 Peter 1: Making your salvation sure.
2. Two Weeks on Prayers of the Bible
Day 1. Genesis 18: Abraham’s plea for Sodom.
Day 2. Exodus 15: Moses’ song to the Lord.
Day 3. Exodus 33: Moses meets with God.
Day 4. 2 Samuel 7: David’s response to God’s promises.
Day 5. 1 Kings 8: Solomon’s dedication of the temple.
Day 6. 2 Chronicles 20: Jehoshaphat prays for victory.
Day 7. Ezra 9: Ezra’s prayer for the people’s sins.
Day 8. Psalm 22: A cry to God for help.
Day 9. Psalm 104: A prayer of praise.
Day 10. Daniel 9: Daniel’s prayer for the salvation of Jerusalem.
Day 11. Habakkuk 3: A prophet’s prayer of acceptance.
Day 12. Matthew 6: The Lord’s prayer.
Day 13. John 17: Jesus’ prayer for his disciples.
Day 14. Colossians 1: Paul’s prayer of thanksgiving.
3. Two Weeks on the Holy Spirit
Day 1. Judges 14: The Spirit gives Samson strength.
Day 2. 1 Samuel 10: King Saul’s experience.
Day 3. Matthew 3:1—4:10: Role in Jesus’ baptism and temptation.
Day 4. John 14: Jesus promises the Spirit.
Day 5. John 16: The work of the Spirit.
Day 6. Acts 2: The Spirit comes at Pentecost.
Day 7. Acts 10: The Spirit guides Peter to accept Gentiles.
Day 8. Romans 8: Christians’ victory in the Spirit.
Day 9. 1 Corinthians 2: Wisdom from the Spirit.
Day 10. 1 Corinthians 12: Gifts of the Spirit.
Day 11. 1 Corinthians 14: Gifts of tongues and prophecy.
Day 12. Galatians 5: Life in the Spirit.
Day 13. Ephesians 4: Unity and gifts.
Day 14. 1 John 4: Signs of the Spirit.
4. Two Weeks on Women of the Bible
Day 1. Genesis 2: Eve, the first woman.
Day 2. Genesis 18: Sarah laughs at God’s promise.
Day 3. Genesis 24: Rebekah’s marriage to Isaac.
Day 4. Genesis 27: Rebekah, the manipulative mother
Day 5. Judges 4: Deborah’s leadership frees her people.
Day 6. Ruth 1: Ruth and Naomi’s deep friendship.
Day 7. 1 Samuel 1: Hannah prays for a son.
Day 8. 1 Kings 17: A poor widow and the prophet Elijah.
Day 9. 1 Kings 21: Jezebel, an emblem of wickedness.
Day 10. Esther 2: Esther is chosen as queen.
Day 11. Esther 4: Esther's courage at the risk of death.
Day 12. Luke 1: Mary and Elizabeth receive great news.
Day 13. Luke 2: Mary gives birth to Jesus.
Day 14. John 11: Mary and Martha and their brother's death
