How to Read the New Testament in 2026

Now that it’s January 4, I’m curious . . .

Did you make any resolutions for 2026?

(I happen to like the word “resolution,” but I like the word “goal” even better.)

If so, how are you doing so far?

When it comes to reading and studying the Bible, did you set any goals?

I did. Lord willing, I’ll be reading through the New Testament in 2026, using the Navigators New Testament Bible Reading Plan.

If you have already resolved to read and study the Bible in a particular way this year, great!

But if you haven’t, you are welcome to join me in reading through the New Testament. You can get a free copy of the Navigators New Testament Bible Reading Plan by clicking HERE.

(You know, it doesn’t matter what day you start a Bible reading plan. January 4 or January 5 is just as good as January 1.)

I love the simplicity of this Navigators plan because you read one chapter per day, five days a week, starting with the book of Mark. I also like reading each New Testament book in its entirety before moving on to the next book.

What do you say?

Whatever Bible reading goals you may have set for yourself this year, let me know by leaving a comment below, and I’d be glad to pray for you – that God the Spirit will be your Teacher, that conformity to God the Son would be the outcome, and that God the Father will be exalted through your time spent with Him in His Word.

And speaking of prayer, don’t forget to pray before, during, and after your time in the Word.

For more on the importance of prayer when reading and studying the Bible, please check out my book, 7 Deadly Sins of Bible Reading, because Deadly Sin #1 is “Reading without Praying.”

This book is available in Kindle format for 99 cents on Amazon.
Or you can click HERE to get a free PDF copy of this book.

I’m hoping you have a great week and a great year hearing God speak to you through His Word.