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What Is the M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan?
The M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan, created in 1842 by Scottish pastor Robert Murray M’Cheyne, is a trusted, one-year guide designed to lead believers through the entire Bible. This long-form version includes brief daily summaries of Scripture readings, making it especially helpful for both new and seasoned readers who sometimes find it challenging to see the overall flow of daily passages. By offering clear overviews, it helps you engage more deeply with God’s Word each day. The plan follows a 7-day-per-week schedule, encouraging steady, consistent growth in your spiritual journey without feeling rushed, ideal for anyone longing to build a lasting, meaningful habit of Bible reading.
How It Works: 4 Daily Readings, 1-Year Completion
Each day features four Scripture readings:
Two from the Old Testament
One from the New Testament
One from Psalms or the Gospels
This rhythm allows you to:
Read the New Testament and Psalms twice
Read the Old Testament once—all within one year
Total daily reading time: 20–30 minutes
Why It’s Powerful
The M’Cheyne plan offers:
Balanced exposure to both Testaments
A rich variety of law, prophecy, poetry, gospel, and epistle
A Christ-centered lens on the whole Bible
A structure suited for personal, family, or group devotion
M’Cheyne also included a second column for Family Worship, encouraging believers to read two passages privately and two passages with others.
Weekly Format: 7 Days Per Week
Unlike many plans that assign 5 or 6 days of reading, this guide spreads Scripture evenly across all 7 days, helping you cultivate daily faithfulness and a steady rhythm of Bible intake.
Free and Flexible
You can:
Download printable versions
Use it with any Bible translation
Access it through apps like YouVersion
Adapt it for journaling, prayer prompts, or Bible study
Get Started
To begin the M’Cheyne Reading Plan today:
Choose your format: print, digital, or app
Start on any date—the plan is evergreen
Commit to daily time in the Word and invite the Spirit to speak
“Let God’s voice be the first you hear each day.” – Robert Murray M’Cheyne
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