Bible & Scripture

Grow in Christ by spending time in God’s Word.

Read | Memorize | Meditate

Find a translation you understand

The Bible was originally written in three ancient languages. Translators have spent years carefully bringing those words into languages we can understand today - so we can read, understand, and live out God’s Word.

Which Bible translation should I read?

Which Bible translation should I read?

At Genchurch, our default translations are NLT and NASB. Our preferred paraphrase is the MSG. Still want to know more about different versions? Read a quick guide to Bible translations.

Get the Bible App

Get the Bible App

Access more than 2,400 Bible versions in over 1,600 languages wherever you are.

Jesus Story Book Bible

Jesus Story Book Bible

A Bible like no other, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites children to discover that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation, and at the center of their story too. It’s written for children, but adults love it too!

Bible App for Kids

Bible App for Kids

Download the most popular kids' Bible app for free, and help your kids fall in love with God's Word.

Where should I start reading the Bible? Start with Jesus.

Start with a Gospel, either Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John. Not Genesis, unless you’re feeling really ambitious. The Bible is really big and really old. It’s a library of 66 books written over a span of about 1,500 years. We shouldn’t expect it to be an easy read. Yet, you’ve probably heard how important it is for Christians to read the Bible regularly. But how? Where you start makes all the difference.

Work through the Weird Stuff

Surprised or confused by something in the Bible? You're not alone! This article answers some questions while encouraging you to keep asking more.

Pick a time, place and plan.

Bible reading plans and devotionals can help you spend time in God’s Word and grow in your relationship with Him. Choose a plan below and follow along at your own pace. The goal is consistency. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Find a time and place that works for you, then jump into a Bible reading plan or shorter devotional.


BIBLE READING PLANS


Life Journal Reading Plan

Life Journal Reading Plan

The Life Journal Reading plan was developed by Wayne Cordeiro and is designed to help you read through the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice each year.

First Steps Life Journal

First Steps Life Journal

The Life Journal First Steps Reading plan was developed by Wayne Cordeiro. This plan takes an only a portion of the reading from the Life Journal Plan and offers a decreased amount of reading without losing the flow. This plan is perfect for youth and new believers.

The Bible Dept.

The Bible Dept.

A 365 day Bible Reading plan and podcast with Dr. Manny Arango designed to help you connect with Scripture in a fresh, meaningful way. The Bible Dept. aims to make Scripture approachable, clear and transformative. Read the Bible this year and ACTUALLY get it!

The Bible Recap

The Bible Recap

Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, “What did I just read?” This 365-day chronological plan corresponds to The Bible Recap, designed to help you read, understand, and love the Bible! Daily recaps are available in podcast, video, and book form, where Tara-Leigh Cobble highlights and summarizes each day’s Bible reading in an easy-to-understand way. Recap videos are linked in each day's "Devotional" tab!

The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel

The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel

The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel is a daily plan that takes you through the whole Bible in just one year.  It’s for anyone looking for a simple, structured way to read the Bible. Each day is broken down into short, bitesize readings: one Psalm or Proverb, one Old, and one New Testament reading, alongside commentary and practical insights from Nicky and Pippa.

Bible Project | How to Read the Bible

Bible Project | How to Read the Bible

The Bible is the most influential book in human history, but what is it exactly? This 19 day reading plan is designed to introduce you to the Bible and its unique design, various genres, and unified story.


DEVOTIONALS


Looking for a simple place to start? These devotionals offer short, practical ways to spend time in God’s Word and grow in your relationship with Him.

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Jesus Calling

Enjoying Peace in His Presence. A 365 day devotional by Sarah Young.

Seeking God's Face

Seeking God's Face

Praying with the Bible Through the Year by by Philip F. Reinders.

You Said Yes

You Said Yes

A 21-day devotional to help you discover more about what your decision to follow Jesus means. Prefer a printed copy? Connect with us and we’ll provide one for free.

The SOAP Method for Bible Reading

Want a simple way to get more from your Bible reading? Try the S.O.A.P method—a practical way to slow down, reflect on what you’re reading, and respond to God. Keep a notebook or journal with your Bible to write about what you are observing, and reflect on how God wants you to apply His word to your everyday life.

S — Scripture 

Read the passage and write down a verse that stands out to you.

O — Observation 

What is happening in the passage? What does it reveal about God, His character, or His ways?

A — Application 

How does this Scripture apply to your life today? Is there an instruction to follow, encouragement to receive, truth to believe, promise to hold onto, or correction to respond to?

P — Prayer 

Talk to God about what you’ve read. Ask Him to help you understand His Word and live it out. Take time to listen, too—prayer is a conversation, not just a list of requests.


Bible MEMORY


Memorizing Scripture helps us get God’s Word into our hearts and minds so we can carry His truth with us wherever we go. Choose a topic below and start building a collection of Scriptures you can remember, meditate on, and bring to mind when you need them.

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We’re putting together printable Scripture cards to help you memorize God’s Word and keep it in front of you throughout the day. Check back soon!

When you or someone you love needs healing, these Scriptures give you words to pray and remind you of God’s power, presence, and care.

Isaiah 53:5

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Psalm 103:2-3

2Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,

Matthew 9:35

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.

Matthew 14:14

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

James 5:14-15

Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.

Jeremiah 17:14

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.

These Scriptures remind us that God is ready to forgive, restore, and cleanse us when we turn to Him.

Psalm 103:12

as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

Jeremiah 33:8

I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Ephesians 1:7

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace

II Chronicles 7:14

if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Romans 8:1

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

When forgiveness is difficult, these Scriptures remind us of God’s forgiveness and help us extend forgiveness to others.

Mark 11:25

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Colossians 3:12-13

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

A collection of well-known Scriptures that are worth knowing, remembering, and carrying with you.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life

Philippians 4:13

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Proverbs 3:5,6

5Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.

Romans 12:2

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will

Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Genesis 1:1

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

A simple path through key Scriptures in Romans that explains our need for a Savior and the good news of salvation through Jesus.

Romans 3:23

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 10:9,10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

Romans 10:13

for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

These Scriptures explain the good news of salvation and what it means to put our faith in Jesus.

John 3:16,17

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Acts 4:12

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved

Ephesians 2:8-10

8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

John 14:6

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

When worry and anxiety feel overwhelming, these Scriptures remind us to bring our concerns to God and trust Him with what we cannot control.

I Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 26:3

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Psalm 55:22

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Matthew 6:34

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Proverbs 3:5,6

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Psalm 4:8

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Romans 8:6

The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

II Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.


Meditate on the Bible


Rather than emptying our minds, Biblical meditation means filling our minds with God's Word—slowing down, reflecting on Scripture, and bringing it back to mind throughout the day.

As you go through your day, bring to mind what you’ve read. Think about a verse, repeat it to yourself, consider what it means, and ask how it applies to what you’re facing. The goal isn’t simply to read the Word and move on, but to bring it back to mind and let it shape the way you live.

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