The Life of Jesus: a 31-day Journey to the Cross

As Easter approaches, commit to spending each day this month reading and reflecting on the life of Jesus. This Bible reading plan will lead you through Jesus' life, beginning with the prophecy of the Messiah and ending on Easter Sunday with his resurrection. Build anticipation for Easter by walking through the next 31 days with your Savior.

Day 1: Jesus Prophesized
Isaiah 53:1-12

Day 2: Jesus is Born
Luke 2:1-20

Day 3: Jesus' Childhood
Matthew 2:13-23
Luke 2:25-52

Day 4: Jesus is Baptized
Matthew 3:1-17

Day 5: Jesus is Tempted
Luke 4:1-13

Day 6: Jesus Begins his Ministry
Matthew 4:12-25

Day 7: Jesus' First Miracle
John 2:1-12

Day 8: Jesus Meets with Nicodemus
John 3:1-17

Day 9: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
John 4:4-29

Day 10: Jesus Claims to be the Messiah
John 5:1-47

Day 11: The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:1-48

Day 12: Jesus Teaches in Parables and Calms a Storm
Mark 4:26-41

Day 13: Jesus Heals in Response to Faith
Luke 8:40-56

Day 14: Jesus Send Out the Twelve Disciples
Matthew 10:1-42

Day 15: Jesus Feeds the 5,000
John 6:1-14

Day 16: Jesus Rejected and Deserted
Mark 6:1-6
John 6:60-71

Day 17: Jesus Performs Miracles
Matthew 8:1-34

Day 18: The Transfiguration
Mark 9:2-13

Day 19: Jesus Causes Division
John 7:25-44

Day 20: Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman
Luke 7:36-50

Day 21: Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery
John 8:1-20

Day 22: Jesus Heals a Blind Man
John 9:1-41

Day 23: Jesus Anointed at Bethany
John 12:1-8

Day 24: The Triumphal Entry
Luke 19:28-40

Day 25: Jesus Washes his Disciples' Feet
John 13:1-17

Day 26: Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
John 14:15-31
John 15:1-27

Day 27: The Last Supper
Mark 14:12-26

Day 28: Jesus is Betrayed and Arrested
Matthew 26:47-75

Day 29: Jesus' Trail Before Pilate
Mark 15:1-20

Day 30: Jesus is Crucified and Buried
John 19:1-42

Day 31: He is Risen!
John 20:1-31