Begin the New Year with a Simple Reading Plan

You don't need a perfect plan to begin.

Start your 2026 Bible reading with clarity.  As the new year approaches, many of us feel the desire to read the Bible more regularly. But for a lot of us, the idea of starting can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin? How do you stay consistent? What if you don't understand what you're reading?    You don't need a perfect plan to begin. You can take your first step with Bible Gateway Plus.    To help you begin the year with confidence, we're sharing a free 5-day reading plan, drawn from The Bible, Simplified by Zach Windahl.  This short plan is designed to help you see the Bible's story clearly—one day, one passage at a time. It's not about checking boxes or keeping up. It's simply a gentle way to begin reading again.  👉 Download the free 5-day reading plan (PDF)  When questions come up, you don't have to stop  As you read, it's natural to have questions or want more context. That's where Bible Gateway Plus can come alongside you.    The Bible, Simplified is a new resource now included inside Bible Gateway Plus, added to help make reading and understanding Scripture feel more approachable. When you read the Bible on BibleGateway.com with Bible Gateway Plus, insights from The Bible, Simplified appear right alongside the passages you're reading—helping you see how each section fits into the bigger story of Scripture.    The reading plan helps you start. Bible Gateway Plus helps you keep going.  Make Bible study simpler this year  Bible Gateway Plus brings trusted insights alongside every verse—right when you need them.    With Bible Gateway Plus, you can read introductions and key themes for every book of the Bible, understand historical and cultural background, and explore notes from study Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries and more connected to each passage.    Altogether, you'll have access to over $3,100 worth of study resources, all connected directly to the passages you're reading, including:     ✓ 30+ Study Bibles (valued at $600)  ✓ 13 Commentaries (valued over $2,050)  ✓ 6 Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and Bible Studies (over $350 in value!)  ✓ Maps, Devotionals, and more (another $100 in value!)  ✓ An ad-free experience  Start My 7-Day Free Trial "When I found Bible Gateway, it brought me a solution to my Bible study problems."  — Sharlene M. P. 2026 is a good time to begin  Right now, you can save 20% for life on yearly plans and explore Bible Gateway Plus at your own pace.   Plans start as low as $3.33/month when billed annually.  Start My 7-Day Free Trial P.S. Your free 5-day reading plan is yours to keep. When you upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, you'll also have access to The Bible, Simplified throughout Scripture—helping you understand what you're reading as you go.  Have any questions? Please write to us at support@biblegateway.com. *Bible Gateway New Year Sale is valid through 1/20/26. Offer applies to annual plans only and reflects a 20% discount for the life of the subscription while the plan remains active. All prices are in USD. Additional sales tax may apply. The free trial is available to new subscribers only.   This email was sent to alitealbum.biblegateway@blogger.com by 501 Nelson Place, Nashville, TN 37214, USA. You received this email because you're a member of the Bible Gateway Plus service. If you have questions or comments about this email, please contact us.   Manage all Bible Gateway communication | Opt Out of all Bible Gateway communication   VIEW THIS EMAIL IN YOUR BROWSER  ►