November–December | Faith Ignited Bible Reading Challenge
Join us for a 61-day journey through the Gospel of John as we grow in our understanding of who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him.
This reading plan takes us through the Gospel of John at a thoughtful pace, with one to two days dedicated to each chapter. Along the way, we have built in weekly reflection and catch-up days, giving you time to revisit Scripture, reflect on what you've read, and consider what the Holy Spirit is revealing to you.
Whether you are reading the Bible regularly or just beginning, we invite you to join us. Read at your own pace, spend time with God's Word, and allow the life and teachings of Jesus to deepen your faith.
4 Questions to Guide Your Reading
As you read each passage, take time to consider these four questions:
- What is this passage saying about Jesus?
- What imagery is used in this passage to help me understand a greater truth?
- How would the original audience have understood this passage?
- What does God want me to learn from this passage?
You may want to keep a journal to record your thoughts, questions, favorite verses, and the things God is revealing to you along the way.
Part 1: The Beginning of Jesus' Ministry
Chapters 1–6 | November 1–14
November 1 – John 1:1–28
The Word Made Flesh & Witness of John the Baptist
November 2 – John 1:29–51
The Lamb of God & Calling of the First Disciples
November 3 – John 2:1–25
Water to Wine at Cana & Cleansing of the Temple
November 4 – John 3:1–21
Jesus and Nicodemus: Being Born Again
November 5 – John 3:22–36
John the Baptist's Testimony
November 6 – John 4:1–42
The Samaritan Woman at the Well
November 7 – John 4:43–54
Healing of the Official's Son
November 8 – REFLECTION & CATCH-UP DAY
Review John 1–4
November 9 – John 5:1–23
Healing at Bethesda on the Sabbath
November 10 – John 5:24–47
Life Through the Son & Witnesses to Jesus
November 11 – John 6:1–21
Feeding the 5,000 & Walking on Water
November 12 – John 6:22–59
The Bread of Life Discourse
November 13 – John 6:60–71
Many Disciples Leave & Peter's Confession
November 14 – REFLECTION & CATCH-UP DAY
Review John 5–6
Part 2: Jesus Reveals Who He Is
Chapters 7–12 | November 15–30
November 15 – John 7:1–24
The Feast of Tabernacles
November 16 – John 7:25–52
Is This the Christ & Streams of Living Water
November 17 – John 8:1–30
The Light of the World
November 18 – John 8:31–59
The Truth Will Set You Free & Before Abraham Was
November 19 – John 9:1–41
Healing the Man Born Blind
November 20 – John 10:1–21
The Good Shepherd
November 21 – John 10:22–42
The Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah)
November 22 – REFLECTION & CATCH-UP DAY
Review John 7–10
November 23 – John 11:1–37
The Death of Lazarus & "I Am the Resurrection"
November 24 – John 11:38–57
The Raising of Lazarus & the Plot to Kill Jesus
November 25 – John 12:1–19
Mary Anoints Jesus & the Triumphal Entry
November 26 (Thanksgiving) – John 12:20–50
The Hour Has Come & the People's Unbelief
November 27 – THANKSGIVING REST & REFLECTION
Set aside time to focus on gratitude.
November 28 – REFLECTION & CATCH-UP DAY
Review John 11–12
November 29 – MID-PLAN REVIEW
Revisit key themes from John 1–12.
November 30 – PRAYER & JOURNALING
Reflect on what you've learned and prepare for the Upper Room Discourse (Jesus' final teachings to His disciples) in December.
Part 1: Jesus' Final Teachings & Prayer
Part 2: The Cross & the Resurrection
The Farewell Discourse | Chapters 13–17 | December 1–12
December 1 – John 13:1–20
Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet
December 2 – John 13:21–38
Jesus Foretells His Betrayal & Gives a New Commandment
December 3 – John 14:1–14
"I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life"
December 4 – John 14:15–31
The Promise of the Holy Spirit
December 5 – John 15:1–17
The Vine and the Branches
December 6 – John 15:18–27
The World's Hatred
December 7 – REFLECTION & CATCH-UP DAY
Review John 13–15
December 8 – John 16:1–15
The Work of the Holy Spirit
December 9 – John 16:16–33
"I Have Overcome the World"
December 10 – John 17:1–19
The High Priestly Prayer: Jesus Prays for Himself & His Disciples
December 11 – John 17:20–26
The High Priestly Prayer: Jesus Prays for All Believers
December 12 – REFLECTION & CATCH-UP DAY
Review John 16–17
Chapters 18–21 | December 13–30
December 13 – John 18:1–27
Betrayal, Arrest & Peter's Denial
December 14 – John 18:28–40
Jesus Before Pilate
December 15 – John 19:1–16
Jesus Is Sentenced to Crucifixion
December 16 – John 19:17–37
The Crucifixion & Death of Jesus
December 17 – John 19:38–42
The Burial of Jesus
December 18 – REFLECTION & CATCH-UP DAY
Review John 18–19
December 19 – John 20:1–18
The Resurrection & Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
December 20 – John 20:19–31
Jesus Appears to the Disciples & Thomas
December 21 – John 21:1–14
The Miraculous Catch of Fish
December 22 – John 21:15–25
Jesus Reinstates Peter & the Purpose of John's Gospel
December 23 – ADVENT REFLECTION
Connect John 1, the Light of the World, to the Christmas story.
December 24 (Christmas Eve) – JOHN 1:1–14
Re-read the opening of John's Gospel and celebrate: "The Word Became Flesh".
December 25 (Christmas Day) – HOLIDAY REST
Enjoy a day of rest and time with family.
December 26 – GOSPEL OVERVIEW
Review the Seven "I Am" Statements of Jesus.
December 27 – GOSPEL OVERVIEW
Review the Seven Miraculous Signs in John's Gospel.
December 28 – JOURNALING & FAVORITE VERSES
Revisit your favorite passages and record the Scriptures that have made the greatest impact on you.
December 29 – YEAR-END PRAYER
Spend time thanking God for His Word and all He has revealed to you.
December 30 – REFLECTION
How has studying John's Gospel transformed your perspective of Jesus and the world?
December 31 – MOVING FORWARD: WALKING WITH JESUS
Spend time in prayer, thanking God for what He has taught you through His Word. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you carry these truths into the new year. Consider how you can continue growing in your relationship with Jesus and living out what you've learned.
