Advent Bible Reading Plan 2026

Day 1 · Sun 29 Nov

Read Isaiah 9:1-7

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Journal: Write the four names in Isaiah 9:6 down the margin. Next to each, note one way you need Jesus to be that for you this Advent.

Day 2 · Mon 30 Nov

Read Genesis 3:8-15

And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. Genesis 3:15

Journal: The first promise of a Saviour came right after the first sin. Write about a place where you need God's rescue, not just His advice.

Day 3 · Tue 1 Dec

Read Genesis 12:1-3

I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you. Genesis 12:3

Journal: God promised that all the families of the earth would be blessed through Abraham. Draw a small family tree and write how that promise reached you.

Day 4 · Wed 2 Dec

Read 2 Samuel 7:8-16

Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever. 2 Samuel 7:16

Journal: God promised David a throne that would last forever. What in your life feels shaky right now? Write it beside this verse and pray over it.

Day 5 · Thu 3 Dec

Read Isaiah 7:10-14

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14

Journal: Immanuel means God with us. Letter the word Immanuel in your margin and list three places you want to notice God with you this week.

Day 6 · Fri 4 Dec

Read Isaiah 11:1-10

Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. Isaiah 11:1

Journal: A shoot grew from a stump that looked dead. Sketch a small branch and write about something in your life that looks finished but is not.

Day 7 · Sat 5 Dec

Read Micah 5:2-5

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. Micah 5:2

Journal: God chose little Bethlehem. Write about a time God used something small or overlooked in your life.

Day 8 · Sun 6 Dec

Read Isaiah 40:1-11

"Comfort, comfort My people," says your God. Isaiah 40:1

Journal: Comfort, comfort My people. Write a short letter of comfort from God to you, using only words from this chapter.

Day 9 · Mon 7 Dec

Read Isaiah 52:7-10

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!" Isaiah 52:7

Journal: Who brought the good news of Jesus to you? Write their name in the margin and thank God for them. Consider sending them a note today.

Day 10 · Tue 8 Dec

Read Isaiah 53:1-6

But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

Journal: The baby in the manger came to carry our wounds. Highlight every "our" and "we" in these verses and sit with how personal it is.

Day 11 · Wed 9 Dec

Read Jeremiah 33:14-16

Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the gracious promise that I have spoken to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. Jeremiah 33:14

Journal: God keeps His promises on His timing. Write down a promise you are still waiting on and date it, so you can look back next Advent.

Day 12 · Thu 10 Dec

Read Malachi 3:1-4

"Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming," says the LORD of Hosts. Malachi 3:1

Journal: God sent a messenger to prepare the way. What needs clearing out of your heart before Christmas? Write it and give it to Him.

Day 13 · Fri 11 Dec

Read Luke 1:5-17

But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. Luke 1:13

Journal: Your prayer has been heard. Write a prayer you have prayed for a long time, then write those four words underneath it.

Day 14 · Sat 12 Dec

Read Luke 1:18-25

"The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people." Luke 1:25

Journal: Elizabeth said the Lord had shown her favour. Write about a moment you felt seen by God when others did not see you.

Day 15 · Sun 13 Dec

Read Luke 1:26-38

For no word from God will ever fail. Luke 1:37

Journal: Letter "no word from God will ever fail" across the top of the page. Underneath, list what feels impossible this season.

Day 16 · Mon 14 Dec

Read Luke 1:39-45

Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord's word to her will be fulfilled. Luke 1:45

Journal: Elizabeth blessed Mary for believing. Write about one thing God has said to you that you are choosing to believe.

Day 17 · Tue 15 Dec

Read Luke 1:46-56

Then Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! Luke 1:46-47

Journal: Mary's song is full of what God has done. Write your own short song or list of praise for this year.

Day 18 · Wed 16 Dec

Read Luke 1:57-66

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her. Luke 1:58

Journal: Elizabeth's neighbours rejoiced with her. Who can you celebrate this week? Write their name and how you will encourage them.

Day 19 · Thu 17 Dec

Read Luke 1:67-80

because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. Luke 1:78-79

Journal: The dawn from on high has come to shine on those in darkness. Draw a sunrise in your margin and write where you need His light.

Day 20 · Fri 18 Dec

Read Matthew 1:1-17

This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Matthew 1:1

Journal: Jesus' family line holds kings, outsiders and people who failed badly. Circle a name that surprises you and write why grace makes room for it.

Day 21 · Sat 19 Dec

Read Matthew 1:18-25

"Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel" (which means, "God with us"). Matthew 1:23

Journal: Joseph obeyed without the full picture. Write one step of obedience God is asking of you, even if you cannot see the whole plan.

Day 22 · Sun 20 Dec

Read John 1:1-14

The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

Journal: The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. Write what it means to you that God came this close.

Day 23 · Mon 21 Dec

Read Luke 2:1-7

And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

Journal: There was no room for them in the inn. Draw a small manger and write what you will make room for Jesus to do in you.

Day 24 · Tue 22 Dec

Read Luke 2:8-14

But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! Luke 2:10-11

Journal: Good news of great joy for all the people. Write the name of someone who needs that news this Christmas and pray for them.

Day 25 · Wed 23 Dec

Read Luke 2:15-20

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:19

Journal: Mary treasured these things in her heart. Write three moments from this Advent you want to treasure.

Day 26 · Thu 24 Dec

Read Matthew 2:1-12

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight. On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11

Journal: The wise men brought their best gifts. What gift will you bring Jesus this Christmas? Write it as a prayer.

Christmas Day · Fri 25 Dec

Read John 3:16-17

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Journal: Merry Christmas. Letter John 3:16 across your page, then write a thank you note to God for His greatest gift.