DIY Homeschooler

Nothing is more inspiring than studying God’s Word. Looking for a new Bible reading schedule? Or a devotional? These Bible study tools may help:

Table of Contents

• Bible Reading Schedules
• Devotionals
• Lessons for Young People
• Bible Memory Tools
• Other Bible Study Tools

Bible Reading Schedules

Bible Gateway Reading Plans
You choose the Bible version and the type of plan (Old Testament/New Testament, Chronological, New Testament in a Year, etc.) you’d like to receive by email.

Daily Bible
Free readings for each day from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs with notes from Dr. John MacArthur. (Also available in hardcover.)

ESV Daily Bible Reading Plan
Reading from Psalms and Wisdom Literature, Pentateuch and History of Israel, Chronicles and Prophets, and Gospels and Epistles each day.

ESV Women’s Study Bible
I read this using the Bible reading plan in the back (same as the plan above). Frankly, it was a whole lot of reading! We went through Psalms, Luke, Romans, and Isaiah twice. The reflections were all quality devotions. Highly recommended!

M’Cheyne Bible Readings
Two family and two private Bible reading sessions per day taking you through the NT and Psalms twice and the rest of the Bible once in a year.

Reading Plans
Seven different plans at ESV.org

Wholesome Words Bible Reading Schedule
Reading schedule for the entire family with four different reading plans.

Daily Bible Reading Guide 2026
From the American Bible Society, each month focuses on a specific theme.

Devotionals

Abide in Christ
Classic by Andrew Murray.

Bits of Pasture
Selected passages from the sermons of J.R. Miller.

Faith’s Checkbook
Classic by Charles Spurgeon.

Drawing Near
Devotional by Dr. John MacArthur.

A Lamp Unto My Feet
Six-month devotional by Elisabeth Elliot.

Morning and Evening
Classic by Charles Spurgeon.

My Utmost for His Highest
Classic by Oswald Chambers.

Our Daily Walk
Devotional by F.B. Meyer.

Streams in the Desert
Classic by L.B. Cowman.

Strength for Today
Devotional from Dr. John MacArthur.

Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ~ Moody
365 daily devotionals aimed at young Christians, emphasizing the necessity of daily solitude with God.

Lessons for Young People

The Beginner’s Bible
We used this in the very beginning reading one story each day and then asking for oral narration afterwards. Colorful, easy to read, short, and covers the basics.

Exploring the Bible for Kids by David Murray
Journaling resource with weekly assignments. Works very well for Bible study in a home educating setting!

Free 325-Lesson Bible Curriculum
Walking through the Bible from Calvary Chapel.

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
Beautiful book by Kevin DeYoung.

Bible-Based Preschool Unit Studies {Free}
Complete units for 2- to 6-year olds.

Old Paths for Young Pilgrims ~ Free eBook
Encourages young Christians to navigate faith with biblical principles.

Bible Story Lessons for Children {Free}
Free Bible study notes from Jesse Lyman Hurlbut.

Bible Memory Tools

5 Tips for Memorizing Scripture
Make it a family activity. Here’s how.

Free Memorization Tool
If you or your children have trouble memorizing Scripture (or anything else), you’ll appreciate this free memorization tool.

20 Suggested Scripture Passages for Memory
What to memorize.

Other Bible Study Tools

10 Ways to Use Notebooking: #1 Bible
Lots of ideas and resources for incorporating notebooking as a Bible study tool.

Bible Gateway
Searchable online Bible in over 100 versions. Also has reading plans and other tools.

Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Repository of classic Christian writings.

e-Sword
Free Bible study software.

ESV Study Bible Online

The Bible Period by Period
Free Bible study tool for older students.

Write as You Read Your Bible
Suggestions on getting more out of your Bible readings from Nancy Leigh DeMoss.