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Genesis in 30 Days Reading Plan
This Genesis 30-day reading plan moves through all 50 chapters of the Bible's opening book. You will read about creation, the fall, the flood, Abraham's family, and Joseph's journey to Egypt.
Most days contain one or two chapters, with longer chapters balanced across the month. The complete plan is below and is also available as a free printable PDF.
Quick facts
- days
- 30
- one complete book
- Genesis
- chapters
- 50
- chapters a day
- About 1–2
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Genesis in 30 Days Reading Schedule
Open each section and follow the readings in order. The full schedule is available here, so downloading the PDF is optional.
Days 1–30
- Day 1Genesis 1–2
- Day 2Genesis 3–4
- Day 3Genesis 5–6
- Day 4Genesis 7–8
- Day 5Genesis 9–10
- Day 6Genesis 11–12
- Day 7Genesis 13–14
- Day 8Genesis 15–17
- Day 9Genesis 18; Genesis 19:1–17
- Day 10Genesis 19:18–38; Genesis 20
- Day 11Genesis 21–22
- Day 12Genesis 23; Genesis 24:1–31
- Day 13Genesis 24:32–67
- Day 14Genesis 25; Genesis 26:1–17
- Day 15Genesis 26:18–35; Genesis 27
- Day 16Genesis 28–29
- Day 17Genesis 30
- Day 18Genesis 31
- Day 19Genesis 32–33
- Day 20Genesis 34–35
- Day 21Genesis 36
- Day 22Genesis 37
- Day 23Genesis 38–39
- Day 24Genesis 40; Genesis 41:1–28
- Day 25Genesis 41:29–57; Genesis 42
- Day 26Genesis 43
- Day 27Genesis 44–45
- Day 28Genesis 46
- Day 29Genesis 47–48
- Day 30Genesis 49–50
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis tells the story of beginnings: the creation of the world, humanity's rebellion, God's judgment and mercy, and the family through whom he promises blessing to the nations.
Its second half follows Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Their stories establish themes and promises that continue throughout the rest of Scripture.
How to read Genesis in a month
Read each day's chapters as part of one unfolding story. Pay attention to repeated promises, family patterns, and the consequences of trust and unbelief.
Thirty days is short enough to retain the narrative while still leaving time to pause over important passages.
Ready to continue beyond Genesis? Use the Bible in One Year reading plan to keep going through Scripture.
Questions about this reading plan
Can you read Genesis in 30 days?
Yes. Genesis has 50 chapters, so a month-long plan usually assigns one or two chapters per day.
How long does it take to read Genesis?
Reading time varies by day because Genesis contains chapters of very different lengths. This plan balances the workload rather than forcing an identical chapter count every day.
Is Genesis a good place to begin reading the Bible?
Genesis is a natural starting point because it introduces the Bible's opening story, major themes, and foundational promises.
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