AHHHHHHH, Hiiii friends!!! Happy MAY!
I hope you enjoy this month’s Bible Challenge! May is my favorite month because it’s my birthday month 🙂 To celebrate, we’ll be reading through the Book of John together, and I’m so excited for you to experience this plan. I truly hope you love it as much as I do.
I absolutely love the Four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. I love that they are all such personal testaments of walking with Jesus. Reading the New Testament, especially the Four Gospels, always makes me emotional because they depict who Jesus really is. It’s absolutely overwhelming (in the best way possible) to read about Jesus’s life on earth.
As usual, though this specific plan was created with the month of May in mind, my intent is for you to be able to read this plan during any 31 days of your choice. If you’ve missed a day, or two, or even a few, no worries. Pick up where you left off. I even incorporated some catch-up days in this plan dedicated to re-reading or simply catching up. I know how busy our lives get. I want to eliminate that pressure of trying to read simply to be caught up and check it off your to-do list. Instead, my hope for you and me is to read the Word to be free. To fall in love with the essence of Jesus more every time. To inspire our motives to shift for His glory.
The Book of John: 31 Day Reading Plan
Study and Reflection Questions
Day 1 – John 1
Comprehension: What does John reveal about who Jesus is from the very beginning?
Reflection: How does seeing Jesus as “the Word” and “the light” challenge or deepen the way you currently view Him?
Day 2 – John 2
Comprehension: What miracle does Jesus perform at the wedding, and how do people respond to it?
Reflection: In what areas of your life might Jesus be asking you to trust Him—even if it doesn’t fully make sense yet?
Day 3 – John 3
Comprehension: What does Jesus mean when He says you must be “born again”?
Reflection: Have you truly experienced heart transformation, or have you just been going through religious motions?
Day 4 – John 4
Comprehension: What does Jesus offer the Samaritan woman at the well?
Reflection: Where have you been searching for fulfillment outside of God?
Day 5 – John 5
Comprehension: Why were the religious leaders upset with Jesus after He healed the man?
Reflection: Have you ever allowed rules or routine to overshadow your relationship with God?
Day 6 – John 6
Comprehension: What does Jesus mean when He calls Himself the “Bread of Life”?
Reflection: What are you feeding your soul with daily?
Day 7 – John 7
Comprehension: Why were people divided in their opinions about Jesus?
Reflection: Are you more influenced by public opinion or by truth?
Day 8 – John 8
Comprehension: What does Jesus mean when He says He is “the light of the world”?
Reflection: What areas of your life need God’s light right now?
Day 9 – John 9
Comprehension: How did the blind man respond after being healed?
Reflection: Has God ever changed your perspective through a difficult situation?
Day 10 – John 10
Comprehension: What qualities of a good shepherd does Jesus describe?
Reflection: Do you recognize and follow God’s voice in your life?
Day 11 – Catch-Up / Reflection Day
Comprehension: What themes have stood out most in John 1–10?
Reflection: Which chapter has impacted you personally the most so far, and why?
Day 12 – John 11
Comprehension: What happened when Jesus arrived after Lazarus had died?
Reflection: How do you respond when God seems delayed?
Day 13 – John 12
Comprehension: Why did Mary pour perfume on Jesus’ feet?
Reflection: What does wholehearted worship look like in your life?
Day 14 – John 13
Comprehension: What lesson was Jesus teaching when He washed the disciples’ feet?
Reflection: Is pride preventing you from serving others well?
Day 15 – John 14
Comprehension: What promises does Jesus give His disciples before leaving?
Reflection: What helps you hold onto peace during uncertain seasons?
Day 16 – John 15
Comprehension: What does Jesus say happens when we remain connected to Him?
Reflection: Are you truly abiding in God, or just checking in occasionally?
Day 17 – John 16
Comprehension: What role does Jesus say the Holy Spirit will have?
Reflection: How can you become more sensitive to God’s guidance?
Day 18 – John 17
Comprehension: What does Jesus pray for in this chapter?
Reflection: What does your prayer life reveal about your relationship with God?
Day 19 – Catch-Up / Reflection Day
Comprehension: What have you learned about Jesus’ character through chapters 11–17?
Reflection: What has God been revealing to your heart during this study?
Day 20 – John 18
Comprehension: How did Peter respond when Jesus was arrested?
Reflection: Have fear or pressure ever caused you to shrink back from your faith?
Day 21 – John 19
Comprehension: What were some of the events surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion?
Reflection: How does the sacrifice of Jesus personally affect your life today?
Day 22 – John 20
Comprehension: How did the disciples react after discovering Jesus had risen?
Reflection: What areas of your life need resurrection hope right now?
Day 23 – John 21
Comprehension: How did Jesus restore Peter after his denial?
Reflection: Have you allowed God to restore areas where you’ve failed?
Day 24 – Reflection Day
Comprehension: What major truth about Jesus has stood out most in the book of John?
Reflection: How has your perspective of Jesus shifted this month?
Day 25 – Reread Favorite Chapter
Comprehension: What new detail did you notice while rereading this chapter?
Reflection: Why do you think this chapter resonates with you so deeply?
Day 26 – Deep Study Day
Comprehension: What context or insight helped you better understand today’s study?
Reflection: How can deeper understanding strengthen your faith?
Day 27 – Prayer + Journaling Day
Comprehension: What recurring message have you noticed throughout John?
Reflection: What honest conversation do you need to have with God today?
Day 28 – John 15 Reread
Comprehension: According to Jesus, what produces spiritual fruit?
Reflection: What distractions may be pulling you away from abiding in Him?
Day 29 – Identity in Christ Day
Comprehension: What does the book of John reveal about believers’ relationship with Jesus?
Reflection: Are you living from your identity in Christ—or trying to earn it?
Day 30 – Full Reflection Day
Comprehension: Looking back, what are three major lessons from this study?
Reflection: How do you want to continue growing spiritually after this challenge ends?
Day 31 – Worship + Gratitude Day
Comprehension: What moments in John most clearly reveal Jesus’ love?
Reflection: What are you most thankful for after spending 31 days in this book?
The Importance of the Book of John:
What if you’ve known about Jesus—but never truly known Him?
The Gospel of John was written so you can believe in who Jesus really is—and find real life through Him.
It reveals His identity in a personal, powerful way, not just through miracles, but through how He loves, speaks, and meets people where they are.
And honestly, that still matters today because we’re all searching for something deeper, something real.
This month, we’re slowing down to truly see Him—not just read about Him.
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