The Cranmer Plan
Five chapters daily from five streams of Scripture
Inspired by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer’s lectionary principles, this plan reads five chapters each day from five streams: two from the Old Testament, one Psalm, one Epistle (Romans–Jude), and one chapter from the Gospels or Acts.
Because each stream cycles at its own pace, you’ll read the Psalms and Epistles multiple times per year while completing the Old Testament and Gospels. Submitted by Thomas Thurnheer.
Tips for Staying Consistent
- Same time each day — pair your reading with morning coffee or an evening wind-down.
- Don't worry about falling behind — skip ahead to today's reading if you miss a day. Grace, not guilt.
- Keep a journal — jot a one-sentence takeaway; it deepens retention more than you'd expect.
- Tell someone — an accountability partner doubles your odds of finishing.
Recommended Resources
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Track your progress with a Bible reading journal.
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