In 2021, we’re sharing a monthly chronological Bible reading plan that will help us grow and understand how the Bible fits together. We wanted to go ahead and provide the May reading plan so you can print it out and have it ready for the first day of the month!
This month, we’ll continue our chronological journey through Scripture as we read about kings and prophets and how God shapes a Kingdom people.
As you read many psalms, some by David, take time to meditate on the words, read them as songs, take your time and carefully pray through these psalms. Notice their Godward bent, focusing your heart on the Lord. Keeping in mind that God, not David, is the central figure. Reflect on God as the great center of all life and the provider of all you need. Meditate on God’s character as you read the stories of King David, recognizing ways God has worked throughout history to call people to Himself.
This month, choose a passage from these psalms that is most relevant for you at this time. Turn the psalm into a personal prayer expressing praise and thanksgiving to the Lord. Ask God to help you make worship central to your life.
Here is your reading plan for May:
May 3 – 1 Samuel 25-27; Psalms 17; 73
May 4 – Psalms 35; 54; 63; 18
May 5 – 1 Samuel 28-31; 1 Chronicles 10
May 6 – Psalms 121; 123-125; 128-130
May 7 – 2 Samuel 1-4
May 10 – Psalms 6; 9-10; 14; 16; 21
May 11 – 1 Chronicles 1-2; Psalms 43-44
May 12 – Psalms 49; 84-45; 87
May 13 – 1 Chronicles 3-5
May 14 – 1 Chronicles 6; Psalms 36; 39; 77-78
May 17 – Psalms 81; 88; 92-93
May 18 – 1 Chronicles 7-9
May 19 – 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 1 Chronicles 11-12; Psalm 133
May 20 – 2 Samuel 5:11-6:23; 1 Chronicles 13-16
May 21 – Psalms 15; 23-25; 47
May 24 – Psalms 89; 96; 100-101; 107
May 25 – 2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17; Psalms 1-2; 33; 127; 132
May 26 – 2 Samuel 8-9; 1 Chronicles 18
May 27 – 2 Samuel 10; 1 Chronicles 19; Psalms 20; 53; 60; 75
May 28 – Psalms 65-67; 69-70
May 31 – 2 Samuel 11-12; 1 Chronicles 20; Psalm 51
Click below to download a PDF version of the Know His Word May Reading Plan.
We’d also love to hear what you’re learning as we read through His Word together. Share on social media with the hashtag #KnowHisWord21, so we can learn together! We’ve included an image below, featuring a verse we will read this month, perfect for Instagram.
View all the 2021 Know His Word Bible Reading Plans here.
