How to Read the Entire Bible in a Year Using the NWT

Why Set This Goal?

Reading the entire Bible is one of the most rewarding spiritual goals a Jehovah's Witness can pursue. Jehovah's organization has consistently encouraged personal Bible reading as a cornerstone of spiritual health — and completing the full New World Translation gives you a panoramic understanding of Jehovah's purpose, from the creation of the heavens and the earth to the promised new world.

The scope is more manageable than most people expect. The NWT contains 1,189 chapters. Reading just three to four chapters per day gets you through the entire Bible in one year.

Use a Structured Plan

The easiest way to stay on track is to follow a plan that does the math for you. NWT Progress offers the NWT in 1 Year reading plan — 365 daily readings that take you from Genesis to Revelation without guesswork. Each day you mark your reading complete, your streak grows, and your progress bar moves forward.

If the full Bible feels daunting at first, consider starting with the Christian Greek Scriptures in 90 Days plan to build the habit before tackling the Hebrew Scriptures.

Build a Daily Routine

Consistency matters more than speed. Choose a time you can protect every day:

• Morning — 15 to 20 minutes before the day begins covers three to four chapters comfortably.

• Evening — reading before bed gives your mind something spiritual to rest on overnight.

• Commute — use JW Library's audio Bible while traveling, then log your chapters in NWT Progress when you arrive.

When You Fall Behind

Missing days is not failure — it is part of the journey. NWT Progress includes a catch-up mode that shows exactly where you left off so you can resume without starting over. The goal is not a perfect streak; it is a consistent relationship with Jehovah's Word.

"Your word is a lamp to my foot and a light for my path." — Psalm 119:105. Start today. Mark Day 1. Build from there.