Gospels Journey

60 readings · ~10 min each

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Overview

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell the story of Jesus from four distinct perspectives. Each author wrote for a different audience and emphasized a different aspect of who Jesus was: a promised king, a suffering servant, a compassionate healer, the divine Word made flesh. Read together, the four give a layered portrait that no single Gospel provides on its own. The Gospels Journey takes you through all four books in 60 days, with readings of about 10 minutes each. The plan lets each Gospel speak in its own voice first. You read through Matthew, then Mark, then Luke, then John, one at a time. After all four, the final section returns to key parallel passages: the resurrection accounts, the feeding of the five thousand, the transfiguration, and Gethsemane. Seeing the same events through different eyes is something a single Gospel cannot give you. Whether this is your first time through the Gospels or your fiftieth, the plan offers a structured way to encounter Jesus in the four testimonies the early church preserved. At about 10 minutes a day over two months, it asks for real commitment and stays achievable. You come out of it with a full account of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Who It’s For

Readers who want a deep, immersive encounter with the life of Jesus
Anyone who has read individual Gospels but never compared all four side by side
Small groups looking for a two-month study through the heart of the New Testament

Reading Preview

1
Day 1
Matthew 1-2
2
Day 2
Matthew 3-4
3
Day 3
Matthew 5:1-32
4
Day 4
Matthew 5:33-6:24
5
Day 5
Matthew 6:25-7:29
6
Day 6
Matthew 8-9
7
Day 7
Matthew 10-11
8
Day 8
Matthew 12-13
9
Day 9
Matthew 14-15
10
Day 10
Matthew 16-17
11
Day 11
Matthew 18-19
12
Day 12
Matthew 20-21
13
Day 13
Matthew 22-23
14
Day 14
Matthew 24-25
15
Day 15
Matthew 26-28
16
Day 16
Mark 1-2
17
Day 17
Mark 3-4
18
Day 18
Mark 5-6
19
Day 19
Mark 7-8
20
Day 20
Mark 9-10
21
Day 21
Mark 11-12
22
Day 22
Mark 13-14
23
Day 23
Mark 15-16
24
Day 24
Luke 1
25
Day 25
Luke 2
26
Day 26
Luke 3-4
27
Day 27
Luke 5-6
28
Day 28
Luke 7-8
29
Day 29
Luke 9-10
30
Day 30
Luke 11-12
31
Day 31
Luke 13-14
32
Day 32
Luke 15-16
33
Day 33
Luke 17-18
34
Day 34
Luke 19-20
35
Day 35
Luke 21-22
36
Day 36
Luke 23-24
37
Day 37
John 1
38
Day 38
John 2-3
39
Day 39
John 4-5
40
Day 40
John 6
41
Day 41
John 7-8
42
Day 42
John 9-10
43
Day 43
John 11-12
44
Day 44
John 13-14
45
Day 45
John 15-16
46
Day 46
John 17-18
47
Day 47
John 19-20
48
Day 48
John 21
49
Day 49
Matthew 28:1-20
50
Day 50
Mark 16:1-20
51
Day 51
Luke 24:1-53
52
Day 52
John 20:1-31
53
Day 53
Matthew 14:13-36
54
Day 54
John 6:1-40
55
Day 55
Matthew 17:1-13
56
Day 56
Luke 9:28-45
57
Day 57
Matthew 26:36-56
58
Day 58
Mark 14:32-52
59
Day 59
Luke 22:39-53
60
Day 60
John 18:1-14

Reading Tips

1Notice what each Gospel includes that the others leave out. Those differences reveal each author’s purpose.
2Mark is the shortest and fastest-paced Gospel. Pay attention to how urgently he moves from scene to scene.
3When you reach John, notice how different the tone is. John is reflective where the others are narrative.
4During the cross-Gospel readings at the end, keep notes on how each author describes the same event differently.
5If you’re reading with a group, assign each person a different Gospel and share your unique takeaways.

How It Works

1Download Lummi from the App Store and start your 7-day free trial
2Choose this plan and start your first reading
3Read daily, build your streak, and grow your habit

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Available for iPhone · Lummi is paid. New subscribers get the monthly plan free for 7 days and can cancel anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Gospels Journey take to complete?

The plan has 60 readings at about 10 minutes each. Reading daily, you’ll finish in two months.

Why read all four Gospels instead of just one?

Each Gospel author had a different audience and theological emphasis. Matthew highlights Jesus as the Jewish Messiah, Mark emphasizes his power and suffering, Luke focuses on compassion for outsiders, and John reveals his divine identity. Together, they give the fullest picture.

What are the cross-Gospel readings at the end?

The last 12 readings revisit key events across all four Gospels: the resurrection, the feeding of the five thousand, the transfiguration, and Gethsemane. You can compare how each author tells the same story.

Is this plan suitable for someone new to the Bible?

Yes. The Gospels are narrative and accessible. If you’re completely new, consider starting with the 5 Minutes Starter plan first, then moving to this one.

Can I start with any Gospel, or should I follow the order?

The plan is ordered Matthew, Mark, Luke, John for a reason. It mirrors the traditional arrangement and builds understanding progressively. We recommend following the order.