Where it fits
Intensive in the system.
Intensive splits the Old Testament into three separate streams. B adds a sixth by pulling Psalms and Proverbs out of the Wisdom stream.
| Stream | Intensive A60–75 min/day 5 streams | Intensive B75–90 min/day 6 streams |
|---|---|---|
Old TestamentGenesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of SolomonGenesis – Malachi (39 books) splits intoPentateuchHistory & ProphetsWisdomWisdom & Worship | — | — |
PentateuchGenesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, DeuteronomyGenesis – Deuteronomy | One chapter/day through the Torah | One chapter/day through the Torah |
History & ProphetsJoshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, MalachiJoshua – Malachi (29 books) | One chapter/day — history and prophecy | One chapter/day — history and prophecy |
WisdomJob, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of SolomonJob – Song of Solomon | All five wisdom books in sequence | Job, Ecclesiastes, Song only — Psalms & Proverbs split out |
Wisdom & WorshipPsalms, ProverbsPsalms, Proverbs | — | Split from the Wisdom stream — own dedicated chapter/day |
GospelsMatthew, Mark, Luke, JohnMatthew – John | Loops: Matthew → Mark → Luke → John → repeat | Loops: Matthew → Mark → Luke → John → repeat |
NT LettersActs, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, RevelationActs – Revelation (23 books) | One chapter/day — 23 books | One chapter/day — 23 books |
ScriptureAll OT (39 books) + NT Letters (23 books)All OT + NT Letters splits intoOld TestamentNT Letters | — | — |
What it is
Intensive takes the Standard plan and pulls the Old Testament apart. Instead of a single OT stream, you now have three: the Pentateuch, the History and Prophets, and the Wisdom literature. Each gets its own daily chapter.
Intensive A runs five streams. Intensive B adds a sixth by separating Psalms and Proverbs from the rest of the Wisdom books — giving them their own dedicated stream, the same Wisdom & Worship stream that runs in every plan from Starter onwards.
This is the full system. Every major section of the Bible has its own stream, moving continuously every day.
Your reading streams
Choose your track.
Stream 1
Gospels
Matthew → Mark → Luke → John → loops
Always in the Gospels. The heart of the whole system.
Stream 2
Pentateuch
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
The Torah — one chapter per day, read continuously.
Stream 3
History & Prophets
Joshua through Malachi — 29 books
The historical narrative and prophetic literature of the OT.
Stream 4
Wisdom
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
All five wisdom books in a single stream, read continuously.
Stream 5
NT Letters
Acts through Revelation
The church's letters and the Apocalypse — one chapter per day.
The difference between A and B is a single split: in B, Psalms and Proverbs come out of the Wisdom stream and become their own sixth stream. It's a small structural change with a meaningful effect — Psalms and Proverbs are the most devotional books in the Wisdom corpus, and having them separate gives them more consistent daily presence.
If 60–75 minutes is sustainable, Intensive A is the right place. If you're regularly finding yourself wanting more, Intensive B is the ceiling.
Weekly rhythm
Saturday is always reflection day.
Same rhythm options as every plan. The reading volume goes up — the structure stays the same.
Mon – Fri
Saturday: reflect. Sunday: rest.
Mon – Sat
Saturday: read and reflect. Sunday: rest.
Every day
Read every day. Saturday still doubles as reflection day.
Reflection methods
Two methods. Use one or both.
Devotional
SPECS
- SSin to avoid
- PPromise to claim
- EExample to follow
- CCommand to obey
- SSomething about God
Systematic
REAP
- RRead the passage
- EExamine — context, cross-references
- AApply — what does this ask of me?
- PPray it back
Printables — Coming Soon
Bookmarks & journal pages.
One bookmark per stream — up to six for Intensive B. Black and white, designed to be coloured and laminated. Journal pages for your Saturday reflection. Available as digital downloads soon.