READING PLANS
Book of Mormon Reading Plans
Study by theme, not just by chapter. Each plan pairs daily readings with what to look for, a key verse, reflection questions, and brief devotional content.
"Feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do."
— 2 Nephi 32:3
Most plans tell you what to read. These tell you what to look for.
A chapter list is not a study plan. It tells you where to open the book, but it doesn't tell you why that chapter matters today, what thread connects it to yesterday's reading, or what question to carry into tomorrow. That's the gap these plans fill.
Each plan here is organized around a single theme — Christ's presence through the entire record, the mechanics of building faith, passages that bring comfort in hard seasons, stories of transformation, women and families, the two great commandments. Every day's reading has been chosen because it advances that theme in a meaningful way.
What every plan includes
- A specific reading assignment — chapters and verses, not just book names
- A "What to look for" prompt so you read with a purpose
- A key verse to memorize or carry through the day
- A reflection question for journaling or discussion
- A brief devotional paragraph connecting the passage to daily life
Who these plans are for
- Someone who has read the Book of Mormon but never studied it
- Someone returning to scripture after time away
- A parent looking for structured family scripture study
- Someone going through a hard season and needing focused comfort
- Anyone who wants depth, not just volume
How to use these plans
Read the passage first, with the "What to look for" prompt in mind. Then read the key verse slowly — twice if you have time. Answer the reflection question in a journal or out loud. The devotional paragraph is meant to be read last, as a landing point, not a substitute for your own thinking.
Six plans. Seven to fourteen days each. Start wherever you are.
Follow Christ Through the Book of Mormon
A day-by-day journey that traces Christ from Lehi's first vision through Moroni's closing promise — how He appears, what He teaches, and what He asks of us in every major section of the record.
- Lehi's vision and Christ as the tree of life
- Isaiah's witness of Christ in 2 Nephi
- The Sermon at the Temple in 3 Nephi
- Moroni's promise and the witness of the Holy Ghost
Building Faith: A 7-Day Plan
Seven days that trace how faith grows in the Book of Mormon — from Nephi's decision to act before knowing, through Alma's seed metaphor, to Ether's definition of faith as things hoped for but not seen.
- Nephi's "I will go and do"
- Alma 32's seed metaphor
- The brother of Jared's specific faith
- Ether 12's roll call of faith
Scripture for Hard Times
Curated readings for someone going through grief, anxiety, uncertainty, or difficulty. Each day focuses on comfort and hope, with a journaling prompt and a suggested prayer to close.
- Sariah's cry in the wilderness
- Alma's prayer for his wayward son
- Helaman's rock in the storm
- Moroni's loneliness and God's nearness
Starting Over: A Plan on Change
Alma the Younger's conversion, Enos's all-night wrestle, the Anti-Nephi-Lehies burying their weapons, Zeezrom's transformation. For anyone who feels weighed down by past choices and wonders if change is actually possible.
- Enos's honest prayer for forgiveness
- Alma the Younger's rebirth
- The Anti-Nephi-Lehies' covenant of peace
- Zeezrom's complete turnaround
Women and Families in the Book of Mormon
Ten days of readings that bring the women, mothers, and family relationships of the Book of Mormon into focus — Sariah, Abish, the mothers of the stripling warriors, and what the record teaches about how families are shaped by faith.
- Sariah's faith tested and refined
- Abish's lonely, courageous witness
- The teaching of the stripling warriors' mothers
- King Benjamin's family covenant
The Two Great Commandments
Readings that trace love God and love your neighbor through the Book of Mormon — King Benjamin's radical service ethic, Ammon's selfless mission, the 4 Nephi society, and Moroni's charity sermon. Connects directly to the teachings of Jesus.
- King Benjamin: service as worship
- Ammon: love without agenda
- 4 Nephi: what a Christlike society looks like
- Moroni 7: charity as the foundation of everything
Not sure which plan to choose? Start here.
There is no wrong starting point. But if you want a nudge:
- If you want to understand who Christ is in the Book of Mormon — start with Follow Christ. It's the most comprehensive plan and works as a foundation for all the others.
- If you are going through something hard right now — start with Scripture for Hard Times. It was written specifically for that season.
- If you feel weighed down by past choices — start with Starting Over. The stories of Enos, Alma, and the Anti-Nephi-Lehies are exactly for this.
- If you want to understand how faith actually works — start with Building Faith. The progression from 1 Nephi to Ether is one of the most coherent faith narratives in scripture.
- If you're studying as a family or want to honor the women in the record — start with Women and Families.
- If you want to connect the Book of Mormon to how you treat other people — start with The Two Great Commandments and connect it to our Be Like Jesus guide.
Verse studies and character profiles to accompany your reading
Each reading plan references specific verses and characters that have dedicated study pages on this site. Use them alongside your plan for additional context.
Verse Studies
These plans are designed to be printed.
Each individual reading plan page is formatted for clean printing — no sidebars, no clutter. Print the plan and keep it in your scriptures, on your nightstand, or tucked into a journal. Every day fits on its own section so you can mark your progress as you go.
Use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P) on any individual plan page. The page will render cleanly for printing.
Build your study practice further
- Book of Mormon Study Hub — All verse studies, character profiles, and thematic guides in one place
- Be Like Jesus — How the teachings of Christ translate into daily life
- Christ in Every Book — How every book of the Book of Mormon witnesses of Jesus Christ
- 7-Day Spiritual Growth Starter Guide — New to scripture study? Start here first