The Wilderness
June 1 - August 9, 2026
In the Bible, the wilderness represents a place that tests humanity's willingness to trust in the One who created us. This summer, go on a journey that will stretch you and grow your faith. This plan includes weekly readings, a description of the wilderness theme in scripture, a link to a detailed wilderness guide, and a method to help you spend time with Jesus in prayer and the Word.
Use the links to below to dive deeper into meditating on and studying God's Word as you read!
The Wilderness
No food, no water, no shelter—harsh wilderness land brings suffering and turns living things back into dust. But God also meets people there, and wilderness stories in the Bible show people experiencing divine love and provision as God guides and protects them. Individuals and entire nations are transformed in the wilderness, as they learn to trust God’s instruction and receive life as a gift that only God can give.
This summary is provided by the BibleProject
No food, no water, no shelter—harsh wilderness land brings suffering and turns living things back into dust. But God also meets people there, and wilderness stories in the Bible show people experiencing divine love and provision as God guides and protects them. Individuals and entire nations are transformed in the wilderness, as they learn to trust God’s instruction and receive life as a gift that only God can give.
This summary is provided by the BibleProject
The Wilderness: Reading Plan Summer 2026
Week 1: June 1-7
Genesis 1:1-2, 24-31
Genesis 2:4-10, 16-23
Genesis 3:1-10, 22-24
Genesis 2:4-10, 16-23
Genesis 3:1-10, 22-24
Week 2: June 8-14
Genesis 16:1-16
Genesis 21:8-21
Genesis 21:8-21
Week 3: June 15-21
Exodus 2:11-25
Exodus 3:1-22
Exodus 3:1-22
Week 4: June 22-28
Exodus 15:22-27
Exodus 16:1-29
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 78:14-32
Exodus 16:1-29
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 78:14-32
Week 5: June 29-July 5
Deuteronomy 6:1-25
Deuteronomy 8:1-20
Deuteronomy 8:1-20
Week 6: July 6-12
1 Samuel 18:1-12
1 Samuel 23:1-29
1 Samuel 24:1-22
1 Samuel 23:1-29
1 Samuel 24:1-22
Week 7: July 13-19
Jeremiah 4:22-28
Joel 2:1-5
Hosea 2:14-23
Isaiah 40:3-11
Isaiah 41:18-20
Isaiah 43:14-21
Isaiah 51:1-3
Joel 2:1-5
Hosea 2:14-23
Isaiah 40:3-11
Isaiah 41:18-20
Isaiah 43:14-21
Isaiah 51:1-3
Week 8: July 20-26
Matthew 3:1-17
Matthew 4:1-17
Genesis 4:6-7
Matthew 4:1-17
Genesis 4:6-7
Week 9: July 27-August 2
Mark 6:30-44
John 6:47-71
John 6:47-71
Week 10: August 3-9
Psalm 95
Hebrews 3:7-19
Hebrews 4:1-11
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Hebrews 3:7-19
Hebrews 4:1-11
1 Corinthians 10:1-13