BibleGateway Integration: Reading Plans Made Easy
By Bible Plan Generator Team
For many serious students of the Bible, BibleGateway is an indispensable online resource. With its vast library of translations, powerful search tools, commentaries, and dictionaries, it’s a go-to destination for anyone looking to dig deeper into the Word. But while it’s an incredible tool for studying a passage, you might wish for more control when it comes to planning your reading journey.
What if you could combine the ultimate in reading plan flexibility with the deep study resources of BibleGateway? Imagine creating a perfectly paced, chronological plan and then, with a single click, opening your daily reading in an environment built for in-depth study.
This isn’t just a hypothetical; it’s exactly how our BibleGateway integration works. You can design the perfect reading schedule with Bible Plan Generator and then seamlessly use BibleGateway’s comprehensive tools to enrich your daily time in Scripture.
The Planner and The Study Hub
The best way to understand this powerful duo is to see their distinct but complementary roles. One tool helps you build the roadmap for your journey, and the other provides the vehicle and the tour guide.
Bible Plan Generator is Your Planner: Our strength lies in giving you complete control to create a plan that fits your life and your spiritual goals.
- Total Customization: Generate a plan for any combination of books or chapters. Want to read the Psalms and Proverbs together? You can.
- Flexible Timelines: Choose any duration, from a 7-day topical study to a relaxed 2-year plan for the entire Bible.
- Real-World Scheduling: Set your plan to run on weekdays only, weekends, or any custom schedule you need.
- Progress Tracking: Our dashboard gives you a visual overview of your progress, helping you stay motivated and consistent.
BibleGateway is Your Study Hub: BibleGateway excels at providing everything you need to understand a passage once you’re there.
- Multiple Translations: Easily compare a verse in the NIV, ESV, KJV, and dozens of other translations side-by-side.
- Deep Study Tools: Access cross-references, Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, and classic commentaries like Matthew Henry’s.
- Language Resources: Look up the meaning of original Greek and Hebrew words.
When you use them together, you get a custom-built structure for your reading and a world-class library of resources to illuminate the text.
How to Use the BibleGateway Integration
Getting started is incredibly easy. There are no accounts to link or settings to configure. Our integration is built on a simple, direct link that takes you exactly where you need to go.
Here’s the step-by-step process:
Step 1: Create a Custom Plan in Bible Plan Generator
Log in to your free account and design your plan. Let’s say you want to do a deep dive into the book of Hebrews over 30 days.
- In the generator, select “Hebrews” as the scope.
- Set the “Duration” to 30 days.
- Choose your schedule (e.g., every day).
- Generate the plan and save it.
Step 2: Open Your Dashboard
Your newly created plan will appear on your dashboard with today’s reading assignment clearly listed. For a 30-day Hebrews plan, it might be just a handful of verses each day, perfect for slow, meditative study.
Step 3: Click the BibleGateway Icon
Next to your daily reading, you will see a few icons for our partner Bible apps. Click on the BibleGateway logo.
Step 4: Study the Passage in BibleGateway
You will be instantly taken to the BibleGateway website, with your exact reading passage for the day already loaded. Now you can use all of their powerful tools:
- Read the passage in your favorite translation.
- Click the “Parallel” button to compare it with another version.
- Open the “Study” panel to read commentary on the verses.
- Click on a footnote to see cross-references.
Step 5: Track Your Progress
After you’ve finished your reading and study, simply return to your Bible Plan Generator dashboard and check the box for that day. This simple action is key to building a consistent habit, as it updates your progress, maintains your streak, and keeps a history of your reading.
This process works for any plan, big or small. We also offer one-click integration with YouVersion and Blue Letter Bible, giving you the freedom to choose your preferred reading environment.
Unlock Deeper, More Consistent Study
Using Bible Plan Generator as your central hub for planning and tracking transforms how you engage with Scripture. You’re no longer limited to pre-made plans that might not fit your schedule or interests. You are in control.
The free tier of Bible Plan Generator gives you everything you need to take advantage of our BibleGateway integration. You can create up to 3 saved plans, track your progress, and get full access to the custom plan generator. It’s the perfect way to bring structure to your Bible study.
For those who manage multiple studies or want deeper insights into their habits, our Premium plan is an excellent value. Starting at just $2.99/month, you unlock:
- Unlimited saved plans for all your personal, family, and small group studies.
- Unlimited reading history to see your journey over the years.
- Advanced statistics and a calendar view to visualize your progress.
- The ability to print your custom plans for offline use or group handouts.
Combine the most flexible Bible plan generator with the most comprehensive online study tool. It’s time to build a reading habit that is not only consistent but also deep and enriching.
Start reading with BibleGateway integration. Create your free, personalized plan today and take your Bible study to the next level.