Open Matthew.
Follow the daily reading plan through the life and teachings of Jesus. This year, we’re returning to Matthew and the hope of His resurrection.
Lent / Easter 2027 · Begins Ash Wednesday, February 10
Your Lent & Easter challenge · 2027
He is risen.
Let’s walk
with Him.
4.9 · 2,500+ reviewsLet’s open Matthew together this Lent. We’ll make time for Jesus in the middle of our everyday lives, one day and one mile at a time.
Join our Easter walk →Starts February 10 · 40 days · Wherever you are, you’re welcome
closer to Christ
40 DAYS.40 MILES.40† WAYS TO GROW CLOSER TO CHRIST.
Your complete Forty Forty 2027 kit
A reminder to wear.
A reason to begin.
We’ve put the reading plan together for you. Your shirt and medal are little reminders of the One we’re following.
- 2027 “Walk With Jesus” T-shirt
- Resurrection finisher medal and protective box
- Challenge pamphlet with Matthew readings, daily faith challenges and a mileage checkoff
- Vinyl sticker and Matthew bookmark
- Printable journal page PDF and our private Facebook accountability group
$54.99 USD · complete kit
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The printed challenge journal is available separately.
Hey, friend. We’d love to walk with you.
Let’s make room
for Jesus.
Life gets full, doesn’t it? We can want to spend more time with Him and still get to the end of the day wondering where the time went.
That’s why we love doing this together. A reading to open, a walk to take, and a little encouragement when we need it. You don’t have to have a perfect routine to join us.
Come as you are. We’ll begin together.
Simple enough for your real life
What does a day
with us look like?
Choose a time that works for you. There’s no race to win and no pace you need to keep up with.
Walk with Him.
Walk or run one mile at your own pace. If a mile doesn’t work for you, choose 20 minutes of another exercise, like biking or movement at home.
Take it with you.
Try the optional faith-building challenge for the day. It’s a small way to put what you’re reading into practice after you close your Bible.
Your 2027 finisher medal
The tomb is empty.
Our hope is alive.
The stone rolled away. The words “He Is Risen.” This medal points back to the reason we celebrate Easter.
Turn it over and you’ll find the reminder from Matthew 28:6: He is risen, just as He said.
When these 40 days are over, we hope it brings you back to what you’ve read and the time you spent with Him.
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You don’t have to do this alone
There’s a place
for you here.
Invite someone you love to join you, or come on your own. Our private Facebook accountability group gives you a place to ask questions and find encouragement along the way.
The guides in the group help you dig into the passages and learn alongside others. If you’ve been wanting more from your Bible reading, this is a lovely place to start.
We’d love to spend this season with you.
Rachel & Andrew
From past Forty Forty challengers
★★★★★
A daily walk can become
something you look forward to.
“I really enjoyed doing this challenge and have been sharing this challenge with friends. I look forward to future challenges!!”— Teresa
“It was great to do this challenge with others and spending time in the bible”— Mary Rohde
Reflections from previous challenges.
Read more challenge reviews →Ash Wednesday · February 10, 2027
Let’s spend this
season with Him.
Your next step doesn’t need to be a big one. We’ll have the readings ready, and you can take it one day at a time with us.
4.9 · 2,500+ reviews$54.99 USD · complete 2027 kit
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A few things you might be wondering
Let’s make it easy.
When do we begin?
We begin on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Forty Forty is our 40-day Lent/Easter challenge.
Are we reading Matthew or Acts?
Matthew! We’ve journeyed through Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Acts, and in 2027 we’re returning to Matthew to focus on the life and teachings of Jesus.
What if I can’t walk or run a mile?
You can do 20 minutes of another exercise instead. Biking or movement at home counts, too. Choose movement that works for you.
Can this be a Bible study?
Yes, especially when you join our private Facebook accountability group. The guides there help you understand the readings, explore the passages together and grow closer to Christ.
What happens after I join?
You’ll receive an email with access to your challenge resources. Your physical kit includes your selected shirt size and the keepsakes shown above.
Is a printed journal included?
A printable journal page PDF is included. The printed challenge journal is available separately.
Do I have to be a runner or know my Bible well?
No. You can walk at your own pace, and the reading plan gives you a place to begin. Whether you’re opening your Bible for the first time or have read Matthew before, you’re welcome here.