First 5

First 5 is a lifestyle app designed specifically for Christians. Based on a time set by the user, it provides a daily explanation of a Bible passage. You can take notes and add bookmarks while reading, and export them to your device to help deepen your understanding of the Scriptures. The app includes the complete text of the Bible; simply enter a keyword to locate relevant passages and begin your study. If you gain a new insight, you can share the current passage with friends to discuss it together, further enriching your comprehension.

Features of First 5:

New Teaching Every Day: Delve into different books of the Bible, focusing on specific passages of Scripture each day, and uncover how they relate to our everyday lives.

Highlight, Save and Share: Easily highlight any section of the daily teachings to bookmark for later reference, share with others, or make personal notes. You can conveniently review your notes and activity through your profile and export them to your device.

Reminder Functionality: Set up customizable reminders within the app to ensure you never miss a teaching. Choose the time that best suits your schedule and read each teaching when it is most convenient for you.

Bible: If your physical Bible is not within reach, utilize this feature for your daily Bible readings. Search any passage of Scripture, bookmark your favorite verses, highlight meaningful sections, and even create visually appealing graphics to share with friends.

Community: Connect with like-minded individuals in private or public groups within the First 5 community. Discover and foster a sense of belonging among our fellow First 5 friends.

User Reviews of First 5:

Simply one of the BEST Bible study tools available. It is easy to use. You can study on the same schedule with the teachers and a huge community of believers OR move at your own pace. It provides a safe place to encourage others and receive encouragement within the app and outside the app. No need to have a separate Bible to go through lessons...all links are within the study...and the links take you to the scriptures (the Bible) within the app! Not to a separate web page.

I'm giving it 5 stars, because I love this app and have been using it for quite awhile. Today though, I can't get it to fully load. It is stuck on the first page with the loading circle spinning merrily away, and nothing... I have tried all of the usual tricks, including uninstalling and reininstalling, and rebooting my phone, to no avail. Thankfully I was able to get to today's teaching through the web. Hopefully it will get fixed soon, because I really do love the app.

I love the devotionals and community, on top of that though tech support is fantastic. My app quit working a few days ago,I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, nothing. I found the contact info for tech support and actually heard back from someone. this morning I tried just to see if they had worked out the bugs and it was working again!

5 stars for sure up until the app not opening even after restarting my phone and reinstalling the app. It worked yesterday and I was excited to join in the new study that starts today and all I get is a white screen. Nothing will load any further. Please read everyone else's problems with this and have your techs figure out the issue. There are so many of us ready to dive in! Thanks.

FAQs of First 5:

Why do I need to create an account to read the “More Moments” section?

We want to help you get the most from our latest app features, and creating a free account is the quickest way to explore everything First 5 has to offer, including “More Moments” and other rich biblical content and community! We’re here to help if you need any assistance.

Do I need to select a plan?

No, you do not need to select a plan. Plan selection is a way to customize your First 5 experience, but if you just want to read along with our current study, you can simply open the app and read our newest Bible teaching each day! Your daily First 5 will default to the current First 5 plan.

If the current First 5 study has begun and/or I am late to the study, can I make the current First 5 study my “selected plan” and start from the beginning?

Yes! Even if the current study has already begun, you can still set it as your “selected plan” and start from Day 1. Then you can catch up to rejoin the study in real time, or you can just keep reading at your own pace.

Can I do more than one study at a time?

Yes, you can study more than one plan at a time. However, only one plan can be set as your “selected plan,” and only that plan will appear on your “First 5” homepage as your daily reading.

What is the difference between “Start This Plan” and “Make this Your Selected Plan”?

Clicking “Make this Your Selected Plan” will start the plan automatically, and your “selected plan” will show up as your daily First 5 on your homepage in the app. But if you want to do more than one plan at the same time, you can use “Start This Plan” to begin new plans in addition to your “selected plan.” These additional plans will be available to you in “My Plans” (on the “Plans” page); from there, just click on the specific one you want, and begin reading.

Can I make my First 5 group plan my “selected plan”?

No, unfortunately we did not make any updates to the group feature in our most recent app enhancements. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We’re always prayerfully looking for ways to improve the First 5 experience, and we hope to include new group features in our future plans.

Final Verdict:

With First 5, users have the privilege of delving into biblical books, discovering relevant passages each day, and exploring their application to modern life. This helps cement a meaningful daily habit of engaging with God's Word, ensuring a fortified foundation for daily activities.