You know that moment when you wake up and immediately reach for your phone — scrolling through notifications, emails, social media — before you've even said good morning to God? First 5 was built for exactly that moment. Developed by Proverbs 31 Ministries, this free daily Bible study app is designed to greet you with a short teaching in God's Word before the noise of the day takes over.^1
Each day, First 5 walks you through a passage of Scripture with a brief devotional written by a team of women writers led by bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst. Rather than a random verse of the day, studies move book-by-book through the Bible — so you build real understanding over time, not just scattered inspiration. The daily teaching takes about five minutes (sometimes a bit more for the deep divers), and includes a key verse, a reflection prompt called "My Moment," and a community comment section where women around the world share what God is teaching them. Weekend video teachings add variety to the rhythm.^2
First 5 launched in July 2015 after Lysa TerKeurst felt a quiet prompting from God to help women meet with Him first — before the scroll, the schedule, and the noise. "When social media and email are the first things we look at in the morning, our hearts get set on busyness and wrapped up in the shouts of the world," TerKeurst shared. "I want to equip women to truly put God first." The app went viral immediately, surpassing 100,000 downloads in its first two days and hitting #2 in the Lifestyle category on Apple's App Store. In 2025, First 5 celebrated 10 years of ministry — a decade of early mornings, opened Bibles, and women all over the world waking up to meet with God first.^3
Why Christians Love First 5: "I love this app! I have been using it consistently for 2 years — every day! It goes chapter by chapter each day for a book of the Bible. I love to dig deep on how God is speaking to me through this chapter and the devotion. I love the comments section as well. You learn you are not alone in your relationship with God and other people have struggles and victories as well!"^5 Another user shared: "I'm 69 years old and had the goal of reading through the entire Bible for years. In 2019, I found your app. I thought I knew my Bible. Your app has introduced me to so many things. The first thing I do every morning is go out on my patio and read First 5. Then I pray. My life has been enriched so much."^1 One reviewer called it "literally life-changing," writing: "The teachers are insightful and truly make you think. I will continue using the app."^5
With companion study guides available for deeper dives into each book of the Bible, and a vibrant community of women supporting each other through private and public groups, First 5 lives up to its founding motto: "We must exchange whispers with God before shouts with the world."^6
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web Pricing: Free
