FIRST 5 HELP CENTER

• Monday through Friday, there is a new daily teaching where we unpack the book(s) of the Bible we’re studying, discussing new passages of Scripture each day. 
• Each Saturday, you will receive a weekend audio teaching (including a transcript) from one of our First 5 writers summarizing that week’s passages of Scripture.
• More Moments are provided for you to go deeper into each day’s teaching beyond the “First 5” minutes. You have the option to read the More Moments right away or set a reminder to return when you have more time. Under “More Moments,” you will also see the Major Moment (main idea) for each day’s teaching.
• My Moments allow you to add a short response into the “Add My Moment” box at the end of each day’s teaching. Here you can apply what you learned, and you can see your collection of responses by visiting the “My Moments” tab on your profile page.

You do NOT have to sign up for a study. You can just join us in the app each day.  (Download the app here and create an account.) Once you have downloaded the app, you can read the daily teachings of our current study or select a past plan under “Plans.” 

NEW: What is the difference between Foundations Week and when the official study begins?

Foundations Week provides an overview and covers different fundamental concepts of the biblical book we will be studying. Day 1 of the study will start immediately after Foundations Week, beginning with a teaching on the first verses of the book of the Bible we are studying.

Our study guides help you understand the major themes and storylines that make the books of the Bible so unique. Study guides will equip you to cross-reference scriptures throughout the Bible, reflect on the daily passages and apply to your life what you have studied. The study guide for each First 5 study is completely optional and can be used in addition to the content in the First 5 app or as a standalone study guide.

Study guides can be purchased from our P31 Online Bookstore. We offer printed and digital versions of each new study guide. Upon purchase, the printed study guide will be mailed to you; the digital study guide (PDF format) will be emailed to you immediately upon the completion of your purchase. 

Note: Digital study guides cannot be accessed using the First 5 app. They can be accessed through a PDF reader. Instructions on how to use your digital study guide can be found here. Some study guides are only available in digital format.

The First 5 app is compatible with mobile devices that support the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). iOS specs: Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Android specs: Requires Android 8.0 and up.

You can view all of the plans on our First 5 app website here.

The most recent day of our current study will always pop up on the main page of your app. At this time, the automatic setting cannot be changed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

From your home screen in the app, select “Plans,” scroll to “My Plans” and select “See All.”

You will be able to follow along and/or catch up through the app or First5.org. No matter where you jump in, you will be able to catch up and be a part of that study. Past studies will be archived in the app and available for you to read at your own pace.

Yes. You can select any portion of a First 5 teaching to add a note. You can also highlight, bookmark and share selected portions of the text. Review your notes and other activities in your Profile.

Yes. Highlights, bookmarks and notes can be exported from the First 5 app to your device for printing.

Yes. Select any portion of the daily teaching and use the “Share” feature to post to your First 5 group, or share the teaching excerpt outside of the app.

You can find any of our First 5 daily teachings in the app by selecting the “Plans” button in the lower right-hand corner of the app. After you’ve selected this button, you will find all our teachings and be able to select any day’s teaching from any plan.

Yes. We do offer the transcripts for our audio teachings. You will find the link for each transcript under More Moments in the teaching.

You can listen to the Saturday audio teaching by opening the app on the Saturday when the teaching airs — or by selecting the specific audio teaching you would like to listen to in your plan. Then click on “Listen to this week’s teaching.”

At this time, the teachings are only available to stream through the app.

No, they are not on any podcast platform. The audio teachings are unique teachings based on the Scripture covered that week and are exclusively available in the First 5 app.

No, they are not on any podcast platform. The audio teachings are unique teachings based on the Scripture covered that week and are exclusively available in the First 5 app.

Yes, you will need to stay in the app to listen to the teaching.

Connect with people all over the world who are also giving their First 5 minutes to God by commenting under each First 5 teaching. Comments are visible to everyone using the app and are a great way to engage with and learn from the First 5 community. Easily share the First 5 image and teaching by tapping the share icon located on the left of each image, at the bottom.

No, we do not offer a private message feature. We support our F5 members and respect their privacy and have a commitment to privacy protection. We will not share a member’s personal information with another member.

The First 5 Groups feature provides a more engaging community experience for our First 5 friends. This feature allows any participant to create their own public or private group to enhance their daily study and invite friends to join in the teaching discussions.  This feature is located under the “Groups” tab. Please note: Groups are not moderated or monitored by the First 5 team or volunteers. These groups are self-led by other First 5 friends.

Group membership is capped at 50 members. Group members may leave a group at any time. If you are a group manager, you must appoint another member as manager before you can leave a group.

• To create or join a group, go to the “Groups” tab and select “Join” or “Create a New Group.” 
• To leave a group, you will need to select the settings wheel in the upper left-hand corner and select “Leave Group.”

There are two ways to invite someone to join a First 5 group:

• Option 1: Find friends that are already using First 5 with the “Find Friends” feature found within the Friends tab of your profile page.
• Option 2: Send your unique group invite code to friends outside the app via email, SMS message or any other messaging system.

Use the settings icon found in the top left corner of your group’s home page to turn the notifications for that group on or off.

No, you do not need to be a group member to access or complete your daily First 5 teaching.

Groups that have not had any activity within the last 90 days are considered inactive. These groups will be hidden from the search list and will then be deleted at the discretion of the First 5 team.

• We offer a Leader Guide resource that can be downloaded here.
• Groups that have had no activity within the last 90 days will be considered inactive. Inactive groups will be hidden from the “Groups” search list and will then be deleted from the app at the discretion of the First 5 team.
• First 5 groups are not led or monitored by Proverbs 31 Ministries staff members, volunteers or writers. Group comments, discussions and images posted within First 5 groups are not sponsored, administered or endorsed by First 5 or Proverbs 31 Ministries.
• Moderation of group content will be the responsibility of the group managers. If you are a group manager, you can remove group members or delete group comments if needed. To become a group manager you must either be the group originator or be assigned to the role “group manager” by the group originator. There can be multiple group managers in each group.
• If someone reports a comment or content posted within a private or public group, it can be subject to review and moderation by the First 5 team.

You will need to change the settings on your device. Go to your device settings, select the First 5 app, go to “Notifications,” and select “Allow Notifications.”

Yes, you can update your notification settings to have these turned on or off on your “Account” page within your profile. Select which notifications you would like to enable.

Use the settings icon found in the top left corner of your group’s home page to turn the notifications for that group on or off.

• Open the login screen.
• Select “Forgot Password” and type in the email address used to create your account.
• Select “Reset Password,” and an email with your temporary password will be sent to your email inbox. Use this temporary password to log back in to your account.
• Log back in to your account using the temporary password; then go to your profile. 
• Go to “Account” and type in your new password. 
• Select “Update Account” to save your new password.

Go to your profile; then go to “Account” and type in your new password. Please make sure you select “Update Account” to save your new password.

To edit your profile, you must be signed in to your account and follow these steps from the main menu:

• Tap the “Profile” button in the navigation bar at the bottom of your screen.
• Select the “Account” tab.
• Make any desired edits, scroll, and select “Update Account.”

To delete your account, please email us at [email protected].

To learn more about our writers, check out their bios in the app or at first5.org.

You can view all of the plans on our First 5 app website here.

Yes! We are so grateful that you would consider volunteering for First 5. Click here to learn more.

You can submit a donation by visiting our First 5 Give page.

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Developed by 100 scholars from 17 denominations, the Christian Standard Bible faithfully and accurately captures the Bible’s original meaning without compromising readability.

The CSB was created using Optimal Equivalence, a translation philosophy that balances linguistic precision to the original languages and readability in contemporary English. In the many places throughout Scripture where a word-for-word rendering is clearly understandable, a literal translation is used. When a word-for-word rendering might obscure the meaning for a modern audience, a more dynamic translation is used. This process assures that both the words and thoughts contained in the original text are conveyed as accurately as possible for today’s readers.

The CSB provides a highly accurate text for sermon preparation and serious study, translated from the biblical languages by scholars who love God’s Word. Yet it doesn’t compromise readability and clarity for those who may be less familiar with the traditional (and sometimes difficult) vocabulary retained in some translations. Research shows the CSB is both highly literal to the original languages and highly readable, achieving an optimal balance of the two.

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At Biblica, we believe that with God, all things are possible. Partnering with other ministries and people like you, we are reaching the world with God’s Word, providing Bibles that are easier to understand and faster to receive. When God’s Word is put into someone’s hands, it has the power to change everything.

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