- Day 1 (Jan. 1): Creation, sin, free will, punishment
- Day 2 (Jan. 2): Cain and Abel, Noah, ark
- Day 3 (Jan. 3): Flood, Noah, Shem, Ham, Japheth, murder
- Day 4 (Jan. 4): Babel, Abram and Sarai, Lot
- Day 5 (Jan. 5): God and Abraham’s covenant, sacrifices, Hagar’s relationship with God, circumcision
- Day 6 (Jan. 6): Sarah and Abraham promised a child, Abraham pleads for Sodom, Sodom destroyed, Lot saved, Trick on Abimelech, Isaac is born
- Day 7 (Jan. 7): Isaac is born, Hagar and Ishmael leave, Abraham told to sacrifice son, Sarah dies, Isaac marries Rebekah
- Day 8 (Jan. 8): Abraham dies, Esau and Jacob are born
- Day 9 (Jan. 9): Jacob tricks Esau out of birthright and blessing, Isaac tricks Abimelech, dispute over water rights, Isaac and Abimelech make peace, Jacob flees to uncle Laban
- Day 10 (Jan. 10): Jacob travels to Uncle Laban, Jacob’s dream, Jacob finds Rachel, Laban tricks Jacob, Jacob’s children
- Day 11 (Jan. 11): Jacob leaves Laban, Laban follows Jacob, Jacob and Laban make covenant
- Day 12 (Jan. 12): Jacob plans trip to face Esau, Jacob wrestles with God, Esau happy to see Jacob, Revenge at Shechem, Jacob returns to Bethel, Rachel and Isaac die
- Day 13 (Jan. 13): Descendants of Esau, Edom’s origins, Edom’s rulers, Israel’s descendants
- Day 14 (Jan. 14): Joseph’s dreams, Joseph’s brothers sell him, Judah and Tamar, Judah’s descendants, Joseph revered by Potiphar, Potiphar’s retaliates
- Day 15 (Jan. 15): Joseph interprets dreams, Pharaoh makes Joseph second in command of Egypt
- Day 16 (Jan. 16): Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt twice, brothers feast at the palace, silver cup trick, Judah pleads with Joseph, Joseph reveals identity
- Day 17 (Jan. 17): Jacob’s good news, Jacob’s family moves to Egypt, Jacob and Joseph reunite, Jacob blesses Pharaoh, famine is devastating
- Day 18 (Jan. 18): Jacob gives blessings to descendants, Jacob foretells future of sons, Jacob dies, Joseph reassures brothers, Joseph dies
- Day 19 (Jan. 19): Job — Satan challenges God, Job tested, Job’s friends offer “help”
- Day 20 (Jan. 20): Eliphaz challenges Job, Job stands strong for God, Job cries out to God
- Day 21 (Jan. 21): Bildad accuses Job, Job reveres God’s power, Job pleas to God, Zophar calls Job to repent and praise
- Day 22 (Jan. 22): Job defends his character to his friends, Job argues and questions God
- Day 23 (Jan. 23): Eliphaz and Bildad continue to accuse Job, Job defends himself to friends and God
- Day 24 (Jan. 24): Job calls for sympathy, Zophar says the wicked’s revelry is temporary, Job argue’s Zophar’s speech
- Day 25 (Jan. 25): Eliphaz accuses Job of sin, Job seeks a meeting with God, Job describes walking in darkness, Bildad compares humans to God
- Day 26 (Jan. 26): Job vows to stay true to God, Job tells of the wicked’s fate, Job talks about wisdom, Job boasts of his past blessed life
- Day 27 (Jan. 27): Job’s last protest
- Day 28 (Jan. 28): Elihu, a fourth counselor, chimes in
- Day 29 (Jan. 29): Elihu reminds Job of God’s justice, power
- Day 30 (Jan. 30): The Lord asks Job Who he is, God’s power and knowledge are endless
- Day 31 (Jan. 31): God challenges Job, Job repents, God blesses Job
- Day 32 (Feb. 1): Exodus — Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh, Pharaoh increases workload of Israelites, Israelites suffer greatly, God reaffirms covenant with His people, Moses’ and Aaron’s ancestors listed, snake wars
- Day 33 (Feb. 2): Moses travels to Egypt, Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh, Pharaoh orders more work for Israelites, God hears their cries and promises to free them, Moses’ and Aaron’s ancestors, Aaron’s carries God’s miracles
- Day 34 (Feb. 3): Plagues of water to blood, frogs, gnats, livestock, boils, hail
- Day 35 (Feb. 4): Plagues of locusts, darkness, Egypt’s firstborn sons, Passover, Israelites prepare to leave after 430 years in Egypt, Passover requirements
- Day 36 (Feb. 5): Firstborn dedication to God, road less traveled, the chase is on, parting waters, song of deliverance, quenched thirst
- Day 37 (Feb. 6): Food from God, water from a rock, team work defeats Amalekites, Jethro share wisdom with Moses, the Lord prepares Moses for giving laws
- Day 38 (Feb. 7): Ten Commandments and more, altar rules, treat slaves fairly, personal injury disputes, property laws
- Day 39 (Feb. 8): More laws, annual festivals, God promises to be with Israelites, Israel accepts Covenant
- Day 40 (Feb. 9): Tabernacle offerings, blueprints for Ark of the Covenant, table, lampstand, Tabernacle, altar, courtyard, light, priests’ apparel
- Day 41 (Feb. 10): Dedication of Priests, Ransom to Lord, Wash before entering Tabernacle, consecrate place of God, consecrate Aaron and priests, incense recipe, God appoints craftsmen, Sabbath instructions
- Day 42 (Feb. 11): The Golden Calf, Moses pleas for Israel, Lord’s glory shines on Moses, Covenantx2
- Day 43 (Feb. 12): The willing give offerings for Tabernacle construction, God gives skills to some to guide the construction
- Day 44 (Feb. 13): Israelites get to work building the Ark, a table, lampstand, incense altar, altar of burnt offerings, wash basin, courtyard, and making the priests attire
- Day 45 (Feb. 14): The Tabernacle is completed, the Lord’s glory fills the Tabernacle, the Fiery Cloud
- Day 46 (Feb. 15): Offerings for the Tabernacle dedication
- Day 47 (Feb. 16): Levites dedicated, Second Passover, rules for burnt, grain and peace offerings
- Day 48 (Feb. 17): Sin offering procedures, sins that require an offering, guilt offering procedures, sins that require a guilt offering, more burnt offering instructions, more grain offering instructions, procedures for ordination offering
- Day 49 (Feb. 18): More instructions for guilty offering, peace offering, blood and fat is forbidden, priests’ portions, priests’ ordination
- Day 50 (Feb. 19): Priests start work, Aaron’s sons sin, priestly conduct explained, ceremonially clean and unclean animals
- Day 51 (Feb. 20): Purifying after childbirth, skin disease decrees, suspicious spots (mildew, leprosy, etc.)
- Day 52 (Feb. 21): Contaminated houses, Ceremonially unclean rules, Day of Atonement a.k.a. Yom Kippur
- Day 53 (Feb. 22): The blood is the life necessary for purification, sexual conduct rules, decrees for treatment of others, and more of God’s decrees
- Day 54 (Feb. 23): Punishments, priests and marriage, worthy offerings
- Day 55 (Feb. 24): Annual festivals: Passover and Unleavened Bread, First Harvest, Harvest, Trumpets, Atonement, Shelters; light for the Lord, eye for an eye, Sabbath Year, Year of Jubilee
- Day 56 (Feb. 25): Property redemption, poor and enslaved redemption, blessings and punishments
- Day 57 (Feb. 26): Process for dedications to the Lord, Israel’s first census
- Day 58 (Feb. 27): Tribes assigned place in camp, Levites to serve priests, Levites register, Firstborn sons redeemed through Levites
- Day 59 (Feb. 28): God assigns Levite clans various duties for carrying the Tabernacle and it’s sacred objects, Clans counted, keeping the camp pure, marital faithfulness
- Day 60 (March 1): God gives three laws to set apart Nazirites, ‘May the Lord bless you’ blessing, silver trumpets
- Day 61 (March 2): People complain to Moses, Moses complains to God, God gives Moses help, God sends meat, Miriam and Aaron become envious, scouts explore Canaan and see giants, scouts show fear
- Day 62 (March 3): Israelites show doubt, God stands beside Caleb and Joshua, Moses pleads for Israelites, God takes away Promised Land from complainers, rules for offerings, penalty for breaking the Sabbath, tassels have meaning
- Day 63 (March 4): Korah challenges Moses, Moses puts Korah and followers to a test, Aaron’s staff shows he’s chosen, priests and Levites duties defined, tithing
- Day 64 (March 5): Purifying with water, Miriam dies, Moses strikes rock for water, Moses is punished for changing rock procedure, King Edom refuses to let Israel pass, Aaron dies, Canaanite victory, manna complaintes, bronze snake, travels to Moab, Beer, more victories
- Day 65 (March 6): Balak asks Balaam to curse Israel, God is with Balaam and ensures he is prepared, angel and donkey episode, Balaam blesses Israel, Balak furious, Balaam shares Israel’s future
- Day 66 (March 7): Israelite men defile themselves with Moabite women, God’s fury sends plague killing 24,000, second census of troops,
- Day 67 (March 8): Rights to Inherit land, Joshua chosen as next Israelite leader, offering rules
- Day 68 (March 9): Vows to God are serious, victory over Midianites, dividing the spoils
- Day 69 (March 10): Gad and Reuben choose land east of Jordan River, Moses warns of countering God, Moses recounts Israel’s journey through desert, God instructs Israelites to drive out everyone living in Canaan, Land allotment begins
- Day 70 (March 11): God defines Israel’s borders, Leaders divide land among tribes, Levites given own towns amongst tribes, cities of refuge, retaining land rights
- Day 71 (March 12): Moses gives instructions from God, Moses recaps 40-year journey
- Day 72 (March 13): Moses banned from Promised Land, but gets a good look, Moses reminds Israel to obey, God’s love of Israel, cities of refuge, Ten Commandments
- Day 73 (March 14): Moses calls Israelites to fully commit to God, loyalty comes with rewards, remember God’s blessings, God to drive out the wicked from Canaan, Moses lays out sin of golden calf again
- Day 74 (March 15): Moses reviews Ten Commandments, time on mountain with God, Moses urges to love and obey God, God orders places for worship in each tribe
- Day 75 (March 16): Idolatry warning, clean/unclean animals, tithes, treatment of debtors, slaves, firstborn male animal sacrifices, Passover, Festival of Unleavened Bread, Festival of Harvest, Festival of Shelters
- Day 76 (March 17): Judge people fairly, choosing a king, gifts for priests and Levites, stay clear of detestable acts of conquered nations, future prophets, cities of refuge, practice justice, regulations for battle, unsolved murder cases
- Day 77 (March 18): Marrying captive women, rights of firstborn, rebellious sons, rules on living, sexual purity, worship laws, Edomites and Egyptians may worship, lots of other regulations
- Day 78 (March 19): Offering of first crops of new land, obey God’s commands, curses, blessings,
- Day 79 (March 20): Moses reviews Covenant, God shows mercy for those who stray but return, life choices, Joshua is Israel’s new leader, Book of Instruction, Israel’s disobedience predicted
- Day 80 (March 21): Song of Moses, God keeps his promise to forbid Moses from entering Canaan
- Day 81 (March 22): Moses blesses Israelites, Moses views Canaan, Moses dies, Joshua takes lead, Joshua musters courage of Israelites, Joshua plans attack, Rahab hides spies, Rahab asks for safety,
- Day 82 (March 23): Israelites cross the Jordan, Ark parted the waters, memorial to crossing Jordan, circumcision requirement reestablished, Joshua bows to commander of Lord’s army, march around Jericho, Jericho’s walls crumble, Rahab and family saved
- Day 83 (March 24): Achan disobeys God causing Israelites to lose a battle with Ai, culprit found and punished, Israelites defeat Ai, Covenant renewed, Gibeonites trick Israel, God is angry because Israelites left Him out of a decision
- Day 84 (March 25): Israel defeats southern towns, Joshua kills five southern kings, Southern towns destroyed, northern armies destroyed, kings east of Jordan defeated
- Day 85 (March 26): 31 kings defeated, Lands east and west of Jordan divided, Caleb gets Hebron,
- Day 86 (March 27): Allotments for Judah, Ephraim, and West Manasseh
- Day 87 (March 28): More allotments of land to the tribes of Benjamin, Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, Dan
- Day 88 (March 29): Joshua’s land, cities of refuge, Levites territory
- Day 89 (March 30): Easterners return home after years of battles, Easterners build altar to preserve memory of union between Western Canaan and Eastern Canaan, Altar sparks controversy but quickly resolved, Joshua delivers final words to Israelites, Joshua renews Israel’s covenant with God, Joshua dies, Eleazer dies
- Day 90 (March 31): Judah and Simeon are victorious, some tribes fail to drive out Canaanites because they disobeyed God’s command, Joshua dies, Israelites turn to Baal, God raises up judges to rescues Israelites, Othniel and Ehud become judges
- Day 91 (April 1): Deborah leads victory, Jael kills Sisera, Song of Deborah, Gideon becomes new judge
- Day 92 (April 2): Gideon defeats Midianites, Gideon kills Midian’s kings, leaders of Succoth and Peniel make wrong decision, Gideon makes trophy ephod, Abimelech kills all of his brothers except for Jotham who escaped
- Day 93 (April 3): Shechem faces Abimelech, Tola and Jair are judges, Ammonites oppress Israel, Israelites seek exiled Jephthah as new commander
- Day 94 (April 4): Jepthah’s vow, Ephraim fights with Jepthah, Ibzan, Elon and Abdon become judges, Samson is born, Samson’s riddle, Samson’s fury at Philistines
- Day 95 (April 5): Samson carries off Gaza’s gates, Samson and deceptive Delilah, Samson pleads to God for one last big hoorah, Micah and his twisted religion, Dan attacks Micah’s land and worships his idol
- Day 96 (April 6): Levite and his concubine, the evil of Gibeah, Israel wars against Benjamin, Benjamin sorely defeated, Israel scrambles to find new wives for Benjamin
- Day 97 (April 7): Famine forces Elimelech to move family to Moab, Elimelech and sons died leaving wives helpless, Naomi urges daughters-in-law to return to their homes, Ruth vows to stay with Naomi, Naomi and Ruth travel to Naomi’s family, Ruth works in Boaz’s field, Boaz welcomes Ruth, Ruth asks Boaz for marriage, Boaz marries Ruth
- Day 98 (April 8): Descendants of Boaz, Hezron, Jerahmeel, Caleb, Hur, Judah, Shelah and Elkanah and how the Old Testament came to be
- Day 99 (April 9): Hannah prays for son, vows to give son to God, Samuel is born and dedicated, Hannah’s Prayer of Praise, Eli’s disrespectful sons, God warns Eli, God speaks to Samuel, Philistines capture Ark in war with Israel
- Day 100 (April 10): Eli dies from shock of battle casualties, capture of Ark curses Philistines, Philistines return Ark, God hears Samuel’s cry, God gives Israelites victory, Samuel’s greedy sons, Samuel warns against pleading for a king
- Day 101 (April 11): Saul searches for the one God annoints, Samuel anoints Saul, Holy Spirit came upon Saul, Saul acclaimed king, Saul defeats Ammonites, out of anger Saul cuts up oxen and sends to tribes, Samuel retells his service
- Day 102 (April 12): King Saul’s ancestors and descendants, Israelites and Philistines continue their hatred, Saul disobeyed God’s battle orders, Israelites without swords to fight, Jonathan asks for God’s help in battle and is victorious, Saul’s vow imperils his son,
- Day 103 (April 13): Saul destroys Amalekites, Saul falls out of favor with God, Saul asks for forgiveness, Samuel kills King Agag, David anointed new king, David joins Saul’s court, Goliath taunts Israelites, David gives food to brothers in battle, David inquires about reward for defeating Goliath
- Day 104 (April 14): David proclaims God’s power and kills Goliath, David fulfills Sauls request and marries Saul’s daughter as prize, Saul becomes jealous of David’s success and tries to kill him, David’s wife protects him against her father, David trusts in God to save him, David escapes to Ramah and joins the prophesying party
- Day 105 (April 15): Jonathan helps David escape, David seeks shelter with Ahimelech in Nob, David’s psalm boasts of God,
- Day 106 (April 16): David excapes to a cave with 400 men, David cries out to God to protect him from enemies lurking, David calls God ‘his refuge,’ Gad warriors join David, David protects his parents, Saul asks for loyalty, Saul orders guards to kill priest and family, David proclaims loyalty to God, David protects the town Keilah
- Day 107 (April 17): Saul continues hunt for David, David praises God’s protection, David spares Sauls, Samuel dies, Nabal’s stubborness causes his ruin, Abigail intercedes and dodges destruction, David marries Abigail
- Day 108 (April 18): David declines second chance to kill Saul, David takes refuge from Saul with Philistines, Benjamin tribes join David, Saul talks to Samuel .. who is dead, Philistines think again about allowing David to fight, Manasseh men join David
- Day 109 (April 19): David takes revenge on Amalekites, Saul and sons die, David wrote a funeral song for Saul and Jonathan
- Day 110 (April 20): Judah anoints David, David reaches out to Saul supporters, Abner proclaimed Saul’s son Ishbosheth king, Israel and Judah go to war, Abner kills Asahel, David’s sons born in Hebron, Descendants of David, Three of David’s warriors heralded
- Day 111 (April 21): Ishbosheth accuses Abner, Abner joins David, Joab takes revenge on Abner, David sings at Abner’s funeral, Ishbosheth murdered, Murderers killed
- Day 112 (April 22): David is Israel’s king, David conquers Philistines, David captures Jerusalem, David builds palace, David tries to move Ark, Israelites punished for poor reverance of Ark,
- Day 113 (April 23): David plans to properly move Ark to City of David, Michal upset at David’s ‘outlandish’ praising, Ark rests in tent, David’s song of praise, Michal speaks of her disgust of David’s behavior, Michal punished for her attitude
- Day 114 (April 24): David and God talk of temples and houses, David expresses his gratitude to God for his blessings, David’s many victories
- Day 115 (April 25): David takes in Jonathan’s crippled son, new Ammonite king turns on David, David defeats Ammonites
- Day 116 (April 26): Joab captures Rabbah, David’s lust for Bathsheba gets him in big trouble, David orders Bathsheba’s husband — his soldier —killed, Nathan reveals David’s sin, David asks God to restore him, David’s son dies,
- Day 117 (April 27): David seizes Rabbah, Amnon rapes Tamar, Absalom takes revenge on Amnon, Joab arranges Absalom’s return, David and Absalom reconcile
- Day 118 (April 28): Absalom plots against his father King David, David flees Jerusalem, Ziba (Mephibosheth’s servant) deceives David, Shimei curses David, David’s adviser Ahithophel trades sides, Adviser Hushai sent to spy
- Day 119 (April 29): Hushai warns David, David’s psalm of God’s protection, David seeks God, Absalom’s defeat, Joab kills Absalom, David mourns son Absalom’s death, Joab rebukes David, David returns to Jerusalem, David spares Shimei, David believes Mephibosheth
- Day 120 (April 30): Barzillai honors David, David is kind to Barzillai, Israelites and Judah argue over king, Sheba’s revolt, Joab kills Amasa, wise woman delivers head of Sheba, David’s song against evil, David settles conflict with Gibeonites
- Day 121 (May 1): David praises God’s power and his protection
- Day 122 (May 2): David’s census angers God, Plague is served as punishment, David builds altar the right way, David makes preparations for temple
- Day 123 (May 3): Levites cast lots to find out temple duties
- Day 124 (May 4): Gatekeeper duties, treasurers, military commanders, military divisions, tribal leaders, officials, David instructs Solomon
- Day 125 (May 5): David sacrifices belongings to build the temple, David praises God, Solomon anointed king, Solomon’s brother tries to claim throne, David informed of Adonijah’s plan, David quickly plans to put Solomon on throne
- Day 126 (May 6): David’s last instructions to Solomon, David dies, David stands against sin, David pleads for redemption, David marvels at God’s creation, David heralds God, God will judge
- Day 127 (May 7): 12) The godly are gone. God will shelter the weak. 13) Trust in God, even when he seems far away. 14) Evildoers never learn that God is with the righteous. 15) Who may dwell with the Lord? 16) The Lord fills me with goodness. 17) Take care of me Lord, for I follow you. 18) The LORD is my rock. I called and he thundered from heaven. He rescued me from my enemy. I will praise you among the nations, O LORD! 19) God is perfect. May our words be pleasing to Him. 20) The Lord will not forget those who have followed Him. 21) The King will support Him who has put him in the throne.
- Day 128 (May 8): 22) God does not forget. 23) The LORD takes care of me now and forever. 24) The Earth belongs to the Lord. The pure in heart will enjoy God’s blessings. 25) I belong to you, Lord. Show me your ways, forgive me and be gracious. 26) Take notice of my integrity Lord. I do not belong with sinners. I dwell in your glory.
- Day 129 (May 9): Psalms 27) I will see the Lord. He is my light and salvation. Lord, do not forsake me. 28) The Lord is with me. He is my shield. I cry out to you Lord. Give the wicked what they deserve. 29) Open your eyes to God’s glory all around. He is king! 30) I will exalt you, O LORD, for you spared me from going down to the pit. I cried to you for mercy. You turned my mourning into dancing. 31) I seek shelter in You, Lord. Deliver me from my enemies. 32) Happy are those who have confessed their sins. God has lifted their heavy burdens. May all go to God and repent and not drown in guilt.
- Day 130 (May 10): 35) Lord, fight those who oppose me. 36) The wicked delight in themselves. Lord, you provide love and light. 37) Do not get caught up in the achievements of evildoers, for they will wither. The righteous will inherit the earth. 38) O Lord, I have no power over the guilt I feel for my sins. I confess. Lord, please here my cry to you.
- Day 131 (May 11): 39) David: I am nothing but a breath to you, Lord, just as my ancestors. Please, still hear my cries. 40) Without God, we are helpless. God is our strength, not ourselves. 41) Blessed are those who care for the weak. 53) Evildoers can’t see the good in God. They must make the choice to see the good and choose God. 55) My heart is in turmoil. My friend has turned against me. 58) Rulers should be cautious about their ruling. They will be judged more harshly.
- Day 132 (May 12): Psalms 61) I cry out to you oh God. Take me to safety where I can live in your sanctuary. You have honored my vows and added years to my life as the king. May God protect me as I fulfill those vows every day. 62) God alone is my salvation. Trust in Him and wait for Him. 64) Lord, shelter me from the wicked’s schemes. May the godly see the wicked in ruin. 65) Praise to you, O God, who answers our prayers. You care for the earth and it sings out in joy. 66) Sing of God’s glory for his deeds are awesome. He performs miracles for his people. I make sacrifices to you for your help when I was in deep trouble. He answers our prayers. 67) May God grace us with his blessings. Let the whole world sing because you govern with justice and lead us on your path.
- Day 133 (May 13): 68) Let the Godly rejoice and the wicked perish. Our God saves and rescues. Praise Him. 69) Lord, save me. I am scorned and mocked for praising you. 70) I’m poor and in danger, please rescue me quickly Lord! 86) Help me, O God, protect me and teach me, for I am devoted to you. 101) I keep my eyes away from the wicked.
- Day 134 (May 14): Praise God for all He is, God give us victory over enemies, the Lord will fight your battles, may Jerusalem have peace, thanks to God for His protection
- Day 135 (May 15): Psalms 131) My heart is not proud, O LORD. I have calmed and put my hope in You. 133) Living in harmony is wonderful. 138) God’s love is unfailing. He cares for the humble and keeps distant from the proud. Your right hand keeps trouble away. I await your plans for my life. 139) O Lord, you know everything about me. I cannot hide from you. 141) Lord, keep the wicked at bay. Let my enemies be destroyed. 143) My enemies come crashing down on me. I am in despair! I remember your great works and cry out to you for more help.
- Day 136 (May 16): Psalms 144) The Lord is so mighty, yet you rescue those in need. Joyful are those whos God is the Lord. 145) I will praise you Lord, for you have mercy and compassion. He protects those who follow Him and destroys the evildoers. 88) O LORD, I have fallen into darkness and plead for you to rescue me. 89) I will sing of the mercies of the LORD. You said, “I will establish the throne of David forever.”
- Day 137 (May 17): Psalms 50) God says giving thanks trumps sacrifices. We are humble to God’s greatness. 73) Asaph says staying righteous is very difficult, but knowing what happens to the wicked can help keep you on the right path. 74) Lord, how long will you let the destruction of the temple continue?
- Day 138 (May 18): 75) God alone will judge us. The wicked will suffer. 76) Nothing compares to the glory and power of God. Pay tribute to God, the one who judges and rescues. 77) God, you have done so many miraculous things, But why are you now so far away? 78) Let us learn from our ancestors mistakes and teach the ways of God to our children.
- Day 139 (May 19): Psalm 79): Asaph cries out to God to quickly rescue the Israelites from their demise as they are being devoured by neighboring pagan nations. He pleads for the Israelites to no longer be punished for their ancestors’ sins. 80) Oh God, bring your glory back to the nation you created. Let it shine! 81) If only Israel would listen, God would bless them. 82) Lord, judge the rulers for what they are: oppressors.
- Day 140 (May 20): Lord, show our enemies your power that they will be disgraced, Solomon becomes king, Solomon is wise to Adonijah’s plan to overthrow him, Adonijah, Joab and Shimei killed, Solomon sacrifices 1,000 burnt offerings, Solomon asks God for wisdom
- Day 141 (May 21): Solomon shows wisdom in his judgment, Solomon prepares for temple construction, Solomon builds the Lord’s temple, lavish temple interior designed
- Day 142 (May 22): Solomon builds his palace, Great and grand is the interior and furnishings for the Lord’s temple
- Day 143 (May 23): Solomon moved the Ark to the Lord’s new temple, Solomon delivers amazing prayer, Solomon dedicates Temple to God, Solomon asks God to uphold ‘throne’ vow to David
- Day 144 (May 24): Temple is dedicated with a big celebration, God fills temple with glory, God is pleased with temple, God tells Solomon the fate of his descendants, Hiram disappointed with towns Solomon gave him
- Day 145 (May 25): Solomon builds towns and ships, Sheba impressed with Solomon’s wisdom and success, Solomon lavishes in wealth, Solomon acquires horses and chariots
- Day 146 (May 26): Solomon’s leaders, Solomon’s prosperity and wisdom, Psalm 72: May God give the king wisdom to rule justly, Psalm 127: Without the Lord’s direction, work is futile, blessed are the children
- Day 147 (May 27): Proverbs prelude, wisdom is valuable, wisdom calls you, benefits of wisdom, trust the Lord, absorb your father’s wisdom
- Day 148 (May 28): Avoid immoral women, daily life lessons
- Day 149 (May 29): Listen to Wisdom, Folly is deceiving, good for Godly, ruin for wicked
- Day 150 (May 30): The righteous will be rewarded, the wise accept correction, fools fail
- Day 151 (May 31): The wise prevail, fools end in devastation
- Day 152 (June 1): Fools have no hope, the wises’ lives are certain
- Day 153 (June 2): More words of wisdom to make your life easier, more fulfilled and more enjoyable
- Day 154 (June 3): More sayings of the wise
- Day 155 (June 4): A woman and man write of their intimate love for one another
- Day 156 (June 5): 1,000 women for Solomon, God raises three adversaries for Solomon, Solomon despondent to life
- Day 157 (June 6): Solomon says ‘wisdom is useless,’ companionship is beneficial, leadership and wealth is futile
- Day 158 (June 7): Solomon on: wisdom for life, few choose God’s wisdom, wicked vs. righteous, both face death, wisdom and folly, Murphy’s law, undercertainties of God and his actions
- Day 159 (June 8): Solomon’s advice for young and old, Northern tribes revolt against Rehoboam, Shemiah warns Rehoboam to stand down against relatives, Jeroboam makes idols, Preists strengthen Judah
- Day 160 (June 9): Prophet gives Jeroboam a message from God, prophet reveals Jeroboam’s son’s fate, summary of Rehoboam’s reign, Egypt invades Judah, Israel and Judah battle, Asa was loyal to God, Nadab set on Israel’s throne after Jeroboam, Baasha rules in Israel, Asa rallies Judah for God
- Day 161 (June 10): Baasha and Asa at war, Israel’s King Nadab assassinated, God to destroy Baasha and his family because of sins, Elah, Zimri, Omri, Ahab rule in Israel, Ahab, Asa ruled over Judah for 41 years, Jehoshaphat rules in Judah, Elijah fed by ravens and drank from Kerith Brook
- Day 162 (June 11): God Elijah and widow save one another, King Ahab and Elijah face off, Elijah flees to Mount Sinai, God isn’t done with Elijah, Ben-Hadad attacks Ahab, Ahab defeats Ben-Hadad
- Day 163 (June 12): Ben-Hadad’s second attack, prophet condemns Ahab, Jezebel tricks Naboth, Jehoshaphat (Judah) and Ahab (Israel) join forces against Ramoth-gilead
- Day 164 (June 13): Micaiah alters Ahab’s plan, Ahab dies, Ahaziah takes over Israel, Jehoshaphat appoints judges, spirt takes over Israel to give them victory
- Day 165 (June 14): Elijah challenges Ahaziah, Joram continues Ahab’s wickedness, Joram and Jehoshaphat face Moab, God gives them easy victory, Jehoram sits on Judah’s throne after Jehoshaphat
- Day 166 (June 15): Whirlwind takes Elijah to heaven, Elisha gives double spirit of Elijah, Elisha starts miracles right away, Elisha saves widow’s sons, Elisha helps Shunem woman’s son, Elisha feeds thousands with little flour
- Day 167 (June 16): The healing of Naaman, Gehazi’s greed, a floating ax, Elisha traps Arameans, Ben-Hadad captures Samaria, lepers visit enemy camp, Israel plunders camp, Shunem woman is proof, Hazael murders Ben-Hadad
- Day 168 (June 17): Judgment for Judah during Jehoram’s reign, Ahaziah takes over Judah, Jehu anointed king of Israel, Jehu kills Joram and Ahaziah, Jezebel dies!, Jehu kills Ahab’s family, Jehu kills priests of Baal
- Day 169 (June 18): Queen Athaliah rules in Judah, Johoiada organizes revolt, Athaliah killed, Jehoiada moves people to tear down Baal’s temple, 7-year-old Joash now ruler of Judah, Joash repairs temple, Jehoiada diess, Joash turns to idols, Jehu dies
- Day 170 (June 19): Jehoahaz and Jehoash rulers of Israel, Jehoash weak on Elisha’s command, Elisha died, King Hazael died
- Day 171 (June 20): Amaziah rules in Judah, end of Jehoash’s reign in Israel, Jeroboam II takes over Israel, Amaziah ends reign in Judah, Uzziah sits on Judah’s throne, Uzziah’s pride leads to downfall, Jonah runs from God, Jonah prayed for salvation, Jonah treks to Ninevah, Jonah angered at God’s mercy
- Day 172 (June 21): Amos tells Israel’s neighbors of their judgment, Amos prophecies to Israel and Judah about upcoming destruction, God forewarns of rath and tells that they may change their ways to avoid, Israel fails to heed warnings and change her ways
- Day 173 (June 22): Amos tells of his visions, Amos tells Jeroboam of upcoming destruction, Amos details Israel’s future, God tells of Israel’s repair, Jeroboam II, Zechariah and Shallum have short reigns in Israel, Menahem ruled for 10 years, Pekah killed Pekahiah, King Uziah of Judah died, Isaiah has vision of his redemption and destruction of Israel
- Day 174 (June 23): Jotham rules in Judah, sorrow for Samaria and Jerusalem, Ahaz rules in Judah, Isaiah delivers message to Ahaz, sign of virgin birth
- Day 175 (June 24): Foretelling of invasion, call to trust the Lord, Telling of the Messiah, Lord’s anger for Israel, judgment against Assyria, still hope for Lord’s people, David’s branch will come and bring new power, Judah and Israel will reunite
- Day 176 (June 25): Songs for salvation, warning to Damascus and Israel, Ahaz closes temple, Ahaz rejects God, Hezekiah rules in Judah, Hoshea rules in Judah, Hosea’s kids’ names reveal future, charges against unfaithful Israel
- Day 177 (June 26): God’s forgiving love for unfaithful Israel, Hosea’s wife is redeemed, God charges Israel with wickedness, Israel’s leaders judged hard, call to repetance, Israel’s love for wickedness, Israel harvests the whirlwind
- Day 178 (June 27): Hosea tells of Israel’s sins and immenent punishment, Israel breaks covenant and will suffer consequences, wrongs of Israel and Judah, God’s wrath for wickedness, healing for those who repent
- Day 179 (June 28): Samaria’s forecast of doom, Samaria falls to Assyria, Israel has foreign settlers, God forewarns Judah
- Day 180 (June 29): Jerusalem will rise after destruction, the Lord will reign, Israel will be humbled, Jerusalem will fall, warning to Jerusalem, God will restore Jerusalem, Judah’s judgment
- Day 181 (June 30): Ahaz dies, Babylon destroyed for its sins, those who raided Israel will be Israel’s servants, Assyria will be trampled, Philistines will see fierce soldiers from north, Moab will be leveled
- Day 182 (July 1): Hezekiah grandly opens new temple, temple prepped for rededication, spirited turnout for rededication ceremony, passover delayed but honorable, offerings abundant for priests and Levites so they could dedicate themselves to God, Hezekiah’s reign sought God wholeheartedly
- Day 183 (July 2): More of Solomon’s proverbs — they are good ones and some are amusing, but true
- Day 184 (July 3): Agur’s proverbs, sayings of King Lemuel, characteristics of a noble wife
- Day 185 (July 4): Psalms of the descendants of Korah: the discouraged still look to God for revival, faithful question God, we worship God in all His glory, God is the answer!
- Day 186 (July 5): Praises to God from Korah, Jerusalem is glorious, riches are meaningless, the godly will rule over them, His kingdom is awesome, other kingdoms will join Jerusalem
- Day 187 (July 6): Joyful are His followers, a charge for the kings, the wicked are successful but they will feel God’s wrath, God created us, He knows us, a cry for God’s care, those who find shelter in God find rest
- Day 188 (July 7): Give thanks to the Creator, God is eternally strong, the wicked will be judged justly, the godly get joyful rewards, nothing can conquer God,
- Day 189 (July 8): Let the world shout the Lord’s name, Jerusalem is exalted, God is our shepherd, tell God of your woes, praise God for the beauty of his complex awesome world
- Day 190 (July 9): Proclaim God and all of His creation, proclaim who He is and the wonders He has done, a review of Israel in Egypt, the Israelites still strayed from God despite all of His guidance and aid
- Day 191 (July 10): Thank God for always being there to rescue, the wise will see the ways of the Lord, the godly will be honored and infuriate the wicked, God revives those who are suffering
- Day 192 (July 11): Our God is real, their idols are made by humans, the Lord blesses and never forgets his followers, God is my protector, He cares for the godly, rejoice in all He offers and has given
- Day 193 (July 12): Joy through God, Your laws give purity and wisdom, arrogance will not win over Your commands, shame is dodged by following Your decrees, life is trying but I believe in You, sadness for those who don’t obey Your commandments, powerful people do not sway me, I only fear You, rescue me when I stray
- Day 194 (July 13): Songs for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem: deliver me from those who deceive, God is always watching and helping, Jews are feeling the pressure from mockers, keep the wicked away, their days may be hard but the rewards are plentiful
- Day 195 (July 14): The godly will enjoy the fruits of their labor, the godly are never defeated, the Lord’s love is unfailing and everlasting, don’t sleep until a house for the Lord is found, God chose Jerusalem, God is supreme
- Day 196 (July 15): Give thanks to God, His love endures, God lifts up the weak, He rebuilds Jerusalem, His power is absolute
- Day 197 (July 16): Isaiah prophecies for Ethiopia, Egypt, Babylon, Edom, Arabia, Jerusalem, Shebna and Tyre
- Day 198 (July 17): Destruction covers the earth but a few are left to shout and sing, proud rulers will be imprisoned, God is a refuge for the poor and needy, pain and sorrow will be buried, Moab will be flattened, Judah stays strong, Judgment day will show the right ways, Israel will be restored, Jerusalem’s enemies will vanish, Israel will see God’s holiness through the blessings of their children
- Day 199 (July 18): Judah’s worthless treaty with Egypt, a warning for Judah, those who choose God will be blessed, sorrow for those why rely on Egypt, Israel’s ultimate deliverance, the downfall of Assyria
- Day 200 (July 19): Forewarning to nations of impending destruction, Edom targeted for ill treatment of Israel, the earth will be restored, wealthy oppressors judged heavily, false prophets put aside, hope for Israel’s restoration, Israel’s leaders are administering the evil, peace among nations will come, Israel’s return from exile, ruler from Bethlehem a bright light, the remnants of Israel will have power
- Day 201 (July 20): Lord’s case against Israel, Israel’s guilt and punishment, misery turned to hope, Lord’s compassion for Israel, Assyria invades Judah, Assyria king threatens Jerusalem
- Day 202 (July 21): Hezekiah seeks God’s help with Assyrians, King Sennecherib taunts Hezekiah, Isaiah predicts Judah’s deliverance
- Day 203 (July 22): Hezekiah’s sickness and God’s healing him, God is displeased with Hezekiah’s pride
- Day 204 (July 23): Isaiah’s prophecies — Clear the way for the Lord is coming, no one compares to God, Israel’s enemies will shudder, the enemies’ idols will remain motionless, the Lord’s chosen servant, lessons not learned, God is always with Israel no matter the situation, revenge on Babylon, Jacob’s descendants will be blessed
- Day 205 (July 24): Idols are merely man-made objects, Jerusalem shall be populated, God empowers Cyrus, enemies with idols are ignorant, God will deliver Israel, God foretells,
- Day 206 (July 25): Cyrus commissioned to return Israel to God, exiles will return, Jerusalem will be full of Israelites, Godless nations will bow to Israel, those who trust in God will never be put to shame, salvation continues from generation to generation, why live in fear of enemies when you have the power of God, the Creator?
- Day 207 (July 26): God’s humble servant, Jerusalem will be rebuilt showing God’s glory, take in the Lord’s offer of salvation, be just and fair to all, sinful leaders are condemned, idolatry condemned, God forgives those who repent
- Day 208 (July 27): Empty worship is false worship, sin separates from God, Justice comes from God not humans, evildoers will be dealt with, God’s words will give you words, all will see Jerusalem’s glory, tell everyone that the Savior is coming
- Day 209 (July 28): A prayer for mercy and pardon, judgment and final salvation, Hezekiah dies
- Day 210 (July 29): Manasseh rules in Judah for 55 years and revives to idol, Assyrian commanders captured Manasseh worship, Manasseh humbled himself to God, Amon rules Jerusalem with evil for 2 years, Josiah took over for 31 years and pleased God, Jeremiah’s call to prophesy, God speaks against Israel, Israel’s demise
- Day 211 (July 30): Israel was drowning in idol worship, Judah follows in Israel’s footsteps, God calls his faithless Israelites back to him, the foretelling of Jerusalem’s destruction, Jeremiah is sorrowful for Israelites, Jerusalem filled with sinners, Israel and Judah filled with thankless people, mighty nation will conquer Jerusalem
- Day 212 (July 31): Warning to Judah to open their eyes to their evil, Jerusalem’s last warning, warnings fall on deaf ears of Judah, Judah totally disregards God’s commands, invasion from the North, priest discovers God’s law in temple, Josiah purifies Judah and avoids the prophesied disaster
- Day 213 (Aug. 1): Josiah renews covenant with God, Josiah rids region of pagan worship, Josiah reenstates Passover, Nahum speaks of God’s anger toward Ninevah, the fall of Ninevah, judgment of Ninevah
- Day 214 (Aug. 2): Habakkuk complains to God against evil, God raises up Babylonians against Jerusalem, Habakkuk pleads with God for a pardon, God replies that there is too much corruption, Habakkuk prays for mercy, God informs Zephaniah with Judah’s coming judgment, last call to be humble before the Lord, judgment against Philistines
- Day 215 (Aug. 3): Moab and Ammon will be destroyed, joined by Ethiopia and Assyria, Jerusalem remains stubborn, Jerusalem will be redeemed, Josiah dies from enemy arrow, the Philistines and Moabites will see destruction
- Day 216 (Aug. 4): Jehoahaz rules Judah for three months, Egypt’s king made Eliakim the next king and changed his name to Jehoiakim, warning that Judah will be rubble, the temple will fall, Jehoiakim rules with evil and will be punished, Jeremiah escapes death, Judah faces 70 years of captivity
- Day 217 (Aug. 5): God’s wrath poors over nations, Baruch reads scrolls of God’s prophecies, Baruch and Jeremiah hide for safety, King Jehoiakim burns the scroll, the scrolls are rewritten and lengthened, God empowers Baruch, Egypt’s boasting was its ruin, reassurance for the rebuilding of Israel
- Day 218 (Aug. 6): God has Jeremiah use a shattered clay jar and a garbage dump to demonstrate their future to the Israelites in Judah, Priests whips Jeremiah for prophecies, Jeremiah complains of mockery, Babylon’s Nebuchadnezzar takes captives from Judah, four captives enter royal service for Babylon, Daniel refuses king’s food, God gives Daniel talent for deciphering visions and dreams, four captives gain respect
- Day 219 (Aug. 7): Nebuchadnezzar asks for ‘wise’ men to interpret his disturbing dream, ‘wise’ men said it was impossible and faced execution, Daniel interpreted dream from a vision from God, Daniel rewarded with position of ruler of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar ordered everyone to bow to gold statue, but Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused and thrown into furnace, they were safe and accompanied by a mysterious fourth in furnace, Judeans cannot use temple to shelter them from destruction, God urges Jeremiah to stop praying for Israelites, time is coming for Jerusalem to be ‘Valley of Slaughter’
- Day 220 (Aug. 8): False prophets and teachers are not spakeing for the Lord, mourning for Judah, no trust left between the people, weeping everywhere, bodies will be scattered, hypocrits will be revealed and punished, idolatry brings destruction, idolatry worshipers are foolish, God is the only Creator, destruction to all of Judah, Jeremiah prays for wrath for wicked, Judah’s broken covenant, God reassures Jeremiah of His protection
- Day 221 (Aug. 9): Jeremiah questions God’s justice, the rulers have poisoned the people, God will return exiles to their homes and they will prosper, God uses rotting clothes to describe wicked people, a warning against pride and arrogance, Judah’s unbearable drought, the Lord asks Jeremiah to not respond to Judah’s suffering, a prayer for Judah, Judah’s inevitable doom, Jeremiah’s complaint of persecution, God assures Jeremiah that He will protect him
- Day 222 (Aug. 10): God tells Jeremiah to not marry or have kids, no mourning for the dead, Israelites will be forced to other lands because of their sins and their ancestors’ sins, God promises to bring them back to Canaan, God to hand over Judah’s treasures to enemy, cursed are those who put trust in humans and not God, Jeremiah asks God to follow through with his promises so he will avoid shame, God reminds Judeans to keep the Sabbath holy, Jeremiah tells God that enemies are plotting against him, Recabites escape to Judah, Recabites obey and Judah still refuses
- Day 223 (Aug. 11): God’s destruction of Ammon, terror in Edom, fear in Damascus, Nebuchadnezzar sets sites on Kedar and Hazor, Jehoiachin reigns after Jeoiakim dies, Reign of David’s descendants ends with Jehoiachin, God tells of righteous descendant coming, Lord gives warning against false prophets
- Day 224 (Aug. 12): False prophets will be punished, Zedekiah and and people left in Judah will be object of horror and a symbol of evil, Lord charges Judean exiles to prosper in Babylon, Shemaiah and his family will be punished for false prophecy, God promises to return and restore Judah and Israel
- Day 225 (Aug. 13): Judah will be restored with happiness, Elam will be destroyed and then restored, armies from North to rise up against Babylon, Babylon will become a wasteland, Babylon to be punished for sins against Israel, Babylon’s enemies will claim victory over her
- Day 226 (Aug. 14): Jeremiah praises God, Babylon’s destroying power will be punished, exiles told to flee Babylon before the fall, Babylon will be leveled, Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem and carried away it’s treasures, Nebuchadnezzar took 10,000 captives including King Jehoiachin, Zedekiah rules Jerusalem for 11 years, Egypt came to help Judah against Babylon but Babylon retreated, God said they will return and destroy
- Day 227 (Aug. 15): Jeremiah is imprisoned, Jeremiah tells Zedekiah of upcoming defeat, Jeremiah thrown into cistern and then rescued, Ezekiel’s visions begin with four-headed beings with wings, the Spirit appears to Ezekiel, God calls Ezekiel to give people His messages
- Day 228 (Aug. 16): God makes Ezekiel a messenger/watchman for Israel, Ezekiel only to speak when he has message from God, Ezekiel bears sins of Israel and Judah as he’s force to experience devastation of siege, Judah urged to submit to Babylon, Ignore false prophets, Jeremiah condemns Hananiah, Jeremiah prophecies that Babylon will be empty
- Day 229 (Aug. 17): God walks Ezekiel through coming judgment, Ezekiel prophecies destruction from mountaintops, desolation of Israel, people will know God when they see devastation, idolatry in the temple, God spares the sorrowful and punishes the wicked
- Day 230 (Aug. 18): The Lord’s glory left temple, God judges Jerusalem’s leaders for injustice, God promises exiles will return to Israel, Spirit leaves Jerusalem for Babylon, signs of coming exile, God says the time to destroy Jerusalem is here, God rebukes false, lying prophets, victims will be rescued from deceptive women with magic charms
- Day 231 (Aug. 19): Ezekiel gives God’s message to those seeking advice but have “idols in their hearts,” God to punish false prophets, even righteous characters of old couldn’t save Israelites from their punishment, people of Jerusalem are but useless grapevines, God shows that Israelites are more sinful than prostitutes, Israelites allies that they have sinned with will witness Israelites’ punishment, God says sinners of Judah will be scorned by whole world
- Day 232 (Aug. 20): God describes Israel’s sins and Judah’s siege using a riddle about eagles, punishment to go to the sinner not multiple generations, funeral song for Israel’s kings
- Day 233 (Aug. 21): God insulted by Israelite leaders request for a ‘message’, God reminds them of their sins and their ancestors sins, God reprimands but promises to restore, message of fire for Negev, God draws His sword on Israel, Israel fooled by Babylon, Ammonites to be wiped out, wickedness prevails in Jerusalem
- Day 234 (Aug. 22): Remaining Israelites will feel God’s anger, God compares Jerusalem and Samaria as adulterous sisters, Oholah and Oholibah committed sin by worshipping idols and sacrificing their children to their idols, Nebuchadnezzar beseized Jerusalem for two years, God says the people will burn in their filth, God gives no pity to Jerusalem
- Day 234 (Aug. 23): Death of Ezekiel’s wife a picture of what’s to come, Ammonites and Moabites will be overrun by desert nomads because they disrespected Judah, God gets revenge on Edom and Philistia, Zedekiah told of Babylon’s immediate invasion and his capture, punishment handed out for enslaving Hebrews, God refuses Zedekiah’s request to save Jerusalem from Nebuchadnezzar, God charges Judah’s royalty to use justice, Egypt punished because pharaoh claimed the Nile for himself, Egypt compared to fallen Assyria
- Day 236 (Aug. 24): God tells Jeremiah to purchase land, God tells of people returning and restoring Canaan to all of its glory, God gives a promise of restoration to the Israelites and a desire to worship Him, God tells of a righteous descendant, Tyre celebrates Jerusalem’s demise which Tyre says will be great for their economy
- Day 237 (Aug. 25): Tyre to be destroyed and not restored, Tyre’s ships and merchandise are caught in stormy sea and their fortunes are lost, Tyre’s king claims he is a god, plague hits Sidon, when Israel is restored the neighboring nations will know God, Zedekiah and soldiers fled Jerusalem, Babylonians invade city, Zedekiah captured and tortured
- Day 238 (Aug. 26): Nebuchadnezzar frees Jeremiah, Jeremiah returns to Jerulsalem, Babylonian Captain of the Guard Nebuzaradan, oversees the destruction of Jerusalem, Babylonians strip Jerusalem of temple’s bronze, 70 years of rest for the land of Judah, Jeremiah mourns for Jerusalem in Lamentations
- Day 239: (Aug. 27): Lord’s anger is like an enemy’s to Jerusalem, Jeremiah cries out to God for mercy, Jeremiah tells of his mockery, Jeremiah is steadfast to hope for relief, Jeremiah asks God for revenge on his enemies, after all the destruction and suffering, God’s anger is satisfied, Edom will be punished for celebrating Jerusalem’s demise
- Day 240 (Aug. 28): Jeremiah cries out the woes of Jerusalem, Jeremiah asks God if He is still angry, Obadiah prophesies that Edom will be condemned for celebrating Judah’s fall, Jerusalem to become a refuge for those who escape, Israelites to take over defeated nations, Ishmael revolts at Gedaliah’s appointment to govern Judah
- Day 241 (Aug. 29): Remnant of Judah ask Jeremiah to pray for them, God warns Judeans to stay where they are and not flee to Egypt for famine and disease will be their fate, the people disobeyed God and fled to Egypt to dodge Nebuchadnezzar, Jeremiah prophesies Babylon’s invasion of Egypt
- Day 242 (Aug. 30): God to shame shepherds (leaders) for helping themselves and not their flock (Israelites), God to gather scattered sheep, Canaan will be restored, Edom to suffer for treating Israel mercilessly, the land of Israel has been beaten and mocked but God will restore it and punish those who spoke and acted against it, God is especially angry at Edom, God promises a more beautiful Israel than before and one that will not be mocked, God to cleanse the Israelites and their land
- Day 243 (Aug. 31): God revives valley of skeletons and tells them to return to Israel, God tells of Israel and Judah joined again, God mobilizes Gog to attack the flourishing, “confident” Israel, God will protect this wall-less city, Gog to be helpless before God, Israel gets cleansed, Ezekiel prophesies the fall of Pharaoh
- Day 244 (Sept. 1): God sends a once-glorious Egypt to it’s grave alongside others destroyed by God’s sword, God charges Ezekiel to be Israel’s watchman, 4,700 captives in Babylon, descendants of Simeon, descendants of Reuben, descendants of Gad
- Day 245 (Sept. 2): Tribes east of Jordan, Aaron’s descendants, descendants of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, Asher, Benjamin
- Day 246 (Sept. 3): The lineage of King Saul, Nebuchadnezzar’s dream about a tree, Daniel explains Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and his fate, Nebuchadnezzar turns to God and his reign is restored, Ezekiel has vision of Jerusalem’s new thick walls, vision shows Ezekiel “Man of whose face shone like bronze” around the Temple
- Day 247 (Sept. 4): Visions of: rooms for preparing sacrifices, rooms for the priests, inner courtyard and Temple, Lord’s glory enters Temple, altar
- Day 248 (Sept. 5): In his vision God tells Ezekiel the rules of the temple, dividing of the land, princes must be just, special offerings and celebrations,
- Day 249 (Sept. 6): The ‘man’ shows Ezekiel the life in the river that flows from the Temple to the Dead Sea, land boundaries for tribes, tribes’ division of land, special allotment for Temple, public use are for gardens, homes and pastures, new city’s name is “The Lord is There,” God to reward Nebuchadnezzar and his army for their hard work defeating Tyre, proud Egypt and her allies will be destroyed, new Babylonian King Evilmerodach is kind to exiled King Jehoichin
- Day 250 (Sept 7): Daniel’s vision of four beasts, ‘beasts’ vision explained, Daniel’s vision of a ram and goat, Gabriel explains the vision, writing on the wall, Daniel explains message
- Day 251 (Sept. 8): Daniel earns honor among Darius’s court, other members of the court are jealous and form scheme, Daniel thrown in with lions, God closes mouths of lions, Darius has Daniel’s accusers arrested and thrown to lions, Daniel prays to God for mercy on the Israelites, King Cyrus of Persia proclaims for Israel’s exiles to return, Cyrus orders the plunder from Jerusalem be returned with the exiles, Jehoiachin’s descendants
- Day 252 (Sept. 9): Exiles who returned to Israel with Zerubbabel, altar is rebuilt, people begin to rebuild temple but face opposition, Zerubbabel’s descendants
- Day 253 (Sept. 10): Daniel’s vision of a messenger on a horse, king of south and north continually battle, Daniel’s instructions for the end, call to rebuild the temple, obedience to God’s call
- Day 254 (Sept. 11) God says Temple will surpass former glory, God tells Zechariah to warn Israelites not to repeat sins of ancestors, God chooses Zerubbabel, Angel of the Lord and patrols of the earth bring messages of prosperity, four sinful nations and four overthrowers, Jerusalem will prosper again, exiles called home, God encourages Jeshua the high priest, lampstands and olive trees vision shows nothing can overcome God’s protection, flying scroll contains curse to go over land, vision of flying women carrying basket of sins to Babylonia
- Day 255 (Sept. 12): Zechariah’s vision of horses and chariots, Jeshua to serve as king and priest of Jerusalem, Tattenai and others question Temple’s reconstruction, King Darius approves rebuilding, Israelites ask to be released from fasting and mourning, God promises that Jerusalem will be a destination for surrounding nations to come to worship God
- Day 256 (Sept. 13): Judgment against Israel’s enemies, Israel’s coming King, God will restore Israel, the responsibility of shepherds, deliverance for Jerusalem — her enemies will stagger, the people will be purified, scattering of sheep, the Lord will rule the Earth from Jerusalem, Jerusalem will be the destination for worship
- Day 257 (Sept. 14): Temple is finished and dedicated to God, Exiles celebrate Passover, King Xerxes big banquet, Queen Vashti prohibited from ever seeing Xerxes again, Xerxes is charmed by Esther and makes her queen, Mordecai tells Xerxes of plot to kill him, Haman’s plot to kill the Jews was debunked
- Day 258 (Sept. 15): Esther cautiously takes her request to King Xerxes, Haman’s plan to kill Mordecai, Xerxes honors Mordecai, King impales Haman, decree circumvents Haman’s earlier decree to kill Jews, Jews have victory, Festival of Purim, Mordecai promoted and was a “shepherd” of Jews
- Day 259 (Sept. 16): Enemies of Judah notify King Artaxerxes of Jerusalem’s wall being rebuilt, Artaxerxes orders the building to stop, Ezra arrives in Jerusalem, Artaxerxes supports Ezra, Ezra praises God, list of exiles who go to Jerusalem with Ezra, Ezra inventories Israelites and requests Levites, Israelites fast for God’s favor for protection in their journeys, Israelites arrive and sacrifice burnt offerings
- Day 260 (Sept. 17): Ezra learns of intermarriage and falls in shame before God, Ezra sets to purify Israel of sin of breaking Law of Moses, people confess sin of intermarriage, list of those intermarriage offenders, Nehemiah’s alarmed over Jerusalem’s state, King grants Nehemiah’s wish to secure Jerusalem by rebuilding it’s wall, Nehemiah sneaks out to inspect the wall
- Day 261 (Sept. 18): Community effort to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall, half of construction force stand guard because of enemies opposing rebuilding, Nehemiah orders nobles and officials to pay back interest they charge to their relatives for loans made because of famine, Nehemiah foils Tobiah’s and Sanballat’s plan to defeat him, builders complete wall and stand guard
- Day 262 (Sept. 19): Nehemiah calls for registration of exiles, list of exiled families with a count for each, Israelites settle in their towns, Ezra reads Law of Moses, Nehemiah tells them to celebrate for this sacred day
- Day 263 (Sept. 20): Israelites hear Law of God (Law of Moses), Israelite camped out on roofs for Festival of Shelters, Israelites confess their sins and that of their ancestors, Israelites agree to obey laws, Israelites promise to not marry outside their nation
- Day 264 (Sept. 21): Israelites settle in Jerusalem, lists of returning priests and Levites, the returning exiles
- Day 265 (Sept. 22): Dedication of Jerusalem’s wall, offerings for temple, Nehemiah leaves and evil waltzes in, Nehemiah returns and restores Jerusalem, unworthy sacrifices, warning to the priests
- Day 266 (Sept. 23): Malachi tells of unworthy sacrifices, God rebukes divorce, coming day of judgment, Lord says he will bless Israel again if they tithe, those who keep the will rejoice on judgment day
- Day 267 (Sept. 24): The Word is God who created and gave life to all things, John the Baptist to spread the news about Jesus, Jesus’s ancestors, John the Baptist foretold, Jesus foretold
- Day 268 (Sept. 25): Elizabeth’s baby jumps at Mary’s voice, Mary’s song of praise, birth of John the Baptist, Zechariah’s prophecy, Jesus’s birth, angels appear to shepherds, Jesus dedicated, Simeon’s prophecy, Anna’s prophecy
- Day 269 (Sept. 26): Wise men visit Jesus, Jesus’s family escapes to Egypt to dodge Herod’s jealous wrath, Jesus’s family returns to Jerusalem, Jesus speaks at the Temple, John the Baptist prepares people for Jesus, Spirit descends on Jesus, Jesus is baptized
- Day 270 (Sept. 27): Spirit urges Jesus to wilderness where Satan tests him for 40 days, John the Baptist honors Jesus, Jesus finds followers, Jesus turns water to wine, Jesus clears the temple of sinners
- Day 271 (Sept. 28): Nicodemus questions Jesus about being born again, John the Baptist exalts Jesus, Jesus lights up lives of Samaritan village
- Day 272 (Sept. 29): Jesus begins preaching, Jesus heals sick boy, Jesus calls on fishermen, Jesus cast out evil spirits, Jesus set on spreading the Word, crowds follow Jesus
- Day 273 (Sept. 30): Jesus fills fishing nets, Jesus heals leper and draws crowds, Jesus heals paralyzed man, Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) to follow Him, fasting appropriateness
- Day 274 (Oct. 1): Jesus heals man who had been sick for 38 years, Jesus is the authority and the way to eternal life, Jewish leaders condemn Jesus for working on the Sabbath
- Day 275 (Oct. 2): Word spreads about Jesus’s miracles, Jesus draws crowds, Jesus prays and chooses 12 disciples, Sermon on the mount, Beatitudes, sorrow awaits the rich, teaching about salt and light, followers of God’s law will be rewarded, reconcile your anger, lessons on: adultery, divorce, vows, revenge, love for enemies, giving to needy
- Day 276 (Oct. 3): Pray from the heart, fast privately, store treasures in heaven, God will take care of your needs, do not judge others, prayers are answered, golden rule, few find gate to heaven, actions are telling of a person, true disciples, God is a solid foundation
- Day 277 (Oct. 4): Roman officer has faith in Jesus to heal his servant, Jesus’ resurrects widow’s only son, John the Baptist questions Jesus, judgment for nonbelievers, Jesus’s prayer, sinful woman gracious to Jesus
- Day 278 (Oct 5): Women included in Jesus’s group, religious leaders accuse Jesus of being obsessed, Jesus tells importance of Jonah, Jesustrue family of believers, scattering seed parable, Jesus explains seed parable
- Day 279 (Oct. 6): Disciples ask about pyramids and other things, Jesus explains scattering seed parable, why Jesus teaches with parables, parable of the lamp, winter weeds parable, parables of mustard seed and yeast, parable of hidden treasure and pearl, fishing net parable, Jesus calms the storm
- Day 280 (Oct. 7): Jesus cast out demon but scares people, Jesus heals woman with faith
- Day 281 (Oct. 8): Jesus heals the blind, Jesus rejected in hometown, Jesus needs more helpers, Jesus names his 12 apostles, love Jesus above all others
- Day 282 (Oct. 9): Herod confused about who Jesus is, John the Baptist is killed, Jesus feeds 5,000, Jesus walks on water, disciples fail to see Jesus is everything they need, Jesus is salvation, Jesus heals sick
- Day 283 (Oct. 10): Jesus is the bread of life, disciples desert Jesus, Jesus teaches about inner purity
- Day 284 (Oct. 11): Jesus helps Gentile woman, Jesus heals deaf man and others, Jesus feeds 4,000, Pharisees asked Jesus to show them a miracle
- Day 285 (Oct. 12): Jesus heals blind man, Jesus asks who people think He is, Jesus foretells His death, three disciples see Jesus glowing alongside Elijah and Moses
- Day 286 (Oct. 13): Jesus heals possessed boy, Jesus predicts His death, Jesus obediently pays temple tax, become humble as a child, Jesus OK with people healing in His name, parable of lost sheep, how to handle offenses, parable of unforgiving debtor
- Day 287 (Oct. 14): Jesus stays back from festival, cost of following Jesus, Jesus goes to festival and teaches, Pharisees are stirred by mystery of Jesus, Jesus promises living water, disbelief as to who Jesus is, adulterous woman provides lesson for all sinners, the Light of the world
- Day 288 (Oct. 15): Unbelieving people warned, Jesus knows Abraham, Jesus charges his disciples, top Commandment, good Samaritan parable, Jesus supports Mary’s choice, prayer model, be persistent
- Day 289 (Oct. 16): Jesus casts out demons, Jesus defeats devil accusations, sign of Jonah, receiving the light, Jesus confronts Pharisees, warning against hypocrisy, fear God, parable of bountiful farmer, Jesus says to not worry about everyday matters, store treasures in heaven
- Day 290 (Oct. 17): Those who are “ready” for Jesus’s return will be rewarded, the call to follow Jesus causes division, barren fig tree parable, Jesus rebuked for healing on Sabbath, parable of mustard seed, Jesus heals blind man, spiritual blindness
- Day 291 (Oct. 18): Sheep know their shepherd because He is their protector, Jesus accused of blasphemy, Jesus tells of narrow door to get to heaven, Jesus cries out over state of Jerusalem, Jesus rebuked for healing on the Sabbath, Jesus teaches humility, parable of great feast
- Day 292 (Oct. 19): Disciples must give up their life, lost sheep parable, lost coin parable, lost son parable, shrewd manager parable, resurrection of Lazarus, severe punishment for those who tempt
- Day 293 (Oct. 20): Jesus resurrects Lazarus, Caiaphas plots to kill Jesus, 10 healed but only one is grateful, Kingdom of God is coming, persistent prayers get answered
- Day 294 (Oct. 21): Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus explains God’s intentions on marriage, Jesus welcomes the children, rich man has difficulty letting go of possessions
- Day 295 (Oct. 22): Kingdom of Heaven likened to vineyard workers, Jesus tells disciples of his impending suffering, Jesus teaches about serving others, Jesus heals blind men, Jesus seeks Zacchaeus, story of ten servants with talents
- Day 296 (Oct 23): Woman praised by Jesus for anointing Him with perfume, Jesus enters jerusalem on a donkey, Jesus foretells His death, God speaks
- Day 297 (Oct. 24): People doubt Jesus, dying fig tree used as a symbol, Jesus clears temple of ‘business,’ church leaders question Jesus’s authority
- Day 298 (Oct. 25): Two sons parable shows who belongs to God, farming parable highlights church leaders corrupt hearts, wedding feast parable shows the chosen, coin story shows importance of God, earthly relationships not important for resurrection
- Day 299 (Oct. 26): Most important Commandments, Jesus questions religious leaders about Messiah, religious leaders known for pageantry not serving others, Jesus warns religious leaders, only one Father and one Teacher, Pharisees and teachers of religious law neglect justice, mercy and faith, widow’s offering is larger than that of the rich
- Day 300 (Oct. 27): Jesus foretells the future destruction and suffering, Jesus second coming will be obvious,
- Day 301 (Oct. 28): Be ready for Jesus’s second coming at all times, parable of ten bridesmaids, parable of three servants, Jesus will separate the righteous from evil, helping others helps Jesus
- Day 302 (Oct. 29): Church leaders plotting to kill Jesus, Jesus telling disciples He will be crucified soon, Satan enters Judas who accepts money to betray Jesus, Last Supper organized, Jesus shows his humbleness and service to disciples by washing their feet, Jesus tells of betrayal, bread and wine to be new covenant, Jesus tells Judas to ‘do what you’re going to do’
- Day 303 (Oct. 30): Jesus predicts Peter’s denial, reach God through Jesus, Jesus tells of the Holy Spirit, Jesus is the true vine,
- Day 304 (Oct. 31): Believers are not of this world, Holy Spirit will come to support Christians, sadness will turn to joy, Jesus prays that disciples will be protected
- Day 305 (Nov. 1): Jesus is betrayed and arrested, Jesus prays at Gethsemane, Peter denies Jesus, high priest questions Jesus,
- Day 306 (Nov. 2): Council questions Jesus, Peter denies Jesus three times, Jesus goes before Pilate, Judas hangs himself
- Day 307 (Nov. 3): Jesus on trial before Pilate, Pilate releases Barabbas for Passover, Pilate tries to free Jesus, Crowd convicts Jesus, Pilate sentences Jesus, soldiers mock Jesus
- Day 308 (Nov. 4): Simon ordered to carry Jesus cross, Roman soldiers crucified Jesus, devoted women followed Jesus to the cross, crowd jeered at Jesus, crowd mocked “king of Jews” sign, Jesus treated like a nobody, soldiers gambled for His clothes, Jesus cries out to God and dies, Temple curtains torn from top to bottom
- Day 309 (Nov. 5): Burial of Jesus by Joseph of Arimathea, women say stone rolled away, Angel told of resurrection, Jesus tells Mary Magdalene to inform disciples of resurrection, soldiers make up false story as to Jesus’ resurrection
- Day 310 (Nov. 6): Jesus secretly walks with two followers, Jesus appears to disciples, Jesus shows ‘doubting Thomas’ the wound in His side, Jesus appears to fishermen disciples, Jesus charges disciples to the Great Commission — to go and teach the world about Him
- Day 311 (Nov. 7): Jesus ascends to heaven, Matthias named new disciple, Holy Spirit comes to disciples, Peter preaches to crowd, believers form a community
- Day 312 (Nov. 8): Peter heals lame beggar, Peter preaches about Jesus, council tries to hush Peter and John, disciples pray for courage, believers become a community sharing wealth and possessions, Ananias and Sapphira try to cheat eh church, disciples heal many, disciples imprisoned but escape, disciples flogged but continued to preach about Jesus!
- Day 313 (Nov. 9): Disciples chose seven men to assist them, Stephen is arrested, Stephen addresses the council
- Day 314 (Nov. 10): Believers spread after Stephen’s persecution, Philip preaches in Samaria, Philp and the eunuch, Saul’s converts to Christianity
- Day 315 (Nov. 11): Cornelius Calls for Peter, Peter’s Vision, Peter at Cornelius’s House, Peter Explains His Actions, The Church in Antioch, Peter’s Miraculous Escape From Prison
- Day 316 (Nov. 12) Angel aids Paul in escaping from prison, God strikes dead Herod Agrippa for taking glory, Barnabas and Paul preach together in Cyprus and Paphos, Paul accuses governor’s sorcerer, governor became believer, Paul preaches at Antioch of Pisidia’s synagogue, Paul intrigues Gentiles, Paul and Barnabas ran from Antioch of Pisidia to Iconium where they were run from town also, Paul heals crippled man in Lystra, Paul stoned but didn’t die
- Day 317 (Nov. 13): Paul and Barnabus strengthen churches in several cities, Paul and Barnabus return to start of their trip, Paul’s letter is a pep talk to Christians, Paul proclaims his words come from above, Paul says his role is to preach to Gentiles, Paul confronts Peter for finding favor with Jews by following law of Moses, Holy Spirit is with believers not obeyers of the law, belief in Jesus Christ gives us freedom
- Day 318 (Nov. 14): Faith in Jesus took the place of the old laws, baptism makes all equal through Christ, Paul is concerned with church in Galatia listening to false teachers, Abraham’s two children illustrate the old and new law, there is freedom in Christ, let the Holy Spirit guide you, help your friends but stay strong to their sinful temptations, circumcision is old law, debate over circumcision requirement
- Day 319 (Nov. 15): Letter for Gentile believers, Paul and Barnabas separate, Timothy joins Paul, Paul and Silas are called to Macedonia, Paul baptizes Lydia, Paul commands demon out of girl, Paul and Silas imprisoned and miraculously released, Paul and Silas ran out of Thessalonica, Paul welcomed in Berea
- Day 320 (Nov. 16): Paul preaches in Athens, Paul reflects on his visit, Timothy’s report about the church, live to please God, hope of resurrection
- Day 321 (Nov. 17): Paul gives strong advice to the Thessalonica church, Paul encourages church to remain steadfast in the midst of persecution, Jesus’ second coming, Jesus will take down leaders and man of ‘lawlessness,’ Paul warns against being idle, God gives peace at all times, Gallio stands up for Paul, Paul returns to Antioch of Syria
- Day 322 (Nov. 18): Apollos instructed at Ephesus, Paul’s third missionary journey, Paul ministers at Ephesus, Paul tells church in Corinth to be united under Christ, God’s wisdom is stronger than the wisest human plan, God’s Spirit gives us some of His wisdom, believers are servants of Christ not of Paul or Apollos
- Day 323 (Nov. 19): Paul tells church not to judge others, God’s apostles are not showy, Paul condemns spiritual pride, Christians should settle their own disputes, avoid sexual immorality, marriage instructions
- Day 324 (Nov. 20): Set a good example for new believers, Paul is a slave to spreading the gospel, Israel’s idolatry is a lesson, do all for the glory of God
- Day 325 (Nov. 21): Instructions for public worship, Lord’s supper is holy and is for all, all of our spiritual gifts make up the body of Christ, Christians should be united, love reigns over all
- Day 326 (Nov. 22): Speaking in tongues and prophesying, worship should be orderly, resurrection review, resurrection of the dead, Christ will come again and defeat His enemies, physical bodies are seed for immortal being, work enthusiastically for God
- Day 327 (Nov. 23): Collecting money for Jerusalem, greetings from Paul, riot in Ephesus, Paul goes to Macedonia and Greece, God’s good news, God’s anger against sin and notably homosexuality
- Day 328 (Nov. 24): Everyone will be judged, Jews need to practice what they preach, God remains faithful, all are equal, all sin, through Christ we are saved, Abraham chosen for his faithfulness to be father of Jewish nation
- Day 329 (Nov. 25): Faith brings joy, God’s gift outweighs what Adam brought, Christ broke sin’s power, law is no longer trump, Jesus frees us from sin’s domination, Spirit can control you
- Day 330 (Nov. 26): We wait for God to give us new bodies, Holy Spirit works is silent liason between humans and God, nothing can separate us from Christ’s love, not all Israelites are chosen, salvation comes through faith
- Day 331 (Nov. 27): Paul looks to Gentiles salvation to make Israelites jealous, God’s mercy is for everyone, treat everyone with the love of Christ, respect authority, clothe yourself in Jesus and resist evil desires, steer away from criticism, do not cause others to stumble in their faith, respect authority,
- Day 332 (Nov. 28): Paul encourages Gentiles to rejoice, Paul tells of his travel plans, Paul asks for prayer, Paul greets friends, watch for those who try to alter your faith, comfort others as God comforts us, God rescued from persecution, Paul spares church grief from his visit
- Day 333 (Nov. 29): Forgiveness for the sinner, God’s apostles are genuine, old covenant doesn’t compare to glory of new covenant, our power is from God, bodies die but spirits are renewed daily, we are God’s ambassadors, Paul’s hardships
- Day 334 (Nov. 30): Don’t let others influence you with their evil, Paul’s joy at the church’s repentance, give generously, praise to God for Titus, collection for Jerusalem Christians, Paul defends his authority,
- Day 335 (Dec. 1): Paul cautions about false apostles, Paul tells of his persecution, Paul boasts of his weakness, Paul’s vision and his thorn, Paul is concerned about the Corinthians, Paul encourages church to rid themselves of sin and he is coming soon, Paul revives Eutychus
- Day 336 (Dec. 2): Paul meets the Ephesian elders and tells of his looming persecution, Paul says he has done all he can for the church, Paul’s journey to Jerusalem, Paul is warned of his persecution, Paul is arrested and endures violent crowd
- Day 337 (Dec. 3): Paul tells his story to crowd but is rebuked, Paul tells of Roman citizenship to thwart lashing, Paul goes before high council, Jews conspirte to kill Paul, Paul is sent to Caesarea
- Day 338 (Dec. 4): Paul appears before Felix for questioning, Felix keeps Paul in prison to remain in good standing with Jews, Festus replaces Felix and hears Paul’s case, Paul appeals to have his case decided by emperor, King Agrippa listens to Paul’s case, leaders decide Paul is innocent
- Day 339 (Dec. 5): Paul sails for Rome, Paul warns ships officers of impending storm, Paul tells men they will be spared in storm, Paul urges those everyone to eat, all aboard made it to land
- Day 340 (Dec. 6): Paul and shipwrecked passengers on Malta, Paul unharmed by poisonous snake, Paul heals sick on Malta, ship arrives in Rome, Paul preaches under guard, Paul says salvation offered to Gentiles, Paul writes to Ephesus church, Paul prays for spiritual wisdom for Ephesus, we are saved through Christ (God’s gift of grace) alone, believers united as Christ’s body
- Day 341 (Dec. 7): Paul chosen to share Good News, Jews and Gentiles share equally in God’s inheritance, Paul prays for Spiritual empowering for Ephesus, church was made to act together and make up Christ’s body, church leaders are a gift from Jesus, throw away old sinful nature and put on new nature through Spirit, everything you say should be good and helpful, greed offers no place in heaven, live according to light within you
- Day 342 (Dec. 8): Let Spirit be your power source, husbands and wives should be in a relationship as Christ is with the church, children should honor their parents, parents should bring them up in the Lord, God rewards slaves and masters alike who are in the Spirit, Put on armor of God, Pray at all times, Tychicus is going to Ephesus to give report, Paul greets church in Colosse, Christ is image of God, Christ is supreme!
- Day 343 (Dec. 9): Paul’s letter to Colosse, Paul’s work for the church, Christ can take over as the old self dies, those who live in Christ will share His glory, behave as an ambassador to Jesus, instructions for Christian households, pray, reflect Jesus in your actions
- Day 344 (Dec. 10): Paul writes to his good friend Philemon, Paul asks Philemon to welcome Onesimus, Paul writes to Philippians praising ther faith, Paul rejoices that Good News is being preached, Paul wants to live to continue his teaching, live as citizens of heaven, Paul said suffering for Christ is a privilege, Jesus’ humility earns Him the highest honor
- Day 345 (Dec. 11): Complaining and arguing leads to others criticism, Paul advocates Timothy and Epaphroditus, knowing Christ is priceless, stay true to the Lord ignoring enemies to the cross, don’t worry, just pray, a little sin is as big as lots of sins, faith without good deeds is dead, guard your tongue for it is a powerful tool, true wisdom comes from God
- Day 346 (Dec. 12): James (Jesus’s brother) writes 12 tribes, get rid of human anger and accept the word in your heart, show no favoritism, faith without good deeds is dead, control your Christian tongue, true wisdom comes from God
- Day 347 (Dec. 13): Jealousy prevents close relationship with God, God has power to judge not humans, boasting is a sin, luxury is gained through suffering of others, patience in suffering, earnest prayer of a righteous person has power, believers should save wandering believers by bringing them back to the cross, Paul writes Timothy, Law of Moses teachers are good for teaching the lawless, Paul is thankful for God’s mercy after he blasphemed Jesus, Paul tells Timothy to cling to his faith, pray for everyone, Jesus is only one who can reconcile God and man
- Day 348 (Dec. 14): Leaders in the church should be righteous men, be weary of those who make up ungodly rules, Paul tells Timothy to stay on path to salvation, respect elders, widows and slaves, those who long to be rich fall to destruction
- Day 349 (Dec. 15): Paul tells Timothy to keep his eyes on Jesus, put trust in God — not money, Paul gives instructions for Titus in Crete, teach moral living, Jesus and God gave us life we didn’t earn or deserve, Paul encourages Timothy to be faithful
- Day 350 (Dec. 16): Soldiers of God will be rewarded, listen to the truth and avoid worthless gossip, gently tell opposers the Truth, difficult times in the last of days, imposters will flourish, all Scripture is inspired by God, suffering is a likely for believers, carry out ministry God has given you
- Day 351 (Dec. 17): The son radiates God’s glory, Jesus earned place of honor when he cleansed us from sin, Jesus is greater than the angels, angels care for believers, stay with the truth, Jesus more glorious than Moses, Israelites faltering in the desert serves as a heed God’s instructions, promised rest for God’s people
- Day 352 (Dec. 18): Christ is our high priest, grow beyond the basic knowledge of Christ, God’s oath is a binding promise of hope, Abraham tithed to Melchizedek, Jesus is perfect priest who lives on and can intercede forever and offer salvation
- Day 353 (Dec. 19): Christ is our High Priest, New Covenant forgives and erases sins, New System is better than Old Rules for worship and redemption, Christ offered himself to purify God’s house, Jesus’s offering made perfect those who are being made holy, motivate one another to acts of love and good works, those who know yet continue to sin will not be forgiven, patient endurance will earn you your reward
- Day 354 (Dec. 20): Faith is key to salvation, Old Testament heroes were rewarded for their faith, others suffered and died for their faith knowing they would have a better eternal life, God disciplines those He loves, there is a peaceful harvest after suffering the pain of discipline, listen to God so you don’t miss God’s grace, God to shake the earth so only the unshakable will remain
- Day 355 (Dec. 21): Love all, respect marriage, God will never fail us, World is not our permanent home, Peter reminds believers that they were chosen, believers have hope for the priceless inheritance in heaven, trials make your faith genuine and strong, faith will earn you praise when Jesus returns, call to holy living for sake of salvation, love deeply, purify yourselves by getting rid of all evil behavior
- Day 356 (Dec. 22): Jesus is cornerstone for believers to build on and nonbelievers to stumble, respect those in authority, slaves who endure hardship will be rewarded, wives must accept husband’s authority, clothe yourself in inward beauty not outward appearance, husbands must treat wives as equal partner, pay back retaliation with blessings, God will reward those who suffer for doing what is right, live for God, watch over flock willingly not grudgingly, watch out for the prowling devil
- Day 357 (Dec. 23): Grow in your faith with “moral excellence” and the more productive you will be in the knowledge of Jesus, we need constant reminders of our faith in Jesus to stand firm with truth, false teachers are clever and crafty, the Day of the Lord will come as a surprise, God is patient in picking His day because He is wants to give people more time to be saved, Peter warns against becoming influenced by evil people
- Day 358 (Dec. 24): God is light, live as Jesus did, love your brothers and sisters, remain faithful in what you have been taught from the beginning so you may inherit eternal life, the Holy Spirit teaches truth, eagerness to know who we will be when Jesus returns keeps us pure, if you live in Him you will not sin, leaving guilt behind we can go to Him with confidence that we will receive what we ask of Him, identifying false prophets
- Day 359 (Dec. 25): John encourages us to love one another as God commanded, everyone who believes Jesus is God’s son will be children of God also, Jesus proved He was God’s son by being baptized with water and shedding His blood on the cross, Jesus protects believers from the devil, avoid anything that can take God’s place in your heart, be leary of deceivers, welcome the traveling teachers
- Day 360a (Dec. 26): Jude’s letter is similar to Peter’s second letter, beware of false teachers, remain strong in the faith as you did from the beginning, Jesus appears to John holding seven stars (angels of the seven churches) and standing amidst seven gold lampstands, church of Ephesus is told to return the strong faith they had in the beginning, church in Smyrna told of impending suffering but a reward comes afterward, Pergamum church is told to rid itself of evil teaching, and church of Thyatira is warned of Jezebel’s sexual promiscuity but tells others to hold true to their faith because they will get authority of the Father to rule
- Day 360b (Dec. 26): Introduction to Revelations
- Day 361 (Dec. 27): All through John, Jesus wrote letters to churches in Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, heaven, Lamb opens the scrolls and breaks the seals
- Day 362 (Dec. 28): 144,000 Israelites get seal of God, a crowd comes who survived the great tribulation and serve God, breaking seventh seal causes earthquake, angels blowing trumpets set off destruction on earth, fifth trumpet brings stinging locusts for five months, sixth trumpet blown releases angels who kill one-third of all people, the mighty angel with small scroll says to keep a secret and ate it, scroll was sweet but became sour in stomach
- Day 363 (Dec. 29): Two witnesses take on devil and win through resurrection, seventh trumpet blast brings Ark of Covenant to life, woman takes on dragon, beast speaks blasphemies against God, three angels shout praises to God
- Day 364 (Dec. 30): Seven angels standing at Temple hold bowls of seven plagues, those victorious over evil sang song of Moses, plagues caused flowing blood, darkness, earthquakes, hailstorms, prostitute rides beast, beast has fallen, Lamb of God victorious over beast and kings, voice warns to stay away from the wickedness of Babylon, believers rejoice over judgment of Babylon
- Day 365 (Dec. 31): Praise the Lord for avenging the murder and suffering of His servants, rider on white horse calls to army to go against John, thousand years in waiting, defeat of Satan, final judgment, a new Jerusalem, Jesus is coming!
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