Bible reading plan full-year

Each day of the year I’ll post verses to read, with the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.

Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us, expressed through Jesus.

Please read the verses below, prayerfully consider them, and then my comments may be helpful after those moments.

• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?

Here’s the full-year plan:

January 1  Psalm 1  Matthew 1  Genesis 1; 2:1-17

January 2  Psalm 2  Matthew 2:1-18  Genesis 2:18-25; 3; 4:1-16

January 3  Psalm 3  Matthew 2:19-23; 3  Genesis 4:17-26; 5; 6

January 4  Proverbs 1:1-7  Matthew 4:1-22  Genesis 7; 8; 9:1-17

January 5  Psalm 4  Matthew 4:23-25; 5:1-20  Genesis 9:18-29; 10; 11:1-9

January 6  Psalm 5  Matthew 5:21-42  Genesis 11:10-32; 12; 13

January 7  Psalm 6  Matthew 5:43-48; 6:1-24  Genesis 14; 15; 16

January 8  Proverbs 1:8-19  Matthew 6:25-34; 7:1-23  Genesis 17; 18

January 9  Psalm 7:1-9  Matthew 7:24-29; 8:1-22  Genesis 19; 20

January 10  Psalm 7:10-17  Matthew 8:23-34; 9:1-13  Genesis 21; 22; 23

January 11  Psalm 8  Matthew 9:14-38  Genesis 24

January 12  Proverbs 1:20-33  Matthew 10:1-31  Genesis 25; 26

January 13  Psalm 9:1-6  Matthew 10:32-42; 11:1-15  Genesis 27; 28

January 14  Psalm 9:7-12  Matthew 11:16-30  Genesis 29; 30

January 15  Psalm 9:13-20  Matthew 12:1-21  Genesis 31

January 16  Proverbs 2:1-11  Matthew 12:22-45  Genesis 32; 33

January 17  Psalm 10:1-11  Matthew 12:46-50; 13:1-17  Genesis 34; 35

January 18  Psalm 10:12-18  Matthew 13:18-35  Genesis 36; 37

January 19  Psalm 11  Matthew 13:36-58  Genesis 38; 39

January 20  Proverbs 2:12-22  Matthew 14:1-21  Genesis 40; 41:1-40

January 21  Psalm 12  Matthew 14:22-36; 15:1-9  Genesis 41:41-57; 42

January 22  Psalm 13  Matthew 15:10-39  Genesis 43; 44

January 23  Psalm 14  Matthew 16:1-20  Genesis 45; 46; 47:1-12

January 24  Proverbs 3:1-10  Matthew 16:21-28; 17:1-13  Genesis 47:13-31; 48

January 25  Psalm 15  Matthew 17:14-27; 18:1-9  Genesis 49; 50

January 26  Psalm 16  Matthew 18:10-35  Job 1; 2; 3

January 27  Psalm 17:1-5  Matthew 19:1-15  Job 4; 5; 6; 7

January 28  Proverbs 3:11-20  Matthew 19:16-30  Job 8; 9; 10

January 29  Psalm 17:6-12  Matthew 20:1-19  Job 11; 12; 13; 14

January 30  Psalm 17:13-15  Matthew 20:20-34  Job 15; 16; 17; 18

January 31  Psalm 18:1-6  Matthew 21:1-17  Job 19; 20; 21

February 1 Proverbs 3:21-35 Matthew 21:18-32 Job 22; 23; 24

February 2 Psalm 18:7-15 Matthew 21:33-46; 22:1-14 Job 25; 26; 27; 28; 29

February 3 Psalm 18:16-24 Matthew 22:15-46 Job 30; 31; 32

February 4  Psalm 18:25-36  Matthew 23  Job 33; 34

February 5  Proverbs 4:1-9  Matthew 24:1-31  Job 35; 36; 37

February 6  Psalm 18:37-42  Matthew 24:32-51; 25:1-13  Job 38; 39; 40:1-2

February 7  Psalm 18:43-50  Matthew 25:14-46  Job 40:3-24; 41; 42

February 8  Psalm 19:1-6  Matthew 26:1-30  Exodus 1; 2; 3

February 9  Proverbs 4:10-19  Matthew 26:31-46  Exodus 4; 5; 6:1-12

February 10  Psalm 19:7-14  Matthew 26:47-68  Exodus 6:13-30; 7; 8

February 11  Psalm 20  Matthew 26:69-75; 27:1-10  Exodus 9; 10

February 12  Psalm 21:1-7  Matthew 27:11-44  Exodus 11; 12

February 13  Proverbs 4:20-27  Matthew 27:45-66  Exodus 13; 14

February 14  Psalm 21:8-13  Matthew 28  Exodus 15; 16

February 15  Psalm 22:1-11  Mark 1:1-28  Exodus 17; 18

February 16  Psalm 22:12-21  Mark 1:29-45; 2:1-17  Exodus 19; 20

February 17  Proverbs 5:1-14  Mark 2:18-28; 3:1-30  Exodus 21; 22

February 18  Psalm 22:22-31  Mark 3:31-35; 4:1-29  Exodus 23; 24

February 19  Psalm 23  Mark 4:30-41; 5:1-20  Exodus 25; 26

February 20  Psalm 24  Mark 5:21-43; 6:1-6  Exodus 27; 28

February 21  Proverbs 5:15-23  Mark 6:6-29  Exodus 29; 30

February 22  Psalm 25:1-7  Mark 6:30-56  Exodus 31; 32; 33:1-6

February 23  Psalm 25:8-15  Mark 7:1-30  Exodus 33:7-23; 34

February 24  Psalm 25:16-22  Mark 7:31-37; 8:1-13  Exodus 35; 36

February 25  Proverbs 6:1-11  Mark 8:14-38; 9:1  Exodus 37; 38

February 26  Psalm 26  Mark 9:2-32  Exodus 39; 40

February 27  Psalm 27:1-6  Mark 9:33-50; 10:1-12  Leviticus 1; 2; 3

February 28  Psalm 27:7-14  Mark 10:13-31  Leviticus 4; 5:1-13

March 1  Proverbs 6:12-19  Mark 10:32-52  Leviticus 5:14-19; 6; 7:1-10

March 2  Psalm 28  Mark 11:1-25  Leviticus 7:11-38; 8

March 3  Psalm 29  Mark 11:27-33; 12:1-12  Leviticus 9; 10

March 4  Psalm 30:1-7  Mark 12:13-27  Leviticus 11; 12

March 5  Proverbs 6:20-29  Mark 12:28-44  Leviticus 13

March 6  Psalm 30:8-12  Mark 13:1-31  Leviticus 14

March 7  Psalm 31:1-8  Mark 13:32-37; 14:1-16  Leviticus 15; 16

March 8  Psalm 31:9-18  Mark 14:17-42  Leviticus 17; 18

March 9  Proverbs 6:30-35  Mark 14:43-72  Leviticus 19; 20

March 10  Psalm 31:19-24  Mark 15:1-32  Leviticus 21; 22

March 11  Psalm 32  Mark 15:33-47  Leviticus 23; 24

March 12  Psalm 33:1-11  Mark 16  Leviticus 25; 26:1-13

March 13  Proverbs 7:1-5  Luke 1:1-25  Leviticus 26:14-46; 27

March 14  Psalm 33:12-22  Luke 1:26-38  Numbers 1; 2:1-9

March 15  Psalm 34:1-10  Luke 1:39-56  Numbers 2:10-34; 3

March 16  Psalm 34:11-22  Luke 1:57-80  Numbers 4; 5:1-10

March 17  Proverbs 7:6-20  Luke 2:1-20  Numbers 5:11-31; 6

March 18  Psalm 35:1-10  Luke 2:21-40  Numbers 7:1-65

March 19  Psalm 35:11-18  Luke 2:41-52  Numbers 7:66-89; 8; 9:1-14

March 20  Psalm 35:19-28  Luke 3:1-22  Numbers 9:15-23; 10; 11:1-3

March 21  Proverbs 7:21-27  Luke 3:23-38; 4:1-13  Numbers 11:4-35; 12; 13:1-25

March 22  Psalm 36  Luke 4:14-37  Numbers 13:26-33; 14

March 23  Psalm 37:1-9  Luke 4:38-44; 5:1-16  Numbers 15; 16:1-35

March 24  Psalm 37:10-20  Luke 5:17-32  Numbers 16:36-50; 17; 18

March 25  Proverbs 8:1-11  Luke 5:33-39; 6:1-11  Numbers 19; 20; 21:1-3

March 26  Psalm 37:21-31  Luke 6:12-36  Numbers 21:4-35; 22:1-20

March 27  Psalm 37:32-40  Luke 6:37-49; 7:1-10  Numbers 22:21-42; 23:1-26

March 28  Psalm 38:1-12  Luke 7:11-35  Numbers 23:27-30; 24; 25; 26:1-11

March 29  Proverbs 8:12-21  Luke 7:36-50  Numbers 26:12-65; 27:1-11

March 30  Psalm 38:13-22  Luke 8:1-18  Numbers 27:12-23; 28; 29:1-11

March 31  Psalm 39  Luke 8:19-39  Numbers 29:12-40; 30; 31:1-24

April 1  Psalm 40:1-8  Luke 8:40-56; 9:1-9  Numbers 31:25-54; 32

April 2  Proverbs 8:22-31  Luke 9:10-27  Numbers 33; 34

April 3  Psalm 40:9-17  Luke 9:28-56  Numbers 35; 36

April 4  Psalm 41:1-6  Luke 9:57-62; 10:1-24  Deuteronomy 1; 2:1-23

April 5  Psalm 41:7-13  Luke 10:25-42; 11:1-4  Deuteronomy 2:24-37; 3; 4:1-14

April 6  Proverbs 8:32-36  Luke 11:5-32  Deuteronomy 4:15-49; 5

April 7  Psalm 42:1-6  Luke 11:33-54  Deuteronomy 6; 7; 8

April 8  Psalm 42:6-11  Luke 12:1-34  Deuteronomy 9; 10

April 9  Psalm 43  Luke 12:35-59  Deuteronomy 11; 12

April 10  Proverbs 9:1-12  Luke 13:1-30  Deuteronomy 13; 14

April 11  Psalm 44:1-12  Luke 13:31-35; 14:1-14  Deuteronomy 15; 16:1-20

April 12  Psalm 44:13-26  Luke 14:15-35  Deuteronomy 16:21-22; 17; 18

April 13  Psalm 45:1-9  Luke 15  Deuteronomy 19; 20

April 14  Proverbs 9:13-18  Luke 16:1-18  Deuteronomy 21; 22

April 15  Psalm 45:10-17  Luke 16:19-31; 17:1-10  Deuteronomy 23; 24; 25

April 16  Psalm 46  Luke 17:11-37  Deuteronomy 26; 27; 28:1-14

April 17  Psalm 47  Luke 18:1-30  Deuteronomy 28:15-68

April 18  Proverbs 10:1-10  Luke 18:31-43; 19:1-10  Deuteronomy 29; 30:1-10

April 19  Psalm 48:1-8  Luke 19:11-44  Deuteronomy 30:11-20; 31:1-29

April 20  Psalm 48:9-14  Luke 19:45-48; 20:1-26  Deuteronomy 31:30; 32

April 21  Psalm 49  Luke 20:27-47; 21:1-4  Deuteronomy 33; 34

April 22  Proverbs 10:11-20  Luke 21:5-38  Joshua 1; 2

April 23  Psalm 50:1-15  Luke 22:1-38  Joshua 3; 4; 5:1-12

April 24  Psalm 50:16-23  Luke 22:39-62  Joshua 5:13-15; 6; 7

April 25  Psalm 51:1-9  Luke 22:63-71; 23:1-25  Joshua 8; 9:1-15

April 26  Proverbs 10:21-30  Luke 23:26-56  Joshua 9:16-27; 10

April 27  Psalm 51:10-19  Luke 24:1-35  Joshua 11; 12

April 28  Psalm 52  Luke 24:36-53  Joshua 13; 14

April 29  Psalm 53  John 1:1-28  Joshua 15; 16

April 30  Proverbs 10:31-32; 11:1-8  John 1:29-51  Joshua 17; 18

May 1  Psalm 54  John 2  Joshua 19; 20; 21:1-19

May 2  Psalm 55:1-11  John 3:1-21  Joshua 21:20-45; 22

May 3  Psalm 55:12-23  John 3:22-36  Joshua 23; 24

May 4  Proverbs 11:9-18  John 4:1-26  Judges 1; 2:1-5

May 5  Psalm 56  John 4:27-42  Judges 2:6-23; 3

May 6  Psalm 57:1-6  John 4:43-54; 5:1-15  Judges 4; 5

May 7  Psalm 57:7-11  John 5:16-30  Judges 6; 7:1-8

May 8  Proverbs 11:19-28  John 5:31-47  Judges 7:8-25; 8

May 9  Psalm 58  John 6:1-24  Judges 9

May 10  Psalm 59:1-8  John 6:25-59  Judges 10; 11

May 11  Psalm 59:9-17  John 6:60-71; 7:1-13  Judges 12; 13

May 12  Proverbs 11:29-31; 12:1-7  John 7:14-44  Judges 14; 15

May 13  Psalm 60:1-4  John 7:45-53; 8:1-11  Judges 16; 17

May 14  Psalm 60:5-12  John 8:12-30  Judges 18; 19

May 15  Psalms 61  John 8:31-59  Judges 20; 21

May 16  Proverbs 12:8-17  John 9:1-34  Ruth 1; 2

May 17  Psalm 62  John 9:35-41; 10:1-21  Ruth 3; 4

May 18  Psalm 63  John 10:22-42  1 Samuel 1; 2:1-26

May 19  Psalm 64  John 11:1-44  1 Samuel 2:27-36; 3; 4

May 20  Proverbs 12:18-27  John 11:45-57; 12:1-11  1 Samuel 5; 6; 7

May 21  Psalm 65  John 12:12-36  1 Samuel 8; 9; 10:1-8

May 22  Psalm 66:1-12  John 12:37-50; 13:1-17  1 Samuel 10:9-27; 11; 12

May 23  Psalm 66:13-20  John 13:18-38  1 Samuel 13; 14:1-23

May 24  Proverbs 12:28; 13:1-9  John 14  1 Samuel 14:24-52; 15

May 25  Psalm 67  John 15; 16:1-4  1 Samuel 16; 17:1-37

May 26  Psalm 68:1-6  John 16:5-33; 17:1-5  1 Samuel 17:38-58; 18

May 27  Psalm 68:7-14  John 17:6-26  1 Samuel 19; 20

May 28  Proverbs 13:10-19  John 18:1-24  1 Samuel 21; 22; 23

May 29  Psalm 68:15-20  John 18:25-40  1 Samuel 24; 25

May 30  Psalm 68:21-27  John 19:1-27  1 Samuel 26; 27; 28

May 31  Psalm 68:28-35  John 19:28-42; 20:1-9  1 Samuel 29; 30; 31

June 1  Proverbs 13:20-25; 14:1-4  John 20:10-31  2 Samuel 1; 2:1-7

June 2  Psalm 69:1-12  John 21  2 Samuel 2:8-32; 3:1-21

June 3  Psalm 69:13-28  Acts 1:1-22  2 Samuel 3:22-39; 4; 5:1-5

June 4  Psalm 69:29-36  Acts 1:23-26; 2:1-21  2 Samuel 5:6-25; 6

June 5  Proverbs 14:5-14  Acts 2:22-47  2 Samuel 7; 8

June 6  Psalm 70  Acts 3  2 Samuel 9; 10

June 7  Psalm 71:1-8  Acts 4:1-22  2 Samuel 11; 12

June 8  Psalm 71:9-18  Acts 4:23-37; 5:1-11  2 Samuel 13

June 9  Proverbs 14:15-24  Acts 5:12-42  2 Samuel 14; 15:1-12

June 10  Psalm 71:19-24  Acts 6; 7:1-19  2 Samuel 15:13-37; 16:1-14

June 11  Psalm 72  Acts 7:20-43  2 Samuel 16:15-23; 17; 18:1-18

June 12  Psalm 73:1-14  Acts 7:44-60; 8:1-3  2 Samuel 18:19-33; 19

June 13  Proverbs 14:25-35  Acts 8:4-40  2 Samuel 20; 21

June 14  Psalm 73:15-28  Acts 9:1-31  2 Samuel 22; 23:1-7

June 15  Psalm 74:1-9  Acts 9:32-43; 10:1-23  2 Samuel 23:8-39; 24

June 16  Psalm 74:10-17  Acts 10:23-48; 11:1-18  1 Kings 1; 2:1-12

June 17  Proverbs 15:1-10  Acts 11:19-30; 12:1-19  1 Kings 2:13-46; 3:1-15

June 18  Psalm 74:18-23  Acts 12:19-25; 13:1-12  1 Kings 3:16-28; 4; 5

June 19  Psalm 75  Acts 13:13-41  1 Kings 6; 7:1-22

June 20  Psalm 76; Acts 13:42-52; 14:1-7  1 Kings 7:23-51; 8:1-21

June 21  Proverbs 15:11-20  Acts 14:8-28  1 Kings 8:22-66; 9:1-9

June 22  Psalm 77:1-9  Acts 15:1-21  1 Kings 9:10-28; 10; 11:1-13

June 23  Psalm 77:10-20  Acts 15:22-41  1 Kings 11:14-43; 12:1-24

June 24  Psalm 78:1-8  Acts 16:1-15  1 Kings 12:25-33; 13; 14:1-20

June 25  Proverbs 15:21-30  Acts 16:16-40  1 Kings 14:21-31; 15; 16:1-7

June 26  Psalm 78:9-16  Acts 17:1-21  1 Kings 16:8-34; 17; 18:1-15

June 27  Psalm 78:17-31  Acts 17:22-34; 18:1-8  1 Kings 18:16-46; 19

June 28  Psalm 78:32-39  Acts 18:9-28; 19:1-13  1 Kings 20; 21

June 29  Proverbs 15:31-33; 16:1-7  Acts 19:14-41  1 Kings 22

June 30  Psalm 78:40-55  Acts 20  2 Kings 1; 2

July 1  Psalm 78:56-72  Acts 21:1-26  2 Kings 3; 4:1-37

July 2  Psalm 79  Acts 21:27-40; 22:1-21  2 Kings 4:38-44; 5; 6:1-23

July 3  Proverbs 16:8-17  Acts 22:22-30; 23:1-11  2 Kings 6:24-33; 7; 8:1-15

July 4  Psalm 80:1-7  Acts 23:12-35  2 Kings 8:16-29; 9

July 5  Psalm 80:8-19  Acts 24  2 Kings 10; 11

July 6  Psalm 81:1-7  Acts 25:1-22  2 Kings 12; 13; 14:1-22

July 7  Proverbs 16:18-27  Acts 25:23-27; 26:1-23  2 Kings 14:23-29; 15

July 8  Psalm 81:8-16  Acts 26:24-32; 27:1-12  2 Kings 16; 17

July 9  Psalm 82  Acts 27:13-44  2 Kings 18; 19:1-13

July 10  Psalm 83  Acts 28:1-16  2 Kings 19:14-37; 20

July 11  Proverbs 16:28-33; 17:1-4  Acts 28:17-31  2 Kings 21; 22

July 12  Psalm 84:1-7  Romans 1:1-17  2 Kings 23; 24:1-7

July 13  Psalm 84:8-12  Romans 1:18-32  2 Kings 24:8-20; 25

July 14  Psalm 85:1-7  Romans 2:1-16  Jonah 1; 2; 3; 4

July 15  Proverbs 17:5-14  Romans 2:17-29; 3:1-8  Amos 1; 2

July 16  Psalm 85:8-13  Romans 3:9-31  Amos 3; 4

July 17  Psalm 86:1-10  Romans 4:1-15  Amos 5

July 18  Psalm 86:11-17  Romans 4:16-25; 5:1-11  Amos 6; 7

July 19  Proverbs 17:15-24  Romans 5:12-21  Amos 8; 9

July 20  Psalm 87  Romans 6:1-14  Hosea 1; 2

July 21  Psalms 88:1-9  Romans 6:15-23; 7:1-6  Hosea 3; 4; 5

July 22  Psalms 88:9-18  Romans 7:7-25  Hosea 6; 7

July 23  Proverbs 17:25-28; 18:1-6  Romans 8:1-17  Hosea 8; 9

July 24  Psalm 89:1-8  Romans 8:18-39  Hosea 10; 11:1-11

July 25  Psalm 89:9-13  Romans 9:1-21  Hosea 11:12; 12; 13; 14

July 26  Psalm 89:14-18  Romans 9:22-33; 10:1-4  1 Chronicles 1; 2:1-17

July 27  Proverbs 18:7-16  Romans 10:5-21; 11:1-10  1 Chronicles 2:18-55; 3; 4:1-8

July 28  Psalm 89:19-29  Romans 11:11-32  1 Chronicles 4:9-43; 5

July 29  Psalm 89:30-37  Romans 11:33-36; 12  1 Chronicles 6

July 30  Psalm 89:38-45  Romans 13  1 Chronicles 7; 8; 9:1

July 31  Proverbs 18:17-24; 19:1-2  Romans 14:1-18  1 Chronicles 9; 10

August 1  Psalm 89:46-52  Romans 14:19-23; 15:1-13  1 Chronicles 11; 12:1-22

August 2  Psalm 90:1-10  Romans 15:14-33  1 Chronicles 12:23-40; 13; 14

August 3  Psalm 90:11-17  Romans 16  1 Chronicles 15: 16:1-36

August 4  Proverbs 19:3-12  1 Corinthians 1:1-17  1 Chronicles 16:37-43; 17; 18

August 5  Psalm 91:1-8  1 Corinthians 1:18-31; 2:1-5  1 Chronicles 19; 20; 21; 22:1

August 6  Psalm 91:9-16  1 Corinthians 2:6-16  1 Chronicles 22:2-19; 23

August 7  Psalm 92  1 Corinthians 3  1 Chronicles 24; 25; 26:1-19

August 8  Proverbs 19:13-22  1 Corinthians 4  1 Chronicles 26:20-32; 27

August 9  Psalm 93  1 Corinthians 5  1 Chronicles 28; 29

August 10  Psalm 94:1-11  1 Corinthians 6  2 Chronicles 1

August 11  Psalm 94:12-23  1 Corinthians 7:1-16  Ecclesiastes 1; 2; 3

August 12  Proverbs 19:23-29; 20:1-4  1 Corinthians 7:17-35  Ecclesiastes 4; 5; 6

August 13  Psalm 95  1 Corinthians 7:36-40; 8  Ecclesiastes 7; 8; 9:1-12

August 14  Psalm 96  1 Corinthians 9:1-18  Ecclesiastes 9:13-18; 10; 11; 12

August 15  Psalm 97  1 Corinthians 9:19-27; 10:1-13  2 Chronicles 2; 3; 4; 5:1

August 16  Proverbs 20:5-14  1 Corinthians 10:14-33; 11:1  2 Chronicles 5:2-14; 6; 7:1-10

August 17  Psalm 98  1 Corinthians 11:2-34  2 Chronicles 7:11-22; 8; 9

August 18  Psalm 99  1 Corinthians 12:1-26  Song of Solomon 1; 2; 3; 4

August 19  Psalm 100  1 Corinthians 12:27-31; 13  Song of Solomon 5; 6; 7; 8

August 20  Proverbs 20:15-24  1 Corinthians 14:1-19  2 Chronicles 10; 11; 12

August 21  Psalm 101  1 Corinthians 14:20-40  2 Chronicles 13; 14; 15

August 22  Psalm 102:1-11  1 Corinthians 15:1-34  2 Chronicles 16; 17; 18:1-27

August 23  Psalm 102:12-17  1 Corinthians 15:35-49  2 Chronicles 18:28-34; 19; 20; 21:1-3

August 24  Proverbs 20:25-30; 21:1-4  1 Corinthians 15:50-58; 16:1-4  2 Chronicles 21:4-20; 22; 23

August 25  Psalm 102:18-28  1 Corinthians 16:5-24  2 Chronicles 24; 25

August 26  Psalm 103:1-12  2 Corinthians 1:1-11  2 Chronicles 26; 27; 28

August 27  Psalm 103:13-22  2 Corinthians 1:12-22  2 Chronicles 29; 30; 31:1

August 28  Proverbs 21:5-16  2 Corinthians 1:23-24; 2:1-11  2 Chronicles 31:2-21; 32; 33:1-20

August 29  Psalm 104:1-18  2 Corinthians 2:12-17; 3:1-6  2 Chronicles 33:21-25; 34; 35:1-19

August 30  Psalm 104:19-30  2 Corinthians 3:7-18  2 Chronicles 35:20-27; 36

August 31  Psalm 104:31-35  2 Corinthians 4  Micah 1; 2; 3; 4

September 1  Proverbs 21:17-26  2 Corinthians 5:1-10  Micah 5; 6; 7

September 2  Psalm 105:1-11  2 Corinthians 5:11-21; 6:1-2  Isaiah 1; 2

September 3  Psalm 105:12-22  2 Corinthians 6:3-18; 7:1  Isaiah 3; 4; 5:1-7

September 4  Psalm 105:23-36  2 Corinthians 7:2-16  Isaiah 5:8-30; 6; 7; 8:1-10

September 5  Proverbs 21:27-31; 22:1-6  2 Corinthians 8:1-15  Isaiah 8:11-22; 9; 10:1-19

September 6  Psalm 105:37-45  2 Corinthians 8:16-24; 9:1-5  Isaiah 10:20-34; 11; 12; 13

September 7  Psalm 106:1-15  2 Corinthians 9:6-15  Isaiah 14; 15; 16

September 8  Psalm 106:16-31  2 Corinthians 10  Isaiah 17; 18; 19

September 9  Proverbs 22:7-16  2 Corinthians 11:1-15  Isaiah 20; 21; 22; 23

September 10  Psalm 106:32-39  2 Corinthians 11:16-33  Isaiah 24; 25; 26

September 11  Psalm 106:40-48  2 Corinthians 12:1-10  Isaiah 27; 28

September 12  Psalm 107:1-9  2 Corinthians 12:11-21  Isaiah 29; 30:1-18

September 13  Proverbs 22:17-27  2 Corinthians 13  Isaiah 30:19-33; 31; 32

September 14  Psalm 107:10-22  Galatians 1  Isaiah 33; 34; 35

September 15  Psalm 107:23-32  Galatians 2:1-10  Isaiah 36; 37

September 16  Psalm 107:33-43  Galatians 2:11-21; 3:1-9  Isaiah 38; 39; 40

September 17  Proverbs 22:28-29; 23:1-9  Galatians 3:10-25  Isaiah 41; 42

September 18  Psalm 108:1-5  Galatians 3:26-29; 4:1-20  Isaiah 43; 44:1-23

September 19  Psalm 108:6-13  Galatians 4:21-31; 5:1-6  Isaiah 44:23-28; 45; 46

September 20  Psalm 109:1-20  Galatians 5:7-26  Isaiah 47; 48; 49:1-7

September 21  Proverbs 23:10-18  Galatians 6  Isaiah 49:8-26; 50; 51:1-16

September 22  Psalm 109:21-31  Ephesians 1  Isaiah 51:17-23; 52; 53; 54

September 23  Psalm 110  Ephesians 2  Isaiah 55; 56; 57:1-13

September 24  Psalm 111  Ephesians 3  Isaiah 57:14-21; 58; 59

September 25  Proverbs 23:19-28  Ephesians 4:1-16  Isaiah 60; 61; 62

September 26  Psalm 112  Ephesians 4:17-32; 5:1-7  Isaiah 63; 64; 65:1-16

September 27  Psalm 113  Ephesians 5:8-33  Isaiah 65:17-25; 66

September 28  Psalm 114  Ephesians 6  Nahum 1-3

September 29  Proverbs 23:29-35; 24:1-4  Philippians 1:1-26  Zephaniah 1; 2; 3

September 30  Psalm 115:1-11  Philippians 1:27-30; 2:1-11  Jeremiah 1; 2:1-30

October 1  Psalm 115:12-18  Philippians 2:12-30  Jeremiah 2:31-37; 3; 4:1-9

October 2  Psalm 116:1-11  Philippians 3; 4:1  Jeremiah 4:10-31; 5

October 3  Proverbs 24:5-14  Philippians 4:2-23  Jeremiah 6; 7:1-29

October 4  Psalm 116:12-19  Colossians 1:1-23  Jeremiah 7:30-34; 8; 9:1-16

October 5  Psalm 117  Colossians 1:24-29; 2:1-5  Jeremiah 9:17-26; 10; 11:1-17

October 6  Psalm 118:1-16 Colossians 2:6-23  Jeremiah 11:18-23; 12; 13

October 7  Proverbs 24:15-22  Colossians 3; 4:1  Jeremiah 14; 15

October 8  Psalm 118:17-29  Colossians 4:2-18  Jeremiah 16; 17

October 9  Psalm 119:1-8  1 Thessalonians 1; 2:1-16  Jeremiah 18; 19; 20

October 10  Psalm 119:9-16  1 Thessalonians 2:17-20; 3  Jeremiah 21; 22; 23:1-8

October 11  Proverbs 24:23-34  1 Thessalonians 4  Jeremiah 23:9-30; 24; 25:1-14

October 12  Psalm 119:17-24  1 Thessalonians 5  Jeremiah 25:15-38; 26

October 13  Psalm 119:25-32  2 Thessalonians 1  Jeremiah 27; 28; 29:1-23

October 14  Psalm 119:33-40  2 Thessalonians 2  Jeremiah 29:24-32; 30; 31:1-14

October 15  Proverbs 25:1-10  2 Thessalonians 3  Jeremiah 31:15-40; 32:1-25

October 16  Psalm 119:41-48  1 Timothy 1  Jeremiah 32:26-44; 33; 34

October 17  Psalm 119:49-56  1 Timothy 2  Jeremiah 35; 36; 37

October 18  Psalm 119:57-64  1 Timothy 3  Jeremiah 38; 39; 40:1-6

October 19  Proverbs 25:11-20  1 Timothy 4  Jeremiah 40:7-16; 41; 42

October 20  Psalm 119:65-72  1 Timothy 5; 6:1-2  Jeremiah 43; 44; 45

October 21  Psalm 119:73-80  1 Timothy 6:3-21  Jeremiah 46; 47

October 22  Psalm 119:81-88  2 Timothy 1  Jeremiah 48; 49:1-6

October 23  Proverbs 25:21-28; 26:1-2  2 Timothy 2  Jeremiah 49:7-39; 50:1-10

October 24  Psalm 119:89-96  2 Timothy 3  Jeremiah 50:11-46; 51:1-14

October 25  Psalm 119:97-104  2 Timothy 4  Jeremiah 51:15-64

October 26  Psalm 119:105-112  Titus 1  Jeremiah 52

October 27  Proverbs 26:3-12  Titus 2  Habakkuk 1; 2; 3

October 28  Psalm 119:113-120  Titus 3  Lamentations 1; 2:1-6

October 29  Psalm 119:121-128  Philemon 1  Lamentations 2:7-22; 3:1-39

October 30  Psalm 119:129-136  Hebrews 1  Lamentations 3:40-66; 4; 5

October 31  Proverbs 26:13-22  Hebrews 2  Obadiah 1

November 1  Psalm 119:137-144  Hebrews 3  Joel 1; 2:1-17

November 2  Psalm 119:145-152  Hebrews 4:1-13  Joel 2:18-32; 3

November 3  Psalm 119:153-160  Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-10  Ezekiel 1; 2; 3

November 4  Proverbs 26:23-28; 27:1-4  Hebrews 5:11-14; 6:1-12  Ezekiel 4; 5; 6

November 5  Psalm 119:161-168  Hebrews 6:13-20; 7:1-10  Ezekiel 7; 8; 9

November 6  Psalm 119:169-176  Hebrews 7:11-28  Ezekiel 10; 11; 12

November 7  Psalm 120  Hebrews 8  Ezekiel 13; 14; 15

November 8  Proverbs 27:5-14  Hebrews 9:1-15  Ezekiel 16

November 9  Psalm 121  Hebrews 9:16-28  Ezekiel 17; 18

November 10  Psalm 122  Hebrews 10:1-18  Ezekiel 19; 20:1-44

November 11  Psalm 123  Hebrews 10:19-39  Ezekiel 20:45-49; 21; 22:1-22

November 12  Proverbs 27:15-22 Hebrews 11:1-16  Ezekiel 22:23-31; 23

November 13  Psalm 124  Hebrews 11:17-40  Ezekiel 24; 25

November 14  Psalm 125  Hebrews 12:1-13  Ezekiel 26; 27

November 15  Psalm 126  Hebrews 12:14-29  Ezekiel 28; 29

November 16  Proverbs 27:23-27; 28:1-6  Hebrews 13  Ezekiel 30; 31

November 17  Psalm 127  James 1  Ezekiel 32; 33:1-20

November 18  Psalm 128  James 2  Ezekiel 33:21-33; 34; 35

November 19  Psalm 129  James 3  Ezekiel 36; 37

November 20  Proverbs 28:7-17  James 4  Ezekiel 38; 39

November 21  Psalm 130  James 5  Ezekiel 40

November 22  Psalm 131  1 Peter 1; 2:1-3  Ezekiel 41; 42

November 23  Psalm 132  1 Peter 2:4-25  Ezekiel 43; 44

November 24  Proverbs 28:18-28  1 Peter 3  Ezekiel 45; 46

November 25  Psalm 133  1 Peter 4  Ezekiel 47; 48

November 26  Psalm 134  1 Peter 5  Daniel 1; 2:1-23

November 27  Psalm 135:1-12  2 Peter 1  Daniel 2:24-29; 3:1-12

November 28  Proverbs 29:1-9  2 Peter 2  Daniel 3:13-30; 4:1-18

November 29  Psalm 135:13-21  2 Peter 3  Daniel 4:19-37; 5:1-16

November 30  Psalm 136:1-12  1 John 1; 2:1-11  Daniel 5:17-31; 6

December 1  Psalm 136:13-26  1 John 2:12-27  Daniel 7; 8:1-14

December 2  Proverbs 29:10-18  1 John 2:28-29; 3:1-10  Daniel 8:15-27; 9:1-19

December 3  Psalm 137  1 John 3:11-24; 4:1-6  Daniel 9:20-27; 10

December 4  Psalm 138  1 John 4:7-21  Daniel 11:2-35

December 5  Psalm 139:1-10  1 John 5  Daniel 11:36-45; 12

December 6  Proverbs 29:19-27  2 John 1  Haggai 1; 2

December 7  Psalm 139:11-16  3 John 1  Zechariah 1; 2; 3; 4

December 8  Psalm 139:17-24  Jude 1  Zechariah 5; 6; 7; 8

December 9  Psalm 140:1-5  Revelation 1  Zechariah 9; 10; 11

December 10  Proverbs 30:1-10  Revelation 2:1-17  Zechariah 12; 13; 14

December 11  Psalm 140:6-13  Revelation 2:18-29; 3:1-6  Esther 1; 2:1-18

December 12  Psalm 141  Revelation 3:7-22  Esther 2:19-23; 3; 4; 5

December 13  Psalm 142  Revelation 4  Esther 6; 7; 8

December 14  Proverbs 30:11-23  Revelation 5  Esther 9; 10

December 15  Psalm 143  Revelation 6  Malachi 1; 2:1-16

December 16  Psalm 144:1-8  Revelation 7  Malachi 2:17; 3; 4

December 17  Psalm 144:9-15  Revelation 8; 9:1-12  Ezra 1; 2:1-67

December 18  Proverbs 30:24-33  Revelation 9:13-21; 10  Ezra 2:68-70; 3; 4:1-5

December 19  Psalm 145:1-7  Revelation 11  Ezra 4:6-24; 5

December 20  Psalm 145:8-13  Revelation 12; 13:1  Ezra 6; 7:1-10

December 21  Psalm 145:13-21 Revelation 13  Ezra 7:11-28; 8:1-14

December 22  Proverbs 31:1-9  Revelation 14:1-13  Ezra 8:15-36; 9

December 23  Psalm 146  Revelation 14:14-20; 15  Ezra 10

December 24  Psalm 147:1-11  Revelation 16  Nehemiah 1; 2

December 25  Psalm 147:12-20  Revelation 17  Nehemiah 3; 4

December 26  Proverbs 31:10-20  Revelation 18:1-17  Nehemiah 5; 6; 7:1-3

December 27  Psalm 148:1-6  Revelation 18:17-24; 19:1-10  Nehemiah 7:4-73; 8

December 28  Psalm 148:7-14  Revelation 19:11-21  Nehemiah 9:1-37

December 29  Psalm 149  Revelation 20  Nehemiah 9:38; 10; 11:1-21

December 30  Proverbs 31:21-31  Revelation 21  Nehemiah 11:22-36; 12

December 31  Psalm 150  Revelation 22  Nehemiah 13

December 31 Bible reading

December 31  Psalm 150  Revelation 22  Nehemiah 13

Psalm 150

There is no one like our God. The One True Living God is unparalleled. Let us gather to praise God for the highest quality of who He is and all that He has done. “Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!” We should sing and make music to show our appreciation for God. Let us describe the goodness of God. Let us sing about the greatness of God. This should be our loudest and most passionate praise.

Revelation 22

John sees a future end to the curse of sin and the final victory of Jesus Christ. John sees a river of life flowing from the throne. John sees eternal worship in the presence of God. John hears Jesus telling us that His return is imminent. Jesus says that He will bless all who obey God’s Word in this prophecy. John is reassured of the veracity of these visions and his given purpose to instruct people to be prepared for the victorious return of Jesus Christ. Everyone who “lives a lie” will be left outside of God’s presence. We must turn away from sin and turn toward wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ. God the Holy Spirit calls us in this Way. Let us anticipate the return of Jesus with confident hope. Let us live aware of God’s presence. We should consider the limited time we have on earth. Together we can grow in the confident hope that the eternal peace that Jesus brings.

Nehemiah 13

Nehemiah and Ezra sought out each of the instructions God had given in years past. They were passionate about following God, according to God’s plan. They ensured that each person would be offered teaching to explain the Scripture. Without Nehemiah’s constant supervision, people drifted away from worshipping God, and their financial giving. They directly disobeyed God’s specific commands. Nehemiah confronted them, calling for change. Nehemiah ensured the regular worship of God by his organization of people and resources.

December 31  Psalm 150  Revelation 22  Nehemiah 13

Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.

Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.

• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?

December 30 Bible reading

December 30  Proverbs 31:21-31  Revelation 21  Nehemiah 11:22-36; 12

Proverbs 31:21-31

What wisdom can be learned here from a relationship with God! The mother of King Lemuel offers us the truth about a wife of noble character. She exercises good stewardship, self-control, and wisdom. A home full of mutual love and respect is blessed. When a spouse lives out the purpose found in a relationship with God, everyone receives the benefit. A loving husband should honor his wife and bless her. The love of God is faithful, patient, kind, and hard-working. When we give this kind of love to each other a peaceful home is possible. Such a life-giving marriage includes teamwork. In this kind of home, love thrives.

Revelation 21

One day God will put an end to all suffering, disease, and death. A victorious Jesus will bring peace and joy. God will personally comfort people who lament the pain of this world. There will no longer be a reason to cry tears of pain and suffering. God will put an end to suffering forever. God shows John a vision of a new heaven and a new earth, upon the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ. John sees the new eternal City of our God, where God will live among His people forever, with perfect peace. The ancient ways of worship through animal sacrifice are no longer practiced. Through Jesus Christ, the presence of God is forever available to all who were found in the Book of Life. The uninterrupted personal relationship between God and His people will bring eternal peace.

Nehemiah 11:22-36; 12

Nehemiah and Ezra lead an accounting of each person moving back into Jerusalem and Judah for the purpose of faithful restoration. Every person has a purpose. Every priest was called for the dedication of the wall around Jerusalem. Each of them brought praise by singing and making music with instruments. They organized shared responsibility of financial stewardship of the offerings and rotation of people who would ensure the continuation of worship.

December 30  Proverbs 31:21-31  Revelation 21  Nehemiah 11:22-36; 12

Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.

Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.

• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?

December 29 Bible reading

December 29  Psalm 149  Revelation 20  Nehemiah 9:38; 10; 11:1-21

Psalm 149

God is alive, aware, able, and active. The people of Israel found this to be true in powerful and life-giving ways. They learned that God enjoys relationships with people. This lifestyle of close personal relationship and wholehearted devotion to God brings amazing fulfillment. They discovered profound joy despite life’s challenges, as they shared their spiritual journey. It was personal and yet not individualist, in a selfish way. It was (and should be) a shared experience as a spiritual journey of people loving God together. The Israelite people would gather regularly, for the public reading of Scripture and singing the Psalms, in the worship of God. They had many songs they shared in common. Psalm 149 calls them to enjoy praising God with a brand new song. They came to understand that God enjoyed their time together.

Revelation 20

John sees a vision of the future punishment of the devil. He sees people who had been martyred for Christ given spiritual authority, with Jesus Christ. For a period of time, the devil is allowed an opportunity to deceive people in opposition to Jesus. John sees a final day when Jesus will reign victorious and bring judgment to all who ever lived. Jesus will make known who is in His Book of Life. John saw everyone who was not found in the Book of Life thrown into the lake of fire. John saw Jesus bring a final end to death and the grave. Because of Jesus, the day will come when there will be no more suffering, disease, and death. The Kingdom of our God will bring peace and joy once and for all.

Nehemiah 9:38; 10; 11:1-21

Nehemiah and Ezra lead the people in a confession of sin, seeking God’s forgiveness, and a public promise to adhere to God’s covenant agreement. They promise to support the financial needs of the Temple worship. They arrange a rotation of service to ensure someone will always care for the needs of worship. They commit to bringing first-fruit offerings of their annual harvest. They promise to never again neglect the regular public worship of God. They move back into Jerusalem.

December 29  Psalm 149  Revelation 20  Nehemiah 9:38; 10; 11:1-21

Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.

Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.

• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?

December 28 Bible reading

December 28  Psalm 148:7-14  Revelation 19:11-21  Nehemiah 9:1-37

Psalm 148:7-14

Despite millions of dollars funding the best scientific discovery efforts, we have still only discovered a small fraction of deep-sea creatures. They are mysterious and can be majestic in their own way. They have been crafted by loving design. In a symphony of gratitude, they join every plant and animal in praise for the Giver of Life. We should throw our praise to God our Creator. The Almighty living God is worthy of our best praise. The day will come when every living thing will praise our God. Our weather conditions are at the command of our God. From the depths of the oceans to the height of the mountains, every living creature lives for God’s glory. Let us praise our God!

Revelation 19:11-21

John sees an amazing vision of Jesus Christ in all His jaw-dropping glory, at the time of His ultimate victory. Our Savior Jesus Christ is revealed as the “King of all kings and Lord of all lords”. Who is like Jesus Christ? There is none! In our future, Jesus Christ will bring defeat to the proud and grace to the humble. Jesus Christ our King will see ultimate victory over every opposing force. Anyone who refused the love of God, by rejecting Jesus Christ as King, will be punished. Our enemy, the devil, and those who work for him will see a complete final judgment. They will be removed from us and this world. There will be no more suffering, disease, or death. The Kingdom of our God will bring peace and joy once and for all.

Nehemiah 9:1-37

Ezra and Nehemiah lead people in a return to their history and learning all that God had spoken to them. They are reminded of many miracles over hundreds of years, proving the faithful love of God. All the people came together for a solemn assembly of confession of sins and repentance. All together they praised God. They prayed, listing the many times throughout their history that God had been proven faithful despite their sins. They recalled the covenant agreements God had made with them and renewed their own promise to follow them.

December 28  Psalm 148:7-14  Revelation 19:11-21  Nehemiah 9:1-37

Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.

Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.

• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?

December 27 Bible reading

December 27  Psalm 148:1-6  Revelation 18:17-24; 19:1-10  Nehemiah 7:4-73; 8

Psalm 148:1-6

There is a God who is more powerful than any other. The One who has brought about all life through loving design. The One True Living God is worthy of being praised by every living thing. The planets, the sun, the moon, and the stars reflect the glory of God. Yahweh God our Creator spoke all that we see into existence. It is our reasonable response to call every living thing to praise God. One day it will come to pass. All the wonders in our galaxy will praise God. Let us praise our God!

Revelation 18:17-24; 19:1-10

Those who refuse to repent of sin and their pursuit of wealth above all will be disappointed. Even those who have accomplished the most economically (at the expense of others) will find it futile. Those who have won resources through deception will be exposed. This system will come to an end. The Almighty God will bring an ultimate determination, separating those who worship God from those who do not. The unrepentant will see punishment for their actions. John heard a song of victory in Heaven, praising the Almighty God. John saw a vision of 24 elders praising God. He heard a call for everyone who serves God to worship our Creator. John heard the invitation to the great eternal celebration between Jesus Christ and His followers. The essence of prophecy is describing the victorious Jesus Christ, with clarity.

Nehemiah 7:4-73; 8

Nehemiah sought the wisdom of God. Nehemiah brought equal accountability for the care of every person in Judah, regardless of their wealth or standing. Each person matters to God and His servants. Nehemiah and Ezra ensured that each of the nearly 50,000 people would hear the reading of Scripture and receive an explanation of its meaning in regular public gatherings. They set about restoring the modes of worship God had instructed them to use. In this restoration, Ezra, Nehemiah, and the spiritual leaders taught the people to receive God’s forgiveness and enjoy the prescribed feasts in God’s presence.

December 27  Psalm 148:1-6  Revelation 18:17-24; 19:1-10  Nehemiah 7:4-73; 8

Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.

Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.

• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?

December 26 Bible reading

December 26  Proverbs 31:10-20  Revelation 18:1-17  Nehemiah 5; 6; 7:1-3

Proverbs 31:10-20

King Lemuel relays the wisdom that his mother found in her relationship with God. She believed that a wife of noble character is worthy of love and respect, at all times. She is more valuable than money or any other natural resource. Such a virtuous woman is a good steward and an example to many. Any spouse who is faithful in love and hard work is a blessing to many people. The principles of good stewardship make a pleasant life possible when applied by God-fearing people. This includes courageous generosity for the poor among us.

Revelation 18:1-17

God gives the prophet John a spiritual understanding of the future human leaders of imperial urban centers of commerce and culture. In particular, he sees those who reject the leadership of God and take part in dark spiritual practices. People who are deceived are not aware that they are deceived. They believe that they are entitled to the pleasures that their positions allow. For a time they enjoyed great luxury through the economic accomplishments of their kingdoms. John sees a vision of the final victory of Jesus. John hears a voice calling people to resist the temptation of temporary pleasures offered by deceptive dark spirits in our world. Many people will be shocked to find great destruction in this natural world, despite their best efforts. It will be a result of their refusal to worship the Almighty God. Perfect peace and love are available through Jesus Christ.

Nehemiah 5; 6; 7:1-3

Nehemiah learned that business people were taking advantage of poor people during the reconstruction. He put an end to this. Nehemiah was always a good example of stewardship. He was careful to use his position for the purpose of God’s will and never to his own personal advantage. Nehemiah remained focused on God’s plan. He did not get distracted by critics and manipulators. He defended the work of God, for the good of the people.

December 26  Proverbs 31:10-20  Revelation 18:1-17  Nehemiah 5; 6; 7:1-3

Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.

Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.

• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?

December 25 Bible reading

December 25  Psalm 147:12-20  Revelation 17  Nehemiah 3; 4

Psalm 147:12-20

Our God revealed His faithful love to the people of ancient Zion. God’s quality of character was proven over and over. Our God brought peace. Our God orchestrates the seasons of nature. The elements are all at God’s command. This Psalm considers the ways in which God has made it possible for the people of Jerusalem to have a relationship with Him. God is in sovereign control and is faithful in love. God has provided for them and protected them. God made promises. God gave guidelines for healthy living. Let us praise the Lord.

Revelation 17

God shows the prophet John a vision of dark spiritual leadership over the human rulers of this world. Presidents, prime ministers, kings, and queens who have rejected God’s sovereignty are pulled this way and that, by forces of evil. John sees a vision of God’s final judgment coming upon dark spiritual forces that have controlled these rulers (who have oppressed people of all languages). Not a single evil action has escaped the notice of the living Almighty God. All who refuse to repent will fall under this judgment. John sees a future with spiritual conflict and power struggle on earth. God will allow it for a time and then bring it all to an end. There is no dark spiritual force that is able to stand defiant to the final judgment of our God. Their plans will only prove subject to the will of our God. God will bring to fulfillment His own plan for peace, joy, and right-standing healthy relationships between all who receive His love. There will be no more suffering. There will be peace.

Nehemiah 3; 4

During the exile of the Israelite people, the city of Jerusalem lay in ruin with its walls torn down and the gates burned. Nehemiah led the effort to rebuild. He gave an account for each family working toward restoration as they rebuilt the wall, section by section. They installed new gates and doors. They faced opposition to their efforts. Each worker was armed. The people carefully defended the restoration work. Nehemiah asked God for help. Calling on the faithful love of God, he asked for judgment on their unrepentant enemies. God would bring about the hope and restoration of His purpose.

December 25  Psalm 147:12-20  Revelation 17  Nehemiah 3; 4

Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.

Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.

• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?

December 24 Bible reading

December 24  Psalm 147:1-11  Revelation 16  Nehemiah 1; 2

Psalm 147:1-11

God takes joy when we put our hope in the unfailing love of the Lord. Let us thank God who gives life to every living thing. Our God is the Giver of Life, sovereign over the cosmos, faithful in love, bringing restoration, comfort, and strength. Our God brings healing to the brokenhearted. It is a good thing to praise God. We should find pleasure in praising God. We will discover that God enjoys interacting with us. God loves you. Let’s interact with God.

Revelation 16

John sees a vision of the transition from human history’s end to the eternal reign of God before us. On that final day, God will bring punishment on all who refused to repent and upon our enemy (the devil along with his demons). God’s anger at defiant sin, will be satisfied in the fulfillment of this day. Our planet Earth will be cleansed from the curse that sin brought upon it. Many people will be completely surprised by the return of Jesus. God will be seen as sovereign in control, truly a God of justice and mercy. Anyone who lives in the hope of Christ’s return will be blessed. This prophetic message is given to Jesus’ followers. May we believe in God’s sovereignty, the necessity of faith in Christ, the importance of inviting people to Christ, and the reminder that this world is temporary.

Nehemiah 1; 2

It is most likely that Ezra and Nehemiah worked as a team to write the history of the return of the remnants of Jewish people from their Babylonian captivity. This included the restoration of the city and the temple in fulfillment of the prophecies given by Isaiah and Jeremiah. We should learn many lessons from Nehemiah. Fasting and prayer may be the most valuable lesson. Asking God for guidance and favor was a repeated step taken by Nehemiah. He spoke the truth to the leaders of nations, while in the pursuit of God’s will. Nehemiah sought the wise use of knowledge in the application of God’s plan.

December 24  Psalm 147:1-11  Revelation 16  Nehemiah 1; 2

Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.

Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.

• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?

December 23 Bible reading

December 23  Psalm 146  Revelation 14:14-20; 15  Ezra 10

Psalm 146

This Psalm provides a helpful example of a few good practices in a healthy relationship with God. We should daily make a decision to praise God with the best of our energy. We should carefully consider what we believe about God to be true. We should talk with God in a way that is informed by what we believe about God’s characteristics. God, our Creator, is worthy of our best praise. When we put our confidence in God we will experience joyful hope. Our God cares for people in need and keeps His promises. Let’s put these lessons into practice.

Revelation 14:14-20; 15

John sees a vision of Jesus Christ in ultimate victory, at the culmination of human history. This includes the day that God will bring final justice and complete mercy. God will bring a complete cleansing of the earth from the curse of sin, that it had been under. The wrath of God will come to an end in the fulfillment of His purpose, at that time. The prophet John sees people who are victorious over our enemy. He hears them praising God. It is our reasonable response to worship God as the Almighty and live in expectant hope of the return of Jesus to earth. We should live with an understanding that our world is temporary. Our God will reward those who diligently seek Him.

Ezra 10

Ezra served God’s people by leading the way in confessing the sin of the people to the Lord with weeping and intercession, praying to God on behalf of everyone. This was Ezra’s response to learning of a specific sexual sin that was in direct disobedience to God’s instruction. The path to peace included a public list of those who had sinned for the purpose of a change in behavior. The people became more concerned with the favor of God than they were with their own reputation. We should learn from the fasting and prayer of Ezra.

December 23  Psalm 146  Revelation 14:14-20; 15  Ezra 10

Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.

Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.

• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?