Adam's Daily Bread

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Genesis 25:1 - 26:35 - Abraham marries Keturah and has more children; he dies at 175, buried by Isaac and Ishmael; Ishmael's descendants are listed as twelve princes. - Isaac's wife Rebekah bears twins Jacob and Esau after prayer; Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for stew, showing disregard for his inheritan...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. - Genesis 24:1-67 Abraham sends his servant to his homeland to find a wife for Isaac from his kindred. The servant prays for a sign, meets Rebekah, and brings her back to marry Isaac. - Luke 5:27-32 Jesus calls tax collector Levi, who immediately follows him. Jesus eats with sinners, saying he came to call sin...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Genesis 21:1 - 23:20 - God fulfills promise by giving Abraham and Sarah a son, Isaac; Hagar and Ishmael are sent away but protected by God. - Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech, buys land for Sarah's burial after her death. Luke 5:17-26 - Pharisees watch as Jesus forgives and heals a paralyzed man lowered...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Genesis 19:1 - 20:18 - Angels rescue Lot from Sodom's destruction; his wife turns to salt. - Abraham deceives Abimelech about Sarah, but God intervenes. Luke 5:12-16 - Jesus heals a leper, who spreads the news despite instructions. - Jesus withdraws to pray amid growing crowds. Matthew 9:1-8 - Jesus forgives a...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Genesis 17:15 - 18:33 - God renames Sarai to Sarah, promises her a son; Abraham laughs at the idea. - Three visitors announce Isaac's birth; Abraham intercedes for Sodom's righteous. Matthew 4:23-25 - Jesus teaches in synagogues, heals diseases across Galilee. - Large crowds from various regions follow him. Ma...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Genesis 15:1 - 17:14 - God promises Abraham descendants like stars, confirms covenant with ritual. - Abraham's name changed; circumcision instituted as sign. Luke 4:31-37 - Jesus teaches with authority in Capernaum synagogue. - He casts out demon, amazing the people. Matthew 8:14-17 - Jesus heals Peter's mothe...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Genesis 12:1 - 14:24 - God calls Abram to leave home, promises blessings and land. - Abram rescues Lot, receives Melchizedek's blessing. Luke 5:1-11 - Jesus teaches from Peter's boat, commands miraculous catch. - Peter, James, John leave fishing to follow him. Mark 1:21-28 - Jesus teaches authoritatively in Ca...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Job 41:1 - 42:17 - God describes Leviathan's untamable strength to humble Job. - Job repents; God restores his health, family, and wealth. Luke 4:16-30 - Jesus reads Isaiah in Nazareth synagogue, announces fulfillment. - Rejected by townspeople, escapes their attempt to kill him. Matthew 4:13-22 - Jesus settle...

- Proverbs 21 The Lord examines hearts and delights in justice more than sacrifice; the wicked pursue evil while the righteous seek life and honor. A quarrelsome wife is compared to constant dripping, yet self-control and kindness bring life and favor. - Psalm 101 The psalmist commits to integrity, rejecting evil and the proud, choosing to associate only with the faithful. - Psalm 102 A afflicted...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Job 39:1 - 40:24 - God describes His intimate knowledge and care for wild creatures such as mountain goats, deer, wild donkeys, oxen, ostriches, horses, and hawks. - These examples of divine wisdom and power in creation serve to humble Job and show the limits of human understanding. Mark 1:15 - Jesus proclaims...

This is part of a daily reading plan covering Proverbs chapter by chapter alongside corresponding Psalms. Proverbs 20 - Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise, and a king's wrath is like the roar of a lion. - Better to be patient than powerful, and better to control one's temper than to conquer a city; lazy hands bring poverty while diligent hands bring weal...

This reading is part of a year-long journey through the Bible in chronological order, following the historical sequence of events in a harmonized format. Job 37:1 - 38:41 - Elihu finishes speaking, describing God's awesome power shown through thunder, storms, snow, ice, and winds, calling Job to fear and honor the Creator whose wisdom is far beyond human grasp. - The Lord answers Job from a whirlw...

This is part of a daily reading through Proverbs and Psalms, with Proverbs read by chapter number and Psalms grouped in sets of five chapters corresponding to the day's Proverbs chapter. Proverbs 19 - Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with perverse speech and hasty decisions. - A patient person shows great understanding, while quick-tempered anger displays folly; kindness t...

This reading is part of a year-long journey through the Bible in chronological order, following the historical sequence of events in a harmonized format. Job 35:1 - 36:33 - Elihu challenges Job's claim of innocence, explaining that human righteousness does not benefit God and that God is just in His dealings with people. - He describes God's greatness in controlling weather, seasons, and natural f...

Proverbs 18 - A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, only in expressing his opinion. - Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord; a brother offended is harder to win than a strong city. Psalms 86 - 90 - Psalm 86 is David's prayer for mercy, asking God to teach him his way and unite his heart to fear God's name, praising him as great and compassionate. - Psalm 87 c...

This reading is part of a year-long journey through the Bible in a chronological and harmonized format, arranging passages according to the historical timeline of events. Job 33:1 - 34:37 - Elihu urges Job to listen as he speaks for God, saying God warns people through dreams and messengers to turn them from sin and save their lives. - Elihu defends God's perfect justice, rebukes Job for claiming...

This reading is part of a year-long journey through the Bible in a chronological and harmonized format. Proverbs 17 - Better a dry crust with peace than a house full of feasting with strife. - A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity; the prudent see danger and take refuge, while the simple keep going and pay the penalty. Psalms 81 - 85 - Psalm 81 calls Israel to sing joyfu...

This reading is part of a year-long journey through the Bible in a chronological and harmonized format, arranging passages according to the historical timeline of events. Job 31:1 - 32:22 - Job solemnly declares his moral integrity, describing a personal covenant with his eyes to avoid lust and denying sins such as deceit, adultery, mistreatment of servants or the poor, and idolatry, even inviting...

Proverbs 16 - The Lord weighs motives and establishes plans; commitment to Him brings success, while pride leads to downfall and the king's heart is directed like water in God's hand. - Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice; pleasant words are pure, gray hair is a crown of splendor, and patience surpasses power. Psalms 76 - 80 - Psalm 76: God is renowned in Judah as a f...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Job 29:1 - 30:31 - Job nostalgically recalls his former prosperity, honor among men, and righteous deeds in helping the poor, needy, and oppressed. - He now laments his current humiliation, rejection by society—even by the lowest outcasts—and describes his relentless physical and emotional suffering as God's h...

Proverbs 15 - A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger; the tongue of the wise brings healing and knowledge, while the fool's mouth invites ruin. - The Lord detests crooked ways but delights in blameless conduct; He watches over the righteous, disciplines those He loves, and abhors the sacrifice of the wicked. Psalms 71 - 75 - Psalm 71: An aging believer pleads for God's con...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Job 25:1 - 28:28 - Bildad briefly asserts God's dominion and majesty, arguing that no human can be righteous before Him. - Job sarcastically responds to his friends, then extols God's incomparable power over creation, maintains his integrity while describing the ultimate fate of the wicked, and poetically refl...

Proverbs 14 - Wisdom builds a strong house, while folly tears it down; the faithful walk in integrity, but the crooked are exposed. - The fear of the Lord leads to life and contentment, but envy and anger bring strife, punishment, and ruin. Psalms 66-70 - Psalm 66: Calls all the earth to praise God for His awesome deeds and deliverance; the psalmist testifies to God's testing and refining, yet ult...

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Job 22:1 - 24:25 - Eliphaz accuses Job of great wickedness and urges him to repent and return to God for restoration. - Job longs to present his case before God, affirms his integrity, and questions why the wicked often prosper without immediate judgment. Mark 1:9-11 - Jesus comes from Nazareth to be baptized...

Proverbs 13 - Wisdom favors discipline, diligence, and guarded speech, while folly leads to ruin through laziness, rash words, and bad company. - Righteousness brings reward and satisfaction; wickedness results in downfall, despite temporary gains. Psalm 61 - David cries out from afar when faint-hearted, seeking God as refuge, strong tower, and shelter under His wings; he prays for the king's prol...