Adam's Daily Bread

**DECEMBER 8** Hosea 7:1–8:14 • Israel deceitful like hot oven; mixed with nations, forgets God. • Sow wind, reap whirlwind; forgotten Maker—trust Egypt/Assyria in vain. Psalm 139:7–12 • No escape from God’s Spirit: heaven, Sheol, or uttermost sea. • Darkness no cover; night as bright as day. Proverbs 29:20 • Hasty words worse than fool; little hope. 2 John 1–13 • Walk in truth/love; guard against...

Advent 2025 Day 8 This December I’m journeying through the Gospel of Luke—one chapter each day—for Advent. With 24 chapters, we’ll land on the resurrection on Christmas Eve as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! December 8 – Luke Chapter 8 Women, Storms, and Demons - Calms the storm, frees the demoniac, heals bleeding woman, raises Jairus’ daughter - Women including Mary Magdalene support the min...

**DECEMBER 7** Hosea 5:1–6:11 • Israel ensnared by idolatry; judgment as moth/lion; false repentance rejected. • God desires mercy, not sacrifice; calls to return—promises revival on third day. Psalm 139:1–6 • God knows David fully: thoughts, words, actions. • Such knowledge too wonderful; inescapable. Proverbs 29:19 • Servant not corrected by words alone; understands but won't respond. 1 John 5:1...

Advent 2025 Day 7 This December I’m journeying through the Gospel of Luke—one chapter each day—for Advent. With 24 chapters, we’ll land on the resurrection on Christmas Eve as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! December 7 – Luke Chapter 7 Faith That Amazes Jesus - Centurion’s faith heals his servant from a distance - Raises widow’s son; tells John’s disciples the Messiah has come

DECEMBER 6 - Hosea 3:1–4:19 - God commands Hosea to redeem his adulterous wife, symbolizing His love for unfaithful Israel despite her idolatry. - Israel is condemned for lacking knowledge of God, rampant sin, and pride; judgment is coming, yet future restoration is promised. - Psalm 138:7–8 - Even in the midst of trouble, God preserves David’s life and defeats his enemies. - The Lord will fulfill...

Advent 2025 Day 6 This December I’m journeying through the Gospel of Luke—one chapter each day—for Advent. With 24 chapters, we’ll land on the resurrection on Christmas Eve as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! December 6 – Luke Chapter 6 Lord of the Sabbath and Love - Chooses the Twelve; teaches the Beatitudes - Love enemies, do not judge, build on the rock

Advent 2025 Day 5 This December I’m journeying through the Gospel of Luke—one chapter each day—for Advent. With 24 chapters, we’ll land on the resurrection on Christmas Eve as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! December 5 – Luke Chapter 5 Calling Ordinary Men - Miraculous catch of fish → Peter, James, John follow Jesus - Heals a leper, a paralytic, and calls tax collector Levi

Advent 2025 Day 4 This December I’m journeying through the Gospel of Luke—one chapter each day—for Advent. With 24 chapters, we’ll land on the resurrection on Christmas Eve as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! December 4 – Luke Chapter 4 Tempted and Triumphant - Jesus overcomes Satan’s temptations in the wilderness with Scripture - Begins ministry in Galilee but is rejected at Nazareth

Advent 2025 Day 3 This December I’m journeying through the Gospel of Luke—one chapter each day—for Advent. With 24 chapters, we’ll land on the resurrection on Christmas Eve as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! December 3 – Luke Chapter 3 The Voice in the Wilderness - John the Baptist preaches repentance and baptizes crowds - Jesus baptized; Holy Spirit descends and the Father declares “You are...

Advent 2025 Day 2 This December I’m journeying through the Gospel of Luke—one chapter each day—for Advent. With 24 chapters, we’ll land on the resurrection on Christmas Eve as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! December 2 – Luke Chapter 2 The Savior Is Born - Jesus born in Bethlehem, wrapped in cloths, laid in a manger - Angels tell shepherds “Good news of great joy”; they find and worship the c...

Advent 2025 Day 1 This December I’m journeying through the Gospel of Luke—one chapter each day—for Advent. With 24 chapters, we’ll land on the resurrection on Christmas Eve as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! December 1 – Luke Chapter 1 The Promise Begins - Angel Gabriel announces the births of John the Baptist and Jesus; Mary sings the Magnificat - Zechariah struck mute for unbelief; John is...

DECEMBER 5 - Hosea 1:1–2:23 : God commands Hosea to marry a promiscuous woman as a living picture of Israel’s spiritual adultery; names of children signify judgment, yet God promises future mercy, restoration, and an everlasting covenant of love. - Psalm 138:4–6 : All the kings of the earth will praise God when they hear His words; though exalted, He looks upon the lowly but knows the proud from a...

DECEMBER 4 - Daniel 11:1–12:13 : Detailed prophecy of wars between northern and southern kings, the rise of a contemptible ruler, the great tribulation, the abomination of desolation, and the promise of resurrection and deliverance at the end of the age. - Psalm 138:1–3 : Wholehearted praise to God before the “gods”; He answered my cry and made me bold with strength in my soul. - Proverbs 29:16 :...

DECEMBER 3 - Daniel 9:1–10:21 : Daniel's prayer of confession and Gabriel's message of seventy weeks; Daniel's vision of a man. - Psalm 137:7–9 : A plea for justice against Edom and Babylon. - Proverbs 29:15 : The importance of discipline and wisdom in raising children. - 1 John 1:1–10 : The message of life in Christ, walking in the light, and confessing sins for forgiveness.

DECEMBER 2 - Daniel 7:1–8:27: Daniel's visions of four beasts and a ram and goat, symbolizing future kingdoms. - Psalm 137:1–6: Lament of the Israelites in exile, longing for Jerusalem. - Proverbs 29:14: A king's fairness ensures a stable throne. - 2 Peter 3:1–18: Reminder of the Lord's return, urging believers to live holy and blameless lives.

- Daniel 5:1–6:28 : Belshazzar's feast and the writing on the wall; Daniel in the lion's den. - Psalm 136:10–26 : Praise for God's enduring love and deliverance of Israel. - Proverbs 29:12–13 : A ruler's influence shapes their servants; both rich and poor have God-given sight. - 2 Peter 2:1–22 : Warning against false teachers and their destructive influence.

NOVEMBER 30 - Daniel 3:1–4:37 : Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survive the fiery furnace; Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges God's power. - Psalm 136:1–9 : Repeated thanksgiving for God's enduring love and creation. - Proverbs 29:11 : A wise person controls their anger, unlike a fool. - 2 Peter 1:1–21 : Encouragement to grow in faith and virtues; recalling the transfiguration as evidence of Christ's maj...

- Daniel 1:1–2:49 : Daniel's rise in Babylon through wisdom and interpreting King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. - Psalm 135:15–21 : Critique of idols and affirmation of God’s sovereignty. - Proverbs 29:10 : The righteous and the bloodthirsty have opposing paths. - 1 Peter 5:1–14 : Guidance for leaders, humility, and resisting the devil.

- Ezekiel 47:1–48:35 : Vision of a life-giving river from the temple, symbolizing restoration. - Psalm 135:8–14 : Praise for God's enduring justice and protection. - Proverbs 29:9 : Warning about the futility of arguing with fools. - 1 Peter 4:1–19 : Encouragement to endure suffering, live righteously, and commit to God's will.

- Ezekiel 45:1–46:24: Regulations for offerings and festivals; the role of princes in worship. - Psalm 135:1–7: Praise for God’s greatness and His creation. - Proverbs 29:8: Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. - 1 Peter 3:1–22: Guidance for spouses, living harmoniously, and enduring suffering for righteousness.

NOVEMBER 26 - Ezekiel 43:1–44:31: God's glory returns to the temple; instructions for priests and worship. - Psalm 134:1–3: A call to bless the Lord and receive His blessing. - Proverbs 29:7: The righteous care about justice for the poor; the wicked do not. - 1 Peter 2:1–25: Living as a spiritual house, honoring authority, and following Christ's example of suffering.

NOVEMBER 25 - Ezekiel 41:1–42:20: Detailed measurements and descriptions of the temple's interior. - Psalm 133:1–3: Celebration of unity and harmony among God's people. - Proverbs 29:6: The righteous find joy, but the wicked fall into traps. - 1 Peter 1:1–25: Encouragement in trials, the hope of salvation, and a call to holiness and sincere love.

NOVEMBER 24 - Ezekiel 39:1–40:49: God's victory over Gog and detailed vision of a new temple. - Psalm 132:10–18: God's promise to bless David's line and Zion. - Proverbs 29:5: Flattery can lead to traps. - James 5:1–20: Warnings to the rich, encouragement for patience and prayer, and the power of confession and healing.

NOVEMBER 23 - Ezekiel 37:1–38:23: Vision of the dry bones and prophecy against Gog, symbolizing Israel's restoration and protection. - Psalm 132:1–9: A prayer for God's presence and blessing on David's lineage. - Proverbs 29:4: A just ruler establishes stability, while corruption leads to downfall. - James 4:1–17: Warning against quarrels, pride, and planning without acknowledging God's will.

NOVEMBER 22 - Ezekiel 35:1–36:38: Prophecy against Edom and a promise of restoration for Israel, highlighting God's holiness. - Psalm 131:1–3: A call for humility and peace, trusting in the Lord. - Proverbs 29:2–3: The impact of righteous leadership and the consequences of foolishness. - James 3:1–18: The power of the tongue and the contrast between earthly and heavenly wisdom.