Adam's Daily Bread

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 2 Chronicles 10:1 - 12:16 - Rehoboam rejects wise counsel and divides the kingdom, then fortifies cities while Egypt invades Judah under Shishak. - After humbling himself, Rehoboam receives partial relief from judgment, and the chapter records the rest of his reign and death. 1 Kings 15:1-24 - Abijam reigns br...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 13:11 - 14:31 - An old prophet deceives the man of God into disobeying the Lord's command, leading to the man's death by a lion as judgment. - Ahijah prophesies the downfall of Jeroboam's house because of his idolatry, while Rehoboam's reign in Judah is marked by further sin and conflict with Israel. 1...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 12:1 - 13:10 - Rehoboam rejects counsel to ease the people's burdens and instead increases them, prompting the northern tribes to revolt and crown Jeroboam as their king. - A man of God from Judah prophesies against Jeroboam's altar at Bethel, performs a confirming sign, and declines the king's offer o...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 2 Chronicles 9:1-31 - The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, tests his wisdom, and is overwhelmed by his wealth and the temple. - The account details Solomon's vast riches and renown, then records his death and succession by Rehoboam. Proverbs 30:1 - 31:31 - Agur's sayings emphasize humility, the limits of human k...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 10:1 - 11:43 - The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, marvels at his wisdom and wealth, and the narrative details his vast riches and international renown. - Solomon's foreign wives lead him into idolatry, prompting God to raise adversaries against him; Solomon dies and is succeeded by Rehoboam. 1 Corinthi...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Ecclesiastes 9:1 - 12:14 - The Teacher notes that the same fate comes to all, urges enjoying life and work while opportunity remains, and praises wisdom yet observes its limits. - He concludes by urging the young to remember their Creator, declaring everything vanity, and summing up that the whole duty of man...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Ecclesiastes 7:1 - 8:17 - The Teacher praises wisdom over folly, notes the value of adversity, and observes that no one is fully righteous while warning against extremes. - He advises obedience to authority and reflects on the limits of human understanding amid the mysteries of God's work under the sun. 1 Cori...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Ecclesiastes 4:1 - 6:12 - The Teacher observes oppression, the vanity of endless toil and rivalry, and the value of companionship over isolation. - He warns against the futility of riches and striving, urging enjoyment of life's simple gifts as from God while recognizing human limits. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 - Pa...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Ecclesiastes 1:1 - 3:22 - The Teacher proclaims that everything under the sun is meaningless vanity amid endless cycles of nature, generations, and futile human toil. - He tests wisdom, pleasure, and labor, finding them empty, then notes there is a season and time for every purpose under heaven. 1 Corinthians...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 28:1 - 29:27 - The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold; justice, integrity, and the fear of the Lord bring stability while greed and oppression ruin a land. - Discipline and wise leadership are praised; a ruler who listens to lies and a people without vision both come to ruin,...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 25:1 - 27:27 - Proverbs on wise speech, self-control, dealing with neighbors and kings, and the value of faithful friendship are collected. - Warnings against pride, laziness, and quarreling are given, along with counsel on honest work, caring for one’s flock, and knowing one’s limits. 1 Corinthians 5...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 9:1-28 - The Lord appears to Solomon a second time, affirming the temple and promising blessing for obedience but warning of judgment and the temple’s destruction if Israel turns away. - Solomon completes other building projects, imposes forced labor, and partners with Hiram in a successful trading fle...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 136:1-26 - A call to give thanks to the Lord for His steadfast love that endures forever, recalling creation, the Exodus, and God’s provision. - The psalm repeatedly affirms that God’s love endures forever through every act of deliverance and care for His people. Psalms 134:1-3 - A short call for the se...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 2 Chronicles 5:1 - 7:22 - The ark is brought into the temple, the glory of the Lord fills the house, and Solomon offers a prayer of dedication before the people. - Fire comes down from heaven to consume the sacrifices; the Lord appears to Solomon at night with promises of blessing for obedience and warnings of...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 8:1-66 - Solomon brings the ark of the covenant into the newly finished temple; the glory of the Lord fills the house so that the priests cannot stand to minister. - Solomon offers a long prayer of dedication, blesses the people, and leads a great feast lasting fourteen days as the people rejoice over...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 7:1-51 - Solomon spends thirteen years building his own palace complex, including the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon and a palace for Pharaoh’s daughter. - Detailed descriptions are given of the temple’s bronze furnishings—pillars, the Sea, stands, and utensils—crafted by Hiram, after which the dedicate...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 2 Chronicles 2:1 - 3:17 - Solomon prepares to build the temple and a palace, requesting skilled workers and materials from Hiram of Tyre and organizing a large labor force. - Construction of the temple begins on Mount Moriah; detailed measurements and descriptions are given of the structure, including the Most...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 5:1 - 6:38 - Solomon makes an alliance with Hiram of Tyre for cedar and skilled workers, organizing labor to prepare materials for the temple. - Construction of the temple begins in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign; detailed descriptions are given of its structure, rooms, and furnishings, completed i...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 23:1 - 24:34 - Warnings against gluttony, drunkenness, envy of sinners, and withholding discipline from children; pursue wisdom and righteousness instead. - Do not fret over evildoers or join those who plan harm; hard work and wise counsel bring security while laziness leads to poverty. 2 Thessalonian...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 21:1 - 22:29 - The Lord’s purpose prevails over human plans; justice, diligence, and controlled speech are praised while pride and laziness bring ruin. - A good name and humility are better than riches; train a child in the way he should go and avoid the company of the angry or greedy. 2 Thessalonians...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 19:1 - 20:30 - Integrity and the fear of the Lord are better than wealth gained by deceit; laziness, hasty speech, and ignoring advice lead to poverty and ruin. - Wisdom, patience, and honest scales are valued, while wine, strife, and a king’s wrath are warned against. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 - Paul u...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 16:1 - 18:24 - The Lord directs a person’s steps and weighs the heart; pride leads to destruction while humility and wisdom bring honor and life. - Wise speech, faithful friendship, and controlled anger are praised; a fool’s mouth and quarrelsome ways bring ruin. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 - 5:11 - Paul urge...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 14:1 - 15:33 - The wise build up their house and speak carefully while fools tear down and invite trouble; the fear of the Lord is a fountain of life. - Righteousness and a gentle tongue bring peace and favor, but pride, laziness, and perverse speech lead to destruction. 1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:13 -...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 12:1 - 13:25 - The righteous and the wise are contrasted with the wicked and the foolish in matters of speech, diligence, honesty, and discipline. - Wisdom brings life, prosperity, and favor, while laziness, deceit, and ignoring correction lead to poverty and ruin. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 - 2:16 - Paul th...

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 9:1 - 11:31 - Wisdom builds her house and invites the simple to learn, while Folly calls the foolish to destruction; the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. - A series of proverbs contrasts the righteous and the wicked, teaching on integrity, speech, diligence, generosity, and the outcomes of...