Adam's Daily Bread

DECEMBER 27 - Zechariah 4:1–6:15 : “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit”; golden lampstand and two olive trees supply Zerubbabel to finish the temple. - Flying scroll curses thieves and liars; woman in basket (wickedness) carried to Babylon; four chariots patrol earth; Branch crowned as priest-king. - Psalm 148:1–6 : All heaven—angels, sun, moon, stars—praise the Lord who created and fixe...

Day 26: from Proverbs and Psalms Proverbs 26 - Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool - Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes Psalm 126 - When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream - Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy Psalm 127 - Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it...

DECEMBER 26 - Zechariah 1:1–3:10 : Return to God and He returns to you; visions of horses, horns, Joshua cleansed, and the Branch who removes sin in one day. - The Lord will rebuild Jerusalem, choose His people again, and silence accusations against the high priest. - Psalm 147:12–20 : Praise God who strengthens Jerusalem, blesses her children, grants peace, and feeds with finest wheat; His word r...

Day 25: from Proverbs and Psalms Proverbs 25 - Wise kings search out matters and remove the wicked from their presence - Do not reveal another’s secret or boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring Psalm 121 - I lift up my eyes to the hills; my help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth - The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will preserve your life and your going ou...

DECEMBER 25 - Haggai 1:1–2:23 : God rebukes Judah for neglecting His temple while paneling their own houses; obey and rebuild, then blessing comes. - The Lord stirs Zerubbabel and Joshua; He will shake nations and make Zerubbabel His signet ring of restored favor. - Psalm 147:7–11 : Sing thanks to God who builds Jerusalem, gathers exiles, heals brokenhearted; He delights not in strength but in tho...

Day 24: from Proverbs and Psalms Proverbs 24 - Wisdom and understanding are more valuable than silver or gold; the wise build their house on knowledge. - Do not envy the wicked or rejoice over their downfall, for the Lord will repay evil. Psalm 116 - The psalmist loves the Lord for delivering him from death and distress. - He vows to repay the Lord with thanksgiving and offerings for salvation. Ps...

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 24 – Luke Chapter 24 He Is Risen! - Empty tomb; Emmaus road—hearts burn as He opens Scripture - Appears to the Eleven, ascends: Christmas Eve meets Resurrection Day!

DECEMBER 24 Zephaniah 1:1–3:20 - Day of the Lord brings total judgment on Judah and nations for idolatry and pride. - Yet God will restore a humble remnant, remove disaster, and rejoice over purified Israel. Psalm 147:1–6 - Praise is fitting; God builds Jerusalem and gathers outcasts. - He heals brokenhearted, knows every star, lifts humble, casts down wicked. Proverbs 30:18–19 - Three things too...

Day 23: from Proverbs and Psalms Proverbs 23 - Warnings against overindulgence, envy, and foolish pursuits - Urges discipline in speech, friendship, and child training Psalm 111 - Praises God's wondrous works and righteous deeds - Celebrates the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom Psalm 112 - Describes the blessings of the righteous who fear the Lord - Contrasts their enduring prosperity w...

DECEMBER 23 - Habakkuk 1:1–3:19 : Habakkuk questions God’s use of wicked Babylon to judge Judah; God replies that Babylon will also fall. - In awe, Habakkuk rejoices in God’s sovereignty and strength, trusting Him even if all else fails. - Psalm 146:1–10 : Praise the Lord lifelong; trust God, not princes—He upholds the oppressed, feeds the hungry, frees prisoners, and reigns forever. - Proverbs 30...

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 23 – Luke Chapter 23 Crucified and Buried - Crucified between criminals; “Father, forgive them” - “Today you will be with Me in paradise”; “It is finished”

Day 22: from Proverbs and Psalms Proverbs 22 - Wisdom teaches humility, fearing the Lord, and generous living - Rich and poor alike are made by God; diligence brings honor, sloth leads to poverty Psalm 106 - Israel’s history of rebellion against God is recounted - Yet God’s mercy repeatedly saves them despite their sins Psalm 107 - God delivers the needy from various distresses: hunger, captivity,...

DECEMBER 22 - Nahum 1:1–3:19 : God decrees Nineveh’s total destruction for its evil; Judah will find relief and peace. - Slow to anger yet unstoppable, the Lord shatters Assyria’s power; no fortress can stand. - Psalm 145:17–21 : The Lord is righteous and near to all who truly call; He saves lovers of God, destroys the wicked. - Saints praise Him forever; He hears and fulfills the desires of those...

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 22 – Luke Chapter 22 Betrayal and the Last Supper - Last Supper → Lord’s Supper instituted; Peter’s denial foretold - Gethsemane: “Father, if willing… yet not My will”

DECEMBER 21 Micah 6:1–7:20 - God pleads with Israel: demands justice, mercy, humility—not empty sacrifices. - Though unfaithful, God will forgive, shepherd His people, and crush enemies. Psalm 145:10–16 - All creation praises God; He is faithful, upholds the falling, feeds every living thing. - Lord is righteous, near to all who call, opens His hand to satisfy desires. Proverbs 30:15 - The leech h...

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 21 – Luke Chapter 21 Signs of the End and the Widow’s Mite - Widow’s two coins > all others - Temple destruction and end-time signs; stay awake

DECEMBER 20 Micah 4:1–5:15 - Future glory: nations stream to Zion; God reigns in peace, swords become plowshares. - Yet now, exile comes; later, God will gather remnant, rule from Zion, destroy enemies. Psalm 145:1–9 - David exalts God’s greatness forever; His mighty acts praised generation to generation. - Lord is gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in love to all. Proverbs 30:11–14...

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 20 – Luke Chapter 20 Authority Questioned - Wicked tenants parable; traps about taxes and resurrection - “Render to Caesar… and to God”; Whose son is the Messiah?

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 19 – Luke Chapter 19 Zacchaeus and the Triumphal Entry - “Zacchaeus, come down—I must stay at your house today!” - Enters Jerusalem on a colt; crowds shout “Hosanna!”

DECEMBER 19 Micah 1:1–3:12 - Micah announces judgment: Samaria ruined, Jerusalem plowed for idolatry and injustice. - Corrupt leaders and prophets condemned; Zion destroyed for sin. Psalm 144:9–15 - David’s new song: God is rock, deliverer, and protector. - Blessed are people whose God is the Lord—happy, secure, prosperous. Proverbs 30:10 - Never slander a servant to his master, or you’ll be curse...

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 18 – Luke Chapter 18 Persistent Prayer and Childlike Faith - Persistent widow & Pharisee/tax collector parables - Let children come; rich ruler goes away sad

DECEMBER 18 Jonah 1–4 - Jonah flees; storm, fish, repentance, Nineveh spared. - Jonah angry at God’s mercy; God teaches compassion. Psalm 144:1–8 - Blessed is the Lord, my rock and trainer for war. - Rescue me from deep waters and foreign liars. Proverbs 30:6–9 - Never add to God’s words or be rebuked. - Give me neither poverty nor riches; keep me from denying or dishonoring You. Revelation 8:1–13...

DECEMBER 17 Obadiah 1–21 - God judges arrogant Edom for betraying Israel. - Israel restored; kingdom belongs to the Lord. Psalm 143:7–12 - David pleads: Answer quickly, teach me, deliver me. - Destroy enemies for Your name’s sake. Proverbs 30:5 - Every word of God is flawless. - He shields all who take refuge in Him. Revelation 7:1–17 - 144,000 from Israel sealed for protection. - Countless multit...

Advent Reading Day 17 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 17 – Luke Chapter 17 Faith, Duty, and the Kingdom - Mustard-seed faith; ten lepers healed, only one returns to thank - Kingdom comes without observation—like lightning

DECEMBER 16 - Amos 8:1–9:15 - Ripe fruit vision: Israel’s end near; famine of God’s word - Judgment fierce, yet final restoration: David’s kingdom rebuilt forever - Psalm 143:1–6 - David begs mercy; spirit faints, heart desolate - Thirsts for God like dry land; hands stretched out - Proverbs 30:1–4 - Agur: “I’m brutish, no understanding” - Who but God ascended/descended, holds wind, bounds waters,...