Adam's Daily Bread

**DECEMBER 13** Amos 1:1–3:15 - God judges eight nations, especially Israel, for cruelty and idolatry. - Coming fire and exile; none escape. Psalm 141:1–4 - David begs God to hear and guard his speech and heart. - Keep me from evil words and wicked company. Proverbs 29:25 - Fear of man is a snare. - Trust in the Lord brings safety. Revelation 3:1–22 - Sardis: Reputed alive but dead—wake up or I co...

Advent Reading Day 13 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 13 – Luke Chapter 13 Repent or Perish - Must repent; parable of the barren fig tree - Kingdom like mustard seed and yeast; heals on Sabbath

**December 12** Joel 1:1–3:21 - Joel 1–2:17 : Locust plague = Day of the LORD; repent urgently. - Joel 2:18–3:21 : God restores, pours Spirit, judges nations; all who call on the LORD saved. Psalm 140:6–13 - God is my shield; He hears my cry. - Lord vindicates the poor; righteous give thanks. Proverbs 29:24 - Thief’s partner hates own life; silence under oath brings curse. Revelation 2:1–29 - Jesu...

Advent Reading Day 12 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 12 – Luke Chapter 12 Do Not Be Anxious - Parable of the rich fool; do not worry, seek the kingdom - Be dressed and ready—the Son of Man comes at an unexpected hour

**December 11** Hosea 13:1–14:9 - Hosea 13:1-16 : Ephraim’s pride and idolatry bring death; God pronounces total judgment yet hints at future redemption from Sheol and Death (13:14). - Hosea 14:1-9 : Tender call to repent; God promises to heal, love freely, and make Israel flourish like lily, olive, and vintage wine. Psalm 140:1–5 - David pleads for rescue from violent, evil men who plot harm and...

Advent Reading Day 11 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 11 – Luke Chapter 11 Teach Us to Pray - Gives the Lord’s Prayer and teaches persistent asking - Pronounces woes on Pharisees; the sign of Jonah

**DECEMBER 10** Hosea 11:1–12:14 - God's loving call to Israel from Egypt met with rebellion; He heals but won't fully destroy. - Ephraim's deceit and sins condemned; urges return to God like Jacob's faithfulness. Psalm 139:17–24 - God's thoughts are precious and vast; the psalmist awakes in His presence. - Requests search of heart for wicked ways; lead in everlasting path, hating evil. Proverbs 2...

Advent Reading Day 10 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 10 – Luke Chapter 10 The Good Samaritan and Mary’s Choice - Good Samaritan parable; seventy-two return rejoicing - Mary sits at Jesus’ feet—choosing the one necessary thing

Advent Reading Day 9 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 9 – Luke Chapter 9 Who Do You Say I Am? - Peter: “You are the Christ”; feeds 5,000; transfigured in glory - Predicts His death and calls disciples to take up their cross

**DECEMBER 9** Hosea 9:1–10:15 - Israel punished for idolatry, facing exile, famine, and rejected sacrifices. - God destroys altars and kings; urges sowing righteousness and seeking mercy. Psalm 139:13–16 - God forms each person wondrously in the womb, knowing them fully. - All life days ordained by God, seeing unformed bodies beforehand. Proverbs 29:21 - Pampering servants from youth breeds insol...

**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.