Moses' records of relevant events from creation to the marriage of Isaac, with a special emphasis on man's corruption and God's gracious dealings with him. Includes parallel genealogy from 1 Chronicles.
Day 1
creation: Genesis 1:1-2:6; 1:24-31; 2:7-25; 5:1-2
the loss of paradise: Genesis 3:1-4:16
Day 2
the line of Seth: Genesis 4:25; 5:3-5; 4:17-18, 26; 5:6-20
the line of Cain: Genesis 4:19-24
from Enoch to Noah: Genesis 5:21-30; 6:1-8; 5:32; 6:9-10; 1 Chronicles 1:1-4
the promise of a son (2088-2067 B.C.): Genesis 15:1-18:33
Day 6
the humiliation of Lot (2067 B.C.): Genesis: 19:1-38
the birth of Isaac (2066 B.C.): Genesis 20:1-21:8; 25:19; 1 Chronicles 1:28
the explusion of Ishamel (2066 B.C.): Genesis 21:9-21; 25:12-18; 1 Chronicles 1:29-31
the covenant with Abimelech (2066 B.C.): Genesis 21:22-34
Day 7
Abraham and Isaac (2050?-2026 B.C.): Genesis 22:1-24:67; 25:20
Week 2 (from 2020? to 1877 B.C.)
Moses records the life of the patriarchs prior to the move of Israel's family from Canaan to Egypt. The focus is on the unconditional promises made to unworthy but chosen men.
Day 8
Abraham's later children (2020? B.C.): Genesis 25:1-6; 1 Chronicles 1:32-33
birth of Jacob and Esau (2006 B.C.): Genesis 25:21-25:26; 1 Chronicles 1:34
the death of Abraham (1991 B.C.): Genesis 25:7-11
Isaac and his sons (1980?-1966 B.C.): Genesis 25:27-26:35
Day 9
the descendants of Esau (1966-c. 1050 B.C.): Genesis 36:1-43; 1 Chronicles 1:35-54
Jacob's deception (1930 B.C.): Genesis 27:1-28:9
Day 10
Jacob and Laban (1930-1923 B.C.): Genesis 28:10-29:30
the sons of Jacob (1923-1910 B.C.): 1 Chronicles 2:1-2; Genesis 29:31-30:43
Day 11
Jacob's return to Canaan (1910 B.C.): Genesis 31:1-33:20
Day 12
the trials of Jacob (1902 B.C.): Genesis 34:1-35:27
Day 13
the marriage of Judah (1900 B.C.): Genesis 38:1-3; 1 Chronicles 2:3
Joseph sold into slavery (1899 B.C.): Genesis 37:1-36; 39:1-6
births of Onan and Shelah (1898-1896 B.C.): Genesis 38:4-5
the exaltation of Joseph (1886 B.C.): Genesis 41:1-52
the sons of Levi (1880s B.C.): Exodus 6:16
Day 14
the deaths of Er and Onan (1880 B.C.): Genesis 38:6-11
Joseph meets his brothers (1879-1878 B.C.): Genesis 41:53-42:38
the humiliation of Judah (1877 B.C.): Genesis 38:12-30; 1 Chronicles 2:4-8
the brothers' second test (1877 B.C.): Genesis 43:1-34
Week 3 (from 1877 to 1446 B.C.)
After detailing the move to Egypt, Moses bypasses the details of the Israelites' prosperity there but gives a detailed account of their slavery and deliverance.
Day 15
Joseph revealed; the move to Egypt (1877-1876 B.C.): Genesis 44:1-46:34; Exodus 1:1-5
Day 16
settling in Egypt (1876 B.C.): Genesis 47:1-27; Exodus 1:7; 6:14-22
the blessings and death of Jacob (1859 B.C.): Genesis 47:28-50:21
Day 17
the passing of the patriarchs (1820?-1806 B.C.): 1 Chronicles 7:20-23; Genesis 50:22-26; Exodus 1:6
descendants of Reuben, Simeon, and Levi: 1 Chronicles 5:1-10; 4:24-33; 6:16-30; 6:1-15
the primary descendants of Judah: 1 Chronicles 2:18-55
Day 18
other descendants of Judah: 1 Chronicles 4:1-23
descendants of Naphtali, Asher, Issachar, and Benjamin: 1 Chronicles 7:13, 30-40, 1-5, 6-12; 8:1-28
descendants of Joseph: 1 Chronicles 7:14-19, 24-29
Day 19
enslavement of Israel, birth of Moses (1570-1526 B.C.): Exodus 1:8-14; 2:1; 1:15-22; 2:2
the early life of Moses (1525-1447 B.C.): Exodus 2:3-20; 6:23-24; 2:21-4:31
Day 20
God's promise of deliverance (1447 B.C.): Exodus 5:1-6:13; 6:26-7:13
the first four plagues (1447 B.C.): Exodus 7:14-8:32
Day 21
the next five plagues (1447-1446 B.C.): Exodus 9:1-10:29
preparation for the Passover (1446 B.C.): Exodus 11:1-12:28
Week 4 (1446 B.C.)
God leads the Israelites to Mount Sinai, and gives Moses the Torah (Law), choosing Aaron and his sons as priests. An Ark will reside in a Tabernacle as God's residence among His people.
Day 22
the exodus from Egypt: Exodus 12:29-41; Numbers 33:1-5; Exodus 12:42-13:22; Numbers 33:6
the crossing of the sea: Exodus 14:1-12; Numbers 33:7; Exodus 14:13-31; Numbers 33:8
the songs of Moses and Israel: Exodus 15:1-21
Day 23
water and mannah: Exodus 15:22-27; Numbers 33:9; Exodus 16:1-7; Numbers 33:10-11
the journey to Sinai: Exodus 16:8-17:7; Numbers 33:12-14; Exodus 17:8-18:27
Day 24
God speaks from Sinai: Exodus 19:1-17; Numbers 33:15; Exodus 19:18-22:15
Day 25
Essentials of the covenant: Exodus 22:16-25:22
Day 26
instructions for the tabernacle: Exodus 25:23-27:21
Day 27
the priests and the altar: Exodus 28:1-30:21
Day 28
Israel's rebellion and God's forgiveness: Exodus 30:22-34:9
Week 5 (1446-1445 B.C.)
The Israelites build the tabernacle, and God reveals how He desires them to worship Him, and gives them laws for holiness.
Day 29
renewal of the covenant (1446 B.C.): Exodus 34:10-35:3
preparation for the tabernacle (1446 B.C.): Exodus 35:4-36:38
Day 30
the tabernacle built (1446 B.C.): Exodus 37:1-39:43
Day 31
dedication of the tabernacle (1445 B.C.): Exodus 40:1-38; Numbers 9:15-23; 7:1-65
Day 32
the dedication, continued (1445 B.C.): Numbers 7:66-89
instructions for offerings (1445 B.C.): Leviticus 1:1-4:35
Day 33
offerings and the priests (1445 B.C.): Leviticus 5:1-7:38
Day 34
the priests begin their ministry (1445 B.C.): Leviticus 8:1-9:24
the problem of defilement (1445 B.C.): Leviticus 10:1-11:12
Day 35
food, motherhood, and leprosy (1445 B.C.): Leviticus 11:13-13:59
Week 6 (1445 B.C.)
God's laws for Israel continue, combining His demand for holiness with the promise of atonement.
Day 36
the laws of cleansing: Leviticus 14:1-15:33
Day 37
atonement and various laws: Leviticus 16:1-19:37
Day 38
the worst sins; rules for priests: Leviticus 20:1-22:33
Day 39
festivals and redemption: Leviticus 23:1-25:34
Day 40
obedience and disobedience: Leviticus 25:35-27:34
Day 41
conclusion of the covenant: Numbers 5:1-6:27
the second Passover: Numbers 9:1-14
Day 42
the first census; the camps arranged: Numbers 1:1-2:34
Week 7 (from 1445 to 1406 B.C.)
God's standards for holiness contrast sharply with Israel's rebellion. In the end, they are doomed to wander until all adults except Caleb and Joshua die in the desert.
Day 43
duties of the priests (1445 B.C.): Numbers 3:1-4:49; 8:1-26
Day 44
departure from Sinai (1445 B.C.): Numbers 10:1-11:9; Numbers 33:16
to the border of the promised land (1445 B.C.): Numbers 11:10-35; 33:17; 12:1-16; 33:18-36
the plains of Moab (1406 B.C.): Numbers 22:1; 33:42-49; 22:2-23:13
Day 49
the Midianites and the second census (1406 B.C.): Numbers 23:14-26:51
Week 8 (1406 B.C.)
As the young generation prepares to enter the promised land, Moses reminds Israel of God's covenant with them, punctuated by warnings not to assimilate to the Canaanites' culture and religion.
Day 50
laws for entering the land: Numbers 26:52-29:40
Day 51
settlement of the eastern tribes: Numbers 30:1-32:42
Moses presents Israel's current situation: Deuteronomy 3:1-5:21
Day 55
God's warnings and promises: Deuteronomy 5:22-8:20
Day 56
reminder of past failures: Deuteronomy 9:1-12:32
Week 9 (from 1406 to 1405 B.C.)
Moses leaves the Israelites with the importance of their covenant and a prophecy of their future before his death. Joshua succeeds Moses and leads them into the Promised Land.
Day 57
basics of the covenant (1406 B.C.): Deuteronomy 13:1-16:22
Day 58
justice and morality (1406 B.C.): Deuteronomy 17:1-21:9
Day 59
various laws (1406 B.C.): Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19
Day 60
conclusion of the covenant (1406 B.C.): Deuteronomy 26:1-28:68
Day 61
Moses' final advice (1406 B.C.): Deuteronomy 29:1-31:30
Day 62
the song and death of Moses (1406 B.C.): Deuteronomy 32:1-34:12; Joshua 1:1-9
Day 63
Joshua and the crossing of the Jordan (1406-1405 B.C.): Joshua 1:10-5:15
Week 10 (from 1405 to 1360 B.C.)
Joshua leads Israel to victory over Canaan's key cities, and the land is divided among the tribes. However, the incomplete nature of the conquest and the people's unfaithfulness leave them open to oppression by their enemies.
Day 64
the first Canaan conquests (1405 B.C.): Joshua 6:1-9:27
Joshua's challenge and death (1366-1360? B.C.): Judges 24:1-33; Judges 2:6-10
the incomplete conquest (1360s B.C.): Judges 1:1-2:5
the cycle of judges begins (c. 1360 B.C.): Judges 2:11-3:6
Week 11 (from c. 1360 to 1250 B.C.)
Israel faces civil war and is vulnerable for failing to dispel the Canaanites from key areas. Idolatry brings conflict and servitude, but God sends deliverers to bring peace whenever Israel repents. It is around this time that Job probably lived.
Day 71
the civil war (c. 1360 B.C.): Judges 19:1-21:25
Day 72
judgeships of Othniel and Ehud (1358-1202 B.C.): Judges 3:7-30
the testing of Job (1250? B.C.): Job 1:1-4:21
Day 73
Eliphaz and Bildad speak (1250? B.C.): Job 5:1-8:22
Zophar and Eliphaz concluded (1250? B.C.): Job 20:1-23:17
Week 12 (from c. 1250 to c. 1190 B.C.)
God humbles Job, his friends, and Elihu without answering Job's question, but restores Job for his perseverance. Israel's cycle of servitude and deliverance continues.
Day 78
Job's response (1250? B.C.): Job 24:1-28:28
Day 79
Job asserts his integrity (1250? B.C.): 29:1-31:40
Day 80
the arrogance of Elihu (1250? B.C.): 32:1-35:16
Day 81
The Lord speaks (1250? B.C.): 36:1-38:41
Day 82
Job's resolution (1250? B.C.): 39:1-42:15
Day 83
Shamgar, Deborah, and Gideon (1250-1180 B.C.): Judges 4:1-3; 3:31; 4:4-6:40
Day 84:
the judgeship of Gideon (1180-1140 B.C.): Judges 7:1-8:29
Ruth and Naomi (1150? B.C.): Ruth 1:1-2:23
Week 13 (from c. 1150 to c. 1036 B.C.)
Israel's decline worsens through increasing idolatry and flawed leadership. Samuel eventually emerges as a righteous prophet and judge, but Israel rejects God's rule in favor of a flawed, human king.
Day 85
Ruth and Boaz (1150? B.C.): Ruth 3:1-4:22
births of Abimelech and Jephthah (c. 1150 B.C.): Judges 8:30-31; 10:6-9
dual servitude to Ammon and Philistia (1124-1106 B.C.): Judges 13:1; 11:1-3 [servitude to Philistia continues until 1084]
births of Samson and Samuel (1124-1121 B.C.): Judges 13:2-25; 1 Samuel 1:1-23
Day 86
the reign of Abimelech (1120-1117 B.C.): Judges 8:32-9:22; 1 Samuel 1:24-2:11; Judges 9:23-10:2
the sons of Eli (c. 1115 B.C.): 1 Samuel 2:12-36
Day 87
the call of Samuel (c. 1114 B.C.): 1 Samuel 3:1-21
the judgeship of Jephthah (1106-1100 B.C.): Judges 10:10-12:7
capture of the ark (1104 B.C.): 1 Samuel 4:1-22
Day 88
return of the ark (1104 B.C.): 1 Samuel 5:1-7:2
later judgeships (1104-1051 B.C.): 1 Samuel 7:15-17; Judges 15:20; 12:8-9
the death of Job (1100? B.C.): Job 42:16-17
the exploits of Samson (c. 1100 B.C.): Judges 14:1-19; 15:1-19
judgeships of Jair and Elon (1097-1083 B.C.): Judges 10:3-5; 12:10-11
Day 89
the birth of Saul (1091 B.C.): 1 Chronicles 8:29-40; 9:35-44
the defeat of the Philistines (1086-1084 B.C.): Judges 16:1-31; 1 Samuel 7:3-14
the demand for a king (1083-1051 B.C.): Judges 12:12-15; 1 Samuel 8:1-9:14
Day 90
Saul becomes king (1051 B.C.): 1 Samuel 9:15-12:25
wars of Saul's reign (1050-1049 B.C.): 1 Chronicles 5:18-22; 1 Samuel 13:1-23
Day 91
the foolishness of Saul (1049 B.C.): 1 Samuel 14:1-52
the birth of David (1041 B.C.): 1 Chronicles 2:9-17
Saul rejected as king (c. 1030s B.C.): 1 Samuel 15:1-35
Week 14 (from 1029 to 1011 B.C.)
Saul disqualifies himself for God's kingly covenant, and David is chosen. David's popularity arouses Saul's jealousy, and Saul's attempts to secure his reign become increasingly irrational and self-destructive.
Day 92
the rise of David (1029-c. 1027 B.C.); 1 Samuel 16:1-18:11
Day 93
Saul's jealousy (1020 B.C.): 1 Samuel 18:12-19:24
Early psalms of David (1020 B.C.): Psalm 7:1-17; 59:1-17
David and Jonathan (1020 B.C.): 1 Samuel 20:1-29
Day 94
the flight of David (1020 B.C.): 1 Samuel 20:30-21:15
David's early flight psalms (1020 B.C.): Psalm 8:1-9; 34:1-22; 56:1-13
slaughter of the priests of Nob (1019 B.C.): 1 Samuel 22:1-23
David gains popularity (1019-1018 B.C.): 1 Chronicles 12:16-18; 1 Samuel 23:1-29; Psalm 54:1-7
David spares Saul's life (1017 B.C.): 1 Samuel 24:1-22
Day 96
psalms of En-Gedi (1017 B.C.): Psalm 4:1-8; 57:1-11; 142:1-7
the death of Samuel (1016 B.C.): 1 Samuel 25:1
David and Abigail (1016-1015 B.C.): 1 Samuel 25:2-26:25
Day 97
David gathers strength (1013-1011 B.C.): 1 Samuel 27:1-12; 1 Chronicles 12:1-15, 19-40
the stage set for Saul's end (1011 B.C.): 1 Samuel 28:1-30:20
Day 98
David divides the spoils (1011 B.C.): 1 Samuel 30:21-31; Psalm 10:1-18
the death of Saul and Jonathan (1011 B.C.): 1 Samuel 31:1-13; 1 Chronicles 10:1-14
news of the king's death (1011 B.C.); 2 Samuel 1:1-27; 4:4
Week 15 (from 1011 to 978 B.C.)
David reigns in Judah and, after a brief civil war, over all Israel. He spends the first half of his reign correcting Saul's mistakes and subduing Israel's enemies. But an indiscretion brings violence into his own household.
Day 99
David king over Judah (1011 B.C.): 2 Samuel 2:1-7; 1 Chronicles 11:1-3; Psalm 9:1-20
David established in Hebron (1011-1004 B.C.): 2 Samuel 2:11; 3:1-5; 1 Chronicles 29:26-27
war with the Philistines (1011 B.C.): 2 Samuel 5:17-25; 23:8-39
Day 100
David's mighty men (1011 B.C.): 1 Chronicles 11:10-47; 14:8-17
Saul's son challenges David (1006-1004 B.C.): 2 Samuel 2:8-10, 12-32; Psalm 62:1-12
the deaths of Abner and Ish-bosheth (1005 B.C.): 2 Samuel 3:6-4:3
Day 101
David king over all Israel (1004 B.C.): 2 Samuel 4:5-5:3; Psalms 19:1-14; 23:1-6; 36:1-12; 139:1-24
the reign of David (1004-1071 B.C.): 2 Samuel 5:4-5; 1 Chronicles 29:27
the capture of Jerusalem (1004 B.C.): 2 Samuel 5:6-10; 1 Chronicles 11:4-9
the house of David (1004-1071 B.C.): 2 Samuel 5:13-16; 1 Chronicles 3:1-9; 14:1-7
Day 102
David's administration (1004-1071 B.C.): 2 Samuel 8:15-18; 1 Chronicles 18:14-17
David's early triumphs (1004-990 B.C.): 2 Samuel 8:1-14; 1 Chronicles 18:1-13; Psalm 60:1-12
acts of David (996-990 B.C.): 2 Samuel 9:1-13; 21:1-14; 10:1-19; 1 Chronicles 19:1-19
Day 103
David's sin (992 B.C.): 2 Samuel 11:1-12:15; Psalm 6:1-10; 32:1-11; 38:1-22
Absalom's plot (985-976 B.C.): 2 Samuel 13:24-15:6; 5:11-12
the last war of David (978 B.C.): 2 Samuel 21:15-22; 1 Chronicles 20:4-8; 2 Samuel 22:1-51
Week 16 (from 978 to 976 B.C.)
God brings peace to David's reign, allowing David to bring the Ark to Jerusalem. God makes a covenant with David's heirs and promises his son will build the Temple. The peace is disrupted when David's son Absalom tries to seize the throne.
David is ultimately restored to his throne but mourns the loss of his son. Now facing enemies inside Israel, he spends his remaining years preparing for the Temple.
The kingdom divides; the northern tribes are now Israel or Ephraim, and the southern tribes are collectively Judah. Both descend into idolatry, althoguh Judah retains the Davidic royal line and occasionally has good kings. Elijah and Elisha minister to Israel in the days of Ahab and his successors. Judah's throne is compromised when King Jehoshaphat's son Jehoram marries Ahab's evil daughter Athaliah to form an alliance between the two kingdoms. (To avoid confusion, note that both Judah and Israel had kings named Azariah and Jehoram who reigned about the same time.)
Day 141
the end of Solomon (931 B.C.): Ecclesiastes 10:1-12:14; 1 Kings 11:41-43; 2 Chronicles 9:29-31
the Davidic line continues (931-913 B.C.): 1 Chronicles 3:10-16; 1 Kings 14:21-24; 2 Chronicles 11:1-23
Rehoboam and the division of the kingdom (931 B.C.): 1 Kings 12:1-20
Day 142
division of the kingdom (931 B.C.): 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; 1 Kings 12:21-24
the sins of Jeroboam (931-930 B.C.): 1 Kings 12:25-14:18
the ministry of Elijah (857-856 B.C.): 1 Kings 18:1-20:25
Day 146
Elijah and Elisha (856-855 B.C.); 1 Kings 20:26-43; 2 Kings 4:1-17; 1 Kings 21:1-29
Day 147
Ahaziah succeeds Ahab in Israel (853-852 B.C.): 2 Chronicles 18:2-34; 1 Kings 22:40, 51-53
events late in Jehoshaphat's reign (853 B.C.): 2 Chronicles 19:1-11; 1 Kings 22:48-49; 2 Chronicles 20:35-37
Jehoram succeeds Ahaziah in Israel (852-841 B.C.): 2 Kings 1:1-18; 3:1-27
Week 22 (from 852 to 762 B.C.)
Ahab's domination of both Israel and Judah comes to an end when Jehu wipes out his family and takes the northern throne. The evil queen mother in Judah also grabs for power but is soon deposed and replaced with the sole remaining royal heir. This King Jehoash enacts many reforms but turn bad late in life. Israel remains in darkness, though strengthened by Jeroboam II, but Judah's hope lies in the good King Uzziah. The age of the "writing prophets" begins.
Day 148
the ministry of Elisha (852-845 B.C.): 2 Kings 4:18-44; 8:1-6
the invasion of Moab and Ammon (c. 850 B.C.): 2 Chronicles 20:1-30; Psalm 33:1-22; 44:1-26
Day 149
a psalm of Jehoshaphat (c. 850 B.C.): Psalm 83:1-18
the reign of Joram in Judah (848-841 B.C.): 1 Kings 22:50; 2 Chronicles 21:1-7; 2 Kings 8:16-19
the superiority of the true God (c. 700 B.C.): Isaiah 40:27-44:5
Day 174
the sovereignty of God (c. 700 B.C.): Isaiah 44:6-48:22
Day 175
God announces His salvation (c. 700 B.C.): Isaiah 49:1-54:17
Week 26 (from c. 700 to 623 B.C.)
According to the prophets, the reign of Hezekiah's evil son Manasseh seals Judah's fate. But the rediscovery of the law brings hope for a return to God.
Day 176
the glory of God (c. 700 B.C.): Isaiah 55:1-60:22
Day 177
Isaiah's final call (c. 700 B.C.): Isaiah 61:1-66:24
Day 178
Manassah begins his dual reign with Hezekiah (697 B.C.): 2 Kings 21:1
Micah's later prophecies (c. 690 B.C.): Micah 4:1-7:20
the reign of Manasseh (686-642 B.C.): 2 Kings 20:20-21:9; 2 Chronicles 32:32-33:9
the assassination of Sennacherib in Assyria (681 B.C.): 2 Kings 19:37; Isaiah 37:38
Day 179
the repentance of Manasseh (648-646 B.C.): 2 Kings 21:10-16; 2 Chronicles 33:10-13
Josiah discovers the law (623 B.C.): 2 Kings 22:3-20; 2 Chronicles 34:8-28; Psalm 119:1-32
Week 27 (from 623 to 604 B.C.)
Josiah seeks God and brings a dramatic though superficial revival. After Josiah's departure, his evil heirs ruin any chance for lasting reform. Whether turning to other nations, capitulating to Babylon, or rebelling through their own efforts, they seem willing to anything but listen to the advice of God's prophets.
Day 183
the psalm of the law (623 B.C.): Psalm 119:33-128
Day 184
the psalm of the law (623 B.C.): Psalm 119:129-176
The unthinkable becomes reality: Jerusalem falls and the Temple is destroyed. Jeremiah has been foretelling it for decades but is still in shock as he faithfully records the destruction of God's chosen city.
Day 204
Ezekiel prophesies to the nations (588-587 B.C.): Ezekiel 27:1-31:18
Jeremiah's final warning (586 B.C.): Jeremiah 39:15-18; 38:14-28
the fall of Jerusalem (586 B.C.): 1 Chronicles 9:1; 2 Kings 25:2-21; 2 Chronicles 36:17-21
the fall according to Jeremiah (586 B.C.): Jeremiah 39:1-14; 52:4-27; 40:1-16
Day 207
Jeremiah's lament for Jerusalem (586 B.C.): Lamentations 1:1-3:39
Day 208
mourning for Jerusalem (586 B.C.): Lamentations 3:40-5:22
the governorship of Gedaliah (586 B.C.): 2 Kings 25:22-25; Jeremiah 41:1-42:22
Day 209
the flight to Egypt (586 B.C.): Jeremiah 43:1-13; 2 Kings 25:26
denunciation of Pharaoh (586-585 B.C.): Jeremiah 44:1-30; Ezekiel 32:1-33:20
Day 210
Ezekiel's promise of restoration (585 B.C.): Ezekiel 33:21-36:38
Week 31 (from 585 to 537 B.C.)
The prophets find that captivity proves the faithfulness of the righteous and the faithlessness of the wicked. Ezekiel and Daniel are granted visions of Israel's future.
Day 211
the apocalypse of Ezekiel (585 B.C.): Ezekiel 37:1-39:29
the deportation of 4,600 (582 B.C.): Jeremiah 52:30
Day 212
Ezekiel's temple (573 B.C.): Ezekiel 40:1-43:17
Day 213
the ideal for God's people (573 B.C.): Ezekiel 43:18-47:12
Day 214
the end of Ezekiel's prophecies (573-571 B.C.): Ezekiel 47:13-48:35; 29:17-21
the wickedness of Nebuchadnezzar (570 B.C.): Daniel 3:1-4:18
Day 215
Nebuchadnezzar's conversion (570-562 B.C.): Daniel 4:19-37
the Jews in captivity (562-539 B.C.): 2 Kings 25:27-30; Jeremiah 52:31-34; Psalm 74:1-23; 79:1-13
the beasts and the Son of Man (550 B.C.): Daniel 7:1-28
Day 216
Daniel and the fall of Babylon (547-539 B.C.): Daniel 8:1-27; 5:1-31
the captivity ends (539-538 B.C.): Daniel 9:1-27; 2 Chronicles 36:22-23; Ezra 1:1-11
Day 217
the end of Daniel's ministry (537 B.C.): Daniel 6:1-28; 10:1-12:13
Week 32 (from 536 B.C. to 480 B.C.)
A small remnant returns and rebuilds the temple, while the majority of Jews remain scattered throughout the Persian Empire. Foreign opposition stalls the restoration of Jerusalem for a later generation.
Shortly after the time of Nehemiah, God stops sending prophets, and His revelation is completed until the time of Christ. Jesus ministry arises from humble beginnings but quickly attracts a large following.
Day 232
psalms of the rededication (444 B.C.): Psalm 105:1-107:43
Day 233
the remnant at Jerusalem (444 B.C.): Nehemiah 11:1-36; 1 Chronicles 9:2-34
the governorship of Nehemiah (444-432 B.C.): Nehemiah 12:27-13:3; 5:14-19
Malachi's prophecy and Nehemiah's final reforms (433-432 B.C.): Malachi 1:1-4:6; Nehemiah 13:4-21
Day 234
introductions to the Gospels: John 1:1-18; Luke 1:1-4; Mark 1:1; Matthew 1:1-17
the annunciations (6 B.C.): Luke 1:5-38; Matthew 1:18-24; Luke 1:39-46
Day 235
the births of John and Jesus (6-5 B.C.): Luke 1:57-2:5; Matthew 1:25; Luke 2:6-38
the boyhood of Jesus (4 B.C.-A.D. 8): Matthew 2:1-23; Luke 2:39-52
Day 236
the ministry of John the Baptist (A.D. 29): Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:2-8; Luke 3:1-18
the baptism of Jesus (A.D. 29): Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-38
the temptation of Jesus (A.D. 29): Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13
Day 237
the first week of Jesus' ministry (A.D. 29): John 1:19-2:12
the first Passover of Jesus' ministry (A.D. 30): John 2:12-3:36
Day 238
Jesus in Samaria and John's arrest (A.D. 30): John 4:1-42; Matthew 14:3-5; Mark 6:17-20; Luke 3:19-20
Jesus' move to Galilee (A.D. 30): Matthew 4:12-17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-30; John 4:43-54
call of the fishermen (A.D. 30): Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11
Week 35 (from A.D. 30 to 31)
Jesus grows popular through His miracles and authoritative teaching. Twelve of His followers He designates disciples. But the religious establishment is skeptical and appalled at His cavalier attitude toward traditions and appearances.
Day 239
Jesus' miracles in Capernaum (A.D. 30): Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:21-38; Luke 4:31-43
first summary of Jesus' ministry (A.D. 30): Matthew 4:23-25; Mark 1:39; Luke 4:44
the cleansing of the leper (A.D. 31): Matthew 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16
the healing of the paralytic (A.D. 31): Matthew 9:2-8; Mark 2:1-13; Luke 5:17-26
Day 240
the call of Matthew (A.D. 31): Matthew 9:9-17; Mark 2:14-22; Luke 5:27-32
Jesus and the Sabbath (A.D. 31): Matthew 12:1-21; Mark 2:23-3:12; Luke 6:1-11
the call of the twelve (A.D. 31): Matthew 5:1; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16
Day 241
Jesus teaches His disciples (A.D. 31): Matthew 5:2-8:1
Day 242
Jesus teaches His disciples (A.D. 31): Luke 6:17-49
the centurion and the widow (A.D. 31): Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-17
Jesus and John (A.D. 31): Matthew 11:1-19; Luke 7:18-50
Day 243
unbelief in the midst of miracles (A.D. 31): John 5:1-47; Luke 8:1-3; Mark 3:20-21
Jesus and Beelzebul (A.D. 31): Matthew 12:22-45; Mark 3:22-30; Luke 11:14-54
Day 244
Jesus' mother and brothers (A.D. 31): Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21
Jesus' kingdom parables (A.D. 31): Matthew 13:1-52; Mark 4:1-34; Luke 8:4-18
Day 245
Jesus' order to cross the sea (A.D. 31): Matthew 8:18; Mark 4:35; Luke 8:22
the test of discipleship (A.D. 31): Matthew 8:19-22; Luke 9:57-62
the storm and the demoniac (A.D. 31): Matthew 8:23-9:1; Mark 4:36-5:21; Luke 8:23-40
Week 36 (from A.D. 31 to 32)
The disciples are sent on a mission of their own, and Jesus concludes His Galileean ministry with a full rejection of the Pharisees' traditions, withdrawing north to a more accepting audience.
Day 246
the woman and Jairus' daughter (A.D. 31): Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:22-43; Luke 8:41-56
the blind and mute healed (A.D. 31): Matthew 9:27-38
Jesus rejected at Nazareth (A.D. 31): Matthew 13:53-58; Mark 6:1-6
Day 247
the sending of the twelve (A.D. 31): Matthew 10:1-42; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6; Matthew 11:20-30
the death of John the Baptizer (A.D. 31): Matthew 14:6-12; Mark 6:21-29
Herod hears of Jesus (A.D. 31): Matthew 14:1-2; Mark 6:14-16; Luke 9:7-9
feeding of the five thousand (A.D. 32): Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14
Day 248
Jesus walks on water (A.D. 32): Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:15-21
response to Jesus' miracle (A.D. 32): Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56; John 6:22-71
Day 249
confrontations with the Pharisees (A.D. 32): Matthew 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23; John 7:1-52
Day 250
the blindness of the Pharisees (A.D. 32): John 8:12-10:21
Day 251
Jesus' ministry to the Gentiles (A.D. 32): Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-37; Matthew 15:29-39; Mark 8:1-10
the leaven of the Pharisees (A.D. 32): Matthew 16:1-2; Mark 8:11-21; Luke 12:1-12
the blind man of Bethsaida (A.D. 32): Mark 8:22-26
Day 252
the feast of dedication (A.D. 32): John 10:22-42
Peter's confession (A.D. 32): Matthew 16:3-23; Mark 8:27-9:1; Luke 9:18-27
the Transfiguration (A.D. 32): Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36
Week 37 (from A.D. 32 to 33)
As His ministry nears its completion and the Pharisees' opposition increases, Jesus begins one final journey to the capital city.
Day 253
the return from the mountain (A.D. 32): Matthew 17:14-23; Mark 9:14-32; Luke 9:37-45
children and the kingdom (A.D. 32): Matthew 17:24-18:35; Mark 9:33-50; Luke 9:46-50
Day 254
Jesus leaves Galilee (A.D. 32): Matthew 19:1-2; Mark 10:1; Luke 9:51-56
the sending of the 72 (A.D. 32): Luke 10:1-24
the nature of true religion (A.D. 32): Luke 10:25-11:13; 12:13-34
Day 255
teachings on the way to Jerusalem (A.D. 32): Luke 12:35-14:35
Day 256
Jesus' later parables (A.D. 32): Luke 15:1-17:10
the raising of Lazarus (A.D. 32): John 11:1-46
Day 257
Jesus' withdrawal and further teaching (A.D. 32): John 11:47-57; Luke 17:11-18:17
Jesus on divorce and children (A.D. 32): Matthew 19:3-15; Mark 10:2-16
Day 258
the rich young ruler (A.D. 32): Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30
on the way to Jericho (A.D. 32): Matthew 20:1-28; Mark 10:32-45; Luke 18:31-34
the healing of Bartimaeus (A.D. 32): Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43
Day 259
the conversion of Zaccheus (A.D. 32): Luke 19:1-27
the anointing at Bethany (A.D. 33): Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-11
Jesus enters Jerusalem (A.D. 33): Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19
Week 38 (A.D. 33)
The Pharisees challenge Jesus' teaching directly and plot with Judas to arrest Him. Jesus observes the Passover meal with His disciples, knowing He is about to be betrayed.
Day 260
Jesus' hour has come: John 12:20-50
the cursing of the fig tree: Matthew 21:18-19; Mark 11:12-14
the cleansing of the temple: Matthew 21:12-17; Mark 11:15-19; Luke 19:45-46
the lesson of the fig tree: Matthew 21:20-22; Mark 11:20-25
the challenge to Jesus' authority: Matthew 21:23-32; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8
Day 261
parables to the Pharisees: Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-18; Matthew 22:1-14
taxes to Caesar: Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:19-26
the Sadducees: Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40
Day 262
the greatest commandment: Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34
Jesus outwits and denounces the Pharisees: Matthew 22:41-23:39; Mark 12:35-40; Luke 20:41-47
the widow's offering: Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4
Day 263
the Olivet Discourse: Matthew 24:1-51; Mark 13:1-37; Luke 21:5-36
Day 264
the Olivet parables: Matthew 25:1-46
the plot to kill Jesus: Matthew 26:1-5, 14-16; Mark 14:1-2, 10-11; Luke 22:1-6
preparation for the Passover: Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-13
Day 265
the supper begins: Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17; Luke 22:14; John 13:1-20
Jesus predicts His betrayal: Matthew 26:21-25; Mark 14:18-21; Luke 22:21-23; John 13:21-30
the Lord's Supper: Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:15-20, 24-30
Jesus predicts Peter's denial: Matthew 26:30-35; Mark 14:26-31; Luke 22:31-38; John 13:36-38
Jesus comforts His disciples: John 14:1-31
Day 266
Jesus' last words to His disciples: John 14:16-17:26
Week 39 (from A.D. 33 to 34)
Jesus is arrested and put through a series of mock trials, where the religious leaders turn the crowd against Him. He is beaten, nailed to a cross until dead, and buried. But He appears, having risen from the dead, and instructs His disciples to spread the gospel to the world. The Holy Spirit is given to the new community at Pentecost, transforming and uniting those who believe.
Day 267
Jesus in Gethsemane (A.D. 33): Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-52; Luke 22:39-52; John 18:1-11
Jesus before Annas and Caiaphas (A.D. 33): Matthew 26:57-68; Mark 14:53-65; Luke 22:54-55, 63-65; John 18:12-15
Day 268
Peter's denials (A.D. 33): Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:56-62; John 18:16-18, 25-27
Jesus brought to Pilate (A.D. 33): Matthew 27:1-2; Mark 15:1; Luke 23:1; John 18:28
the suicide of Judas (A.D. 33): Matthew 27:3-10
Jesus before Pilate (A.D. 33): Matthew 27:11-15; Mark 15:2-5; Luke 23:2-7; John 18:29-38a
Jesus sent to Herod (A.D. 33): Luke 23:8-12
Day 269
Jesus and Barabbas (A.D. 33): Matthew 27:16-25; Mark 15:6-14; Luke 23:13-24; John 18:38b-40
Jesus sentenced and scourged (A.D. 33): Matthew 27:26-31; Mark 15:15-20; Luke 23:25; John 19:1-16
the crucifixion (A.D. 33): Matthew 27:32-49; Mark 15:21-36; Luke 23:26-33; John 19:17-18
Day 270
the crucifixion (A.D. 33): Matthew 27:50-56; Mark 15:37-41; Luke 23:34-49; John 19:19-37
the burial of Jesus (A.D. 33): Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42
the posting of the guard (A.D. 33): Matthew 27:62-66
the women at the tomb (A.D. 33): Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-9; John 20:1
Day 271
Peter, John, and Mary Magdalene (A.D. 33): Luke 24:10-12; John 20:2-18
the report of the guards (A.D. 33): Matthew 28:11-15
Jesus appears to His disciples (A.D. 33): Luke 24:13-49; John 20:19-31
appearance at the Sea of Galilee (A.D. 33): John 21:1-25
Day 272
the great commission and ascension (A.D. 33): Matthew 28:16-20; Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-12
Matthias replaces Judas (A.D. 33): Acts 1:13-26
the Holy Spirit given at Pentecost (A.D. 33): Acts 2:1-47
Day 273
the ministry of Peter and John (A.D. 33): Acts 3:1-4:31
the church's early struggles (A.D. 34): Acts 4:32-5:42
Week 40 (from A.D. 35 to 52)
Even Gentiles are included in the offer of salvation, but the early church faces persecution from unbelieving Jews. One such Jew, Saul (whose Greek name is Paul), is miraculously saved and is introduced to ministry by Barnabas. Paul carries the gospel to the Gentile nations and establishes churches in the major cities. On occasion he writes letters to encourage them in difficulties and to combat false teaching. The Jerusalem Council rules that Gentile believers are not obligated to observe Jewish rituals.
Day 274
the ministry of Stephen (A.D. 35): Acts 6:1-7:60
the spread of the church into Samaria (A.D. 35): Acts 8:1-24
Day 275
Philip and the Ethiopian (A.D. 35): Acts 8:25-40
the ministries of Paul and Peter (A.D. 35-40): Acts 9:1-10:33
Day 276
the gospel spreads to Gentiles (A.D. 40): Acts 10:34-11:18
the strengthening of the church (A.D. 41-44): Acts 11:19-12:24
the first New Testament writing (c. A.D. 45): James 1:1-27
Day 277
the letter of James (c. A.D. 45): James 2:1-5:20
Paul's journeys begin (A.D. 47-48): Acts 11:29-30; 12:25-13:12
Day 278
Paul's first missionary journey (A.D. 48-49): Acts 13:13-14:28
the Jerusalem Council (A.D. 49): Acts 15:1-35
Day 279
Paul's second missionary journey and stay at Corinth (A.D. 50-52): Acts 15:36-18:11
Day 280
instructions to Thessalonica (A.D. 52): 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5:11
Week 41 (from A.D. 52 to 56)
Paul spends time teaching in Ephesus while maintaining contact with other churches.
Day 281
instructions to Thessalonica (A.D. 52): 2 Thessalonians 1:1-3:18
Paul's third missionary journey and stay at Ephesus (A.D. 52-56): Acts 18:12-19:22
Paul's rebuke to the Galatians (A.D. 54): Galatians 1:1-24
Day 282
law and grace (A.D. 54): Galatians 2:1-5:26
Day 283
the holiness and impartiality of God (A.D. 54-56): Galatians 6:1-18; Romans 1:1-2:29
Day 284
justification by grace through faith (A.D. 56): Romans 3:1-6:23
Day 285
victory over sin through Christ (A.D. 56): Romans 7:1-9:33
Day 286
salvation and obedience (A.D. 56): Romans 10:1-12:21
Day 287
Paul on the Christian life (A.D. 56): Romans 13:1-16:27
Week 42 (A.D. 56)
Upon receipt of bad news, Paul addresses problems of division and immorality in Corinth. After his warning and a painful visit to Corinth, Paul sends Titus with a "severe letter," but Titus does not return as scheduled. When he finally comes with mixed news, Paul writes 2 Corinthians and prepares a final visit.
Day 288
Paul's appeal to unity and discipline: 1 Corinthians 1:1-6:11
Day 289
Paul on Christian liberty: 1 Corinthians 6:12-9:27
Day 290
warnings and spiritual gifts: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13:13
Day 291
Paul on order and faith: 1 Corinthians 14:1-15:49
Day 292
Paul closes his letter: 1 Corinthians 15:50-16:24
Paul leaves Ephesus: Acts 19:23-20:1
comfort and sorrow: 2 Corinthians 1:1-2:17
Day 293
humility in ministry: 2 Corinthians 3:1-8:24
Day 294
Paul's rebuke of his opponents: 2 Corinthians 9:1-13:14
Week 43 (from A.D. 56 to 62)
Paul travels to Jerusalem and is arrested there. His trials take him to Rome, where he is chained under house arrest, but Paul remains joyful and active during his imprisonment.
Day 295
Paul's return and arrest (A.D. 56-57): Acts 20:2-21:40
Day 296
Paul's imprisonment in Caesarea (A.D. 57-59): Acts 22:1-24:27
Day 297
Paul sent to Rome (A.D. 59): Acts 25:1-27:44
Day 298
Paul's first Roman imprisonment (A.D. 60-62): Acts 28:1-31
spiritual blessings and unity (c. A.D. 60): Ephesians 1:1-3:21
Day 299
Paul on the Christian life (c. A.D. 60): Ephesians 4:1-6:24
Day 300
letters to Colosse (c. A.D. 61): Colossians 1:1-4:18; Philemon 1-25
Day 301
Paul's favorite church (A.D. 62): Philippians 1:1-3:21
Week 44 (from A.D. 62 to 68)
Paul resumes his missions once released from prison. Peter and others continue to minister to Jewish Christians, urging them to hold onto the faith rather than shrink back to Judaism to avoid persecution. Paul's ministry ends with his death in Rome.
Day 302
God's provision (A.D. 62): Philippians 4:1-23
instructions to Timothy (c. A.D. 62): 1 Timothy 1:1-3:16
Day 303
order in the church (c. A.D. 62): 1 Timothy 4:1-6:21
security in Christ (c. A.D. 63): 1 Peter 1:1-2:25
Day 304
service and suffering (c. A.D. 63): 1 Peter 3:1-5:14
the superiority of Christ (c. A.D. 65): Hebrews 1:14-3:11
Day 305
Jesus as High Priest (c. A.D. 65): Hebrews 3:12-8:6
Day 306
the new covenant (c. A.D. 65): Hebrews 8:7-11:40
Day 307
the unshakeable kingdom (c. A.D. 65): Hebrews 12:1-13:25
Paul's charge to Titus (c. A.D. 66): Titus 1:1-16
Day 308
Titus and Timothy (c. A.D. 66-68): Titus 2:1-3:15; 2 Timothy 1:1-4:22
Week 45 (from A.D. 68 to c. 96)
As the church continues to battle false teaching, the Temple and its sacrifices are ended forcibly, and John is the recipient of God's last verbal revelation.
Day 309
contending for the true faith (A.D. 68): 2 Peter 1:1-3:18; Jude 1-25
Day 310
the test of true fellowship (c. A.D. 90): 1 John 1:1-4:21
Day 311
John's advice to the church (c. A.D. 90): 1 John 5:1-21; 2 John 1-13; 3 John 1-14
John's vision at Patmos (c. A.D. 96): Revelation 1:1-2:17
Day 312
letters to the churches (c. A.D. 96): Revelation 3:1-22
heaven and the seals (c. A.D. 96): Revelation 4:1-7:17
Day 313
the trumpets and the beast (c. A.D. 96): Revelation 8:1-13:18
Day 314
the bowls and the fall of Babylon (c. A.D. 96): Revelation 14:1-18:24
Day 315
all things under Christ (c. A.D. 96): Revelation 19:1-22:21
