Chronological Bible Reading Challenge

Day 53 Read: Leviticus 17:1 – 19:37 Today’s reading covers a lot of ground on how God’s expectations/laws for living a life of distinct holiness, separated from worldly practices and being consecrated to God. True worship demands both purity and righteousness. In a world full of shifting standards, then and now, God calls His people… Read More »

Day 52 Read: Leviticus 14:33 – 16:34 God commands for cleansing infectious mold from homes and the expectations for the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) rituals. Once again, God requires holiness in both personal life and communal worship. Today’s reading teaches that sin and impurities are pervasive and require purification through substitutionary sacrifices in order… Read More »

Day 51 Read: Leviticus 12:1 – 14:32 Today’s reading details the laws God made on purification after childbirth, diagnoses of skin diseases and mold. Leviticus highlights holiness involves both moral purity and ritual cleanliness. This reveals that God cares for our physical well-being and restoration and demands separation from the “unclean” in order to bring… Read More »

Day 50 Read: Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47 Today’s reading covers the inauguration of the Tabernacle and the critical importance of strict obedience and awe-inspiring glory to God. True worship involves following divine instructions, treating God as holy, and embracing purity in daily life. Chapter 9 of Leviticus, starts with the eighth day, a time of… Read More »

Day 49 Read: Leviticus 7:1 – 8:36 Today’s reading highlights God’s requirement for holiness in ministry and worship by outlining the priests’ portions of sacrifices and the meticulous consecration of Aaron and his sons. Through blood on the ear, thumb, and toe, the priests were set apart. This prefigures how we as believers are consecrated… Read More »

Day 48 Read: Leviticus 4:1 – 6:30 Today’s reading outlines the sin and guilt offerings, and highlights that even unintentional sins require atonement to maintain holiness before God. These sacrifices that required blood for cleansing and restitution for guilt/trespasses, point toward our redeemer, Jesus Christ, as the ultimate and sufficient sacrifice. Unintentional sins – mistakes… Read More »

Day 47 Read: Numbers 8:1 – 9:14 and then read Leviticus 1:1 – 3:17 God demands our best (unblemished sacrifices) and provides cleansing for his workers, emphasizing that true worship is not just a ritual, but a heartfelt, obedient offering (a “pleasing aroma”) to a holy God. God desires to dwell among His people, but… Read More »

Day 46 Read: Numbers 7:1-89 Today’s reading chronicles the twelve-day dedication of the Tabernacle altar, where the leaders of each tribe brought generous, identical offerings. This highlights that God values organized, sacrificial giving from all. This chapter teaches us that true worship requires consecration and lead to the blessing of hearing God’s voice. The leaders… Read More »

Day 45 Read: Exodus 39:32 – 40:38 and then Numbers 9:15-23 In today’s reading, Israel completes the Tabernacle “as the Lord commanded.” As a result, God’s glory filled the tent and directed their journeys through a cloud by day and fire by night. The phrase “as the Lord commanded,” appears multiple times, emphasizing that true… Read More »

Day 44 Read: Exodus 37:1 – 39:31 Today’s reading details the precise construction of the Tabernacle’s furniture and the priests’ garments. It emphasizes obedience, excellence, and the anticipation of God’s presence. Just as Bezalel and his team followed God’s design with careful detail, we are called to use our talents for God’s glory and recognize… Read More »