Chronological Bible Reading Challenge

Day 43 Read: Exodus 35:1 – 36:38 Today’s reading emphasizes that true worship stems from a willing heart, where God’s people serve with joy rather than obligation. Today we read about a community moved by gratitude, giving generously of their skills and resources to build the Tabernacle. Following the incident of the golden calf, the… Read More »

Day 42 Read: Exodus 32:1 – 34:35 Today’s reading reveals the stark contrast between human unfaithfulness and God’s relentless grace and covenant love. When Israel turned to idolatry, Moses interceded, demonstrating a need for a mediator (sound familiar?). God, revealing His mercy to Moses, renews the broken covenant, proving He is a forgiving God who… Read More »

Day 41 Read: Exodus 29:1 – 31:18 Remember that Moses is still on Mount Sinai receiving directions from God. In today’s reading Moses is given strict consecration of priests (Aaron and his sons) and expectations for the Tabernacle. This emphasizes that God requires holiness for service and desires to dwell among His people. Through purification,… Read More »

Day 40 Read: Exodus 25:1 -28:43 Fun Coincidence – Yesterday’s reading concluded with Moses staying on the mountain for 40 days and 40 nights…and here we are 40 days into our chronological Bible reading! WOW! Today’s reading highlights God’s desire for intimate, relational worship, guided by meticulous instructions that emphasize holiness and foreshadow the ultimate… Read More »

Day 39 Read: Exodus 22:16 – 24:18 Today’s reading outlines God’s requirements for a just, compassionate, and holy society, emphasizing protection for the vulnerable and strict adherence to  worshiping only Him. In other words, this establishes the “Book of the Covenant.” It distinguishes the Israelites from the surrounding nations by demanding personal integrity, emphasizing justice,… Read More »

Day 38 Read Exodus 20:1 – 22:15 Today’s reading outlines the Ten Commandments and the initial “Book of the Covenant,” establishing a framework for holy living for a delivered people. These laws, spanning relationship with God and community ethics, are not meant to earn salvation but to foster, protect, and guide a community redeemed by… Read More »

Day 37 Read: Exodus 16:1 – 19:25 In today’s reading, God transforms a grumbling, fearful Israel in the wilderness into a trusting nation by providing daily manna, water from the rock, and revealing Himself at Mount Sinai. Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are… Read More »

Day 36 Read: Exodus 13:1 – 15:27 Today’s reading highlights God’s power in delivering Israel from Egypt, turning fear into faith through the Red Sea miracle and the pillar of cloud/fire. Calling for consecrated, grateful living and remembering God’s saving acts. What “Egypt” is God calling you out of? Is there a bondage or old… Read More »

Day 35 Read: Exodus 10:1 – 12:51 Today’s reading showcases God’s ultimate authority over darkness, pride, and death through the final plagues and the institution of Passover. God initiates a  new beginning of freedom, by demanding total obedience via the lamb’s blood to spare Israel from the judgement He would bring upon Egypt. There is… Read More »

Day 34 Read: Exodus 7:14 – 9:35 Today we read about the first seven plagues that God unleashes upon Egypt. There are ten plagues total but let’s focus on what we read today. Plagues: 1. Blood – significant because the Nile is central to Egyptians and their numerous gods. Turning their river of “life” into… Read More »