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The Beginning

HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s the first day of a new year and we want to offer encouragement and guidance through the Bible in chronological order. Let’s begin with…well… The Beginning! Read: Genesis 1:1-31; Genesis 2:1-25; Genesis 3:1-24 Reflect: What does being made in God’s image mean for my daily life?
Day Two

Read: Genesis 4:1-26 and Genesis 5:1-32 Reflect: How do my daily actions and offerings, both seen and unseen, reveal my true heart toward God? Read: 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 Reflect: How does knowing Adam’s story shape our understanding of sin and redemption today? Read: Genesis 6:1-22 Reflect: What is one specific
Day Three

Today’s reading covers Noah’s Flood and Genealogy. Read the following and then reflect. Read: Genesis 7:1-24 ; Genesis 8:1-22 ; Genesis 9:1-29 ; Genesis 10:1-5 1 Chronicles 1:5-7 Genesis 10:6-20 1 Chronicles 1:8-16 Genesis 10:21-30 1 Chronicles 1:17-23 Genesis 10:31-32 Reflection: How does the Flood story set the stage for the
Babel

Day 4 Read: Genesis 11:1-32 ; 1 Chronicles 1:24-27 ; Genesis 12:1-20 ; Genesis 13:1-18 ; Genesis 14:1-24 Reflect: In what specific area of your life are you currently tempted to build your own “tower” or “make a name for yourself” through self-reliance or pride? How can you apply the
Abrahams Covenant

Read: Genesis 15:1-21; Genesis 16:1-16; Genesis 17:1-27 Reflect: How does God’s persistent faithfulness in establishing His covenant with a questioning and imperfect Abraham challenge you to trust His promises, even when your circumstances seem to contradict them? How does today’s reading reshape your understanding of God’s unconditional love and your
Faith v Skepticism

Read: Genesis 18:1-33 ; Genesis 19:1-38 ; Genesis 20:1-18 ; Genesis 21:1-7 “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” -Genesis 18:14 Reflect: Consider your own doubts and willingness to trust God’s timing, even when it’s inconvenient or unbelievable. How does God’s question, “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”, challenge
Trusting God’s Timing & Provision

Read: Genesis 21:8-34 ; Genesis 22:1-24 ; Genesis 23:1-20 ; Genesis 11:32 ; Genesis 24:1-67 Reflect: How can we discern if we are acting on fear/insecurity or seeking God’s will? How do we actively seek God’s specific guidance in major life decisions? Where in your life have you seen God’s
Human Choices & God’s Promises

In today’s reading, we see the contrasting destinies of Isaac & Jacob vs. Ishmael & Esau. The tension between God’s promises and human choices. Read: Genesis 25:1-4 ; 1 Chronicles 1:32-33 ; Genesis 25:5-6, 12-18; 1 Chronicles. 1:28-31, 34 ; Genesis 25:19-26, 7-11 Reflect: Consider your own daily choices about
Choices Reveal Our Treasures

Read Genesis 25:27-34 ; Genesis 26:1-35 ; Genesis 27:1-46 ; Genesis 28:1-5 Notes: The birthright, guaranteed not only a larger part of the inheritance, but also headship of the family. Esau greedily ate and Jacob did not earn the birthright through righteousness but received it through God’s free favor. In
Jacob’s Ladder

Read: Genesis 28:6-22 ; Genesis 29:1-35 ; Genesis 30:24 Reflection: Jacob transforms from a deceitful, self-seeking man to a believer relying on God’s promises, especially how God’s steadfast presence and covenant faithfulness reveal Jesus as the ultimate connection (ladder) to God. Jacob was deceived by Laban (father of Leah &

Called and Cleaned

By FBC Worship Director | 28 Feb 2026

Day 59 Read: Numbers 4:1 – 5:31 Today’s reading outlines the duties of the Levites: transporting the holy Tabernacle and directives for purity within the camp. Every person has a specific, sacred assignment. Community purity

God at the Center

By FBC Worship Director | 27 Feb 2026

Day 58 Read: Numbers 2:1 – 3:51 The image above, The Encampment of the Tribes of Israel, from The Woman’s Study Bible (p. 205), Thomas Nelson 2017 Today’s reading reveals how God is a God

From Receiving Law To Organized Action

By FBC Worship Director | 26 Feb 2026

Day 57 Read: Leviticus 27:1-34 and then Numbers 1:1-54 In today’s reading God is transitioning Israel from receiving law to organized action. While Leviticus focuses on honoring vows and recognizing God’s ownership of all things,

The True Owner

By FBC Worship Director | 25 Feb 2026

Day 56 Read: Leviticus 25:24 – 26:46 Today’s reading assignment is interesting because it starts with revealing God as the true owner of the land, requiring sabbaths for rest and the Jubilee for restoring freedom,

Sacred Rests

By FBC Worship Director | 24 Feb 2026

Day 55 Read: Leviticus 23:1 – 25:23 Today’s reading covers the holy observances of Israel. These were times of rest, public worship, celebration and praise. “Principles of the Sabbath” Sabbath (the evening of the 6th

Commanded To Be Holy

By FBC Worship Director | 23 Feb 2026

Day 54 Read: Leviticus 20:1 – 22:33 Because God is Holy, we as believers are commanded to be holy. Today’s reading focuses on God’s command to the Israelites to set themselves apart from the surrounding

Holy Living

By FBC Worship Director | 22 Feb 2026

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

The Scapegoat

By FBC Worship Director | 21 Feb 2026

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

Purification and Restoration

By FBC Worship Director | 20 Feb 2026

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

Inauguration Of The Tabernacle

By FBC Worship Director | 19 Feb 2026

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

Holiness In Ministry & Worship

By FBC Worship Director | 18 Feb 2026

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

Sin & Guilt Offerings

By FBC Worship Director | 17 Feb 2026

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

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