Adam's Daily Bread
Stagione 2026
di Adam Wright
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.Judges 10:1 - 12:15 After Abimelech, judges Tola and Jair lead Israel before renewed idolatry brings Ammonite oppression. Jephthah defeats Ammonites but fulfills tragic vow with his daughter; later judges Ibzan, Elon, Abdon. Matthew 22:23-33 Sadducees pose hypothetical of seven brothers and one wife to deny resurrection. Jesus corrects them, affirming God of the living and power of God in resurrection. Mark 12:18-27 Sadducees question Jesus on resurrection using levirate marriage scenario. Jesus explains they err by not knowing Scriptures or God's power; God is of the living.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Old Testament Judges 13:1 - 15:20 Israel oppressed by Philistines; angel announces birth of Samson to barren Manoah's wife. Samson grows, kills lion, marries Philistine, burns fields with foxes, and slays many with jawbone. New Testament Luke 20:27-40 Sadducees question Jesus on resurrection using levirate marriage example. Jesus affirms resurrection, God of the living, and silences further questions. Matthew 22:34-40 Lawyer asks greatest commandment; Jesus replies love God and neighbor. These two sum up all Law and Prophets.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Old Testament Judges 16:1 - 17:13 - Samson visits harlot, carries Gaza gates, falls for Delilah who betrays his secret. - Philistines capture blind Samson; he pulls down temple killing more in death than life, then Micah sets up idolatrous shrine. New Testament Mark 12:28-34 - Scribe asks greatest commandment; Jesus gives love God and neighbor. - Scribe agrees wisely; Jesus says he is not far from kingdom. Matthew 22:41-46 - Jesus questions Pharisees on Messiah as David's son yet Lord. - They cannot answer; no one dares question him further. Mark 12:35-37 - Jesus teaches Messiah is David's son yet called Lord by David in Psalms. - Crowds listen gladly while leaders silent. Luke 20:41-44 - Jesus asks how Messiah can be David's son yet David calls him Lord. - People hear teaching with interest.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Old Testament Judges 18:1 - 19:30 Danites migrate north, steal Micah's idols and priest, conquer Laish. Levite's concubine abused to death in Gibeah; he cuts her body into pieces sent to tribes. New Testament Matthew 23:1-36 Jesus warns against scribes and Pharisees' hypocrisy and love of status. Pronounces seven woes of judgment on their blindness, greed, and rejection of prophets.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Judges 20:1 - 21:25 The tribes of Israel unite against Benjamin after the Levite's concubine is abused, leading to civil war and near destruction of Benjamin. Israel provides wives for surviving Benjamites through raids on Jabesh-Gilead and Shiloh to preserve the tribe. Matthew 23:37-39 Jesus laments over Jerusalem for killing prophets and rejecting him, expressing desire to protect them like a hen her chicks. He declares their house desolate and predicts they will not see him again until they say "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord." Mark 12:38-40 Jesus warns against scribes who seek honor in public, wear long robes, and devour widows' houses while making long prayers. He states they will receive greater condemnation for their hypocrisy and exploitation.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Ruth 1:1 - 4:22 Naomi returns to Bethlehem widowed with Moabite daughters-in-law; Ruth pledges loyalty and gleans in Boaz's field. Boaz redeems Ruth as kinsman, they marry, and she bears Obed, grandfather of David, in the lineage to Christ. Luke 20:45-47 Jesus warns disciples against scribes who parade in long robes, seek best seats, and devour widows' houses with pretense of prayer. He declares they will face greater judgment for their actions. Mark 12:41-44 Jesus observes rich donors giving large sums to the treasury from abundance. He highlights a poor widow's two small coins as greater offering, given from her poverty and all she had to live on. Luke 21:1-4 Jesus watches people putting gifts into the temple treasury, noting rich contributions. He commends the poor widow who gave two mites as her whole livelihood, more than all others.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:36 - Elkanah's wife Hannah, barren and mocked by rival Peninnah, prays fervently at Shiloh and vows to dedicate a son to the Lord. - God grants Samuel's birth; Hannah fulfills her vow by presenting him to Eli, then sings a song of praise while Eli's corrupt sons are warned. Matthew 24:1-28 - Jesus foretells the temple's destruction and describes signs of the end times including false christs, wars, famines, and persecutions. - He warns of the abomination of desolation, great tribulation, and urges vigilance against deceivers before his return.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 3:1 - 4:22 - God calls the young Samuel at night with a message of judgment on Eli's house for his sons' wickedness; Samuel relays it faithfully. - Israel suffers defeat by the Philistines, Eli's sons die, the Ark is captured, and Eli falls dead upon hearing the news. Matthew 24:29-51 - Jesus describes cosmic signs, his visible return in glory, and the gathering of the elect after great tribulation. - He urges watchfulness like a faithful servant, warning that no one knows the exact day or hour of his coming.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 5:1 - 8:22 - The Ark of the Covenant brings plagues and panic to the Philistines in Ashdod, Gath, and Ekron until they return it to Israel with guilt offerings. - Samuel calls Israel to repentance at Mizpah, defeats the Philistines, and later warns the people of the dangers of demanding a human king like other nations. Mark 13:1-37 - Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, warns of wars, false christs, persecution, and cosmic signs before his return. - He urges constant vigilance and readiness, comparing his coming to a master returning unexpectedly to servants.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 9:1 - 10:27 - Saul, a tall handsome Benjaminite, searches for his father's lost donkeys and encounters Samuel the prophet. - God reveals Saul as Israel's future king; Samuel anoints him privately then publicly presents him as ruler amid mixed reactions. Luke 21:5-19 - Jesus predicts the temple's total destruction and warns of coming wars, false messiahs, earthquakes, and famines before the end. - He foretells persecution of believers by authorities and family but promises divine wisdom and endurance for the faithful.