Adam's Daily Bread
Season 2026
by Adam Wright
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 11:1 - 13:23 - The Ammonites threaten Jabesh Gilead; Saul rallies Israel, leads a victory, and is confirmed as king at Gilgal. - Samuel delivers a farewell address urging faithfulness to God; Saul begins reigning but faces Philistine threats as Jonathan attacks their outpost. Luke 21:20-36 - Jesus warns of Jerusalem's destruction by armies, great distress, and signs in the heavens before his return. - He urges believers to watch, pray, and stay alert as the end approaches like a trap for the whole earth.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 14:1 - 15:35 - Jonathan and his armor bearer boldly attack a Philistine garrison, causing panic and leading to Israel's victory with God's help. - Saul makes a rash oath forbidding food until evening, nearly executes Jonathan for eating honey, then continues battles against enemies. Matthew 25:1-30 - In the parable of the ten virgins, five wise ones prepare extra oil and enter the wedding feast while the foolish are shut out. - In the parable of the talents, faithful servants invest and multiply what the master gave them and are rewarded, but the fearful one is cast out.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 16:1 - 17:58 - God instructs Samuel to anoint David, Jesse's youngest son, as the future king, rejecting outward appearances in favor of the heart. - David slays the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling and stone, trusting in the Lord's name, leading to Israel's victory. Matthew 25:31 - 26:5 - Jesus describes the final judgment where the Son of Man separates sheep from goats based on their treatment of the needy, equating service to Him with eternal reward or punishment. - Jesus predicts His betrayal and crucifixion at Passover; chief priests and elders plot to arrest and kill Him secretly to avoid a riot.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 18:1 - 20:42 - Jonathan forms a deep covenant friendship with David and gives him his robe and weapons; Saul grows jealous as David succeeds in battle. - Saul attempts to kill David multiple times, but David escapes with help from Jonathan and Michal, eventually fleeing to Samuel. Mark 14:1-2 - The chief priests and scribes plot to arrest and kill Jesus by stealth, avoiding the festival crowds to prevent a riot. - They seek an opportunity during the Passover and Unleavened Bread festival two days away. Luke 22:1-2 - The Festival of Unleavened Bread draws near, known as Passover, and the chief priests and scribes look for a way to put Jesus to death. - They fear the people and conspire secretly against Him. Matthew 26:6-13 - A woman pours expensive perfume on Jesus' head at Simon the leper's house in Bethany, anointing Him. - Jesus defends her act as preparation for His burial and says her deed will be remembered wherever the gospel is preached. Mark 14:3-9 - While at Simon the leper's home, a woman breaks an alabaster jar of costly nard ointment and pours it on Jesus' head. - Jesus praises her for anointing Him ahead of burial and declares her action will be told in memory of her throughout the world.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 11:1-7 - David affirms trust in the Lord as refuge while fleeing danger, rejecting advice to escape like a bird. - God tests the righteous and hates the wicked; He will rain coals of fire and brimstone on the evil while the upright see His face. Psalms 59:1-17 - David cries to God for deliverance from bloodthirsty enemies who lie in wait and slander him without cause. - He praises God as his strength and fortress, asking for judgment on the nations so that the ends of the earth know God rules in Jacob. John 12:2-8 - At a supper in Bethany, Mary anoints Jesus' feet with expensive perfume and wipes them with her hair, filling the house with fragrance. - Judas objects claiming concern for the poor, but Jesus defends Mary, saying she has kept it for His burial day and the poor are always present. Matthew 26:14-16 - Judas Iscariot goes to the chief priests and agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. - From then on, Judas watches for an opportunity to hand Jesus over. Mark 14:10-11 - Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, approaches the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. - They promise him money, and he begins seeking a convenient time to deliver Jesus. Luke 22:3-6 - Satan enters Judas Iscariot, who then confers with the chief priests and officers on how to betray Jesus. - They agree on a price, and Judas consents, looking for a chance to betray Him away from the crowd. Matthew 26:17-19 - On the first day of Unleavened Bread, the disciples ask Jesus where to prepare the Passover meal. - Jesus directs them to a specific man in the city; they follow His instructions and prepare the Passover.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 21:1 - 24:22 - David flees Saul, lies to priest Ahimelech at Nob for holy bread and Goliath's sword, then escapes to Gath where he feigns madness to survive. - Saul massacres Nob's priests after learning of David's aid; David gathers followers in distress, spares Saul in a cave, and continues evading pursuit. Mark 14:12-16 - On Passover preparation day, Jesus sends two disciples into the city to follow a man with a water jar to a furnished upper room. - The disciples find everything exactly as Jesus described and prepare the Passover meal there. Luke 22:7-13 - Jesus instructs Peter and John to prepare Passover in Jerusalem, directing them to a man carrying water who leads to a ready upper room. - They locate the room precisely as told and make all arrangements for the meal. Matthew 26:20 - When evening arrives, Jesus reclines at the table with the twelve disciples for the Passover meal. Mark 14:17 - In the evening, Jesus arrives at the house with the twelve disciples for the Passover supper. Luke 22:14-16 - At the hour for the meal, Jesus and the apostles recline at table as he expresses his deep desire to share this Passover before his suffering. - He declares he will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God. Luke 22:24-30 - The disciples argue over who is greatest; Jesus teaches that true leadership means serving like the youngest, following his own example. - He promises the faithful apostles thrones to judge Israel's tribes in his coming kingdom.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 7:1-17 - David seeks refuge in God from pursuing enemies and declares his innocence. - He asks God to judge the wicked and affirms trust in the Lord's righteousness. Psalms 27:1-14 - David expresses fearless confidence in the Lord as his light and salvation amid threats. - He seeks God's presence and instructs to wait patiently for the Lord. Psalms 31:1-24 - David commits his spirit to God for refuge and deliverance from traps and enemies. - He praises God's mercy in trouble and calls the faithful to love and hope in the Lord. John 13:1-20 - Jesus washes the disciples' feet to show humble service and love to the end. - He teaches that servants are not greater than their master and blesses those who follow this example.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 34:1-22 - David praises the Lord continually and invites the afflicted to glorify God together. - The Lord delivers the righteous who fear him, while evil slays the wicked. Psalms 52:1-9 - The psalm condemns the boastful evildoer whose deceitful tongue plots destruction. - God will uproot the wicked, but the righteous will trust in God's steadfast love. Psalms 56:1-13 - David cries for mercy amid relentless pursuit by proud enemies who twist his words. - He trusts in God without fear, knowing God records his tears and delivers him from death. Psalms 120:1-7 - In distress, the psalmist calls on the Lord for deliverance from lying lips and deceit. - He laments living among hostile people who seek war despite his peaceful words. Psalms 140:1 - 142:7 - David prays for protection from violent evildoers who set traps and stir war. - He pours out his complaint to God in a cave, declaring the Lord as his refuge amid faint spirit and snares. Matthew 26:21-25 - Jesus announces one of the disciples eating with him will betray him. - Judas asks if it is him, and Jesus confirms it is the one who dipped bread with him. Mark 14:18-21 - While eating, Jesus declares one of the twelve eating with him will betray the Son of Man. - Woe is pronounced on the betrayer, for whom it would have been better not to be born. Luke 22:21-23 - Jesus states the betrayer's hand is on the table with his during the meal. - The Son of Man goes as decreed, but woe to the one who betrays him as the disciples question among themselves. John 13:21-30 - Troubled, Jesus reveals one disciple will betray him, prompting confusion among them. - He identifies Judas by giving him dipped bread, after which Satan enters him and Judas leaves into the night.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 25:1-44 - Samuel dies and is buried; David moves to the wilderness of Paran and requests food from wealthy Nabal for his men who had protected Nabal's shepherds. - Nabal rudely refuses; Abigail wisely brings provisions to appease David, preventing bloodshed, then Nabal dies and David marries Abigail. Matthew 26:31-35 - Jesus warns the disciples they will all fall away that night as foretold in Scripture, but he will rise and meet them in Galilee. - Peter insists he will never deny Jesus even if it means death; Jesus predicts Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows. Mark 14:27-31 - Jesus foretells the disciples will stumble and scatter like sheep when the shepherd is struck, yet he will go ahead to Galilee after rising. - Peter vows loyalty unto death; Jesus replies that Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows twice. Luke 22:31-38 - Jesus tells Peter that Satan has asked to sift him like wheat, but Jesus has prayed for his faith to endure and strengthen his brothers. - Peter claims readiness for prison or death; Jesus predicts his triple denial before dawn, then instructs the disciples to prepare with swords as his arrest nears.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Samuel 26:1 - 27:12 - The Ziphites betray David's location again; Saul pursues him with 3000 men, but David and Abishai sneak into the camp at night and take Saul's spear and water jar without harming the king. - David confronts Saul from afar, spares him once more as the Lord's anointed, then flees to Philistine territory under Achish for safety, settling in Ziklag. John 13:31-38 - After Judas leaves, Jesus speaks of his glorification and gives a new commandment for disciples to love one another as he has loved them, by which all will recognize them. - Peter boldly claims he will follow Jesus anywhere and lay down his life, but Jesus predicts Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows. Matthew 26:26-29 - During the meal Jesus takes bread, blesses and breaks it, giving it to the disciples as his body, and instructs them to eat. - He takes a cup, gives thanks, and declares it his blood of the covenant poured out for many for forgiveness of sins, vowing not to drink again until the kingdom. Mark 14:22-25 - As they eat, Jesus blesses and breaks bread, saying it is his body, and gives it to them. - He shares the cup as his blood of the covenant poured out for many and states he will not drink of the fruit of the vine again until in God's kingdom. Luke 22:17-20 - Jesus takes a cup, gives thanks, and shares it, saying he will not drink of the vine until the kingdom of God comes. - He breaks bread as his body given for them in remembrance, and later the cup as the new covenant in his blood poured out for them.