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. Psalms 131:1-3 - The psalmist expresses humble trust in God, rejecting pride and concern over matters too great for him. - Like a content weaned child, the soul finds peace, urging Israel to hope in the Lord forever. Psalms 138:1 - 139:24 - David praises God wholeheartedly for His unfailing love, faithfulness, and deliverance amid trouble, calling kings to glorify Him. - God intimately knows and is present everywhere, fearfully created the psalmist, and is asked to search the heart and lead in the everlasting way. Acts 13:32-52 - Paul proclaims the good news that God fulfilled His promises by raising Jesus, as testified in the Scriptures. - Many Gentiles rejoice and believe, but jealous Jews reject the message, prompting Paul to turn to the Gentiles and resulting in persecution.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 143:1 - 145:21 - David pleads for mercy and deliverance from enemies, remembering God's past works and seeking guidance by His Spirit. - Psalm 144 blesses God as Rock and deliverer for victory and prosperity; Psalm 145 exalts God's greatness, compassion, and everlasting kingdom. Acts 14:1-28 - Paul and Barnabas preach boldly in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, healing a lame man but facing stoning and fleeing persecution. - They strengthen new disciples, appoint elders, and return to Antioch, reporting how God opened the door of faith to Gentiles.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Chronicles 26:1 - 27:34 - Detailed divisions of gatekeepers from Levite families are assigned to guard temple entrances, with treasurers managing sacred items and storehouses. - Army divisions, tribal leaders, officers, and administrators are organized under David to manage military and civil affairs efficiently. James 1:1-27 - Believers should count trials as joy since they produce perseverance and maturity; ask God for wisdom in faith without doubting. - True religion involves controlling anger, obeying God's word, caring for orphans and widows, and keeping unstained from the world.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Chronicles 28:1 - 29:30 - David assembles leaders, charges Solomon to build the temple, and provides detailed Spirit-given plans and materials for construction. - Leaders and people give generously for the temple; David praises God, prays for Solomon, and the people rejoice as Solomon is anointed king and David dies. James 2:1-26 - Believers must not show favoritism to the rich over the poor, as God chooses the poor to be rich in faith. - Faith without deeds is dead; true faith is demonstrated by works, as seen in Abraham and Rahab.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 127:1-5 - Unless the Lord builds the house and watches over the city, human labor is in vain; God grants sleep to those He loves. - Children are a heritage and reward from the Lord, like arrows in a warrior's hand, bringing blessing and strength against adversaries. Psalms 111:1 - 118:29 - These Hallelujah psalms praise God's great works, faithfulness, redemption, and deliverance, calling for trust and thanksgiving. - They celebrate God's mercy, justice, protection in trouble, and victory, culminating in triumphant entry and praise for His enduring love. James 3:1-18 - Teachers face stricter judgment; the tongue is a small but powerful force that can corrupt the whole body if uncontrolled. - Heavenly wisdom is pure, peace-loving, and full of good fruit, contrasting with earthly envy and disorder; peacemakers sow righteousness.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 1:1 - 2:46 - David, old and weak, has Solomon anointed king after thwarting Adonijah's plot, with support from Nathan and Bathsheba. - On his deathbed, David charges Solomon to obey God; Solomon consolidates power by dealing with Adonijah, Joab, Shimei, and others. James 4:1 - 5:20 - Quarrels stem from selfish desires; submit to God, resist the devil, draw near to Him, and humble yourselves for grace and exaltation. - Do not slander or boast; be patient in suffering, pray in faith, confess sins, and restore wanderers for spiritual healing.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 37:1-40 - Do not fret or envy the wicked who prosper briefly like grass; trust the Lord, do good, delight in Him, and commit your way for vindication. - The meek inherit the land and enjoy peace; the Lord upholds the righteous while the wicked are cut off, with the blameless watched over forever. Acts 15:1-21 - Judaizers demand circumcision for Gentile salvation, sparking debate; Paul and Barnabas report God's work among Gentiles. - Peter testifies God gave the Holy Spirit to Gentiles by faith without distinction; James concludes not to burden them but require abstinence from idols, immorality, and blood.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 71:1-24 - The psalmist takes refuge in God from youth to old age, pleading not to be forsaken in weakness or by enemies. - He vows to proclaim God's righteousness and mighty acts to future generations, praising His justice and salvation all day. Psalms 94:1-23 - The Lord, God of vengeance, is called to judge the proud and wicked who oppress the vulnerable and claim He does not see. - God disciplines and teaches for blessing; He is the stronghold and rock of refuge, repaying the wicked for their iniquity. Acts 15:22-35 - Apostles and elders send a letter with Judas and Silas to Gentile believers, affirming no circumcision burden but abstinence from idols, blood, strangled meat, and immorality. - The letter brings joy and encouragement; Judas and Silas strengthen the church before returning, while Paul and Barnabas continue teaching.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 119:1-88 - Blessed are those who walk in God's law with wholehearted obedience; the psalmist delights in and meditates on His precepts for purity and wisdom. - Amid affliction and opposition, the psalmist clings to God's word as treasure, pleading for understanding and strength to keep statutes faithfully. Acts 15:36 - 16:15 - Paul and Barnabas sharply disagree over John Mark, parting ways; Paul takes Silas through Syria and Cilicia strengthening churches. - Timothy joins Paul after circumcision for Jewish acceptance; they deliver the council's decisions, then Paul is called to Macedonia via vision, with Lydia's conversion in Philippi.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 3:1 - 4:34 - Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter, seeks wisdom in a dream at Gibeon, and demonstrates it by judging between two mothers. - His kingdom prospers with wise administration, vast knowledge, proverbs, songs, and international renown. Acts 16:16-40 - Paul casts out a fortune-telling spirit from a slave girl, leading to beating and imprisonment with Silas. - Midnight prayer and hymns trigger an earthquake opening doors; the jailer and household believe and are baptized after Paul prevents suicide.