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. Proverbs 16:1 - 18:24 - The Lord directs a person’s steps and weighs the heart; pride leads to destruction while humility and wisdom bring honor and life. - Wise speech, faithful friendship, and controlled anger are praised; a fool’s mouth and quarrelsome ways bring ruin. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 - 5:11 - Paul urges the believers to live in holiness, control their bodies, and love one another more and more as they await the Lord’s return. - He comforts them about those who have died in Christ and calls them to stay alert and encourage one another as children of the light.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 19:1 - 20:30 - Integrity and the fear of the Lord are better than wealth gained by deceit; laziness, hasty speech, and ignoring advice lead to poverty and ruin. - Wisdom, patience, and honest scales are valued, while wine, strife, and a king’s wrath are warned against. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 - Paul urges respect for leaders, peaceful living, encouragement of the weak, and constant joy, prayer, and thanksgiving. - He gives final instructions to test everything, avoid every form of evil, and closes with a blessing of peace and grace.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 21:1 - 22:29 - The Lord’s purpose prevails over human plans; justice, diligence, and controlled speech are praised while pride and laziness bring ruin. - A good name and humility are better than riches; train a child in the way he should go and avoid the company of the angry or greedy. 2 Thessalonians 1:1 - 2:12 - Paul thanks God for the Thessalonians’ growing faith and endurance amid persecution, assuring them of God’s just judgment and relief when Jesus returns. - He warns them not to be shaken by false claims that the day of the Lord has already come, explaining that the man of lawlessness must first be revealed.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 23:1 - 24:34 - Warnings against gluttony, drunkenness, envy of sinners, and withholding discipline from children; pursue wisdom and righteousness instead. - Do not fret over evildoers or join those who plan harm; hard work and wise counsel bring security while laziness leads to poverty. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 - 3:18 - Paul thanks God for choosing the Thessalonians for salvation and urges them to stand firm in the traditions they were taught. - He requests prayer, warns against idleness, and commands that those who refuse to work should not eat, closing with a blessing of peace.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 5:1 - 6:38 - Solomon makes an alliance with Hiram of Tyre for cedar and skilled workers, organizing labor to prepare materials for the temple. - Construction of the temple begins in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign; detailed descriptions are given of its structure, rooms, and furnishings, completed in seven years. Acts 18:19 - 19:10 - Paul briefly visits Ephesus, leaves Priscilla and Aquila there, and later returns after traveling through the region; Apollos is instructed more accurately in the way of God. - In Ephesus Paul baptizes disciples who knew only John’s baptism, preaches boldly for two years, and the word of the Lord spreads widely throughout Asia.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 2 Chronicles 2:1 - 3:17 - Solomon prepares to build the temple and a palace, requesting skilled workers and materials from Hiram of Tyre and organizing a large labor force. - Construction of the temple begins on Mount Moriah; detailed measurements and descriptions are given of the structure, including the Most Holy Place and two bronze pillars. Acts 19:11-20 - God performs extraordinary miracles through Paul in Ephesus, with handkerchiefs and aprons bringing healing and deliverance from evil spirits. - Jewish exorcists try to use Jesus’ name and are overpowered; fear falls on the city, many confess their practices, and the word of the Lord spreads widely.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 7:1-51 - Solomon spends thirteen years building his own palace complex, including the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon and a palace for Pharaoh’s daughter. - Detailed descriptions are given of the temple’s bronze furnishings—pillars, the Sea, stands, and utensils—crafted by Hiram, after which the dedicated treasures are placed in the temple. 2 Chronicles 4:1-22 - Parallel account of the temple furnishings: the bronze altar, the great Sea resting on twelve oxen, ten stands with basins, and golden items for the inner sanctuary. - All the work is completed and the utensils are finished for use in the house of the Lord. Acts 19:21-41 - Paul resolves to go to Jerusalem and then Rome; a riot erupts in Ephesus when Demetrius the silversmith stirs up craftsmen whose livelihood depends on making idols of Artemis. - The city is thrown into confusion, a large crowd gathers in the theater, and the town clerk finally quiets the assembly, warning against unlawful behavior.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 8:1-66 - Solomon brings the ark of the covenant into the newly finished temple; the glory of the Lord fills the house so that the priests cannot stand to minister. - Solomon offers a long prayer of dedication, blesses the people, and leads a great feast lasting fourteen days as the people rejoice over all the Lord has done. 1 Corinthians 1:1-31 - Paul greets the Corinthian church and thanks God for the grace given them, then appeals for unity and warns against divisions over leaders. - He declares that the message of the cross is foolishness to the world but the power and wisdom of God, who chooses the weak and lowly so that no one may boast.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 2 Chronicles 5:1 - 7:22 - The ark is brought into the temple, the glory of the Lord fills the house, and Solomon offers a prayer of dedication before the people. - Fire comes down from heaven to consume the sacrifices; the Lord appears to Solomon at night with promises of blessing for obedience and warnings of judgment for turning away. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 - Paul reminds the Corinthians that he came not with lofty speech or human wisdom but proclaimed Christ crucified in weakness and dependence on the Spirit. - True wisdom is revealed by the Spirit of God and is understood only by those who are spiritual, for the natural person cannot grasp the things of God.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Psalms 136:1-26 - A call to give thanks to the Lord for His steadfast love that endures forever, recalling creation, the Exodus, and God’s provision. - The psalm repeatedly affirms that God’s love endures forever through every act of deliverance and care for His people. Psalms 134:1-3 - A short call for the servants of the Lord who stand by night in the house of the Lord to bless Him. - The Lord, the maker of heaven and earth, is asked to bless His people from Zion. Psalms 146:1 - 150:6 - Praise is given to the Lord who helps the oppressed, sets prisoners free, and reigns forever; trust is placed in God rather than princes. - The final psalms summon everything that has breath to praise the Lord with music, dancing, and all creation joining in joyful worship. 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 - Paul addresses the Corinthians as infants in Christ still marked by jealousy and division over leaders, reminding them that only God gives the growth. - Believers are God’s temple; no one should boast in human leaders, for all things belong to them in Christ.