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 Kings 9:1-28 - The Lord appears to Solomon a second time, affirming the temple and promising blessing for obedience but warning of judgment and the temple’s destruction if Israel turns away. - Solomon completes other building projects, imposes forced labor, and partners with Hiram in a successful trading fleet that brings gold from Ophir. 2 Chronicles 8:1-18 - Parallel account of Solomon’s building of cities, storehouses, and military facilities after finishing the temple and his palace. - He organizes the temple worship according to David’s instructions and sends ships with Hiram’s servants that return with gold from Ophir. 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 - Paul describes the apostles as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries who should be regarded as faithful rather than judged by human standards. - He contrasts the Corinthians’ self-satisfaction with the apostles’ hardships and appeals to them as a spiritual father, warning that he may come with a rod or in love.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 25:1 - 27:27 - Proverbs on wise speech, self-control, dealing with neighbors and kings, and the value of faithful friendship are collected. - Warnings against pride, laziness, and quarreling are given, along with counsel on honest work, caring for one’s flock, and knowing one’s limits. 1 Corinthians 5:1 - 6:11 - Paul confronts open sexual immorality in the church and commands the believers to remove the unrepentant man from their fellowship. - He rebukes them for taking fellow believers to court and reminds them that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God, listing those who have been washed and justified in Christ.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Proverbs 28:1 - 29:27 - The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold; justice, integrity, and the fear of the Lord bring stability while greed and oppression ruin a land. - Discipline and wise leadership are praised; a ruler who listens to lies and a people without vision both come to ruin, while the righteous care for the poor. 1 Corinthians 6:12 - 7:16 - Paul teaches that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and must not be joined to sexual immorality, urging believers to flee from it. - He gives instructions on marriage, singleness, and remaining with an unbelieving spouse if they are willing, emphasizing peace and the possibility of salvation through the believing partner.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Ecclesiastes 1:1 - 3:22 - The Teacher proclaims that everything under the sun is meaningless vanity amid endless cycles of nature, generations, and futile human toil. - He tests wisdom, pleasure, and labor, finding them empty, then notes there is a season and time for every purpose under heaven. 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 - Paul urges each person to remain in the life situation in which they were called by God, whether regarding circumcision, slavery, or freedom. - He advises that remaining unmarried allows undivided devotion to the Lord, though marriage is permitted if needed, and discusses remarriage for widows.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Ecclesiastes 4:1 - 6:12 - The Teacher observes oppression, the vanity of endless toil and rivalry, and the value of companionship over isolation. - He warns against the futility of riches and striving, urging enjoyment of life's simple gifts as from God while recognizing human limits. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 - Paul teaches that knowledge about idols can puff up, but love builds up, and an idol is nothing. - Believers must avoid eating food offered to idols if it causes a weaker brother to stumble in faith.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Ecclesiastes 7:1 - 8:17 - The Teacher praises wisdom over folly, notes the value of adversity, and observes that no one is fully righteous while warning against extremes. - He advises obedience to authority and reflects on the limits of human understanding amid the mysteries of God's work under the sun. 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 - Paul defends his rights as an apostle yet chooses to forgo them so as not to hinder the gospel. - He becomes all things to all people to win some and disciplines himself like an athlete running to win the prize.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. Ecclesiastes 9:1 - 12:14 - The Teacher notes that the same fate comes to all, urges enjoying life and work while opportunity remains, and praises wisdom yet observes its limits. - He concludes by urging the young to remember their Creator, declaring everything vanity, and summing up that the whole duty of man is to fear God and keep his commandments. 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 - Paul uses Israel's wilderness experiences as warnings against idolatry, craving evil, and testing the Lord. - He teaches that believers cannot partake of both the Lord's table and the table of demons.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 10:1 - 11:43 - The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, marvels at his wisdom and wealth, and the narrative details his vast riches and international renown. - Solomon's foreign wives lead him into idolatry, prompting God to raise adversaries against him; Solomon dies and is succeeded by Rehoboam. 1 Corinthians 10:23 - 11:1 - Paul teaches that while all things are lawful, not all are helpful or build up, so believers should seek the good of others and do everything for God's glory. - He urges the Corinthians to follow his example as he follows the example of Christ.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 2 Chronicles 9:1-31 - The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, tests his wisdom, and is overwhelmed by his wealth and the temple. - The account details Solomon's vast riches and renown, then records his death and succession by Rehoboam. Proverbs 30:1 - 31:31 - Agur's sayings emphasize humility, the limits of human knowledge, and numerical observations about the natural and moral world. - The final chapter praises the virtuous and capable wife whose diligence, wisdom, and fear of the Lord bring honor to her household. 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 - Paul instructs on headship and the practice of head coverings for men and women during prayer and prophecy. - He appeals to creation order, nature, and church custom to uphold proper distinctions in worship.
This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format. 1 Kings 12:1 - 13:10 - Rehoboam rejects counsel to ease the people's burdens and instead increases them, prompting the northern tribes to revolt and crown Jeroboam as their king. - A man of God from Judah prophesies against Jeroboam's altar at Bethel, performs a confirming sign, and declines the king's offer of food and reward. 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 - Paul criticizes the Corinthian church for divisions, selfishness, and disorder when they gather to share the Lord's Supper. - He recounts Jesus' institution of the meal and urges self-examination before partaking so that no one eats and drinks judgment on themselves.