Bible Reading For May 2023

Date: May 1st

Read: 1 Kings 1-2 & Luke 22:54–71

Employment Point: Submit to God’s Word, because it is true.

 

Date: May 2nd

Read: 1 Kings 3-5 & Luke 23:1-26

Employment Point: Ask God for an understanding heart, to serve Him wisely.

 

Date: May 3rd

Read: 1 Kings 6–7 & Luke 23:27-38

Employment Point: Believe on Jesus, who died among sinners to save sinners.

 

Date: May 4th

Read: 1 Kings 8-9 & Luke 23:39–56

Employment Point: Follow Jesus’ example and pray, lest you submit to temptation.

 

Date: May 5th

Read: 1 Kings 10–11 & Luke 24:1–35

Employment Point: Regularly open the Scriptures to experience biblical heartburn.

 

Date: May 6th

Read: 1 Kings 12–13 & Luke 24:36–53

Employment Point: Worship God in spirit and truth, to please Him.

 

Date: May 7th

Read: 1 Kings 14–15 & John 1:1–28

Employment Point: Believe on Jesus’ finished work, and marvel at the incarnation.

 

Date: May 8th

Read: 1 Kings 16–18 & John 1:29–51

Employment Point: Serve God, knowing that He will provide for you.

 

Date: May 9th

Read: 1 Kings 19–20 & John 2

Employment Point: Seek God’s renewing power and presence after spiritual battles.

 

Date: May 10th

Read: 1 Kings 21–22 & John 3:1–21

Employment Point: Believe in Jesus, who died for your sin and conquered death to be born a second time.

Date: May 11th

Read: 2 Kings 1–3 & John 3:22–36

Employment Point: Stay close to your spiritual mentor, to be equipped for ministry.

 

Date: May 12th

Read: 2 Kings 4–5 & John 4:1–30

Employment Point: Testify to the greatness of Jesus, so that others may be saved.

 

Date: May 13th

Read: 2 Kings 6–8 & John 4:31–54

Employment Point: Keep your eyes upon the Lord during life’s trials, for the right outlook on life.

 

Date: May 14th

Read: 2 Kings 9–11 & John 5:1–24

Employment Point: Persevere doing what is right, knowing that God’s Word will be fulfilled despite wicked opposition.

 

Date: May 15th

Read: 2 Kings 12–14 & John 5:25–47

Employment Point: Be a modern witness to the deity of Jesus.

 

Date: May 16

Read: 2 Kings 15–17 & John 6:1–21

Employment Point: Turn to Jesus during your next test, and trust in His provision.

 

Date: May 17th

Read: 2 Kings 18–19 & John 6:22–44

Employment Point: Keep Jesus on the throne of your heart, by executing the deeds of the flesh.

 

Date: May 18th

Read: 2 Kings 20–22 & John 6:45–71

Employment Point: Believe on Jesus, who offered His body and blood for our salvation, and follow Him for length of days.

 

Date: May 19th

Read: 2 Kings 23–25 & John 7:1–31

Employment Point: Be consumed by zeal for the work of the Lord.

 

Date: May 20th

Read: 1 Chronicles 1–2 & John 7:32–53

Employment Point: Live for Jesus, who makes all who believe in Him spiritually alive.

 

Date: May 21st

Read: 1 Chronicles 3–5 & John 8:1–20

Employment Point: Remain in the light by following Jesus.

Date: May 22nd

Read: 1 Chronicles 6–7 & John 8:21–36

Employment Point: Please God by accurately teaching and obeying His Word.

 

Date: May 23rd

Read: 1 Chronicles 8–10 & John 8:37–59

Employment Point: Herald Jesus’ deity to the unsaved.

 

Date: May 24th

Read: 1 Chronicles 11–13 & John 9:1–23

Employment Point: Be loyal to the men of God in your life.

 

Date: May 25th

Read: 1 Chronicles 14-16 & John 9:24–41

Employment Point: Consult the Lord through the Word and prayer, to honor His ways.

 

Date: May 26th

Read: 1 Chronicles 17–19 & John 10:1–21

Employment Point: Marvel at the love of the Father and Son through Jesus’ sacrifice.

 

Date: May 27th

Read: 1 Chronicles 20–22 & John 10:22–42

Employment Point: Praise God for His accomplishments in your life, and avoid self-boasting.

 

Date: May 28th

Read: 1 Chronicles 23–25 & John 11:1–17

Employment Point: Wait on the Lord’s perfect timing in all matters in your life.

 

Date: May 29th

Read: 1 Chronicles 26–27 & John 11:18–46

Employment Point: Believe on Jesus’ promise and power to raise the dead.

 

Date: May 30th

Read: 1 Chronicles 28–29 & John 11:47–57

Employment Point: Trust the Lord to complete the tasks He assigns to you.

 

Date: May 31st

Read: 2 Chronicles 1–3 & John 12:1–19

Employment Point: Honor Jesus with sacrifices worthy of His great sacrifice.

 



Bible Reading For April 2023

Date: April 1st

Read: Judges 6-7 & Luke 8:1-21

Employment Point: Finish the mission that you’ve been given, knowing God is with you.

 

Date: April 2nd

Read: Judges 8-9 & Luke 8:22-56

Employment Point: Reach out to Jesus with all your needs.

 

Date: April 3rd

Read: Judges 10-11 & Luke 9:1-36

Employment Point: Trust God for the impossible.

 

Date: April 4th

Read: Judges 12-14 & Luke 9:37-62

Employment Point: Present your bodily members as instruments of righteousness to God.

 

Date: April 5th

Read: Judges 15-17 & Luke 10:1-24

Employment Point: Continually rejoice in your salvation.

 

Date: April 6th

Read: Judges 18-19 & Luke 10:25-42

Employment Point: Love your neighbor even as you would care for yourself.

 

Date: April 7th

Read: Judges 20-21 & Luke 11:1-28

Employment Point: Live by faith, and display God’s light to a dark world.

 

Date: April 8th

Read: Ruth 1-4 & Luke 11:29-54

Employment Point: Embrace God and godly people for a virtuous existence.

 

Date: April 9th

Read: 1 Samuel 1-3 & Luke 12:1-34

Employment Point: Fear only the Almighty God, who cares deeply for you.

 

Date: April 10th

Read: 1 Samuel 4-6 & Luke 12:35–59

Employment Point: Practice the known will of God, to please your Master.

 

Date: April 11th

Read: 1 Samuel 7-9 & Luke 13:1-21

Employment Point: Converse regularly with God for His strength and guidance.

 

Date: April 12th

Read: 1 Samuel 10-12 & Luke 13:22-35

Employment Point: Model godliness by blamelessly walking with God.

 

Date: April 13th

Read: 1 Samuel 13-14 & Luke 14:1-24

Employment Point: Serve God humbly now, for future exaltation.

 

Date: April 14th

Read: 1 Samuel 15-16 & Luke 14:25-35

Employment Point: Become an individual after God’s own heart, by doing all His will.

 

Date: April 15th

Read: 1 Samuel 17-18 & Luke 15:1-10

Employment Point: Trust the invisible Lord Almighty when visibly challenged.

 

Date: April 16th

Read: 1 Samuel 19-21 & Luke 15:11-32

Employment Point: Celebrate when the lost are found and the dead come to life.

 

Date: April 17th

Read: 1 Samuel 22-24 & Luke 16:1-18

Employment Point: Seek God’s guidance through godly counsel, prayer, and your conscience.

 

Date: April 18th

Read: 1 Samuel 25-26 & Luke 16:19–31

Employment Point: Display the twin virtues of wisdom and discretion.

 

Date: April 19th

Read: 1 Samuel 27–29 & Luke 17:1–19

Employment Point: Trust in God’s Word, and avoid following your heart.

 

Date: April 20th

Read: 1 Samuel 30–31 & Luke 17:20–37

Employment Point: Don’t attach yourself to this world’s system, but the one to come.

 

Date: April 21st

Read: 2 Samuel 1–3 & Luke 18:1–17

Employment Point: Boldly and persistently seek God’s justice, when wronged.

 

Date: April 22nd

Read: 2 Samuel 4-6 & Luke 18:18-43

Employment Point: Rely upon God and the gospel’s saving power to reach all people.

 

Date: April 23rd

Read: 2 Samuel 7-9 & Luke 19:1-28

Employment Point: Build upon Christ’s eternal kingdom, and your reward will last.

 

Date: April 24th

Read: 2 Samuel 10-12 & Luke 19:29-48

Employment Point: Turn to God and godly people for strength in time of need.

 

Date: April 25th

Read: 2 Samuel 13-14 & Luke 20:1-26

Employment Point: Render government their due, and to God who created you.

 

Date: April 26th

Read: 2 Samuel 15-16 & Luke 20:27-47

Employment Point: Honor Jesus, who is fully man and fully God.

 

Date: April 27th

Read: 2 Samuel 17-18 & Luke 21:1-19

Employment Point: Pray for God’s intervention when you are overwhelmed.

 

Date: April 28th

Read: 2 Samuel 19–20 & Luke 21:20–38

Employment Point: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

 

Date: April 29th

Read: 2 Samuel 21–22 & Luke 22:1–30

Employment Point: Endure present suffering, for future glory.

 

Date: April 30th

Read: 2 Samuel 23-24 & Luke 22:31–53

Employment Point: Be willing to stand alone, if necessary, for the Lord.



Bible Reading For March 2023

Here are the daily readings from Devotions on F.I.R.E. Volume 1 for February with the Employment Points.
 

Date: March 1st

Read: Numbers 24-27 & Mark 8

Employment Point: Ponder Jesus’ person and work, lest your heart becomes hard.

 

Date: March 2nd

Read: Numbers 28-29 & Mark 9:1-29

Employment Point: Honor God’s glorious Son above all men.

 

Date: March 3rd

Read: Numbers 30-31 & Mark 9:30-50

Employment Point: Don’t ignore the message of the cross and become self-centered.

 

Date: March 4

Read: Numbers 32-33 & Mark 10:1-31

Employment Point: Completely follow Jesus, to experience His promises to you.

 

Date: March 5th

Read: Numbers 34-36 & Mark 10:32-52

Employment Point: Willingly suffer for Jesus, and serve everyone, for future greatness.

 

Date: March 6th

Read: Deuteronomy 1-2 & Mark 11:1-19

Employment Point: Walk by faith, obeying God’s Word to avoid aimless living.

 

Date: March 7th

Read: Deuteronomy 3-4 & Mark 11:20-33

Employment Point: Forgive others their trespasses, and have an open pathway to God.

 

Date: March 8th

Read: Deuteronomy 5-7 & Mark 12:1-27

Employment Point: Fully love the Triune God.

 

Date: March 9th

Read: Deuteronomy 8-10 & Mark 12:28-44

Employment Point: Love your neighbor as yourself, to demonstrate that you love God.

 

Date: March 10th

Read: Deuteronomy 11-13 & Mark 13:1-13

Employment Point: Treasure God’s Word internally while sharing it externally.

 

Date: March 11th

Read: Deuteronomy 14-16 & Mark 13:14-37

Employment Point: Study biblical prophecy to remain vigilant.

 

Date: March 12th

Read: Deuteronomy 17-19 & Mark 14:1-25

Employment Point: Learn to fear the Lord through personal Bible study, and then teach that lesson to the next generation.

 

Date: March 13th

Read: Deuteronomy 20-22 & Mark 14:26-50

Employment Point: Fear God and not man, through heeding the message of the cross.

 

Date: March 14th

Read: Deuteronomy 23-25 & Mark 14:51–72

Employment Point: Commit to perpetually trusting Jesus.

 

Date: March 15th

Read: Deuteronomy 26-27 & Mark 15:1-26

Employment Point: Honor the omniscient Jesus by trusting Him with your life.

 

Date: March 16th

Read: Deuteronomy 28 & Mark 15:27-47

Employment Point: Walk with God, who desires to daily bless you.

 

Date: March 17th

Read: Deuteronomy 29-30 & Mark 16

Employment Point: Knowing and applying God’s Word are sufficient to walk with God.

 

Date: March 18th

Read: Deuteronomy 31-32 | Luke 1:1-23

Employment Point: Magnify God’s awesomeness with your life and lips.

 

Date: March 19th

Read: Deuteronomy 33-34 & Luke 1:24-56

Employment Point: Honor God in life and He’ll honor you in death.

 

Date: March 20th

Read: Joshua 1-3 & Luke 1:57–80

Employment Point: Be courageous through walking by faith.

 

Date: March 21st

Read: Joshua 4-6 & Luke 2:1-24

Employment Point: Proclaim the good news about Jesus to all people.

 

Date: March 22nd

Read: Joshua 7-8 & Luke 2:25-52

Employment Point: Obey God’s Word, so that you don’t contaminate other lives.

 

Date: March 23rd

Read: Joshua 9-10 & Luke 3

Employment Point: Embrace John’s mindset, and magnify the greatness of Jesus.

 

Date: March 24th

Read: Joshua 11-13 & Luke 4:1-32

Employment Point: Follow the Spirit of God for victorious living.

 

Date: March 25th

Read: Joshua 14-15 & Luke 4:33-44

Employment Point: Apply God’s standard of faith, to give your stamp of approval.

 

Date: March 26th

Read: Joshua 16-18 & Luke 5:1-16

Employment Point: Respond by faith to the Lord’s intervention to be forever changed.

 

Date: March 27th

Read: Joshua 19-20 & Luke 5:17-39

Employment Point: Follow Jesus, and abandon the old for the new.

 

Date: March 28th

Read: Joshua 21-22 & Luke 6:1-26

Employment Point: Have confidence in the power and promises from God’s Word.

 

Date: March 29th

Read: Joshua 23-24 & Luke 6:27-49

Employment Point: Cling to the Lord and forsake idolatry.

 

Date: March 30th

Read: Judges 1-2 & Luke 7:1-30

Employment Point: Turn your compassion into action, by extending mercy to the needy.

 

Date: March 31st

Read: Judges 3–5 & Luke 7:31–50

Employment Point: Willingly offer yourself to do the work of the Lord, and motivate others to join you.



Bible Reading for February 2023

Here are the daily readings from Devotions on F.I.R.E. Volume 1 for February with the Employment Points.
 

Date: February 1st

Read: Exodus 27-28 & Matthew 21:23–46

Employment Point: Get under God’s authority and you’ll receive further illumination.

 

Date: February 2nd

Read: Exodus 29–30 & Matthew 22:1–22

Employment Point: Live according to your holy calling as a royal priest.

 

Date: February 3rd

Read: Exodus 31-33 & Matthew 22:23-46

Employment Point: Keep the Lord God as your only God.

 

Date: February 4th

Read: Exodus 34-36 & Matthew 23:1-22

Employment Point: Reflect God’s glory by regularly basking in His glory.

 

Date: February 5th

Read: Exodus 37-38 & Matthew 23:23-39

Employment Point: Prayerfully wait upon the Lord to dispense justice.

 

Date: February 6th

Read Exodus 39-40 & Matthew 24:1-22

Employment Point: Honor God’s holy presence in your life by living daily for Him.

 

Date: February 7th

Read: Leviticus 1-3 & Matthew 24:23-51

Employment Point: Believe on Jesus’ finished work to have His blood applied to your life.

 

Date: February 8th

Read: Leviticus 4-6 & Matthew 25:1-30

Employment Point: Reveal your faith by watching for Jesus’ return.

 

Date: February 9th

Read: Leviticus 7-9 & Matthew 25:31-46

Employment Point: Honor God by faithfully caring for His shepherds.

 

Date: February 10th

Read: Leviticus 10-12 & Matthew 26:1-19

Employment Point: Value Jesus highly, by offering sacrifices worthy of heaven’s recognition and reward.

 

Date: February 11th

Read: Leviticus 13 & Matthew 26:20-54

Employment Point: Fellowship with Jesus daily and serve Him faithfully, to honor His invitation.

 

Date: February 12th

Read: Leviticus 14 & Matthew 26:55-75

Employment Point: Dress for Christian success, by adorning God’s recommended garment of humility.

 

Date: February 13th

Read: Leviticus 15-17 & Matthew 27:1-31

Employment Point: Celebrate Jesus as He who both bore and carried away your sins.

 

Date: February 14th

Read: Leviticus 18-19 & Matthew 27:32-66

Employment Point: Demonstrate your love for God by meeting your neighbor’s needs.

 

Date: February 15th

Read: Leviticus 20-21 & Matthew 28

Employment Point: Live fearlessly, through the power and presence of Jesus.

 

Date: February 16th

Read: Leviticus 22-23 & Mark 1:1-22

Employment Point: Be faithful to hear and obey the preaching of the Bible.

 

Date: February 17th

Read: Leviticus 24-25 & Mark 1:23-45

Employment Point: Honor God’s Word, trusting Him to supply your needs as you give.

 

Date: February 18th

Read: Leviticus 26-27 & Mark 2

Employment Point: Diligently seek Jesus by faith, and you’ll be rewarded for your effort.

 

Date: February 19th

Read: Numbers 1-2 & Mark 3:1-21

Employment Point: Stay close to God and faithfully proclaim His Word.

 

Date: February 20th

Read: Numbers 3-4 & Mark 3:22-35

Employment Point: Avoid the path of death by honoring God’s Word.

 

Date: February 21st

Read: Numbers 5-6 & Mark 4:1-20

Employment Point: Scatter the seed of God’s Word, leaving the results to Him.

 

Date: February 22nd

Read: Numbers 7 & Mark 4:21-41

Employment Point: Embrace the promises of Jesus.

 

Date: February 23

Read: Numbers 8-10 & Mark 5:1–20

Employment Point: Wait upon God’s leading in all matters.

 

Date: February 24th

Read: Numbers 11-13 & Mark 5:21-43

Employment Point: Don’t let sight become your obstacle, but exhibit faith in the Almighty.

 

Date: February 25th

Read: Numbers 14-15 & Mark 6:1-32

Employment Point: Cause Jesus to marvel because of your faith, and not unbelief.

 

Date: February 26th

Read: Numbers 16-17 & Mark 6:33-56

Employment Point: Support God’s authorities, and be content with your own.

 

Date: February 27th

Read: Numbers 18-20 & Mark 7:1-13

Employment Point: Draw continually upon God’s strength, while honoring His person and work.

 

Date: February 28th

Read: Numbers 21-23 & Mark 7:14-37

Employment Point: Look up to Jesus, by faith, to meet all your spiritual needs.

 



Bible Reading For January 2023

Here are the daily readings from Devotions on F.I.R.E. Volume 1 for January with the Employment Points.
 

Date: January 1st

Read: Genesis 1-2, with Matthew 1

Employment Point: Imitate God, Eve, and Mary by becoming a godly helper to others.

 

Date: January 2nd

Read: Genesis 3–5, with Matthew 2

Employment Point: Offer worthy sacrifices to Jesus through faith.

 

Date: January 3rd

Read: Genesis 6–8, with Matthew 3

Employment Point: Proclaim Jesus to the lost, because judgment is coming.

 

Date: January 4th

Read: Genesis 9–11, with Matthew 4

Employment Point: Partner with Jesus to build His enduring kingdom.

 

Date: January 5

Read: Genesis 12-14 & Matthew 5:1-26

Employment Point: Imitate Sarah, and let your faith bring God’s light to the world.

 

Date: January 6

Read: Genesis 15-17 &  Matthew 5:27-48

Employment Point: Live with integrity, to match your heavenly calling.

 

Date: January 7

Read: Genesis 18-19 & Matthew 6

Employment Point: Intercede for others privately, and watch God bless you openly.

 

Date: January 8

Read: Genesis 20–22 & Matthew 7

Employment Point: Build your life upon the foundation of God’s Word.

 

Date: January 9

Read: Genesis 23-24 & Matthew 8

Employment Point: Cause Jesus to marvel, by believing in His person and work.

 

Date: January 10

Read: Genesis 25-26 & Matthew 9:1-17

Employment Point: Abstain from fleshly desires and live by faith, to please Jesus.

 

Date: January 11

Read: Genesis 27-28 & Matthew 9:18-38

Employment Point: Believe that Jesus can open the eyes of the blind.

 

Date: January 12

Read: Genesis 29–30 & Matthew 10:1-23

Employment Point: Offer praises to the Lord, and live to bring Him the same.

 

Date: January 13

Read: Genesis 31–32 & Matthew 10:24-42

Employment Point: Submit to God’s will to find your life.

 

Date: January 14

Read: Genesis 33–35 & Matthew 11

Employment Point: Be content with Jesus, who alone gives rest to the soul.

 

Date: January 15

Read: Genesis 36-37 & Matthew 12:1-21

Employment Point: Worship and serve God, despite internal and external opposition.

 

Date: January 16

Read: Genesis 38-40 & Matthew 12:22–50

Employment Point: Run away from temptation, to honor God with your body.

 

Date: January 17

Read: Genesis 41 & Matthew 13:1–32

Employment Point: Wait upon the Lord, knowing that His timing is perfect.

 

Date: January 18

Read: Genesis 42–43 & Matthew 13:33–58

Employment Point: Walk with God, knowing that He is for you.

 

Date: January 19

Read: Genesis 44-45 & Matthew 14:1–21

Employment Point: Trust in God alone to provide for all your needs, and acknowledge Him when He does.

 

Date: January 20

Read: Genesis 46-48 & Matthew 14:22–36

Employment Point: Focus your eyes of faith upon Jesus, who prays for you during stormy times.

 

Date: January 21st

Read: Genesis 49–50 & Matthew 15:1–20

Employment Point: Embrace God’s promises by faith until your faith becomes sight.

 

Date: January 22nd

Read: Exodus 1-3 & Matthew 15:21–39

Employment Point: By faith, approach King Jesus to overcome all adversity.

 

Date: January 23rd

Read: Exodus 4-6 & Matthew 16

Employment Point: Know that God will finish His work, despite our human frailty.

 

Date: January 24th

Read: Exodus 7-8 & Matthew 17

Employment Point: Maintain a close walk with Jesus, including fasting and prayer to effectively serve Him.

 

Date: January 25th

Read: Exodus 9-10 & Matthew 18:1–20

Employment Point: Humble yourself before the Lord for future greatness.

 

Date: January 26th

Read: Exodus 11-12 & Matthew 18:21-35

Employment Point: Pass over the sins of others, because of God’s Passover Lamb.

 

Date: January 27th

Read: Exodus 13-15 & Matthew 19:1-15

Employment Point: Sing to God, who gives us the victory through Jesus.

 

Date: January 28th

Read Exodus 16-18 & Matthew 19:16-30

Employment Point: Rely daily upon Jesus for your spiritual and physical needs.

 

Date: January 29th

Read: Exodus 19-21 & Matthew 20:1-16

Employment Point: Choose the rearmost to be the foremost.

 

Date: January 30th

Read: Exodus 22-24 & Matthew 20:17-34

Employment Point: Live for God’s glory by becoming the servant of all.

 

Date: January 31st

Read: Exodus 25-26 & Matthew 21:1-22

Employment Point: Let’s boldly enter into Jesus’ presence daily through the veil.