Day 189

Luke 4 Luke 5 Luke 6

Jesus fasts forty days and is tempted by the devil—Jesus announces His divine sonship in Nazareth and is rejected—He casts out a devil in Capernaum, heals Peter’s mother-in-law, and preaches and heals throughout Galilee. Peter, the fisherman, is called to catch men—Jesus heals a leper—He forgives sins and heals a paralytic—Matthew is called—The sick need a physician—New wine must be put in new bottles. Jesus heals on the Sabbath—He chooses the Twelve Apostles—He pronounces blessings upon the obedient and woes upon the wicked. 

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Day 188

 Luke 1 Luke 2 Luke 3

Gabriel promises Zacharias that Elisabeth will bear a son, whom they will name John—He also tells Mary that she will be the mother of the Son of God—Mary visits Elisabeth and utters a psalm of praise—John the Baptist is born—Zacharias prophesies of John’s mission. Heavenly messengers herald the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem—He is circumcised, and Simeon and Anna prophesy of His mission—At twelve years of age, He goes about His Father’s business. John the Baptist preaches and baptizes—Jesus is baptized, and God acclaims Him as His Son—Jesus’ genealogy back to Adam is given.

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Day 187

Mark 15 Mark 16

Pilate decrees the death of Jesus—Jesus is mocked and crucified between two thieves—He dies and is buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathæa.  Christ is risen—He appears to Mary Magdalene, then to others—He sends the Apostles to preach and promises that signs will follow faith—He ascends into heaven.

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Day 186

Mark 11 Mark 12 Mark 13 Mark 14

Jesus rides into Jerusalem amid shouts of hosanna—He curses a fig tree, drives the money changers from the temple, and confounds the scribes on the matter of authority.  Jesus gives the parable of the wicked husbandmen—He speaks of paying taxes, celestial marriage, the two great commandments, the divine sonship of Christ, and the widow’s mites.  Jesus tells of the calamities and signs preceding the Second Coming—There will be false Christs and false prophets—He gives the parable of the fig tree.  Jesus is anointed with oil—He eats the Passover, institutes the sacrament, suffers in Gethsemane, and is betrayed by Judas—Jesus is falsely accused, and Peter denies that he knows Him.

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Day 185

Mark 7 Mark 8 Mark 9 Mark 10

Jesus reproves the Pharisees for their false traditions and ceremonies—He casts a devil out of the daughter of a Greek woman—He opens the ears and loosens the tongue of a person with an impediment.  Jesus feeds the four thousand—He counsels, Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees—He heals a blind man in Bethsaida—Peter testifies that Jesus is the Christ.  Jesus is transfigured on the mountain—He casts out an unclean spirit—He teaches concerning His death and resurrection, who will be greatest, and the condemnation of those who offend His little ones.  Jesus teaches the higher law of marriage—He blesses little children—Jesus counsels the rich young man, foretells His own death, and heals blind Bartimæus.

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Day 184

Mark 4 Mark 5 Mark 6

Jesus gives the parables of the sower, the candle under a bushel, the seed growing secretly, and the mustard seed—He stills the tempest.  Jesus casts out a legion of devils, who then enter the swine—A woman is healed by touching Jesus’ clothes—He raises Jairus’s daughter from the dead.  Jesus sends forth the Twelve—John the Baptist is beheaded by Herod—Our Lord feeds the five thousand, walks on the water, and heals multitudes.

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Day 183

Mark  1 Mark 2 Mark 3

Jesus is baptized by John—He preaches the gospel, calls disciples, casts out devils, heals the sick, and cleanses a leper.  Jesus forgives sins, heals a paralytic, eats with tax gatherers and sinners, and announces that He is Lord of the Sabbath.  Jesus heals on the Sabbath day—He chooses and ordains the Twelve Apostles—He asks, Can Satan cast out Satan?—Jesus speaks of blasphemy against the Holy Ghost and identifies those who believe as being members of His family.

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Day 182

Matthew 26; Matthew 27; Matthew 28

Jesus is anointed. He keeps the Passover and institutes the sacrament. He suffers in Gethsemane, is betrayed by Judas, and is taken before Caiaphas. Peter denies that he knows Jesus. Jesus is accused and condemned before Pilate. Barabbas is released. Jesus is mocked, crucified, and buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathæa. Christ the Lord is risen. He appears to many. He has all power in heaven and earth. He sends the Apostles to teach and baptize all nations.

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Day 152

Ezekiel 1; Ezekiel 2; Ezekiel 3; Ezekiel 4; Ezekiel 5; Ezekiel 6; Ezekiel 7

Ezekiel sees in vision four living creatures, four wheels, and the glory of God on his throne. Ezekiel is called to take the word of the Lord to Israel. He sees a book in which lamentations and mourning are written. Ezekiel is made a watchman unto the house of Israel. The blood of Israel is required at his hand unless he raises the warning voice. Ezekiel symbolically illustrates the siege and famine that will befall Jerusalem. The judgment of Jerusalem will include famine, pestilence, war, and the scattering of her inhabitants. The people of Israel will be destroyed for their idolatry. A remnant only will be saved and scattered. Desolation, war, pestilence, and destruction will sweep the land of Israel. The desolation of the people is foreseen.

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Day 151

Lamentations 2; Lamentations 3; Lamentations 4; Lamentations 5

Misery, sorrow, and desolation prevail in Jerusalem. Jeremiah, speaking for Judah, laments the calamity but trusts in the Lord and prays for deliverance. The condition of Zion is pitiful because of sin and iniquity. Jeremiah recites in prayer the sorrowful condition of Zion. 

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Day 150

Jeremiah 51; Jeremiah 52; Lamentations 1

Judgment, destruction, and desolation will come upon Babylon for her sins. Israel is commanded, Flee from Babylon. Israel is the Lord’s rod to destroy all kingdoms. Jerusalem is besieged and taken by the Chaldeans. Many people and the vessels of the house of the Lord are carried into Babylon. Jeremiah laments the miserable condition of Jerusalem. Jerusalem herself complains of her deep sorrow. 

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Day 149

Jeremiah 47; Jeremiah 48; Jeremiah 48; Jeremiah 49; Jeremiah 50

Jeremiah foretells desolation and destruction upon the Philistines. Judgment and destruction will come upon the Moabites for their contempt of God. Judgment and destruction will come upon the people of Ammon, Edom, Kedar, Hazor, and Elam. Babylon will be destroyed and never rise again. The scattered people of Israel will be brought again into the lands of their inheritance. 

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Day 148

Jeremiah 41; Jeremiah 42; Jeremiah 43; Jeremiah 44; Jeremiah 45; Jeremiah 46

Ishmael kills Gedaliah and carries the people of Mizpah captive. They are rescued by Johanan. Jeremiah promises Johanan and the remnant of Judah peace and safety if they remain in Judah, but the sword, famine, and pestilence if they go to Egypt. Johanan carries Jeremiah and the remnant of Judah into Egypt. Jeremiah prophesies that Babylon will conquer Egypt. Jeremiah prophesies that the Jews in Egypt, save a small remnant, will be destroyed because they worship false gods. Jeremiah promises Baruch that his life will be preserved. Jeremiah prophesies the conquest of Egypt by Babylon. Jacob will be saved and will return to his own land. 

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Day 147

Jeremiah 36; Jeremiah 37; Jeremiah 38; Jeremiah 39; Jeremiah 40

Baruch writes the prophecies of Jeremiah and reads them in the house of the Lord. Jehoiakim, the king, burns the book, and judgment comes upon him. Jeremiah dictates the prophecies again and adds many more. Jeremiah prophesies that Egypt will not save Judah from Babylon. He is cast into a dungeon. Zedekiah transfers him to the court of the prison. The rulers cast Jeremiah into a muddy dungeon. He is freed by Ebed-melech, an Ethiopian, and put in the court of the prison. He counsels Zedekiah concerning the war. Jerusalem is taken, and the people are taken captive. Jeremiah and Ebed-melech, the Ethiopian, are preserved. The king of Babylon makes Gedaliah governor over the remnant left in Judah. Jeremiah is freed and dwells among them. 

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Day 146

Jeremiah 32; Jeremiah 33; Jeremiah 34; Jeremiah 35

Jeremiah is imprisoned by Zedekiah. The prophet purchases land to symbolize the return of Israel to their land. The Lord will gather Israel and make an everlasting covenant with them. Judah and Israel will be gathered. The Branch of Righteousness (Christ) is promised. The Seed of David (Christ) will reign forever. Jeremiah prophesies the captivity of Zedekiah. The people of Judah will be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth. The Rechabites are commended and blessed for their obedience. They are given a new commandment. 

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Day 145

Jeremiah 27; Jeremiah 28; Jeremiah 29; Jeremiah 30; Jeremiah 31

The Lord sends word to many nations that they are to serve Babylon. The vessels of the Lord’s house will go into Babylon. Hananiah prophesies falsely that the Babylonian yoke will be broken. Jeremiah tells the Jews in Babylon to prepare for seventy years of captivity. Those remaining in Jerusalem will yet be scattered. Shemaiah prophesies falsely and is cursed. In the last days, Judah and Israel will be gathered to their own lands. David, their king (Christ), will reign over them. In the last days, Israel will be gathered. Ephraim has the birthright as the firstborn. The Lord will make a new covenant with Israel, to be inscribed in the heart. Then all Israel will know the Lord.

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Day 144

Jeremiah 23; Jeremiah 24; Jeremiah 25; Jeremiah 26

The remnants of Israel will be gathered in the last days. The Branch, who is the King (the Messiah), will reign in righteousness. False prophets who teach lies will be cursed. Zedekiah and the people of Judah will be cursed and scattered. Some will be gathered back from Chaldea to serve the Lord. Captive Judah will serve Babylon for seventy years. Various nations will be overthrown. In the last days, all the inhabitants of the earth will be at war. Jeremiah prophesies the destruction of the people. For this he is arraigned, tried, and then acquitted. 

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Day 143

Jeremiah 18; Jeremiah 19; Jeremiah 20; Jeremiah 21; Jeremiah 22

Israel is as potter’s clay in the hands of the Lord. If nations repent, the Lord withholds the evil decreed against them. The people of Judah will be scattered. The Lord will bring evil upon Judah. They sacrifice their children to Baal. In the siege they will eat the flesh of their sons and daughters. Jeremiah is smitten and put in the stocks. He prophesies that all Judah will be taken captive by Babylon. Jeremiah foretells the siege, captivity, and destruction of Jerusalem. Zedekiah is to be taken captive by Nebuchadrezzar. David’s throne stands or falls according to the obedience of the kings. The judgments of the Lord rest upon the kings of Judah. 

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Day 142

Jeremiah 13; Jeremiah 14; Jeremiah 15; Jeremiah 16; Jeremiah 17

Israel and Judah will be as a rotted and decayed belt. The people are commanded to repent. Judah will be taken captive and scattered as stubble. Jeremiah prays because of dearth and famine. The Lord will not hear because of the wickedness of his people. The people of Judah will suffer death, the sword, famine, and captivity. They will be scattered into all the kingdoms of the earth. Jerusalem will be destroyed. The utter ruin of Judah is foreseen. Israel is rejected and scattered for serving false gods. Fishers and hunters will gather Israel again, and the people will serve the Lord. The gospel is to be restored for the last time. The captivity of Judah comes because of sin and forsaking the Lord. Hallow the Sabbath day; doing so will save the people; otherwise they will be destroyed. 

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Day 141

Jeremiah 8; Jeremiah 9; Jeremiah 10; Jeremiah 11; Jeremiah 12

Calamities will befall the inhabitants of Jerusalem. For them the harvest is past, the summer is ended, and they are not saved. Jeremiah sorrows greatly because of the sins of the people. They will be scattered among the nations and punished. Learn not the way of other nations. Their gods are idols and molten images. The Lord is the true and living God. The people of Judah are cursed for breaking the covenant of obedience. The Lord will not hear their prayers. Jeremiah complains of the prosperity of the wicked. If other nations learn the ways of Israel, they will be numbered with Israel. 

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