Readings for July
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Readings for Jul 01:
2Chronicles 26:16-20 Uzziah’s pride leading to his downfall c.740 BC
2Kings 15:21-24 Death of Menahem; accession of Pekahiah (I) c.740 BC
Isaiah 1:1-31 Israel (the whole nation) is rebellious, but the Lord will purge her of her rebellion c.739 BC
Isaiah 2:1-22 Ultimately, the Lord’s Kingdom will be established, in the Day of the Lord c.739 BC
Isaiah 3:1-26 In the meantime, judgement on Jerusalem and Judah c.739 BC
Total verses for today = 88
Readings for Jul 02:
Isaiah 4:1-6 The Branch and the cleansing of the people c.739 BC
Isaiah 5:1-30 The Vineyard and coming judgement c.739 BC
Hosea 8:1-14 Israel has sown to the wind; now it reaps the whirlwind c.739 BC
Hosea 9:1-17 Punishment is coming c.739 BC
2Kings 15:25-28 Death of Pekahiah and accession of Pekah (I) c.738 BC
2Kings 15:5-7 Uzziah’s leprosy and death c.737 BC
2Chronicles 26:21-23 As told by the Chronicler c.737 BC
Isaiah 6:1-13 Isaiah’s vision in the year that King Uzziah died c.737 BC
Total verses for today = 90
Readings for Jul 03:
2Kings 15:32-36 Jotham (J) accession and reign c.737 BC
2Chronicles 27:1-6 As told by the Chronicler c.737 BC
Micah 1:1-16 Judgement coming on Jerusalem and Samaria
2Kings 15:37-37 Rezin (Syria) and Pekah (I) begin to attack Judah
2Kings 15:38-38 Death of Jotham (J) c.732 BC
2Chronicles 27:7-9 As told by the Chronicler c.732 BC
2Kings 16:1-6 Accession of Ahaz (J) and his wickedness, Rezin (Syria) and Pekah (I) attack c.732 BC
2Chronicles 28:1-15 As told by the Chronicler c.732 BC
Isaiah 7:1-25 The sign of Immanuel; Ahaz tries the Lord’s patience c.732 BC
Total verses for today = 78
Readings for Jul 04:
Isaiah 8:1-22 Should not the people seek their God? c.730 BC
Isaiah 17:1-14 Judgement prophesied on Damascus (capital of Syria/Aram) c.730 BC
2Chronicles 28:16-27 Ahaz sends to Assyria for help and gets trouble c.730 BC
2Kings 15:29-29 The beginning of the end for Israel – Galilee and the northern areas conquered by Assyria c.730 BC
Isaiah 9:1-7 Despite parts of Israel being taken into captivity, God has established His purpose c.730 BC
Hosea 10:1-15 The Assyrian is coming to take away the people and their king c.730 BC
2Kings 16:7-16 Ahaz becomes servant to Assyria c.730 BC
2Kings 15:30-31 Death of Pekah; accession of Hoshea (I) (possible 7/8 year gap – civil war?) c.729 BC
2Kings 16:17-18 Ahaz alters the Temple furnishings for the King of Assyria c.729 BC
Total verses for today = 85
Readings for Jul 05:
Isaiah 9:8-21 For all this judgement poured out, His anger is not turned away c.728 BC
Isaiah 10:1-4 For all this judgement poured out, His anger is not turned away c.728 BC
2Kings 17:1-2 Accession of Hoshea (I) ; last king of Israel c.720 BC
Micah 2:1-13 Man’s plans vs. the Lord’s plans. The people deserve false prophets, but are promised deliverance c.720 BC
Hosea 11:1-12 God’s love for Israel, but they are determined to turn away from Him c.718 BC
2Kings 16:19-20 Death of Ahaz c.716 BC
Isaiah 15:1-9 Judgement predicted against Moab c.716 BC
Isaiah 16:1-14 Moab’s pride and humiliation c.716 BC
2Kings 18:1-8 Hezekiah (J) c.716 BC
Total verses for today = 78
Readings for Jul 06:
2Chronicles 29:1-36 Hezekiah’s reforms c.716 BC
2Chronicles 30:1-27 Hezekiah’s Passover c.716 BC
2Chronicles 31:1-21 Hezekiah’s re-establishment of the orders of the Priests c.716 BC
Total verses for today = 84
Readings for Jul 07:
Prov. 25:1-28 The Proverbs of Solomon collected by Hezekiah’s men
Prov. 26:1-28 The Proverbs of Solomon collected by Hezekiah’s men
Prov. 27:1-27 The Proverbs of Solomon collected by Hezekiah’s men
Total verses for today = 83
Readings for Jul 08:
Prov. 28:1-28 The Proverbs of Solomon collected by Hezekiah’s men
Prov. 29:1-27 The Proverbs of Solomon collected by Hezekiah’s men
Isaiah 28:1-29 Judgement is coming on Ephraim (the northern kingdom of Israel). Their covenant with death will not protect them, either c.715 BC
Total verses for today = 84
Readings for Jul 09:
Hosea 12:1-14 Israel has provoked the Lord c.715 BC
Hosea 13:1-16 Although He longs for them, He can by no means clear the guilty c.715 BC
Hosea 14:1-9 Repentance will bring the Lord’s blessing c.715 BC
2Kings 17:3-5 Hoshea rebels from paying tribute to Assyria and is attacked by Shalmaneser c.715 BC
2Kings 17:6-23 Israel deported; the reasons for the Lord’s Judgement on them c.711 BC
2Kings 18:9-12 Israel taken into captivity c.711 BC
Isaiah 23:1-18 70 years of desolation prophesied against Tyre c.705 BC
Isaiah 18:1-7 A prophecy against Cush (Upper Nile region) c.704 BC
Total verses for today = 89
Readings for Jul 10:
Isaiah 19:1-25 A prophecy against Egypt; the Egyptians and Assyrians to worship the Lord c.704 BC
Isaiah 20:1-6 King of Assyria attacks Ashdod and Isaiah is a sign against Egypt and Cush c.704 BC
Isaiah 21:1-17 Prophecies against Babylon, Edom and Arabia c.704 BC
2Kings 18:13-16 Hezekiah pays tribute to Assyria c.703 BC
Nahum 1:1-15 The Lord’s anger against Nineveh (capital of Assyria at that time) c.703 BC
Nahum 2:1-13 Nineveh’s destruction predicted c.703 BC
Total verses for today = 80
Readings for Jul 11:
Nahum 3:1-19 Nineveh’s destruction predicted c.703 BC
2Chronicles 32:1-8 Sennacherib besieges Jerusalem c.703 BC
Isaiah 10:5-34 The Assyrian as the Lord’s rod; but his pride leads to his downfall c.703 BC
Joel 1:1-20 The locusts c.703? BC
Total verses for today = 77
Readings for Jul 12:
Joel 2:1-32 The army of the Lord
Joel 3:1-21 Multitudes in the valley of judgement
Isaiah 11:1-16 The Branch c.703 BC
Isaiah 12:1-6 Israel to be restored c.703 BC
Isaiah 32:1-20 A King will reign in righteousness, but judgement is coming before that c.703 BC
Total verses for today = 95
Readings for Jul 13:
Isaiah 30:1-33 Judgement because of the people’s obstinacy, but God longs to bless them c.703 BC
Isaiah 31:1-9 Don’t look to Egypt for help, but return to the Lord c.703 BC
Isaiah 33:1-24 Woe to the destroyer; the Lord will restore Jerusalem as a city of peace c.703 BC
Isaiah 34:1-17 The Lord will judge the nations, particularly Edom c.703 BC
Total verses for today = 83
Readings for Jul 14:
Isaiah 35:1-10 The glory of the restored land and the joy of the redeemed c.703 BC
Isaiah 36:1-1 Sennacherib attacks Judah c.703 BC
2Kings 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s sickness and recovery c.703 BC
2Chronicles 32:24-30 As told by the Chronicler c.703 BC
Isaiah 38:1-22 As told in Isaiah c.703 BC
2Kings 20:12-19 Hezekiah shows the Babylonians the treasures of the Temple c.702 BC
2Chronicles 32:31-31 As told by the Chronicler c.702 BC
Isaiah 39:1-8 As told in Isaiah c.702 BC
Isaiah 13:1-22 The invasion of Babylon by the Medes predicted c.702 BC
Total verses for today = 90
Readings for Jul 15:
Isaiah 14:1-32 But the Lord will have compassion on Israel; The king of Babylon’s downfall predicted c.702 BC
Isaiah 22:1-25 A time of trouble for Jerusalem, because of their sin; but the Lord has His man c.702 BC
Isaiah 29:1-24 Judgement on Jerusalem for the people’s arrogance and empty worship c.702 BC
Total verses for today = 81
Readings for Jul 16:
Isaiah 24:1-23 Destruction of the land, before the Lord reigns from Mount Zion c.702 BC
Isaiah 25:1-12 Let us be glad and rejoice in the Lord’s salvation c.702 BC
Isaiah 26:1-21 Judah’s song of praise in that day c.702 BC
Isaiah 27:1-13 Israel to be restored and regathered c.702 BC
Total verses for today = 69
Readings for Jul 17:
Isaiah 40:1-31 Comfort for God’s people – the King is coming! c.702 BC
Isaiah 41:1-29 The Helper of Israel – I have . . ; I am . . ; I will . . .; fear not! c.702 BC
Isaiah 42:1-25 The Servant of the Lord – He will not fail c.702 BC
Total verses for today = 85
Readings for Jul 18:
Isaiah 43:1-28 Israel’s only Saviour – even in the flood and the furnace c.702 BC
Isaiah 44:1-28 The Chosen Nation – and God’s devotion c.702 BC
Isaiah 45:1-25 I am the LORD and there is no other c.702 BC
Isaiah 46:1-13 The ‘gods’ of Babylon are nothing c.702 BC
Total verses for today = 94
Readings for Jul 19:
Isaiah 47:1-15 Despite its seeming power, Babylon will fall, because of its pride c.702 BC
Isaiah 48:1-22 Even rebellious Israel cannot thwart God’s redeeming purpose c.702 BC
Isaiah 49:1-26 The Lord will appoint His Servant, and redeem His people c.702 BC
Isaiah 50:1-11 Israel’s sin and the Servant’s obedience c.702 BC
Isaiah 51:1-23 Everlasting salvation promised to Zion, but the cup of His wrath must be drunk c.702 BC
Total verses for today = 97
Readings for Jul 20:
Isaiah 52:1-12 The Lord will vindicate His Name, and send good news to Zion c.702 BC
Isaiah 52:13-15 The sufferings of Christ and the glory that should follow (Luke 24:26) c.702 BC
Isaiah 53:1-12 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree (1 Peter 2:24) c.702 BC
Isaiah 54:1-17 Now the Lord will have compassion on His people c.702 BC
Isaiah 55:1-13 God’s purposes are immovable and His Word sure c.702 BC
Isaiah 56:1-8 An everlasting reward for those who act righteously c.702 BC
Micah 3:1-12 The leaders and the prophets rebuked for their unfaithfulness c.700 BC
Micah 4:1-13 But in the last days, the Lord’s kingdom will be established and His enemies punished c.700 BC
Total verses for today = 90
Readings for Jul 21:
Micah 5:1-15 A Ruler and a remnant, who will triumph over God’s enemies c.700 BC
Micah 6:1-16 But Israel must answer the Lord’s case against her and bear the rod of His discipline c.700 BC
Micah 7:1-20 The prophet sees beyond his misery to the Lord’s restoration of His covenant promises c.700 BC
2Kings 18:17-37 King of Assyria sends an army against Hezekiah and Jerusalem c.700 BC
Isaiah 36:2-22 As told in Isaiah c.700 BC
Total verses for today = 93
Readings for Jul 22:
2Kings 19:1-36 Hezekiah spreads the matter out before the Lord c.700 BC
Isaiah 37:1-37 As told in Isaiah c.700 BC
2Kings 20:20-20 Hezekiah’s tunnel c.700 BC
2Chronicles 32:9-23 The Assyrians defy God and are routed by the Angel of the Lord c.700 BC
Total verses for today = 89
Readings for Jul 23:
2Kings 19:37-37 Death of Sennacherib c.699 BC
Isaiah 37:38-38 As told in Isaiah c.699 BC
Psalm 48:1-14 Of the Sons of Korah – celebrating the defeat of Sennacherib?
2Kings 20:21-21 Hezekiah’s death and accession of Manasseh (J) c.688 BC
2Chronicles 32:32-33 As told by the Chronicler c.688 BC
2Kings 21:1-16 Manasseh (J) and his evil ways c.688 BC
2Chronicles 33:1-11 As told by the Chronicler c.688 BC
Isaiah 56:9-12 God’s accusation against the wicked c.688 BC
Isaiah 57:1-21 God’s accusation against the wicked, but comfort for the contrite
Isaiah 58:1-14 The Lord looks for true hearts and ways in fasting
Total verses for today = 85
Readings for Jul 24:
Isaiah 59:1-21 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive . . and to cleanse. (I John 1:9)
Isaiah 60:1-22 The Glory of Zion, after its desolation
Isaiah 61:1-11 The time of the Lord’s favour
Isaiah 62:1-12 My delight is in you, and I will marry you says the Lord to Zion and His people
Isaiah 63:1-6 But there will be a day of judgement on the nations, as well as redemption
Isaiah 63:7-19 God’s people are moved, by this revelation, to praise for the past and prayer for the future
Isaiah 64:1-12 And then to repentance
Total verses for today = 97
Readings for Jul 25:
Isaiah 65:1-25 God is moved to action by His peoples’ repentance, and speaks of millenial blessing
Isaiah 66:1-24 Comfort for Jerusalem, but fury for God’s foes; and all nations will see His Glory
2Kings 17:24-41 At this time, gentiles are brought into Samaria and the northern kingdom of Israel; the origins of the Samaritans of the NT
2Chronicles 33:12-17 Manasseh’s repentance c.677 BC
2Kings 21:17-18 Manasseh’s death c.643 BC
2Chronicles 33:18-20 As told by the Chronicler c.643 BC
2Kings 21:19-26 Amon – accession, disobedience, and death at the hand of his officials c.643-641 BC
2Chronicles 33:21-25 As told by the Chronicler c.643-641 BC
Total verses for today = 91
Readings for Jul 26:
2Kings 22:1-2 Josiah – at last, one who does what is right before the Lord c.641 BC
2Chronicles 34:1-2 As told by the Chronicler c.641 BC
2Chronicles 34:3-7 Josiah puts down idolatry in Judah, and in Israel c.633-630 BC
Zephaniah 1:1-18 Warning against coming judgement on the complacent and idolaters in Judah c.630 BC
Zephaniah 2:1-15 Judgement on the nations around Judah c.630 BC
Zephaniah 3:1-20 The faithful remnant will be blessed in Jerusalem, after the day of judgement c.630 BC
Jeremiah 1:1-19 The call of Jeremiah – the Lord strengthens him to give the message of coming judgement c.629 BC
Total verses for today = 81
Readings for Jul 27:
Jeremiah 2:1-37 God’s case against Judah – constant idolatry while proclaiming themselves true to the Lord c.629 BC
Jeremiah 3:1-5 Judah’s prostitution to the other ‘gods’ and their double talk c.629 BC
Habakkuk 1:1-17 Habakkuk complains to the Lord about His silence in the face of wickedness c.626 BC
Habakkuk 2:1-20 The Lord shows Habakkuk the end of the wicked and coming judgment c.626 BC
Habakkuk 3:1-19 Habakkuk sings of God’s glory and expresses unfailing trust in Him c.626 BC
Total verses for today = 98
Readings for Jul 28:
2Kings 22:3-30 The Temple restored and the Book of the Covenant (Deuteronomy?) found c.624 BC
2Chronicles 34:8-33 As told by the Chronicler c.624 BC
2Kings 23:1-30 Josiah’s Passover to the Lord c.623 BC
Total verses for today = 84
Readings for Jul 29:
2Chronicles 35:1-19 As told by the Chronicler c.623 BC
Jeremiah 3:6-25 In spite of Josiah’s reforms, the peoples’ hearts have not been changed- the Lord calls to them to return to Him c.612 BC
Jeremiah 4:1-31 If they return to Him, blessing is promised; but if not, disaster from the North c.612 BC
Jeremiah 5:1-13 Can the Lord find a just man? c.612 BC
Total verses for today = 83
Readings for Jul 30:
Jeremiah 5:14-31 They have all rebelled, and lied about the Lord, and they love it that way c.612 BC
Jeremiah 6:1-15 Judgment is coming from the North; their offerings mean nothing because they do not listen and obey the Lord’s law c.612 BC
Jeremiah 6:16-30 Their offerings mean nothing because they do not listen and obey the Lord’s law c.612 BC
2Kings 23:31-34 Israel again caught between the hammer and the anvil; Death of Josiah and accession of Jehoahaz (3 months) c.610 BC
2Chronicles 35:20-27 Death of Josiah as told by the Chronicler c.610 BC
2Chronicles 36:1-4 Acession of Jehoahaz as told by the Chronicler c.610 BC
2Kings 23:35-37 Jehoiakim appointed by Pharoah Neco c.610 BC
2Chronicles 36:5-5 As told by the Chronicler c.610 BC
Jeremiah 26:1-24 Jeremiah threatened with death for speaking the Word of the Lord and saved by Scripture (see Micah 3:12) c.610 BC
Total verses for today = 92
Readings for Jul 31:
Jeremiah 21:11-14 The Word of the Lord to the House of David, and Jehoiakim in particular c.609 BC
Jeremiah 22:1-19 The Word of the Lord to the House of David, prophesying the end of the last 3 kings of David’s line c.609 BC
Jeremiah 11:1-23 The people have broken the covenant, therefore its curses have fallen on them. Jeremiah is persecuted by his own townspeople c.608 BC
Jeremiah 12:1-17 Jeremiah complains about the prosperity of the wicked and God answers c.608 BC
Jeremiah 35:1-19 The example of the Rechabites, their obedience and its reward c.607 BC
Jeremiah 36:1-7 Jeremiah commissioned to have all his words written down in a book for Baruch to read to the people c.607 BC
Total verses for today = 89