Readings for September
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Readings for Sep 01:
Ezekiel 29:17-21 The land of Egypt given by the Lord to Nebuchadnezzar as his wages for the campaign against Tyre c.572 BC
Ezekiel 30:1-19 Judgement on Egypt and her idols c.572 BC
Daniel 4:1-27 Nebuchadnezzar tells how the Lord warned him about humbling him for his pride c.570 BC
Daniel 4:28-33 The dream comes true c.569 BC
Daniel 4:34-37 Nebuchadnezzar is restored c.563 BC
2Kings 25:27-30 Jehoiachin released from prison by Evil-Merodach, the new king of Babylon c.562 BC
Jeremiah 52:31-34 As recorded in Jeremiah c.562 BC
1Chronicles 3:16-24 The ‘Royal’ line from the exile (not one of them sat on the throne of Judah or Israel)
Total verses for today = 78
Readings for Sep 02:
Daniel 7:1-28 Daniel’s vision of the kingdoms of the world, as wild animals c.555 BC
Daniel 8:1-27 More detail on the two middle kingdoms – Media/Persia and Greece c.553 BC
Daniel 5:1-31 Belshazzar’s feast and the end of Babylon in one night; Darius the Mede becomes king of Babylonia c.538 BC
Total verses for today = 86
Readings for Sep 03:
Daniel 9:1-27 Now that the 70 years are coming to an end, Daniel (probably around 80 years old) intercedes and has a further revelation c.538 BC
Daniel 6:1-28 The other officials seek to find fault in Daniel; Daniel is delivered from the lions’ mouths c.537 BC
2Chronicles 36:22-23 Cyrus becomes king of Persia and allows the captives to return home c.536 BC
Ezra 1:1-11 More detail in Ezra c.536 BC
Total verses for today = 68
Readings for Sep 04:
Ezra 2:1-70 The list of those who returned under Zerubbabel (grandson of Jehoiachin) c.536 BC
Ezra 3:1-7 The Feast of Tabernacles and the preparation for the rebuilding of the temple c.536 BC
Total verses for today = 77
Readings for Sep 05:
Nehemiah 7:6-73 The list repeated in Nehemiah as he discovers it while registering the people in his time (445 BC) c.536 BC
1Chronicles 9:1-34 The orders of the Levites who first returned c.536 BC
Total verses for today = 102
Readings for Sep 06:
Ezra 3:8-13 The work on the Temple is started c.535 BC
Ezra 4:1-5 The work is hindered by false accusations, and stops for 12 years c.534 BC
Daniel 10:1-21 In Babylon, Daniel (now an old man in his late 80’s) is fasting and praying, and is given a glimpse of the spiritual warfare going on c.534 BC
Daniel 11:1-45 Daniel has a detailed vision of the immediate future and the end times c.534 BC
Daniel 12:1-13 Daniel’s final vision of the end times – the vision is sealed until the time of the end c.534 BC
Total verses for today = 90
Readings for Sep 07:
Ezra 4:6-24 Another hiatus in the work of rebuilding, for 2 years c.522 BC
Haggai 1:1-15 The Lord raises up two prophets to stir the people to the work – the first, Haggai (= festival of the Lord) c.520 BC
Haggai 2:1-23 Haggai’s word to Zerubbabel c.520 BC
Zechariah 1:1-6 The second prophet – Zechariah (= remembered of the Lord) c.520 BC
Zechariah 1:7-21 Promises of restoration to Jerusalem and Judah c.520 BC
Zechariah 2:1-13 Further promises c.520 BC
Total verses for today = 91
Readings for Sep 08:
Ezra 5:1-17 The people are encouraged to restart, so the local rulers write to Darius for confirmation c.520 BC
Ezra 6:1-14 Darius finds the decree of Cyrus, and confirms it, with additional supplies c.519 BC
Zechariah 3:1-10 Encouragement for Joshua, the High Priest c.519 BC
Zechariah 4:1-14 Encouragement for Zerubbabel c.519 BC
Zechariah 5:1-11 Three visions – judgement on iniquity c.519 BC
Zechariah 6:1-15 Chariots, horses and crowns – behold the Man who is the Branch! c.519 BC
Total verses for today = 81
Readings for Sep 09:
Zechariah 7:1-14 The people ask whether to keep the fast in the 5th month (a pagan feast?) and are told why judgement was executed on their forefathers c.518 BC
Zechariah 8:1-23 Promises of restoration, fasting turned to feasting c.518 BC
Ezra 6:15-22 The rebuilt temple is rededicated and the Passover celebrated in Jerusalem c.515 BC
Zechariah 9:1-17 Zechariah prophesies the coming of the King of Jerusalem c.487 BC
Zechariah 10:1-12 The Lord will care for His people c.487 BC
Zechariah 11:1-3 And deal with their enemies c.487 BC
Total verses for today = 77
Readings for Sep 10:
Zechariah 11:4-17 Two shepherds and two staffs c.487 BC
Zechariah 12:1-14 Jerusalem’s enemies to be destroyed; the inhabitants of Jerusalem will look on Him whom they have pierced, and mourn c.487 BC
Zechariah 13:1-9 A fountain flowing from a smitten shepherd c.487 BC
Zechariah 14:1-21 The day of the Lord; the Lord will be King over the whole earth c.487 BC
Esther 1:1-22 The king of Persia and Media (Xerxes I ?)is showing off! c.484 BC
Total verses for today = 80
Readings for Sep 11:
Esther 2:1-11 The king wants a wife! So the girls are rounded up to see who would please the king enough to be his wife c.481 BC
Esther 2:12-23 Esther wins the king’s favour; Mordecai uncovers a plot against the king c.479 BC
Esther 3:1-15 Mordecai refuses to bow before the newly promoted Haman the Agagite; Haman’s revenge announced c.474 BC
Esther 4:1-17 For such a time as this? c.474 BC
Esther 5:1-14 Esther’s banquets for the King and Haman, and Haman’s gallows for Mordecai c.474 BC
Esther 6:1-14 What a time for the King to have a sleepless night! The start of Haman’s downfall c.474 BC
Total verses for today = 83
Readings for Sep 12:
Esther 7:1-10 The second banquet; Haman seals his own fate c.474 BC
Esther 8:1-17 Mordecai promoted to Haman’s place; Haman’s decree reversed c.474 BC
Esther 9:1-32 The appointed day, and destruction comes on the Jews’ enemies; the feast of Purim initiated c.473 BC
Esther 10:1-3 The greatness of Mordecai c.473 BC
Ezra 7:1-28 Exra goes up to Jerusalem c.457 BC
Total verses for today = 90
Readings for Sep 13:
Ezra 8:1-36 Those who went with him, their safe journey and arrival c.457 BC
Ezra 9:1-15 Sin, humiliation and confession c.457 BC
Ezra 10:1-16 Weeping, proclamation and restoration c.457 BC
Ezra 10:17-44 The agreement carried out c.456 BC
Total verses for today = 95
Readings for Sep 14:
Nehemiah 1:1-11 Nehemiah hears of the state of Jerusalem and prays to the Lord God of heaven c.446 BC
Nehemiah 2:1-20 He obtains leave to go to Jerusalem; he goes with the king’s blessing, but grieves the enemies of Judah by his arrival and starting rebuilding the wall of the city c.445 BC
Nehemiah 3:1-32 The list of those who built c.445 BC
Nehemiah 4:1-23 Opposition through mockery, conspiracy and threats; met with prayer, steadfastness and a readiness to fight c.445 BC
Total verses for today = 86
Readings for Sep 15:
Nehemiah 5:1-19 The people start complaining and Nehemiah rebukes them c.445 BC
Nehemiah 6:1-19 Opposition by distraction, threats and compromise; met with wisdom, insight and courage; the wall is finished c.445 BC
Nehemiah 7:1-5 Now the city needs to be populated c.445 BC
Nehemiah 8:1-18 The people assemble to hear the law; there is weeping and rejoicing; the feast of Tabernacles kept c.445 BC
Nehemiah 9:1-38 The people gather again to hear the law and worship the Lord c.445 BC
Total verses for today = 99
Readings for Sep 16:
Nehemiah 10:1-39 The people affirm the covenant with the Lord c.445 BC
Nehemiah 11:1-36 The list of families who populated Jerusalem c.445 BC
Total verses for today = 75
Readings for Sep 17:
Nehemiah 12:1-47 The priestly orders; the dedication of the wall c.445 BC
Nehemiah 13:1-5 The mixed multitude sorted out, as God had commanded in the law given to Moses c.445 BC
Nehemiah 13:6-31 Things deteriorate while Nehemiah is absent for 11 to 12 years, but he puts them right on his return c.434 BC
Malachi 1:1-14 Polluted offerings c.397 BC
Total verses for today = 92
Readings for Sep 18:
Malachi 2:1-17 Polluted priesthood c.397 BC
Malachi 3:1-18 The purifier is coming; c.397 BC
Malachi 4:1-6 So is the Day of the Lord! Which brings promises and curses c.397 BC
Psalm 1:1-6 Anon – the ways of the godly and ungodly contrasted
Psalm 2:1-12 Anon – Pointing to the Messiah (see Psa. 16 for next Messianic Psalm)
Psalm 10:1-18 Anon – the ways of the wicked and his destiny
Psalm 33:1-22 Anon – the words and works of the Lord
Total verses for today = 99
Readings for Sep 19:
Psalm 66:1-20 Anon – God answers the prayers of the righteous
Psalm 67:1-7 Anon – the world will praise the Lord (possibly Millennial)
Psalm 71:1-24 Anon – God shows His righteousness to those who trust Him
Psalm 91:1-16 Anon – those who trust the Lord will be protected under His wings
Psalm 92:1-15 Anon – a song of praise for the Sabbath day
Total verses for today = 82
Readings for Sep 20:
Psalm 93:1-5 Anon – the Lord reigns!
Psalm 94:1-23 Anon – the Judge of all the earth
Psalm 97:1-12 Anon – the Lord reigns!
Psalm 98:1-9 Anon – sing to the Lord a new song!
Psalm 99:1-9 Anon – the Lord reigns!
Psalm 100:1-5 Anon – come into His presence with thanksgiving and praise
Psalm 102:1-28 Anon – prophetic insight into the feelings of the Son of Man, especially in Gethsemane
Total verses for today = 91
Readings for Sep 21:
Psalm 104:1-35 Anon – rejoicing with the Lord in His works
Psalm 107:1-43 Anon – Oh that men would praise the Lord!
Psalm 111:1-10 Anon – I will praise the Lord!
Total verses for today = 88
Readings for Sep 22:
Psalm 112:1-10 Anon – blessings for the man who fears the Lord
Psalm 135:1-21 Anon – the Living God versus dead idols
Psalm 146:1-10 Anon – hope in the Lord
Psalm 147:1-20 Anon – the Lord is a God of strength
Psalm 148:1-14 Anon – all creation should praise the Lord
Psalm 149:1-9 Anon – how to praise the Lord!
Total verses for today = 84
Readings for Sep 23:
Psalm 150:1-6 Anon – let everything that has breath, Praise the Lord!
Psalm 120:1-7 Anon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple
Psalm 121:1-8 Anon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – rest in God’s goodness
Psalm 122:1-9 Of David – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – celebrating Jerusalem and the Temple
Psalm 123:1-4 Anon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – waiting on God
Psalm 124:1-8 Of David – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – praise for God’s blessings to Israel
Psalm 125:1-5 Anon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – rest in God’s goodness
Psalm 126:1-6 Anon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – praise for God’s blessings to Israel
Psalm 127:1-5 Of Solomon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – praise for deliverance from enemies
Psalm 128:1-6 Anon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – the blessedness of those who fear the Lord
Psalm 129:1-8 Anon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – praise for God’s blessings to Israel
Psalm 130:1-8 Anon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – a cry from the depths and mercy from the Lord
Psalm 131:1-3 Of David – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – waiting on the Lord
Psalm 132:1-18 Anon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – Pointing to the Messiah
Total verses for today = 101
Readings for Sep 24:
Psalm 133:1-3 Of David – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – the beauty of unity
Psalm 134:1-3 Anon – The Psalms of Ascent – sung on the way up to the Temple – blessings from the sanctuary
Psalm 119:1-88 Anon – an acrostic celebration of the Word of God
Total verses for today = 94
Readings for Sep 25:
Psalm 119:89-176 Anon – an acrostic celebration of the Word of God
Total verses for today = 88
Readings for Sep 26:
John 1:14-14 The Word made Flesh
Matt 1:1-17 The Genealogy of Jesus Christ – Joseph’s line
Luke 3:23-38 The Genealogy of Jesus Christ – Mary’s line
Luke 1:1-4 Luke’s Prologue – the certainty of that which is believed among us. Luke establishes his credentials as an historian
Luke 1:5-25 The Announcement to Zacharias – the first Word from God for nearly 400 years. Zacharias is dumbfounded, but Elisabeth has her reproach taken away
Luke 1:26-38 The Announcement of the Messiah to Mary – and her reaction of submission
Matt 1:18-23 The Announcement of the Saviour to Joseph
John 1:10-13 The Word is hidden but receiving Him brings new birth into God’s family
Matt 1:24-25 Joseph’s beautiful obedience
Total verses for today = 84
Readings for Sep 27:
Luke 1:39-56 Mary visits Elisabeth – the unborn Prophet worships his unborn Lord
Luke 1:57-80 Zacharias’ and Elisabeth’s son is called John
Luke 2:1-7 God moves the entire world so that His Son is born in Bethlehem
Luke 2:8-14 The Announcement to the Shepherds
Luke 2:15-20 The Shepherds obey the heavenly vision
Luke 2:21-24 Joseph and Mary bring the purification offering of the poor (Lev 12:6)
Luke 2:25-35 Simeon – one of those who loved the Lord (Mal 3:16)
Luke 2:36-38 Anna – another of those who love the Lord
Total verses for today = 80
Readings for Sep 28:
Matt 2:1-12 The visit of the Magi
Matt 2:13-15 Out of Egypt have I called My Son
Matt 2:16-18 Herod avenges himself on the baby boys, for his being deceived by the Magi
Matt 2:19-23 He shall be called a Nazarene
Luke 2:39-52 I must be about My Father’s business, but Jesus was subject to His human parents and grew in favour with God and man
John 1:6-9 The Fore-runner arrives – a man sent from God
John 1:15-18 The Witness to the Word made Flesh
Luke 3:1-18 Luke gives us the exact time of his arrival and describes the message – Baptism unto repentance
Matt 3:1-12 Matthew’s record
Mark 1:1-8 Mark’s record
Total verses for today = 83
Readings for Sep 29:
Matt 3:13-17 Jesus comes from Galilee to be baptized by John
Mark 1:9-11 Mark’s record
Luke 3:21-22 Luke’s record
Matt 4:1-11 The King is tempted by the Adversary
Mark 1:12-13 The Servant is tempted by the Adversary
Luke 4:1-13 The Son of Man is tempted by the Adversary
John 1:19-28 John questioned by the religious authorities
John 1:29-34 Jesus returns from the wilderness and John tells us why Jesus had come to him for baptism – to be revealed to Israel
John 1:35-51 The calling of the first disciples
John 2:1-11 Jesus returns to Galilee for a wedding!
Total verses for today = 81
Readings for Sep 30:
John 2:12-12 Jesus goes from Cana to Capernaum
Luke 4:16-30 Jesus returns to Nazareth
John 2:13-25 Jesus goes up to Jerusalem and clears the traders out of the Temple
John 3:1-36 Nicodemus visits Jesus (probably while Jesus was still in Jerusalem)
John 4:1-3 Jesus leaves Judea and Jerusalem
Luke 3:19-20 Herod locks John up in prison for speaking the truth
Matt 4:12-12 Jesus withdraws to Galilee
Total verses for today = 82