Dear reader: This program of Bible readings was built on the framework of the pericope used at Messiah of Eau Claire in 2000. In addition to the Old Testament, Gospel, and Epistle selections read in church each week, another of each was added in order to attain six Scripture selections for a week of home devotions. In the course of the year, the reader will contact the writings of Moses, Isaiah, and other prophets, besides reviewing large sections of the Gospels, Acts, Galatians, Colossians, 1 Corinthians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Hebrews, and 1 John. Other Scriptures are sprinkled in lesser amounts. Sundays have been omitted from this schedule. A minimum of punctuation reveals that a thought continues from one day to the next, or throughout the week, or that no connecting link is intended. May God bless you richly with His Spirit as you contemplate His Word by the use of these readings during the year of our Lord 2001.
Date January Hymns
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1 Luke 2:21-24 Out from under the law, 114
2 Luke 2:25-35 Jesus was customized for us 137
3 Luke 2:36-40 as Israel's pride and glory. 123
4 Is. 45:22-25 Isaiah knew Jesus, too. 122
5 Col. 3: 12-17 We are the elect of God, 118
6 Num. 6:22-27 even though we're not Jewish. 127
8 Rom. 1:1-7 Behold the Christmas lights 126
9 Is. 61:10-62:3 on Isaiah's tree, wreathed with 482
10 Eph. 1:3-6 a garland of blessings; 129
11 Eph. 1:15-18 to enlighten other eyes also, 130
12 John 1:1-14 these lights were lit from eternity 132
13 John 1:15-18 in the living room of Scripture. 134
15 Is. 60:1-6 Who arises and shines? 503
16 Is. 42: 1-7 Behold, our selected, special 498
17 Mt. 2:1-12 Morning Star of Bethlehem, revealed 106
18 Mark 1: 4-11 when heaven's shutters opened. 344
19 Eph. 3:2-12 And when Paul arose and shined, 394
20 Acts 10:34-38 Cornelius saw the Light, too. 343
22 1 Sam. 3:1-10 "Speak, Lord, I'm listening!" 296
23 1 Cor. 6:12-20 Do we care about that? 411
24 John 1:43-51 "Follow me" ... "Come and see." 465
25 Jonah 3:1-5,10 Faintheart Jonah saw 466
26 1 Cor. 7:29-31 God's grand plans 591
27 Mark 1:14-20 to salvage the trash. 381
29 Deut: 18:15-20 A good "pained" prayer 459
30 Mark 1:21-28 Preaching on a standard channel 363
31 Acts 3:22-26 God sent Him to bless you, 361
Date February Hymns
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1 John 12:44-50 so listen up! 295
2 1 Cor. ch. 8 A better procedure 464
3 Rom. 14:1-10 for helping a dear friend. 453
5 Job 7:1-7 What's the cure? 522
6 Deut. 28:58-67 It could get worse. 295
7 1 Cor. 9:16-23 From burden to blessing, 354
8 Col. 1:21-29 God has done it! 353
9 Mark 1:29-39 Always a help for those in need, 557
10 Mt. 9:1-8 when you've got the Cure! 339
12 Luke 4:22-32 Don't we need Him? 355
13 2 Kgs. 5:1-14 Amazing grace! 380
14 Mark 8:34-48 What IS self-denial? 346
15 1 Cor. 9:21-27 and what is self-discipline? 37
16 Mark 1:40-45 "... from the leprosy of sin ..." 149
17 Acts 3:1-10 Real affluence 384
19 Is. 43:18-25 A sinful waste 385
20 Is. 44:1-8 From the womb 239
21 Mark 2:1-12 A theological problem 277
22 Mark 2:13-17 A practical answer 363
23 1 Cor. 1:18-21 Wisdom vs. foolishness 152
24 1 Cor. 1:22-31 A champion sacrifice 152
26 Mark 2:18-22 "... three to get ready" 7
27 Mark 2:23-28 Ritual regulations 17
28 2 Cor. 3:2-6 Bonded to Jesus (Ash Wednesday) 140
Date March Hymns
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1 2 Cor. 3:7-11 An impressive face 354
2 Hosea 2:14-16,19-20 Our wedding day 357
3 Rev. 21:1-4 Overwhelmed by love 592
5 Joel 2:12-29 Problems...and the Solution 160
6 2 Cor. 3:12-4:2 Law vs. Jesus 398
7 Mark 9:2-9 Hear Him! 18
8 Mt. 6:1-6, 16-21 Treasure or trash in the heart 22
9 2 Cor. 5:20b-6:2 We implore you... Now is the day 318
10 2 Kgs. 2:1-12 A double portion of your spirit 483
12 Mark 1:12-15 His test run 166
13 Mark 1:16-20 His support team 493
14 Gen. 22:1-10 No couch potato 586
15 Gen. 22:11-19 The Lord will provide 415
16 Rom. 8:18-30 In perspective 529
17 Rom. 8:31-39 What's your answer? 528
19 Gen. 28:10-17 Needed reassurance 634
20 Gen. 28:18-22 Focus on God's love 434
21 Mark 8:27-33 Is that your final answer? 114
22 Mark 8:34-38 Through cross to crown 346
23 Rom. 5:1-5 Favored by tough love 232
24 Rom. 5:6-11 All the right moves 342
26 Ex. 20:1-17 Not "The Ten Suggestions" 287
27 Rom. 3:19-26 ONE better Way to succeed 319
28 John 2:13-22 Temple trashing 161
29 1 Cor. 3:16-23 or temple cleansing? 228
30 1 Cor. 1:18-25 the "impossible dream" 366:1-4
31 1 Cor. 1:26-31 is God's awakening reality. 366:5-7
Date April Hymns
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2 Num. 20:1-13 A negative additude 376
3 Num. 21:4-9 Safe at the cross 354
4 John 3:1-13 Greater miracles 383
5 John 3:14-21 The snakes are gone 245
6 Eph. 2:1-9 From corpse to conqueror 373
7 Eph. 1:3-14 Full redemption (8: Palm Sunday) 161
9 Zech. 9:9-10 The lowly King rides 58
10 Mark 15:1-39 down Redemption Avenue. 145
11 Phlp. 2:5-11 A panoramic view 104
12 Ex. 24:3-11 The blood covenant 171
13 Is. 52:13-53:12 His pleasure/our need 142
14 John 19:17-30 Half-trugh placards (15: Easter) 187
16 Is. 25:6-9 Easter feast 189
17 2 Cor. 3:12-18 Easter sight 398
18 Mark 16:1-18 Easter cemetery 190
19 Luke 24:13-27 Easter needs 194
20 1 Cor. 15:12-19 Easter consequences 188
21 1 Cor. 15:20-28 Easter truth 198
23 Jer. 31:31-34 God establishes a covenant 59
24 Rom. 11:26-33 with Gospel stipulations that 206:1-5
25 John 12:20-33 need no sub-contractors 206:6-10
26 John 12:34-36 for His Church-building project 390
27 Heb. 4:14-5:5 founded on His Chosen One, who is 361
28 Heb. 5:6-11 not just a survivor, but the High Priest. 220
30 Luke 24:36-49 And thus it was necessary. 380
Date May Hymns
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1 1 John 20:19-31 No stranger 65
2 1 John 5:1-6 Clean reflectors 399
3 1 John 5:7-13 Three affidavits 247
4 Acts 3:1-15 His local representatives 167
5 Acts 3:17-26 Use God's way 363
7 1 John 1:1-2:2 Just as these eyewitnesses 371
8 1 John 2:3-11 reflected their convictions, 481
9 Acts 4:5-12 and, when on trial, 114
10 Acts 4:13-22 spoke in a convicting manner 116
11 1 Pet. 1:3-12 of God's power, 352
12 1 Pet. 1:13-21 so we also stay connected. 141
14 John 10:1-10 The Door 355
15 John 10:11-18 The Shepherd 631
16 Eph. 2:4-13 The workmanship 389
17 1 John 2:24-3:2 The status 552
18 Acts 4:23-31 The prayer 456
19 Acts 4:32-37 The empowering 441
21 John 15:1-8 As grapes credit the vine, 342
22 John 8:30-36 we also bear fruit 261
23 1 John 3:10-17 as we grow 441
24 1 John 3:18-24 in loving (Ascension) 215
25 Acts 8:14-25 service to Him 411
26 Acts 8:26-40 and to our neighbor 506
28 John 15:9-17 Using His working rules 37
29 1 John 4:1-11 and a right attitude, 100
30 Acts 11:19-30 we do the work 491
31 Acts 1:1-11 of witnessing 213
Date June Hymns
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1 Eph. 1:3-14 as He works through us 235:1-4
2 Eph. 1:15-23 to save sinners. (3: Pentecost) 461
4 John 17:11b-19 We are kept by the Word, 230
5 John 17:20-26 just as Jesus prayed for us 235:5-8
6 1 John 4:13-21 in His warm love, 397
7 3 John and as He programs us 480
8 Acts 1:15-26 (Judas' default nothwithstanding) 612
9 Acts 2:1-13 to continue His outreach. 504
11 Ezek. 36:21-38 I'm going home -- 227
12 Ezek. 37:1-14 from cemetery to Eden, 226
13 John 7:37-44 with bubbling water to drink 236
14 John 14:15-26 and with a Spirit-fostered life, 233
15 Acts 2:14-21 just as the prophet Joel knew! 228
16 Acts 2:22-36 It's Bible Class time. 195
18 Prov. 8:22-31 Wisdom witnesses to our 13
19 Prov. 8:32-36 great Creator God. 26
20 Rom. 1:18-22 Satan's lies versus the 21
21 Rom. 5:1-5 evidence of God's Truth. 347
22 John 15:26-16:11 God's Logistics 230
23 John 16:12-24 All systems GO! 231
25 1 Kgs. 8:22-34 The temple was established 635
26 1 Kgs. 8:35-43 as God's Water-pipe. 638
27 Gal. 1:1-9 Strong language 260
28 2 Cor. 6:11-7:1 Out of the sewer and 327
29 Luke 5:17-26 double healing 345
30 Luke 7:1-10 by Jesus' word. 557
Date July Hymns
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2 1 Kgs. 17:8-16 In a dry and hungry time 624
3 1 Kgs. 17:17-24 not a lecture, but compassion. 434
4 Gal. 1:11-24 Really good news 265
5 Gal. 2:1-10 from God's authorization 290
6 Luke 7:11-17 and Jesus' power 592
7 Luke 7:18-23 to bless us. 272
9 2 Sam. 11:26-12:10, God's VBS 317
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10 2 Sam. 12:15b-25 uses tough love. 600
11 Luke 7:24-35 God's messengers 60
12 Luke 7:36-50 God's ABC's 324
13 Gal. 2:11-21 There are no logal advantages 375
14 Gal. 3:1-9 for His favor. 236
16 Zech. 12:7-10 The house of David 61
17 Zech. 13 is rescued by God 149
18 Gal. 3:15-22 for salvation 295
19 Gal. 3:23-29 and sonship 299
20 Luke 9:18-24 with Jesus 421
21 Luke 9:35-36,43-48 as God's children. 135
23 1 Kgs. 19:1-13 Man's plans are contrary 425
24 1 Kgs. 19:14-21 to God's chosen program 483
25 Gal 5:1-12 as He provides liberty 380
26 Gal. 5:13-25 for godly service 398
27 Luke 9:49-56 in Jesus' name, 528
28 Luke 9:57-62 even despite roadblocks. 365
30 Isaiah 66:1-9 We tremble at His Word 323
31 Isaiah 66:10-14 and rejoice in His comfort 6
Date August Hymns
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1 Gal. 6:1-10 within His supportive family; 464
2 Gal. 6:11-18 and Jesus lights the way 178
3 Luke 10:1-12 as we travel 506
4 Luke 10:13-20 to our home in heaven. 54
6 Deut. 30:9-14 Promises, 421
7 Deut. 30:15-20 and choices, 422
8 Col. 1:1-8 and prayers, 19
9 Col. 1:9-14 and belonging, 20
10 Luke 10:21-24 and rejoicing and blessing 415
11 Luke 10:25-37 and bonding and serving. 439
13 Gen. 18:1-10a Not a quite noon siesta 368
14 Gen. 18:10b-19 and not the usual baby talk. 626
15 Luke 10:38-42 Kitchen duty is second choice. 366
16 Luke 8:4-15 We are in harvest time. 52
17 Col. 1:15-20 Jesus dominates, 348
18 Col. 1:21-29 and that's elementary. 32
20 Gen. 18:20-32 An outcry against public sin 605
21 Gen. 19:1-3, 12-29 Saving strangers is our business. 481
22 Luke 11:1-13 How to pray 454
23 Luke 11:14-28 Our hearts' safety, 16
24 Col. 2:1-5 Our riches, and 480
25 Col. 2:6-15 Our triumph. 477
27 Eccl. 2:18-26 Vanity (or stupidity) 361
28 Eccl. 3:1-8 Timing is everything. 31
29 Luke 12:1-12 Opposites repel one another. 451
30 Luke 12:13-21 Your inheritance rights -- 425
31 Col. 2:16-23 are they on earth... 540
Date September Hymns
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1 Col. 3:1-11 or in heaven? 430
3 Gen. 15:1-6 For starters as well as 91
4 Rom. 4:1-8 for carry-through, 373
5 Luke 12:22-31 God's plans for you 383
6 Luke 12:32-40 are His constant priorities; 263
7 Heb. 11:1-7 thus you may believe in Him 381
8 Heb. 11:8-16 and trust Him! 614
10 Jer. 23:23-29 (This is really scary!) 296
11 Jer. 23:30-40 Say what? 290
12 Luke 12:49-53 A Christian's family troubles 446
13 1 Cor. 3:9b-17 You are God's building. 385
14 Heb. 12:1-11 Tough love (still) 463
15 Heb. 12:12-17 Spiritual growth hormones 434
17 Is. 66:18-23 Our holy "Jerusalem" 132
18 Rom. 15:4-13 is the homeland for gentiles, too. 126
19 Luke 13:10-21 Jesus' program 129
20 Luke 13:22-30 is as narrow as the cross. 612
21 Heb. 12:18-24 Let's go fast-forward 478
22 Heb. 12:25-29 and get past the tremors. 610
24 Prov. 25:6-7 Jesus loves a reverent heart 325
25 Phlp. 2:3-8 of true humility, 166
26 Luke 14:1,7-14 in contrast to selfishness 509
27 Luke 14:15-24 at His grand banquet. 164
28 Heb. 13:1-6 We separate the wheat from chaff 120
29 Heb. 13:7-17 in the work of real life. 413
Date October Hymns
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1 Prov. 9:7-12 Nervy ... or courageous? 356
2 1 Cor. 2:6-16 Standing with God 609
3 Luke 14:15-24 Choices and decisions 509
4 Luke 14:25-33 based on our priorities. 423
5 Philemon 10-21 A runaway slave sent home 418
6 2 Tim. 4:9-18 Always ... glory to God! 246
8 Ex. 32:7-14 Hard to believe? 40
9 Ex. 32:25-35 Day of wrath ... O day of mourning 607
10 Luke 15:1-10 Lost ... but found! 324
11 Luke 15:11-24 God's motto: Welcome home! 280
12 1 Tim. 1:3-11 The Law IS good 295
13 1 Tim. 1:12-17 And for sinners, grace abounds. 98
15 Amos 8:4-7 Change politics, or convert hearts? 442
16 Amos 8:9-14 God is our C.E.O 260
17 Luke 16:1-13 Be stewards of all your resources 443
18 Luke 16:14-18 Who has the better $en$e? 430
19 1 Tim. 2:1-7 Important enough to pray about 576
20 1 Tim. 4:1-10 Share the road-signs and the map. 425
22 Amos 6:1-7 Is affluence a curse? 445
23 Amos 6:8-14 Pride goes before a fall. 446
24 Luke 16:19-31 Two beggars ... worlds apart 285
25 Luke 12:15-21 How poor can you get? 347
26 1 Tim. 6:6-12 It's the love of money. 447
27 1 Tim. 6:13-21 Be rich in good works. 439
29 Hab. 1:1-4,2:2-4 BIG questions and answers 394
30 Hab. 2:18-20,3:17-19 The Lord is in His temple. 2
31 Luke 17:1-10 Millstone and mustard seed 396
Date November Hymns
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1 John 13:4-17 Wash basin and towel 514
2 2 Tim. 1:3-14 Not embarassed to be witnesses 209
3 2 Tim. 1-7 A job requiring stamina 658
5 Ruth 1:1-19a God's reach extends 623
6 Ruth 4:13-22 as far as He wishes. 105
7 Luke 17:11-19 Where are the nine? 36
8 Luke 17:20-37 Even so will it be. 605
9 2 Tim. 2:8-13 The reliable Truth 283
10 2 Tim. 2:14-26 deserves reliable messengers. 482
12 Gen. 32:22-30 Who knows God by name? 365
13 Mark 1:21-28 I know who You are. 114
14 Luke 18:1-8 What the unjust judge says, 456
15 Luke 18:9-14 and what the Supreme Judge says. 318
16 2 Tim. 3:1-13 Are we not in perilous times? 605
17 2 Tim. 3:14-17 Train up your child in God's ways. 626
19 Deut. 10:12-22 What does God require? 401
20 Deut. 11:1-9,26-28 Blessing or curse? 354
21 Luke 18:15-30 You lack one thing. 303
22 Luke 18:31-43 Have mercy on Me! (Thanksgiving) 568
23 2 Tim. 4:1-5 Preach the Word 293
24 2 Tim. 4:6-8,16-18 as Jesus directs. 599
26 Ex. 34:5-9 The second time around 580
27 [Read a chapter from this section of Exodus] 290
28 Luke 19:1-10 I must stay at your house. 627
29 Luke 19:11-27 Do business till I return. 442
30 2 Thess. 1:1-5,11-12 We thank God always for you. 472
Date December Hymns
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1 2 Thess. 2:1-12 Behold the Antichrist! 267
(Advent begins Dec. 2)
3 1 Chron. 29:10-13 Who then is willing 28
4 1 Chron. 29:14-20 to worship the King? 638
5 Luke 20:20-26 To Caesar ... and to God 580
6 Luke 20:27-38 Equal to the angels 603
7 2 Thess. 2:13-17 But He has chosen you. 37
8 2 Thess. 3:1-5 The Lord is faithful. 38
10 Ex. 32:15-20 The bigger the sins, 287
11 Ex. 32:21-35 the larger God's mercies. 325
12 Luke 21:5-19 Do not be terrified 598
13 Luke 21:20-24 Until all things be fulfilled 606
14 2 Thess. 3:6-12 Neither should he eat. 438
15 2 Thess. 3:13-18 Do not grow weary. 70
17 Is. 52:1-6 Behold, it is I. 68
18 Is. 52:7-15 Behold, My servant 59
19 Luke 21:25-28 Look up, 611
20 Luke 21:29-38 Watch and pray, 479
21 1 Cor. 15:51-58 for God gives us victory. 198
22 Rev. 3:19-22 Are your ears ringing? 650
24 Mal. 3:13-18 They shall be mine. 338
25 Mal. ch. 4 The Day is coming (Christmas) 72
26 Luke 12:22-34 Fear not, little flock. 78
27 Luke 12:42-48 Where our treasure is 93
28 Col. 1:13-20 He is before all things. 76
29 Col. 3:12-17 Whatever you do, in word or deed 108
30 Matt. 24:29-31 See the Son of Man coming 85:1-7
31 Matt. 24:31-46 with eternal life for you. 85:8-15