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The Chronological S T U D Y B I B L E

D A I LY R E A D I N G P L A N S

The following plans give you a system for readingdaily through The Chronological Study Bible in oneyear or two years. The two-year plan is the same asthe one-year plan, except that you have an additionalday to complete each reading portion. Some portionsare somewhat longer than others because of thestructure of The Chronological Study Bible. In certaincases a longer Transition is spread over more than oneassignment, as indicated. In some cases two or threeshort Transitions are grouped into one assignment.When starting each Transition, be sure to read theTransition note at the beginning. The page numberindicates the location of the Transition note.

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Epoch One—Before the Patriarchs (Creation–2000 B.C.)

One-Year Two-Year

Jan. 1 Jan. 1–2 The Book of Genesis, p. 3; Gen. 1:1—4:26

Jan. 2 Jan. 3–4 Records of the Descendants, p. 7; Gen. 5:1—6:22

Jan. 3 Jan. 5–6 How Long Was Noah in the Ark?, p. 10; Gen. 7:1—11:32 (2 assignments)

Jan. 4 Jan. 7–8 How Long Was Noah in the Ark?, p. 10; Gen. 7:1—11:32

DAILY READING PLANS 1 6 7 2

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Epoch Two—The Patriarchs, Israel’s Ancestors

(2000–1500 B.C.)

One-Year Two-Year

Jan. 5 Jan. 9–10 Abram the Amorite, p. 20; Gen. 12:1—15:21

Jan. 6 Jan. 11–12 The Birth of Ishmael, p. 24; Gen. 16:1—20:18

Jan. 7 Jan. 13–14 The Birth of Isaac, p. 28; Gen. 21:1—24:67 (2 assignments)

Jan. 8 Jan. 15–16 The Birth of Isaac, p. 28; Gen. 21:1—24:67

Jan. 9 Jan. 17–18 The Close of Abraham’s Life, p. 35; Gen. 25:1—36:43 (4 assignments)

Jan. 10 Jan. 19–20 The Close of Abraham’s Life, p. 35; Gen. 25:1—36:43



Jan. 13 Jan. 25–26 Joseph—a Hebrew in Egypt, p. 51; Gen. 37:1—46:34 (3 assignments)

Jan. 14 Jan. 27–28 Joseph—a Hebrew in Egypt, p. 51; Gen. 37:1—46:34

Jan. 15 Jan. 29–30 Joseph—a Hebrew in Egypt, p. 51; Gen. 37:1—46:34

Jan. 16 Jan. 31–Feb. 1 Jacob Enters Egypt, p. 63; Gen. 47:1—50:26

DAILY READING PLANS1 6 7 3


Epoch Three—The Rise of a Unified People

(1500–1200 B.C.)

One-Year Two-Year

Jan. 17 Feb. 2–3 The Book of Exodus, p. 70; Ex. 1:1—2:15

Jan. 18 Feb. 4–5 Moses in Midian, p. 72; Ex. 2:16—6:30

Jan. 19 Feb. 6–7 From Egypt to Midian to Egypt, p. 77; Ex. 7:1—12:36 (2 assignments)

Jan. 20 Feb. 8–9 From Egypt to Midian to Egypt, p. 77; Ex. 7:1—12:36

Jan. 21 Feb. 10–11 The Exodus Begun, p. 83; Ex. 12:37—18:27 (2 assignments)

Jan. 22 Feb. 12–13 The Exodus Begun, p. 83; Ex. 12:37—18:27

Jan. 23 Feb. 14–15 At Mount Sinai, p. 92; Ex. 19:1—40:38 (7 assignments)

Jan. 24 Feb. 16–17 At Mount Sinai, p. 92; Ex. 19:1—40:38






Jan. 30 Feb. 28–Mar. 1 The Book of Leviticus, p. 116; Lev. 1:1—15:33 (4 assignments)

Jan. 31 Mar. 2–3 The Book of Leviticus, p. 116; Lev. 1:1—15:33

Feb. 1 Mar. 4–5 The Book of Leviticus, p. 116; Lev. 1:1—15:33

Feb. 2 Mar. 6–7 The Book of Leviticus, p. 116; Lev. 1:1—15:33

Feb. 3 Mar. 8–9 The Day of Atonement, p. 131; Lev. 16:1—22:33 (2 assignments)

Feb. 4 Mar. 10–11 The Day of Atonement, p. 131; Lev. 16:1—22:33

Feb. 5 Mar. 12–13 Israel’s Feasts, p. 138; Lev. 23:1—24:23

Feb. 6 Mar. 14–15 The Sabbath Years and Year of Jubilee, p. 141; Lev. 25:1—27:34

Feb. 7 Mar. 16–17 The Book of Numbers, p. 146; Num. 1:1—8:26 (4 assignments)

Feb. 8 Mar. 18–19 The Book of Numbers, p. 146; Num. 1:1—8:26



Feb. 11 Mar. 24–25 Observing the Rite of the Passover, p. 157; Num. 9:1—12:16

Feb. 12 Mar. 26–27 Canaan Before the Conquest, p. 161; Num. 13:1–33



One-Year Two-Year

Feb. 13 Mar. 28–29 Israel in the Wilderness, p. 163; Num. 14:1—20:13 (2 assignments)

Feb. 14 Mar. 30–31 Israel in the Wilderness, p. 163; Num. 14:1—20:13

Feb. 15 Apr. 1–2 Moab: On the Doorstep of Canaan, p. 171; Num. 20:14—36:13(6 assignments)

Feb. 16 Apr. 3–4 Moab: On the Doorstep of Canaan, p. 171; Num. 20:14—36:13





Feb. 21 Apr. 13–14 The Book of Deuteronomy, p. 190; Deut. 1:1–4

Feb. 22 Apr. 15–16 God’s Mighty Acts, p. 191; Deut. 1:5—4:43

Feb. 23 Apr. 17–18 Covenantal Obedience, p. 195; Deut. 4:44—28:68 (7 assignments)

Feb. 24 Apr. 19–20 Covenantal Obedience, p. 195; Deut. 4:44—28:68





Mar. 1 Apr. 29–30 Covenantal Obedience, p. 195; Deut. 4:44—28:68

Mar. 2 May 1–2 Moses’ Final Words, p. 220; Deut. 29:1—33:29

Mar. 3 May 3–4 The Death of Moses, p. 227; Deut. 34:1–12

Mar. 4 May 5–6 Teach Us to Number Our Days, p. 228; Ps. 90The Book of Joshua, p. 229; Josh. 1:1—5:15

Mar. 5 May 7–8 Conquering the Canaanite Cities, p. 233; Josh. 6:1—14:5 (3 assignments)

Mar. 6 May 9–10 Conquering the Canaanite Cities, p. 233; Josh. 6:1—14:5

Mar. 7 May 11–12 Conquering the Canaanite Cities, p. 233; Josh. 6:1—14:5

Mar. 8 May 13–14 The Early Years of Conquest, p. 244; Josh. 14:6—24:33 (4 assignments)

Mar. 9 May 15–16 The Early Years of Conquest, p. 244; Josh. 14:6—24:33




Epoch Three—The Rise of a Unified People (cont.)


Epoch Four—From Tribes to a Nation

(1200–930 B.C.)

One-Year Two-Year

Mar. 12 May 21–22 The Book of Judges, p. 259; Judg. 1:1—3:6

Mar. 13 May 23–24 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 262; Judg. 3:7—21:25 (7 assignments)

Mar. 14 May 25–26 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 262; Judg. 3:7—21:25



Mar. 17 May 31–June 1 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 262; Judg. 3:7—21:25

Mar. 18 June 2–3 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 262; Judg. 3:7—21:25

Mar. 19 June 4–5 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 262; Judg. 3:7—21:25

Mar. 20 June 6–7 The Book of Ruth, p. 288; Ruth 1:1—4:12From Turbulence to Rest, p. 292; Ruth 4:13–22

Mar. 21 June 8–9 The Books of 1 and 2 Samuel, p. 293; 1 Sam. 1:1—6:21

Mar. 22 June 10–11 Samuel’s Public Ministry, p. 299; 1 Sam. 7:1–17

Mar. 23 June 12–13 Israel Asks for a King, p. 301; 1 Sam. 8:1–22

Mar. 24 June 14–15 Prophetic Account: Saul and David, p. 302; 1 Sam. 9:1—12:25

Mar. 25 June 16–17 When Did Saul Become King?, p. 307; 1 Sam. 13:1—16:23

Mar. 26 June 18–19 The Shepherd’s Psalm, p. 312; Ps. 23

Mar. 27 June 20–21 David in Saul’s Court, p. 313; 1 Sam. 17:1—19:17

Mar. 28 June 22–23 Protection in the Night, p. 317; Ps. 59David Flees from Saul, p. 318; 1 Sam. 19:18—21:15

Mar. 29 June 24–25 Among the Philistines at Gath, p. 321; Ps. 56, 34Murder in the Holy Place, p. 323; 1 Sam. 22:1–23Doeg, the Evildoer, p. 324; Ps. 52Seeking God’s Guidance, p. 324; 1 Sam. 23:1–29David in the Wilderness, p. 325; Ps. 63

Mar. 30 June 26–27 Hiding in the Caves, p. 326; 1 Sam. 24:1–22; Ps. 57, 142What’s in a Name?, p. 327; 1 Sam. 25:1–44

Mar. 31 June 28–29 Saul’s Last Days, p. 330; Psalm 54; 1 Sam. 26:1—30:31

Apr. 1 June 30–July 1 Israel’s First King Is Dead, p. 335; 1 Sam. 31:1–13; 2 Sam. 1:1–27

Deliverance from Saul, p. 337; Ps. 18

Apr. 2 July 2–3 Who Will Succeed Saul as King?, p. 339; 2 Sam. 2:1—4:12



One-Year Two-Year

Apr. 3 July 4–5 When Did David Become King?, p. 342; 2 Sam. 5:1—7:29

Apr. 4 July 6–7 The Books of Chronicles, p. 345; 1 Chr. 9:35–44Priestly Account: Saul and David, p. 346; 1 Chr. 10:1—11:47

Apr. 5 July 8–9 David the Fugitive, p. 348; 1 Chr. 12:1—15:29

Apr. 6 July 10–11 The Book of Psalms, p. 352; Ps. 8, 19, 29, 32, 65, 68, 103, 108, 138

Apr. 7 July 12–13 Music in the Temple, p. 358; 1 Chr. 16:1–43

Apr. 8 July 14–15 Psalms of the Musicians, p. 360; Ps. 96, 105, 106 (4 assignments)

Apr. 9 July 16–17 Psalms of the Musicians, p. 360; Ps. 39, 62, 50, 73—76

Apr. 10 July 18–19 Psalms of the Musicians, p. 360; Ps. 77—79

Apr. 11 July 20–21 Psalms of the Musicians, p. 360; Ps. 80—83, 88

Apr. 12 July 22–23 A Desire to Build the Temple, p. 374; 1 Chr. 17:1–27Prophetic Account: David’s Reign, p. 375; 2 Sam. 8:1—12:15aCreate in Me a Clean Heart, p. 380; Ps. 51

Apr. 13 July 24–25 The Sons of David, p. 380; 2 Sam. 12:15b—14:33

Apr. 14 July 26–27 Absalom Subverts the Nation, p. 385; 2 Sam. 15:1–37A Prayer in Time of Darkness, p. 386; Ps. 3David Flees Jerusalem, p. 387; 2 Sam. 16:1–14Persecution from a Benjamite, p. 387; Ps. 7

Apr. 15 July 28–29 Who Will Be Captain?, p. 388; 2 Sam. 16:15—20:26

Apr. 16 July 30–31 The Gibeonites Are Avenged, p. 394; 2 Sam. 21:1–22

Apr. 17 Aug. 1–2 David’s Song of Praise, p. 396; 2 Sam. 22:1—23:39Priestly Account: David’s Reign, p. 399; 1 Chr. 18:1–13

Apr. 18 Aug. 3–4 The Promise of Military Victory, p. 400; Psalm 60; 1 Chr. 18:14—20:8

Prophetic Account: David’s Final Years, p. 402; 2 Sam. 24:1–25

Apr. 19 Aug. 5–6 The Books of Kings, p. 404; 1 Kin. 1:1—2:35Shimei Before King Solomon, p. 407; 1 Kin. 2:36–46Priestly Account: David’s Final Years, p. 408; 1 Chr. 21:1–30

Apr. 20 Aug. 7–8 David’s Laments, p. 409; Ps. 4—6, 9—10 (4 assignments)

Apr. 21 Aug. 9–10 David’s Laments, p. 409; Ps. 11—14, 16, 17, 22

Apr. 22 Aug. 11–12 David’s Laments, p. 409; Ps. 25—28, 31

Apr. 23 Aug. 13–14 David’s Laments, p. 409; Ps. 35, 36, 38, 40, 41

Apr. 24 Aug. 15–16 David’s Laments (Book II), p. 422; Ps. 53, 55, 58, 61, 64, 69—71


Epoch Four—From Tribes to a Nation (cont.)


One-Year Two-Year

Apr. 25 Aug. 17–18 David’s Laments (Books III–V), p. 426; Ps. 86, 102, 109, 139—141, 143

Apr. 26 Aug. 19–20 The Prosperity of the Wicked, p. 431; Ps. 37Preparations for the Temple, p. 432; 1 Chr. 22:1–19; Psalm 30

Apr. 27 Aug. 21–22 Divisions of the Temple Personnel, p. 433; 1 Chr. 23:1—26:19

Apr. 28 Aug. 23–24 The Sons of Korah, p. 436; Ps. 15, 24, 42—46 (2 assignments)

Apr. 29 Aug. 25–26 The Sons of Korah, p. 436; Ps. 47—49, 84, 85, 87

Apr. 30 Aug. 27–28 David’s Counsel to Solomon, p. 443; 1 Chr. 26:20—29:30

May 1 Aug. 29–30 Royal and Enthronement Psalms, p. 447; Ps. 2, 20, 21, 72, 93 (2 assignments)

May 2 Aug. 31–Sept. 1 Royal and Enthronement Psalms, p. 447; Ps. 94, 95, 97—99,101, 110, 144

May 3 Sept. 2–3 Prophetic Account: Solomon’s Reign, p. 453; 1 Kin. 3:1—4:34

May 4 Sept. 4–5 The Book of Proverbs, p. 456; Prov. 1:1—9:18

May 5 Sept. 6–7 The Book of Proverbs, p. 456; Prov. 1:1—9:18

May 6 Sept. 8–9 More Proverbs Ascribed to Solomon, p. 463; Prov. 10:1—15:33 (2 assignments)

May 7 Sept. 10–11 More Proverbs Ascribed to Solomon, p. 463; Prov. 10:1—15:33

May 8 Sept. 12–13 Miscellaneous Proverbs, p. 470; Prov. 16:1—22:16

May 9 Sept. 14–15 Solomon the Builder, p. 476; 1 Kin. 5:1–18

May 10 Sept. 16–17 Laying the Temple’s Foundation, p. 477; 1 Kin. 6:1–38

May 11 Sept. 18–19 Building the King’s Palace, p. 479; 1 Kin. 7:1—9:14

May 12 Sept. 20–21 Solomon’s Other Accomplishments, p. 484; 1 Kin. 9:15—10:29

May 13 Sept. 22–23 The Book of Ecclesiastes, p. 486; Eccl. 1:1—12:14 (3 assignments)

May 14 Sept. 24–25 The Book of Ecclesiastes, p. 486; Eccl. 1:1—12:14

May 15 Sept. 26–27 The Book of Ecclesiastes, p. 486; Eccl. 1:1—12:14

May 16 Sept. 28–29 Solomon’s Political Wives, p. 495; 1 Kin. 11:1–8

May 17 Sept. 30–Oct. 1 The Song of Solomon, p. 496; Song 1:1—8:14

May 18 Oct. 2–3 Solomon’s Decline, p. 503; 1 Kin. 11:9–43Priestly Account: Solomon’s Reign, p. 505; 2 Chr. 1:1—2:18Solomon Begins Building the Temple, p. 507; 2 Chr. 3:1—4:22

May 19 Oct. 4–5 The Ceremony of the Ark, p. 509; 2 Chr. 5:1—7:22Building the Royal Palaces, p. 512; 2 Chr. 8:1—9:31


Epoch Four—From Tribes to a Nation (cont.)


Epoch Five—The Fall of Two Nations

(930–586 B.C.)

One-Year Two-Year

May 20 Oct. 6–7 Prophetic Account: The Kingdom Divides, p. 517; 1 Kin. 12:1–24First Dynasty of the Northern Kingdom, p. 518;

1 Kin. 12:25—14:20

May 21 Oct. 8–9 The Davidic Dynasty in Judah, p. 522; 1 Kin. 14:21—15:24Unrest in Israel, p. 523; 1 Kin. 15:25—16:20Priestly Account: The Kingdom Divides, p. 525;

2 Chr. 10:1—11:23

May 22 Oct. 10–11 Rehoboam’s Apostasy, p. 527; 2 Chr. 12:1—13:22Asa’s Revival, p. 530; 2 Chr. 14:1—16:14

May 23 Oct. 12–13 Prophetic Account: Ahab and Jehoshaphat, p. 533; 1 Kin. 16:21–34

May 24 Oct. 14–15 Elijah in Israel, p. 534; 1 Kin. 17:1—19:21

May 25 Oct. 16–17 Ahab Wars with Damascus, p. 538; 1 Kin. 20:1—22:40The Alliance of Judah and Israel, p. 543; 1 Kin. 22:41–50

May 26 Oct. 18–19 Priestly Account: Ahab and Jehoshaphat, p. 543; 2 Chr. 17:1—19:11

Holy War Against the Transjordan Coalition, p. 547; 2 Chr. 20:1–37

May 27 Oct. 20–21 Prophetic Account: Fall of Omri’s Dynasty, p. 549; 1 Kin. 22:51–53; 2 Kin. 1:1–18

May 28 Oct. 22–23 Elisha in Israel, p. 550; 2 Kin. 2:1—8:15 (2 assignments)

May 29 Oct. 24–25 Elisha in Israel, p. 550; 2 Kin. 2:1—8:15

May 30 Oct. 26–27 The Royal Marriage, p. 559; 2 Kin. 8:16–29Jehu Destroys Ahab’s Family, p. 559; 2 Kin. 9:1—10:36



One-Year Two-Year

May 31 Oct. 28–29 Priestly Account: Fall of Omri’s Dynasty, p. 563; 2 Chr. 21:1—22:9

Prophetic Account: Athaliah Seizes Judah’s Throne, p. 565; 2 Kin. 11:1—12:21

June 1 Oct. 30–31 The Dynasty of Jehu in Israel, p. 567; 2 Kin. 13:1–25Conspiracy Continues in Judah, p. 569; 2 Kin. 14:1–22Priestly Account: Athaliah Seizes Judah’s Throne, p. 570;

2 Chr. 22:10—23:21

June 2 Nov. 1–2 The Apostasy of Joash and Amaziah, p. 571; 2 Chronicles 24:1—25:28

June 3 Nov. 3–4 Prophetic Account: Jeroboam and Azariah (Uzziah), p. 576; 2 Kin. 14:23–29

The Book of Jonah, p. 576; Jon. 1:1—4:11

June 4 Nov. 5–6 The Book of Amos, p. 579; Amos 1:1—6:7

June 5 Nov. 7–8 Destruction to Come, p. 585; Amos 6:8—7:9Confrontation with Amaziah, p. 586; Amos 7:10—9:15

June 6 Nov. 9–10 The Book of Hosea, p. 589; Hos. 1:1—3:5The Dates of Hosea’s Ministry, p. 591; Hos. 4:1—5:7Hosea and Assyria, p. 592; Hos. 5:8—6:11

June 7 Nov. 11–12 Hosea and Israel’s Kings, p. 593; Hos. 7:1—14:9

June 8 Nov. 13–14 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah, p. 600; 2 Kin. 15:1–7

June 9 Nov. 15–16 The Book of Isaiah, p. 601; Is. 6:1–13; Is. 1:1—5:30

June 10 Nov. 17–18 Priestly Account: Jeroboam and Uzziah (Azariah), p. 608; 2 Chr. 26:1–23

June 11 Nov. 19–20 Prophetic Account: Pekah Attacks Ahaz, p. 609; 2 Kin. 15:8–31Jotham and Ahaz in Judah, p. 611; 2 Kin. 15:32—16:4

June 12 Nov. 21–22 Israel and Syria Besiege Judah, p. 612; 2 Kin. 16:5–9; Is. 7:1—10:4; Is. 17:1–14

June 13 Nov. 23–24 After the Syro-Ephraimite War, p. 618; Is. 14:24–32; 2 Kin. 16:10–20

The Book of Micah, p. 619; Mic. 1:1—2:13

June 14 Nov. 25–26 Micah’s Ministry, p. 621; Mic. 3:1—7:20

June 15 Nov. 27–28 Priestly Account: Pekah Attacks Ahaz, p. 626; 2 Chr. 27:1—28:27Prophetic Account: Assyria’s Invasions, p. 628; 2 Kin. 17:1–4

June 16 Nov. 29–30 A Warning to Jerusalem’s Leaders, p. 628; Is. 28:1—29:24The Fall of Samaria, p. 632; 2 Kin. 17:5–41


Epoch Five—The Fall of Two Nations (cont.)


One-Year Two-Year

June 17 Dec. 1–2 A New King in Judah, p. 634; 2 Kin. 18:1–12Assyria, Tool in God’s Hand, p. 635; Is. 10:5—12:6

June 18 Dec. 3–4 Hezekiah’s Proverbs, p. 638; Prov. 25:1—29:27

June 19 Dec. 5–6 The Ashdod Rebellion, p. 643; Is. 18:1—20:6; 15:1—16:14 (2 assignments)

June 20 Dec. 7–8 The Ashdod Rebellion, p. 643; Is. 22:15–25; 30:1—32:20

June 21 Dec. 9–10 Hezekiah’s Illness and Recovery, p. 652; 2 Kin. 20:1–11; Is. 38:1–22; 2 Kin. 20:12–19; Is. 39:1–8

Sennacherib’s Invasion, p. 655; Is. 36:1; 2 Kin. 18:13–16

June 22 Dec. 11–12 A Second Invasion, p. 655; 2 Kin. 18:17—19:7; Is. 36:2—37:7 (2 assignments)

June 23 Dec. 13–14 A Second Invasion, p. 655; 2 Kin. 19:8–37; Is. 37:8–38; 2 Kin. 20:20, 21

June 24 Dec. 15–16 After Sennacherib’s Campaign, p. 662; Is. 22:1–14; 23:1–18;24:1–23 (2 assignments)

June 25 Dec. 17–18 After Sennacherib’s Campaign, p. 662; Is. 25:1—27:13

June 26 Dec. 19–20 Priestly Account: Assyria’s Invasions, p. 668; 2 Chr. 29:1—31:21

June 27 Dec. 21–22 Hezekiah’s Sickness and Rebellion, p. 671; 2 Chr. 32:24–31;32:1–23; 32:32, 33

Prophetic Account: Bad and Good Kings, p. 673; 2 Kin. 21:1–18Assassination in the Palace, p. 674; 2 Kin. 21:19–26Josiah, the Religious Reformer, p. 675; 2 Kin. 22:1–20

June 28 Dec. 23–24 The Book of Zephaniah, p. 677; Zeph. 1:1—3:20

June 29 Dec. 25–26 Josiah Keeps the Passover, p. 680; 2 Kin. 23:1–25

June 30 Dec. 27–28 Priestly Account: Bad and Good Kings, p. 682; 2 Chr. 33:1—35:19

July 1 Dec. 29–30 Psalms of Joy and Praise, p. 686; Ps. 33, 66, 67, 100

July 2 Dec. 31–Jan. 1 Prophetic Account: Josiah’s Last Years, p. 689; 2 Kin. 23:26, 27

July 3 Jan. 2–3 The Book of Jeremiah, p. 689; Jer. 1:1—6:30 (3 assignments)

July 4 Jan. 4–5 The Book of Jeremiah, p. 689; Jer. 1:1—6:30

July 5 Jan. 6–7 The Book of Jeremiah, p. 689; Jer. 1:1—6:30

July 6 Jan. 8–9 The Book of Nahum, p. 699; Nah. 1:1—3:19The Death of Josiah, p. 703; 2 Kin. 23:28–34

July 7 Jan. 10–11 A Dirge for an Exiled King, p. 704; Jer. 22:10–17Priestly Account: Josiah’s Last Years, p. 704; 2 Chr. 35:20—36:4




One-Year Two-Year

July 8 Jan. 12–13 The Book of Habakkuk, p. 705; Hab. 1:1—3:19Prophetic Account: Jehoiakim and Jehoiachin, p. 708;

2 Kin. 23:35–37

July 9 Jan. 14–15 Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon, p. 709; Jer. 26:1–6; 7:1—8:3;26:7–24; 11:1—12:17

July 10 Jan. 16–17 The Battle of Carchemish, p. 714; Jer. 47:1–7; 46:1–12; 13:1–14;18:1–17

July 11 Jan. 18–19 Jeremiah’s Scroll, p. 717; Jer. 36:1–10; 25:1–14; 36:11–32; 45:1–5;15:10–21

July 12 Jan. 20–21 The Droughts, p. 721; Jer. 14:1—15:9; 16:1—17:27; 8:4—10:16 (2 assignments)

July 13 Jan. 22–23 The Droughts, p. 721; Jer. 14:1—15:9; 16:1—17:27; 8:4—10:16

July 14 Jan. 24–25 Jehoiakim’s Rebellion Against Babylon, p. 729; 2 Kin. 24:1–4The Rechabites, p. 730; Jer. 35:1–19

July 15 Jan. 26–27 False Prophets, p. 731; Jer. 23:9–40; 18:18—20:18

July 16 Jan. 28–29 Do Not Hope in King Jehoiachin, p. 735; 2 Kin. 24:5–9; Jer. 22:18–30; 13:15–27

Jehoiachin Is Taken Captive, p. 737; 2 Kin. 24:10–17Priestly Account: Jehoiakim and Jehoiachin, p. 738; 2 Chr. 36:5–10

July 17 Jan. 30–31 Prophetic Account: Zedekiah and Jeremiah, p. 739; Jer. 24:1–10 The Book of Daniel, p. 739; Dan. 1:1–21

July 18 Feb. 1–2 Daniel’s Time in Babylon, p. 742; Dan. 2:1—4:37

July 19 Feb. 3–4 Zedekiah’s Alliances, p. 747; 2 Kin. 24:18, 19; Jer. 52:1, 2

July 20 Feb. 5–6 Zedekiah’s Jerusalem Conference, p. 748; Jer. 27:1–11; 48:1—49:39; 25:15–38; 27:12—28:17 (2 assignments)

July 21 Feb. 7–8 Zedekiah’s Jerusalem Conference, p. 748; Jer. 27:1–11; 48:1—49:39; 25:15–38; 27:12—28:17

July 22 Feb. 9–10 Letter to the Exiles, p. 756; Jer. 29:1–32

July 23 Feb. 11–12 Oracles Against Babylon, p. 757; Jer. 50:1—51:64

July 24 Feb. 13–14 Priestly Account: Zedekiah and Jeremiah, p. 764; 2 Chr. 36:11, 12The Book of Ezekiel, p. 765; Ezek. 1:1—3:21Prophetic Account: Rebellion Against Babylon, p. 767;

2 Kin. 24:20—25:3; Jer. 52:3–6

July 25 Feb. 15–16 The Siege of Jerusalem, p. 768; Jer. 10:17–25; 21:1—22:9; 34:1–22Hophra’s Assault, p. 771; Jer. 46:13–28

July 26 Feb. 17–18 A Lull in the Siege, p. 772; Jer. 37:1–21; 30:1—33:26; 23:1–8;38:1–28 (3 assignments)




One-Year Two-Year

July 27 Feb. 19–20 A Lull in the Siege, p. 772; Jer. 37:1–21; 30:1—33:26; 23:1–8;38:1–28

July 28 Feb. 21–22 A Lull in the Siege, p. 772; Jer. 37:1–21; 30:1—33:26; 23:1–8;38:1–28

July 29 Feb. 23–24 Priestly Account: Rebellion Against Babylon, p. 783; 2 Chr. 36:13–16

Ezekiel’s Temple Vision, p. 783; Ezek. 8:1—11:25

July 30 Feb. 25–26 Ezekiel’s Oracles Before the Fall of Jerusalem, p. 787; Ezek. 13:1—18:32; (4 assignments)

July 31 Feb. 27–28 Ezekiel’s Oracles Before the Fall of Jerusalem, p. 787; Ezek. 20:1—21:17

Aug. 1 Mar. 1–2 Ezekiel’s Oracles Before the Fall of Jerusalem, p. 787; Ezek. 22:1–22

Aug. 2 Mar. 3–4 Ezekiel’s Oracles Before the Fall of Jerusalem, p. 787; Ezek. 23:1–49

Aug. 3 Mar. 5–6 Israel and Ammon Rebel, p. 800; Ezek. 21:18–32; 24:1–27

Aug. 4 Mar. 7–8 Ezekiel’s Sign Acts, p. 801; Ezek. 3:22—7:27Pharaoh Hophra’s Assault, p. 806; Ezek. 29:1–16; 30:20—31:18

Aug. 5 Mar. 9–10 Prophetic Account: The Fall of Jerusalem, p. 808; 2 Kin. 25:4–7; Jer. 52:7–11; 39:1–7; 2 Kin. 25:8–21; Jer. 52:12–27; 39:8–10

Aug. 6 Mar. 11–12 The Book of Lamentations, p. 811; Lam. 1:1—5:22 (2 assignments)

Aug. 7 Mar. 13–14 The Book of Lamentations, p. 811; Lam. 1:1—5:22

Aug. 8 Mar. 15–16 Gedaliah the Governor, p. 818; 2 Kin. 25:22–26; Jer. 39:11—44:30 (2 assignments)

Aug. 9 Mar. 17–18 Gedaliah the Governor, p. 818; 2 Kin. 25:22–26; Jer. 39:11—44:30

Aug. 10 Mar. 19–20 Priestly Account: The Fall of Jerusalem, p. 824; 2 Chr. 36:17–21

The End of the Siege, p. 825; Ezek. 12:1–28Has God Renounced the Covenant with David?, p. 826; Ps. 89

Aug. 11 Mar. 21–22 The News Arrives in Babylon, p. 828; Ezek. 33:21–33; 19:1–14;22:23–31

Aug. 12 Mar. 23–24 Oracles Against Judah’s Neighbors, p. 830; Ezek. 25:1—28:26;32:1–32

Aug. 13 Mar. 25–26 Despair and Anger, p. 836; Ps. 137The Book of Obadiah, p. 837; Obad. 1:1–21Various Deportations to Babylon, p. 838; Jer. 52:28–30




Epoch Six—Exile and Return

(586–332 B.C.)

One-Year Two-Year

Aug. 14 Mar. 27–28 Ezekiel’s Message of Hope, p. 841; Ezek. 33:1–20; 34:1—37:28

Aug. 15 Mar. 29–30 Ezekiel’s Apocalyptic Prophecies, p. 847; Ezek. 38:1—39:29

Aug. 16 Mar. 31–Apr. 1 Ezekiel’s Second Temple Vision, p. 850; Ezek. 40:1—42:20

Aug. 17 Apr. 2–3 The Glory of God Returns, p. 854; Ezek. 43:1—48:35

Aug. 18 Apr. 4–5 Nebuchadnezzar’s Siege of Tyre, p. 861; Ezek. 29:17–21; 30:1–19

Aug. 19 Apr. 6–7 Prophetic Account: Hope for the Future, p. 862; 2 Kin. 25:27–30; Jer. 52:31–34

Isaiah and the Fall of Babylon, p. 863; Is. 13:1—14:23; 21:1–17; 33:1—35:10

Aug. 20 Apr. 8–9 Daniel and Belshazzar, p. 870; Dan. 5:1–31

Aug. 21 Apr. 10–11 Isaiah and Cyrus the Persian, p. 872; Is. 40:1—45:25 (3 assignments)

Aug. 22 Apr. 12–13 Isaiah and Cyrus the Persian, p. 872; Is. 40:1—45:25

Aug. 23 Apr. 14–15 Isaiah and Cyrus the Persian, p. 872; Is. 40:1—45:25

Aug. 24 Apr. 16–17 Babylon and Her Idols, p. 882; Is. 46:1—48:22

Aug. 25 Apr. 18–19 The Servant of the Lord, p. 886; Is. 49:1—51:23

Aug. 26 Apr. 20–21 The Suffering Servant, p. 890; Is. 52:1—55:13

Aug. 27 Apr. 22–23 Priestly Account: Hope for the Future, p. 894; 2 Chr. 36:22, 23Words of the Wise, p. 895; Prov. 22:17—24:34



One-Year Two-Year

Aug. 28 Apr. 24–25 The Wisdom of Agur and Lemuel, p. 898; Prov. 30:1—31:31The Book of Job, p. 901; Job 1:1—2:13

Aug. 29 Apr. 26–27 Job: May That Day Be Darkness, p. 903; Job 3:1–26Eliphaz: Who Ever Perished Being Innocent?, p. 904;

Job 4:1—5:27Job: What Does Your Arguing Prove?, p. 906; Job 6:1—7:21

Aug. 30 Apr. 28–29 Bildad: Inquire of the Former Age, p. 908; Job 8:1–22Job: How Then Can I Answer Him?, p. 909; Job 9:1—10:22Zophar: Less Than Your Iniquity Deserves, p. 911; Job 11:1–20

Aug. 31 Apr. 30–May 1 Job: Your Proverbs of Ashes, p. 912; Job 12:1—14:22Words of the Wise Eliphaz: What Wise Men Have Told,

p. 915; Job 15:1–35Job: My Witness Is in Heaven, p. 916; Job 16:1—17:16

Sept. 1 May 2–3 Bildad: The Light of the Wicked, p. 917; Job 18:1–21Job: My Redeemer Lives, p. 918; Job 19:1–29Zophar: The Portion for a Wicked Man, p. 919; Job 20:1–29Job: Why Do the Wicked Live?, p. 920; Job 21:1–34

Sept. 2 May 4–5 Eliphaz: Is Not Your Wickedness Great?, p. 921; Job 22:1–30Job: He Is Not There, p. 922; Job 23:1—24:25Bildad: Man Who Is a Maggot, p. 924; Job 25:1–6

Sept. 3 May 6–7 Job: The Fear of the Lord, That Is Wisdom, p. 924; Job 26:1—31:40

Sept. 4 May 8–9 Elihu: I Am Full of Words, p. 929; Job 32:1—37:24

Sept. 5 May 10–11 Where Were You?, p. 934; Job 38:1—40:5Behold Behemoth, p. 937; Job 40:6—41:34

Sept. 6 May 12–13 Job: Now My Eye Sees You, p. 939; Job 42:1–17The Book of Ezra, p. 941; Ezra 1:1—2:70

Sept. 7 May 14–15 Restoring Worship in Jerusalem, p. 943; Ezra 3:1—4:5Opposition to the Temple, p. 944; Ezra 4:24—5:1The Book of Haggai, p. 945; Hag. 1:1—2:23

Sept. 8 May 16–17 The Book of Zechariah, p. 947; Zech. 1:1—6:15

Sept. 9 May 18–19 Replacing Fasting with Obedience, p. 951; Zech. 7:1—8:23 Tattenai’s Opposition, p. 954; Ezra 5:2—6:22

Sept. 10 May 20–21 Darius the Mede, p. 956; Dan. 6:1–28

Sept. 11 May 22–23 Priestly Genealogies, p. 959; 1 Chr. 1:1—9:34 (4 assignments)

Sept. 12 May 24–25 Priestly Genealogies, p. 959; 1 Chr. 1:1—9:34



Epoch Six—Exile and Return (cont.)


One-Year Two-Year


Sept. 15 May 30–31 The Book of Esther, p. 969; Esth. 1:1–22Esther Is Made Queen, p. 971; Esth. 2:1–23

Sept. 16 June 1–2 Haman’s Plot to Destroy the Jews, p. 973; Esth. 3:1—8:17

Sept. 17 June 3–4 The Countermand to Save the Jews, p. 977; Esth. 9:1—10:3Opposition to Rebuilding Jerusalem, p. 978; Ezra 4:6–23

Sept. 18 June 5–6 The Book of Malachi, p. 980; Mal. 1:1—4:6

Sept. 19 June 7–8 Ezra the Scribe, p. 984; Ezra 7:1—10:44

Sept. 20 June 9–10 The Book of Nehemiah, p. 990; Neh. 1:1–11

Sept. 21 June 11–12 Nehemiah Sent to Jerusalem, p. 992; Neh. 2:1—6:14

Sept. 22 June 13–14 Building the Walls, p. 996; Neh. 6:15—7:73a

Sept. 23 June 15–16 Ezra Reads the Law, p. 999; Neh. 7:73b—10:39

Sept. 24 June 17–18 Wisdom Psalms, p. 1003; Ps. 1, 91, 119 (2 assignments)

Sept. 25 June 19–20 Wisdom Psalms, p. 1003; Ps. 1, 91, 119

Sept. 26 June 21–22 The Names of the Returned Exiles, p. 1009; Neh. 11:1—12:30

Sept. 27 June 23–24 Songs of Ascents, p. 1012; Ps. 120—134Nehemiah and the Levites, p. 1016; Neh. 12:31–47

Sept. 28 June 25–26 The Last Word in Praise, p. 1017; Ps. 104, 107, 111—113 (3 assignments)

Sept. 29 June 27–28 The Last Word in Praise, p. 1017; Ps. 114—118, 135, 136

Sept. 30 June 29–30 The Last Word in Praise, p. 1017; Ps. 145—150

Oct. 1 July 1–2 Nehemiah’s Religious Reforms, p. 1027; Neh. 13:1–22The Sabbath After the Exile, p. 1029; Ps. 92Nehemiah and Foreign Wives, p. 1030; Neh. 13:23–31

Oct. 2 July 3–4 The Book of Joel, p. 1031; Joel 1:1—3:21

Oct. 3 July 5–6 Isaiah and the Restoration, p. 1036; Is. 56:1—59:21

Oct. 4 July 7–8 God’s Glory upon God’s City, p. 1041; Is. 60:1—66:24 (2 assignments)

Oct. 5 July 9–10 God’s Glory upon God’s City, p. 1041; Is. 60:1—66:24

Oct. 6 July 11–12 The Apocalyptic Visions of Zechariah, p. 1049; Zech. 9:1—10:12

Oct. 7 July 13–14 The Vision of the Shepherds, p. 1052; Zech. 11:1—13:9The Last Battle Won, p. 1054; Zech. 14:1–21


Epoch Six—Exile and Return (cont.)

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Epoch Seven—Between the Two Testaments

One(332–37 B.C.)

One-Year Two-Year

Oct. 8 July 15–16 The Apocalyptic Visions of Daniel, p. 1060; Dan. 7:1–28Daniel and Alexander, p. 1063; Dan. 8:1–27

Oct. 9 July 17–18 The Seventy Weeks, p. 1065; Dan. 9:1–27

Oct. 10 July 19–20 Daniel and the Greeks, p. 1067; Dan. 10:1—12:13



Epoch Eight—The Coming of the Messiah

(37 B.C.–A.D. 30)

One-Year Two-Year

Oct. 11 July 21–22 The Prehistory of Jesus, p. 1078; John 1:1–18Introduction and Dedication, p. 1079; Luke 1:1–4The Birth of John the Baptist, p. 1080; Luke 1:5–80The Genealogy of Jesus, p. 1083; Matt. 1:1–17

Oct. 12 July 23–24 The Birth of Jesus, p. 1083; Matt. 1:18–25; Luke 2:1–20Jesus Presented in the Temple, p. 1085; Luke 2:21–38Jesus Escapes to Egypt, p. 1086; Matt. 2:1–21

Oct. 13 July 25–26 Jesus’ Childhood in Nazareth of Galilee, p. 1088; Matt. 2:22, 23; Luke 2:39, 40

Jesus Visits the Temple, p. 1089; Luke 2:41–52John the Baptist, p. 1090; Matt. 3:1–12; Mark 1:1–8; Luke 3:1–18;

John 1:19–28

Oct. 14 July 27–28 The Baptism of Jesus, p. 1092; Matt. 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21, 22; John 1:29–34

The Genealogy of Jesus, p. 1093; Luke 3:23–38The Temptation of Jesus, p. 1094; Matt. 4:1–11; Mark 1:12, 13;

Luke 4:1–13

Oct. 15 July 29–30 Beginning of the Public Ministry, p. 1096; John 1:35–51The First of Seven Signs, p. 1097; John 2:1–12Jesus’ First Visit to Jerusalem, p. 1098; John 2:13–25Nicodemus, the Pharisee, p. 1099; John 3:1–36

Oct. 16 July 31–Aug. 1 Through Samaria to Galilee, p. 1100; John 4:1–45Early Ministry in Galilee, p. 1103; Matt. 4:12–22; Mark 1:14–20;

Luke 4:14–30

Oct. 17 Aug. 2–3 Teaching with Authority, p. 1104; Mark 1:21–28; Luke 4:31–37

Healing the Sick, p. 1105; Matt. 8:14–17; Mark 1:29–34; Luke 4:38–41

Departing Capernaum, p. 1106; Matt. 4:23–25; Mark 1:35–39; Luke 4:42—5:11

Cleansing the Leper, p. 1107; Matt. 8:1–4; Mark 1:40–45; Luke 5:12–16

Oct. 18 Aug. 4–5 Events in Capernaum, p. 1107; Matt. 9:1–17; Mark 2:1–22; Luke 5:17–39

Lord of the Sabbath, p. 1110; Matt. 12:1–14; Mark 2:23—3:6; Luke 6:1–11



One-Year Two-Year

Oct. 19 Aug. 6–7 Jesus’ Followers, p. 1111; Matt. 12:15–21; Mark 3:7–19; Luke 6:12–19

Sermon on the Mount or Plain, p. 1113; Matt. 5:1–48; Luke 6:20–36

Oct. 20 Aug. 8–9 Unassuming Godliness, p. 1116; Matt. 6:1–34; Luke 11:1–4; Luke 12:22–34

Doing the Will of God, p. 1118; Matt. 7:1–29; Luke 6:37–49; Luke 11:5–13

Oct. 21 Aug. 10–11 In Capernaum and Nain, p. 1120; Matt. 8:5–13; Luke 7:1–17; John 4:46–54

Jesus Allays John’s Doubts, p. 1121; Matt. 11:2–19; Luke 7:18–35

Anointing in Galilee, p. 1123; Luke 7:36–50

Oct. 22 Aug. 12–13 Jesus and Beelzebub, p. 1124; Matt. 12:22–50; Mark 3:20–35;Luke 11:14–36; Luke 8:19–21

Parables by the Sea, p. 1126; Matt. 13:1–52; Mark 4:1–34; Luke 8:1–18; Luke 13:18–21

Oct. 23 Aug. 14–15 Crossing to the East Shore, p. 1131; Matt. 8:23–34; Mark 4:35—5:20; Luke 8:22–39

Oct. 24 Aug. 16–17 Returning to the West Shore, p. 1133; Matt. 9:18–34; Mark 5:21–43; Luke 8:40–56

Rejection at Nazareth, p. 1135; Matt. 13:53–58; Mark 6:1–6Jesus’ Second Visit to Jerusalem, p. 1136; John 5:1–47

Oct. 25 Aug. 18–19 Mission of the Twelve, p. 1138; Matt. 9:35—11:1; Mark 6:7–13; Luke 9:1–6

Death of John the Baptist, p. 1140; Matt. 14:1–12; Mark 6:14–29; Luke 3:19, 20; Luke 9:7–9

Oct. 26 Aug. 20–21 Feeding the 5,000, p. 1142; Matt. 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15

Walking on the Water, p. 1144; Matt. 14:22–33; Mark 6:45–52; John 6:16–21

Popularity at Gennesaret and Capernaum, p. 1145; Matt. 14:34–36; Mark 6:53–56; John 6:22–71

Oct. 27 Aug. 22–23 Controversy over Traditions, p. 1147; Matt. 15:1–20; Mark 7:1–23

Ministry in Gentile Regions, p. 1148; Matt. 15:21–31; Mark 7:24–37

Feeding the 4,000, p. 1150; Matt. 15:32–39; Mark 8:1–10


Epoch Eight—The Coming of the Messiah (cont.)


One-Year Two-Year

Oct. 28 Aug. 24–25 Teaching About the Pharisees, p. 1150; Matt. 16:1–12; Mark 8:11–26

The Christ and His Disciples, p. 1151; Matt. 16:13–28; Mark 8:27—9:1; Luke 9:18–27

The Transfiguration, p. 1153; Matt. 17:1–13; Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36

Oct. 29 Aug. 26–27 Faithless Generation, p. 1155; Matt. 17:14–23; Mark 9:14–32; Luke 9:37–45

Being Christ’s Disciple, p. 1156; Matt. 17:24—18:9; Mark 9:33–50; Luke 9:46–50

Oct. 30 Aug. 28–29 Attending the Feast of Tabernacles, p. 1159; John 7:1–52Forgiving an Adulteress, p. 1161; John 7:53—8:11Discussions with the Pharisees, p. 1161; John 8:12–59

Oct. 31 Aug. 30–31 Healing the Man Born Blind, p. 1163; John 9:1–41Jesus, the Good Shepherd, p. 1164; John 10:1–21Through Samaria Toward Jerusalem, p. 1166; Matt. 8:18–22;

Luke 9:51–62

Nov. 1 Sept. 1–2 Mission of the 70 Disciples, p. 1167; Matt. 11:20–30; Luke 10:1–24

Compassion and Mercy from a Samaritan, p. 1169; Luke 10:25–37

Visiting in Bethany, p. 1169; Luke 10:38–42Hypocrisy of the Lawyers and Pharisees, p. 1170;

Luke 11:37—12:12

Nov. 2 Sept. 3–4 Earthly or Heavenly Treasures, p. 1171; Luke 12:13–21Be Watchful for the Son of Man, p. 1172; Luke 12:35–59Necessity of Repentance, p. 1173; Luke 13:1–9Restoring a Deformed Body, p. 1174; Luke 13:10–17Entry into the Kingdom, p. 1174; Luke 13:22–35Meal with a Pharisee, p. 1175; Luke 14:1–24

Nov. 3 Sept. 5–6 Calling for Commitment, p. 1176; Luke 14:25–35Parables of the Lost, p. 1176; Matt. 18:10–14; Luke 15:1–32Parables on Wealth, p. 1178; Luke 16:1–31

Nov. 4 Sept. 7–8 Guidelines for Disciples, p. 1180; Matt. 18:15–35; Luke 17:1–10

Passing Through Samaria and Galilee, p. 1181; Luke 17:11–19

The Coming of the Kingdom, p. 1181; Luke 17:20–37Parables on Prayer, p. 1182; Luke 18:1–14




One-Year Two-Year

Nov. 5 Sept. 9–10 Marriage, Divorce, and Children, p. 1183; Matt. 19:1–15; Mark 10:1–16; Luke 18:15–17

Riches and Discipleship, p. 1185; Matt. 19:16–30; Mark 10:17–31; Luke 18:18–30

Nov. 6 Sept. 11–12 The Laborers in the Vineyard, p. 1187; Matt. 20:1–16At the Feast of Dedication, p. 1188; John 10:22–42The Raising of Lazarus, p. 1188; John 11:1–57

Nov. 7 Sept. 13–14 Greatness and Discipleship, p. 1191; Matt. 20:17–28; Mark 10:32–45; Luke 18:31–34

Passing Through Jericho Toward Jerusalem, p. 1192; Matt. 20:29–34; Mark 10:46–52; Luke 18:35—19:27

Returning to Bethany Before the Passover, p. 1194; John 12:1–11

Nov. 8 Sept. 15–16 Sunday: The Triumphal Entry, p. 1195; Matt. 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–44; John 12:12–19

Monday: Cleansing the Temple, p. 1197; Matt. 21:12–17; Mark 11:12–19; Luke 19:45–48

Nov. 9 Sept. 17–18 Tuesday: Faith and Forgiveness, p. 1199; Matt. 21:18–22; Mark 11:20–26

Questioning Jesus’ Authority, p. 1199; Matt. 21:23–32; Mark 11:27–33; Luke 20:1–8

Answering by Parables, p. 1200; Matt. 21:33—22:14; Mark 12:1–12; Luke 20:9–19

Nov. 10 Sept. 19–20 Questioned by Pharisees and Herodians, p. 1203; Matt. 22:15–22;Mark 12:13–17; Luke 20:20–26

Questioned by Sadducees, p. 1204; Matt. 22:23–33; Mark 12:18–27; Luke 20:27–40

Questioned by a Scribe, p. 1205; Matt. 22:34–46; Mark 12:28–37;Luke 20:41–44

Nov. 11 Sept. 21–22 Beware of the Scribes, p. 1206; Matt. 23:1–39; Mark 12:38–44;Luke 20:45—21:4

Discourse While on the Mount of Olives, p. 1208; Matt. 24:1–35;Mark 13:1–31; Luke 21:5–33

Nov. 12 Sept. 23–24 Parables from the Mount of Olives, p. 1212; Matt. 24:36—25:46;Mark 13:32–37; Luke 21:34–38

Discourse on His Own Death, p. 1214; John 12:20–50Plot, Anointing, Betrayal, p. 1215; Matt. 26:1–16; Mark 14:1–11;

Luke 22:1–6




One-Year Two-Year

Nov. 13 Sept. 25–26 Thursday: Preparation for the Last Supper, p. 1216; Matt. 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; Luke 22:7–30; John 13:18–30

Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet, p. 1219; John 13:1–17; John 13:31–35

Nov. 14 Sept. 27–28 Warnings About Denial, p. 1220; Matt. 26:30–35; Mark 14:26–31; Luke 22:31–38; John 13:36–38

Farewell Discourses with Disciples, p. 1221; John 14:1–24Help from the Holy Spirit, p. 1222; John 14:25—16:33

Nov. 15 Sept. 29–30 Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer, p. 1224; John 17:1–26Jesus’ Prayer and Arrest in Gethsemane, p. 1225; Matt. 26:36–56;

Mark 14:32–52; Luke 22:39–53; John 18:1–11

Nov. 16 Oct. 1–2 Jesus’ Trial Before the Sanhedrin, p. 1228; Matt. 26:57–75;Mark 14:53–72; Luke 22:54–71; John 18:12–27

Nov. 17 Oct. 3–4 Friday: Before Pilate the Governor, p. 1231; Matt. 27:1–26;Mark 15:1–15; Luke 23:1–25; John 18:28–40

Nov. 18 Oct. 5–6 Sentenced to Crucifixion, p. 1235; Matt. 27:27–31; Mark 15:16–20; John 19:1–16

Crucifixion at Golgotha, p. 1236; Matt. 27:32–56; Mark 15:21–41;Luke 23:26–49; John 19:17–37

Nov. 19 Oct. 7–8 The Burial of Jesus, p. 1239; Matt. 27:57–66; Mark 15:42–47;Luke 23:50–56; John 19:38–42

Sunday: Morning at the Tomb, p. 1241; Matt. 28:1–8; Mark 16:1–8; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–13

Early Resurrection Appearances, p. 1242; Matt. 28:9–15; Mark 16:9–11; John 20:14–18

Nov. 20 Oct. 9–10 Appearances in Judea: Emmaus and Jerusalem, p. 1243; Mark 16:12, 13; Luke 24:13–49; John 20:19–31

Later Appearances in Galilee, p. 1246; Matt. 28:16–20; Mark 16:14–18; John 21:1–25

Jesus Ascends from the Mount of Olives, p. 1248; Mark 16:19, 20; Luke 24:50–53




Epoch Nine—The Church Age

(A.D. 30–100)

One-Year Two-Year

Nov. 21 Oct. 11–12 The Book of Acts, p. 1251; Acts 1:1–8The Ascension, p. 1252; Acts 1:9–26The Day of Pentecost, p. 1253; Acts 2:1–47

Nov. 22 Oct. 13–14 The Early Christians in Jerusalem, p. 1255; Acts 3:1—5:42

Nov. 23 Oct. 15–16 Stephen, the First Martyr, p. 1259; Acts 6:1—8:3

Nov. 24 Oct. 17–18 Philip and the Samaritan Pentecost, p. 1263; Acts 8:4–40Spreading Beyond Judea and Samaria, p. 1264; Acts 9:1–43

Nov. 25 Oct. 19–20 Peter’s Missionary Work, p. 1267; Acts 10:1—12:25

Nov. 26 Oct. 21–22 Paul’s First Missionary Journey, p. 1272; Acts 13:1—14:28

Nov. 27 Oct. 23–24 Conference in Jerusalem, p. 1276; Acts 15:1–35The Letter to the Galatians, p. 1278; Gal. 1:1–24

Nov. 28 Oct. 25–26 Paul Corrects Peter, p. 1279; Gal. 2:1—6:18

Nov. 29 Oct. 27–28 The Letter of James, p. 1283; James 1:1—5:20

Nov. 30 Oct. 29–30 Paul’s Second Missionary Journey, p. 1287; Acts 15:36—18:11

Dec. 1 Oct. 31–Nov. 1 The First Letter to the Thessalonians, p. 1291; 1 Thess. 1:1—2:20

Good News from Thessalonica, p. 1292; 1 Thess. 3:1—5:28

Dec. 2 Nov. 2–3 The Second Letter to the Thessalonians, p. 1295; 2 Thess. 1:1—3:18

Paul Before Gallio, p. 1297; Acts 18:12–22Paul’s Third Missionary Journey, p. 1298; Acts 18:23—19:22The First Letter to the Corinthians, p. 1300; 1 Cor. 1:1—4:21

Dec. 3 Nov. 4–5 Paul’s Authority and Epistle, p. 1303; 1 Cor. 5:1—6:20

Dec. 4 Nov. 6–7 Questions from the Corinthians, p. 1305; 1 Cor. 7:1—15:58

Dec. 5 Nov. 8–9 Questions from the Corinthians, p. 1305; 1 Cor. 7:1—15:58

Dec. 6 Nov. 10–11 Paul’s Future Plans, p. 1315; 1 Cor. 16:1–24Commotion in Ephesus, p. 1316; Acts 19:23—20:1The Second Letter to the Corinthians, p. 1317; 2 Cor. 1:1—2:11Paul Seeks a Report from Titus, p. 1318; 2 Cor. 2:12—7:16

Dec. 7 Nov. 12–13 The Offering for Jerusalem’s Christians, p. 1322; 2 Cor. 8:1—9:15Paul’s Third Visit to Corinth, p. 1324; 2 Cor. 10:1—13:14Paul’s Trip Through Macedonia, p. 1328; Acts 20:2, 3a

Dec. 8 Nov. 14–15 The Letter to the Romans, p. 1328; Rom. 1:1—15:13 (3 assignments)

Dec. 9 Nov. 16–17 The Letter to the Romans, p. 1328; Rom. 1:1—15:13



One-Year Two-Year

Dec. 10 Nov. 18–19 The Letter to the Romans, p. 1328; Rom. 1:1—15:13

Dec. 11 Nov. 20–21 Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles, p. 1340; Rom. 15:14—16:27En Route to Jerusalem, p. 1342; Acts 20:3b—21:16

Dec. 12 Nov. 22–23 Paul Arrested in the Temple, p. 1345; Acts 21:17—23:22Paul Escorted to Caesarea, p. 1348; Acts 23:23—24:27

Dec. 13 Nov. 24–25 The Letter to the Philippians, p. 1350; Phil. 1:1—4:23

Dec. 14 Nov. 26–27 Paul Appeals to Caesar, p. 1354; Acts 25:1—26:32

Dec. 15 Nov. 28–29 The Voyage to Rome, p. 1356; Acts 27:1—28:15 Imprisonment in Rome, p. 1359; Acts 28:16–31The Letter to Philemon, p. 1360; Philem. 1:1–25

Dec. 16 Nov. 30–Dec. 1 The Letter to the Colossians, p. 1361; Col. 1:1—4:18

Dec. 17 Dec. 2–3 The Letter to the Ephesians, p. 1365; Eph. 1:1—6:24

Dec. 18 Dec. 4–5 The First Letter to Timothy, p. 1371; 1 Tim. 1:1—6:21

Dec. 19 Dec. 6–7 The Letter to Titus, p. 1375; Titus 1:1—3:15The Second Letter to Timothy, p. 1377; 2 Tim. 1:1—4:22

Dec. 20 Dec. 8–9 The First Letter of Peter, p. 1380; 1 Pet. 1:1—5:14

Dec. 21 Dec. 10–11 The Letter of Jude, p. 1386; Jude 1:1–25The Second Letter of Peter, p. 1388; 2 Pet. 1:1—3:18

Dec. 22 Dec. 12–13 The Letter to the Hebrews, p. 1390; Heb. 1:1—13:25 (3 assignments)

Dec. 23 Dec. 14–15 The Letter to the Hebrews, p. 1390; Heb. 1:1—13:25

Dec. 24 Dec. 16–17 The Letter to the Hebrews, p. 1390; Heb. 1:1—13:25

Dec. 25 Dec. 18–19 The First Letter of John, p. 1402; 1 John 1:1—5:21The Second Letter of John, p. 1406; 2 John 1:1–13The Third Letter of John, p. 1407; 3 John 1:1–14

Dec. 26 Dec. 20–21 The Revelation to John, p. 1408; Rev. 1:1—3:22A Revelation of Heaven, p. 1411; Rev. 4:1—5:14

Dec. 27 Dec. 22–23 The Sevenfold Plagues, p. 1413; Rev. 6:1—16:21 (3 assignments)

Dec. 28 Dec. 24–25 The Sevenfold Plagues, p. 1413; Rev. 6:1—16:21

Dec. 29 Dec. 26–27 The Sevenfold Plagues, p. 1413; Rev. 6:1—16:21

Dec. 30 Dec. 28–29 The Sinful City and the Antichrist, p. 1423; Rev. 17:1—19:21

Dec. 31 Dec. 30–31 The Millennium, p. 1426; Rev. 20:1–15A New Heaven and a New Earth, p. 1428; Rev. 21:1—22:21


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