The Chronological

ST U DY B I B LE

Da i ly R e a d i n g P l a n s
The following plans give you a system for reading
daily through The Chronological Study Bible in one
year or two years. The two-­year plan is the same
as the one-­year plan, except that you have an addi-
tional day to complete each reading portion. Some
portions are somewhat longer than others because
of the structure of The Chronological Study Bible.
In certain cases a longer Transition is spread over
more than one assignment, as indicated. In some
cases two or three short Transitions are grouped
into one assignment. When starting each Transi-
tion, be sure to read the Transition note at the be-
ginning. The page number indicates the location of
the Transition note.

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Epoch One—­
Before the Patriarchs
(Creation–­2000 b.c.)
O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences
Jan. 1 Jan. 1–­2 The Book of Genesis, p. 3; Ge 1:1—­4:26
Jan. 2 Jan. 3–­4 Records of the Descendants, p. 8; Ge 5:1—­6:22
Jan. 3 Jan. 5–­6 How Long Was Noah in the Ark?, p. 10; Ge 7:1—­11:32
(2 assignments)
Jan. 4 Jan. 7–­8 How Long Was Noah in the Ark?, p. 10; Ge 7:1—­11:32

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Epoch Two—­
The Patriarchs, Israel’s Ancestors
(2000–­1500 b.c.)
O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences
Jan. 5 Jan. 9–­10 Abram the Amorite, p. 21; Ge 12:1—­15:21
Jan. 6 Jan. 11–­12 The Birth of Ishmael, p. 24; Ge 16:1—­20:18
Jan. 7 Jan. 13–­14 The Birth of Isaac, p. 30; Ge 21:1—­24:67 (2 assignments)
Jan. 8 Jan. 15–­16 The Birth of Isaac, p. 30; Ge 21:1—­24:67
Jan. 9 Jan. 17–­18 The Close of Abraham’s Life, p. 36; Ge 25:1—­36:43
(4 assignments)
Jan. 10 Jan. 19–­20 The Close of Abraham’s Life, p. 36; Ge 25:1—­36:43
Jan. 11 Jan. 21–­22 The Close of Abraham’s Life, p. 36; Ge 25:1—­36:43
Jan. 12 Jan. 23–­24 The Close of Abraham’s Life, p. 36; Ge 25:1—­36:43
Jan. 13 Jan. 25–­26 Joseph—­a Hebrew in Egypt, p. 53; Ge 37:1—­46:34
(3 assignments)
Jan. 14 Jan. 27–­28 Joseph—­a Hebrew in Egypt, p. 53; Ge 37:1—­46:34
Jan. 15 Jan. 29–­30 Joseph—­a Hebrew in Egypt, p. 53; Ge 37:1—­46:34
Jan. 16 Jan. 31–­Feb. 1 Jacob Enters Egypt, p. 66; Ge 47:1—­50:26

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Epoch Three—­
The Rise of a Unified People
(1500–­1200 b.c.)
O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences
Jan. 17 Feb. 2–­3 The Book of Exodus, p. 73; Ex 1:1—­2:15
Jan. 18 Feb. 4–­5 Moses in Midian, p. 75; Ex 2:16—­6:30
Jan. 19 Feb. 6–­7 From Egypt to Midian to Egypt, p. 80; Ex 7:1—­12:36 (2 assignments)
Jan. 20 Feb. 8–­9 From Egypt to Midian to Egypt, p. 80; Ex 7:1—­12:36
Jan. 21 Feb. 10–­11 The Exodus Begun, p. 87; Ex 12:37—­18:27 (2 assignments)
Jan. 22 Feb. 12–­13 The Exodus Begun, p. 87; Ex 12:37—­18:27
Jan. 23 Feb. 14–­15 At Mount Sinai, p. 95; Ex 19:1—­40:38 (7 assignments)
Jan. 24 Feb. 16–­17 At Mount Sinai, p. 95; Ex 19:1—­40:38
Jan. 25 Feb. 18–­19 At Mount Sinai, p. 95; Ex 19:1—­40:38
Jan. 26 Feb. 20–­21 At Mount Sinai, p. 95; Ex 19:1—­40:38
Jan. 27 Feb. 22–­23 At Mount Sinai, p. 95; Ex 19:1—­40:38
Jan. 28 Feb. 24–­25 At Mount Sinai, p. 95; Ex 19:1—­40:38
Jan. 29 Feb. 26–­27 At Mount Sinai, p. 95; Ex 19:1—­40:38
Jan. 30 Feb. 28–­Mar. 1 The Book of Leviticus, p. 120; Lev 1:1—­15:33 (4 assignments)
Jan. 31 Mar. 2–­3 The Book of Leviticus, p. 120; Lev 1:1—­15:33
Feb. 1 Mar. 4–­5 The Book of Leviticus, p. 120; Lev 1:1—­15:33
Feb. 2 Mar. 6–­7 The Book of Leviticus, p. 120; Lev 1:1—­15:33
Feb. 3 Mar. 8–­9 The Day of Atonement, p. 136; Lev 16:1—­22:33 (2 assignments)
Feb. 4 Mar. 10–­11 The Day of Atonement, p. 136; Lev 16:1—­22:33
Feb. 5 Mar. 12–­13 Israel’s Festivals, p. 143; Lev 23:1—­24:23
Feb. 6 Mar. 14–­15 The Sabbath Years and Year of Jubilee, p. 147; Lev 25:1—­27:34
Feb. 7 Mar. 16–­17 The Book of Numbers, p. 151; Nu 1:1—­8:26 (4 assignments)
Feb. 8 Mar. 18–­19 The Book of Numbers, p. 151; Nu 1:1—­8:26
Feb. 9 Mar. 20–­21 The Book of Numbers, p. 151; Nu 1:1—­8:26
Feb. 10 Mar. 22–­23 The Book of Numbers, p. 151; Nu 1:1—­8:26
Feb. 11 Mar. 24–­25 Observing the Rite of the Passover, p. 163; Nu 9:1—­12:16
Feb. 12 Mar. 26–­27 Canaan Before the Conquest, p. 167; Nu 13:1–­33

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

O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Feb. 13 Mar. 28–­29 Israel in the Wilderness, p. 168; Nu 14:1—­20:13 (2 assignments)
Feb. 14 Mar. 30–­31 Israel in the Wilderness, p. 168; Nu 14:1—­20:13
Feb. 15 Apr. 1–­2 Moab: On the Doorstep of Canaan, p. 176; Nu 20:14—­36:13
(6 assignments)
Feb. 16 Apr. 3–­4 Moab: On the Doorstep of Canaan, p. 176; Nu 20:14—­36:13
Feb. 17 Apr. 5–­6 Moab: On the Doorstep of Canaan, p. 176; Nu 20:14—­36:13
Feb. 18 Apr. 7–­8 Moab: On the Doorstep of Canaan, p. 176; Nu 20:14—­36:13
Feb. 19 Apr. 9–­10 Moab: On the Doorstep of Canaan, p. 176; Nu 20:14—­36:13
Feb. 20 Apr. 11–­12 Moab: On the Doorstep of Canaan, p. 176; Nu 20:14—­36:13
Feb. 21 Apr. 13–­14 The Book of Deuteronomy, p. 196; Dt 1:1–­4
Feb. 22 Apr. 15–­16 God’s Mighty Acts, p. 197; Dt 1:5—­4:43
Feb. 23 Apr. 17–­18 Covenantal Obedience, p. 202; Dt 4:44—­28:68 (7 assignments)
Feb. 24 Apr. 19–­20 Covenantal Obedience, p. 202; Dt 4:44—­28:68
Feb. 25 Apr. 21–­22 Covenantal Obedience, p. 202; Dt 4:44—­28:68
Feb. 26 Apr. 23–­24 Covenantal Obedience, p. 202; Dt 4:44—­28:68
Feb. 27 Apr. 25–­26 Covenantal Obedience, p. 202; Dt 4:44—­28:68
Feb. 28 Apr. 27–­28 Covenantal Obedience, p. 202; Dt 4:44—­28:68
Mar. 1 Apr. 29–­30 Covenantal Obedience, p. 202; Dt 4:44—­28:68
Mar. 2 May 1–­2 Moses’ Final Words, p. 227; Dt 29:1—­33:29
Mar. 3 May 3–­4 The Death of Moses, p. 234; Dt 34:1–­12
Mar. 4 May 5–­6 Teach Us to Number Our Days, p. 234; Ps 90
The Book of Joshua, p. 236; Jos 1:1—­5:15
Mar. 5 May 7–­8 Conquering the Canaanite Cities, p. 240; Jos 6:1—­14:5
(3 assignments)
Mar. 6 May 9–­10 Conquering the Canaanite Cities, p. 240; Jos 6:1—­14:5
Mar. 7 May 11–­12 Conquering the Canaanite Cities, p. 240; Jos 6:1—­14:5
Mar. 8 May 13–­14 The Early Years of Conquest, p. 250; Jos 14:6—­24:33
(4 assignments)
Mar. 9 May 15–­16 The Early Years of Conquest, p. 250; Jos 14:6—­24:33
Mar. 10 May 17–­18 The Early Years of Conquest, p. 250; Jos 14:6—­24:33
Mar. 11 May 19–­20 The Early Years of Conquest, p. 250; Jos 14:6—­24:33

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Epoch Four—
From Tribes to a Nation
(1200–­930 b.c.)

O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Mar. 12 May 21–­22 The Book of Judges, p. 266; Jdg 1:1—­3:6
Mar. 13 May 23–­24 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 269; Jdg 3:7—­21:25
(7 assignments)
Mar. 14 May 25–­26 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 269; Jdg 3:7—­21:25
Mar. 15 May 27–­28 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 269; Jdg 3:7—­21:25
Mar. 16 May 29–­30 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 269; Jdg 3:7—­21:25
Mar. 17 May 31–­June 1 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 269; Jdg 3:7—­21:25
Mar. 18 June 2–­3 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 269; Jdg 3:7—­21:25
Mar. 19 June 4–­5 How Long Was the Era of the Judges?, p. 269; Jdg 3:7—­21:25
Mar. 20 June 6–­7 The Book of Ruth, p. 295; Ru 1:1—­4:12
From Turbulence to Rest, p. 299; Ru 4:13–­22
Mar. 21 June 8–­9 The Books of 1 and 2 Samuel, p. 300; 1Sa 1:1—­6:21
Mar. 22 June 10–­11 Samuel’s Public Ministry, p. 306; 1Sa 7:1–­17
Mar. 23 June 12–­13 Israel Asks for a King, p. 308; 1Sa 8:1–­22
Mar. 24 June 14–­15 Prophetic Account: Saul and David, p. 309; 1Sa 9:1—­12:25
Mar. 25 June 16–­17 When Did Saul Become King?, p. 314; 1Sa 13:1—­16:23
Mar. 26 June 18–­19 The Shepherd’s Psalm, p. 320; Ps 23
Mar. 27 June 20–­21 David in Saul’s Court, p. 320; 1Sa 17:1—­19:17
Mar. 28 June 22–­23 Protection in the Night, p. 325; Ps 59
David Flees from Saul, p. 326; 1Sa 19:18—­21:15
Mar. 29 June 24–­25 Among the Philistines at Gath, p. 329; Ps 56, 34
Murder in the Holy Place, p. 330; 1Sa 22:1–­23
Doeg, the Evildoer, p. 331; Ps 52
Seeking God’s Guidance, p. 332; 1Sa 23:1–­29
David in the Desert, p. 333; Ps 63
Mar. 30 June 26–­27 Hiding in the Caves, p. 333; 1Sa 24:1–­22; Ps 57, 142
What’s in a Name?, p. 335; 1Sa 25:1–­44
Mar. 31 June 28–­29 Saul’s Last Days, p. 337; Psalm 54; 1Sa 26:1—­30:31
Apr. 1 June 30–­July 1 Israel’s First King Is Dead, p. 343; 1Sa 31:1–­13; 2Sa 1:1–­27
Deliverance from Saul, p. 344; Ps 18
Apr. 2 July 2–­3 Who Will Succeed Saul as King?, p. 346; 2Sa 2:1—­4:12

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

O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Apr. 3 July 4–­5 When Did David Become King?, p. 350; 2Sa 5:1—­7:29
Apr. 4 July 6–­7 The Books of Chronicles, p. 353; 1Ch 9:35–­44
Priestly Account: Saul and David, p. 354; 1Ch 10:1—­11:47
Apr. 5 July 8–­9 David the Fugitive, p. 356; 1Ch 12:1—­15:29
Apr. 6 July 10–­11 The Book of Psalms, p. 360; Ps 8, 19, 29, 32, 65, 68, 103, 108, 138
Apr. 7 July 12–­13 Music in the Temple, p. 366; 1Ch 16:1–­43
Apr. 8 July 14–­15 Psalms of the Musicians, p. 368; Ps 96, 105, 106 (4 assignments)
Apr. 9 July 16–­17 Psalms of the Musicians, p. 368; Ps 39, 62, 50, 73–­76
Apr. 10 July 18–­19 Psalms of the Musicians, p. 368; Ps 77–­79
Apr. 11 July 20–­21 Psalms of the Musicians, p. 368; Ps 80–­83, 88
Apr. 12 July 22–­23 A Desire to Build the Temple, p. 382; 1Ch 17:1–­27
Prophetic Account: David’s Reign, p. 383; 2Sa 8:1—­12:14
Create in Me a Clean Heart, p. 388; Ps 51
Apr. 13 July 24–­25 The Sons of David, p. 388; 2Sa 12:15—­14:33
Apr. 14 July 26–­27 Absalom Subverts the Nation, p. 393; 2Sa 15:1–­37
A Prayer in Time of Darkness, p. 395; Ps 3
David Flees Jerusalem, p. 395; 2Sa 16:1–­14
Persecution from a Benjamite, p. 396; Ps 7
Apr. 15 July 28–­29 Who Will Be Commander?, p. 397; 2Sa 16:15—­20:26
Apr. 16 July 30–­31 The Gibeonites Are Avenged, p. 403; 2Sa 21:1–­22
Apr. 17 Aug. 1–­2 David’s Song of Praise, p. 404; 2Sa 22:1—­23:39
Priestly Account: David’s Reign, p. 408; 1Ch 18:1–­13
Apr. 18 Aug. 3–­4 The Promise of Military Victory, p. 408; Psalm 60; 1Ch 18:14—­20:8
Prophetic Account: David’s Final Years, p. 411; 2Sa 24:1–­25
Apr. 19 Aug. 5–­6 The Books of Kings, p. 413; 1Ki 1:1—­2:35
Shimei Before King Solomon, p. 416; 1Ki 2:36–­46
Priestly Account: David’s Final Years, p. 416; 1Ch 21:1–­30
Apr. 20 Aug. 7–­8 David’s Laments, p. 418; Ps 4–­6, 9–­10 (4 assignments)
Apr. 21 Aug. 9–­10 David’s Laments, p. 418; Ps 11–­14, 16, 17, 22
Apr. 22 Aug. 11–­12 David’s Laments, p. 418; Ps 25–­28, 31
Apr. 23 Aug. 13–­14 David’s Laments, p. 418; Ps 35, 36, 38, 40, 41
Apr. 24 Aug. 15–­16 David’s Laments (Book II), p. 430; Ps 53, 55, 58, 61, 64, 69–­71

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

O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Apr. 25 Aug. 17–­18 David’s Laments (Books III–­V), p. 434; Ps 86, 102, 109,
139–­141, 143
Apr. 26 Aug. 19–­20 The Prosperity of the Wicked, p. 438; Ps 37
Preparations for the Temple, p. 439; 1Ch 22:1–­19; Psalm 30
Apr. 27 Aug. 21–­22 Divisions of the Temple Personnel, p. 441; 1Ch 23:1—­26:19
Apr. 28 Aug. 23–­24 The Sons of Korah, p. 445; Ps 15, 24, 42–­46 (2 assignments)
Apr. 29 Aug. 25–­26 The Sons of Korah, p. 445; Ps 47–­49, 84, 85, 87
Apr. 30 Aug. 27–­28 David’s Counsel to Solomon, p. 451; 1Ch 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. 456; Ps 94, 95, 97–­99,
101, 110, 144
May 3 Sept. 2–­3 Prophetic Account: Solomon’s Reign, p. 456; 1Ki 3:1—­4:34
May 4 Sept. 4–­5 The Book of Proverbs, p. 464; Pr 1:1—­9:18 (2 assignments)
May 5 Sept. 6–­7 The Book of Proverbs, p. 464; Pr 1:1—­9:18
May 6 Sept. 8–­9 More Proverbs Ascribed to Solomon, p. 472; Pr 10:1—­15:33
(2 assignments)
May 7 Sept. 10–­11 More Proverbs Ascribed to Solomon, p. 472; Pr 10:1—­15:33
May 8 Sept. 12–­13 Miscellaneous Proverbs, p. 479; Pr 16:1—­22:16
May 9 Sept. 14–­15 Solomon the Builder, p. 485; 1Ki 5:1–­18
May 10 Sept. 16–­17 Laying the Temple’s Foundation, p. 485; 1Ki 6:1–­38
May 11 Sept. 18–­19 Building the King’s Palace, p. 487; 1Ki 7:1—­9:14
May 12 Sept. 20–­21 Solomon’s Other Accomplishments, p. 493; 1Ki 9:15—­10:29
May 13 Sept. 22–­23 The Book of Ecclesiastes, p. 495; Ecc 1:1—­12:14 (3 assignments)
May 14 Sept. 24–­25 The Book of Ecclesiastes, p. 495; Ecc 1:1—­12:14
May 15 Sept. 26–­27 The Book of Ecclesiastes, p. 495; Ecc 1:1—­12:14
May 16 Sept. 28–­29 Solomon’s Political Wives, p. 504; 1Ki 11:1–­8
May 17 Sept. 30–­Oct. 1 The Song of Songs, p. 504; SS 1:1—­8:14
May 18 Oct. 2–­3 Solomon’s Decline, p. 512; 1Ki 11:9–­43
Priestly Account: Solomon’s Reign, p. 513; 2Ch 1:1—­2:18
Solomon Begins Building the Temple, p. 515; 2Ch 3:1—­4:22
May 19 Oct. 4–­5 The Ceremony of the Ark, p. 517; 2Ch 5:1—­7:22
Building the Royal Palaces, p. 521; 2Ch 8:1—­9:31

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Epoch Five—­
The Fall of Two Nations
(930–­586 b.c.)
O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences
May 20 Oct. 6–­7 Prophetic Account: The Kingdom Divides, p. 526; 1Ki 12:1–­24
First Dynasty of the Northern Kingdom, p. 527; 1Ki 12:25—­14:20
May 21 Oct. 8–­9 The Davidic Dynasty in Judah, p. 531; 1Ki 14:21—­15:24
Unrest in Israel, p. 532; 1Ki 15:25—­16:20
Priestly Account: The Kingdom Divides, p. 534; 2Ch 10:1—­11:23
May 22 Oct. 10–­11 Rehoboam’s Apostasy, p. 535; 2Ch 12:1—­13:22
Asa’s Revival, p. 539; 2Ch 14:1—­16:14
May 23 Oct. 12–­13 Prophetic Account: Ahab and Jehoshaphat, p. 541; 1Ki 16:21–­34
May 24 Oct. 14–­15 Elijah in Israel, p. 543; 1Ki 17:1—­19:21
May 25 Oct. 16–­17 Ahab Wars with Damascus, p. 547; 1Ki 20:1—­22:40
The Alliance of Judah and Israel, p. 552; 1Ki 22:41–­50
May 26 Oct. 18–­19 Priestly Account: Ahab and Jehoshaphat, p. 553; 2Ch 17:1—­19:11
Holy War Against the Transjordan Coalition, p. 556; 2Ch 20:1–­37
May 27 Oct. 20–­21 Prophetic Account: Fall of Omri’s Dynasty, p. 558; 1Ki 22:51–­53;
2Ki 1:1–­18
May 28 Oct. 22–­23 Elisha in Israel, p. 559; 2Ki 2:1—­8:15 (2 assignments)
May 29 Oct. 24–­25 Elisha in Israel, p. 559; 2Ki 2:1—­8:15
May 30 Oct. 26–­27 The Royal Marriage, p. 568; 2Ki 8:16–­29
Jehu Destroys Ahab’s Family, p. 569; 2Ki 9:1—­10:36

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

O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

May 31 Oct. 28–­29 Priestly Account: Fall of Omri’s Dynasty, p. 573; 2Ch 21:1—­22:9
Prophetic Account: Athaliah Seizes Judah’s Throne, p. 575;
2Ki 11:1—­12:21
June 1 Oct. 30–­31 The Dynasty of Jehu in Israel, p. 577; 2Ki 13:1–­25
Conspiracy Continues in Judah, p. 578; 2Ki 14:1–­22
Priestly Account: Athaliah Seizes Judah’s Throne, p. 580;
2Ch 22:10—­23:21
June 2 Nov. 1–­2 The Apostasy of Joash and Amaziah, p. 581; 2Ch 24:1—­25:28
June 3 Nov. 3–­4 Prophetic Account: Jeroboam and Azariah (Uzziah), p. 586;
2Ki 14:23–­29
The Book of Jonah, p. 586; Jnh 1:1—­4:11
June 4 Nov. 5–­6 The Book of Amos, p. 589; Am 1:1—­6:7
June 5 Nov. 7–­8 The Book of Amos: Destruction to Come, p. 594; Am 6:8—­7:9
Confrontation with Amaziah, p. 595; Am 7:10—­9:15
June 6 Nov. 9–­10 The Book of Hosea, p. 598; Hos 1:1—­3:5
The Dates of Hosea’s Ministry, p. 600; Hos 4:1—­5:7
Hosea and Assyria, p.602; Hos 5:8—­6:11
June 7 Nov. 11–­12 Hosea and Israel’s Kings, p. 603; Hos 7:1—­14:9
June 8 Nov. 13–­14 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah, p. 609; 2Ki 15:1–­7
June 9 Nov. 15–­16 The Book of Isaiah, p. 610; Isa 6:1–­13; 1:1—­5:30
June 10 Nov. 17–­18 Priestly Account: Jeroboam and Uzziah (Azariah), p. 617;
2Ch 26:1–­23
June 11 Nov. 19–­20 Prophetic Account: Pekah Attacks Ahaz, p. 618; 2Ki 15:8–­31
Jotham and Ahaz in Judah, p. 620; 2Ki 15:32—­16:4
June 12 Nov. 21–­22 Israel and Aram Besiege Judah, p. 621; 2Ki 16:5–­9; Isa 7:1—­10:4;
17:1–­14
June 13 Nov. 23–­24 After the Syro-­Ephraimite War, p. 627; Isa 14:24–­32; 2Ki 16:10–­20
The Book of Micah, p. 628; Mic 1:1—­2:13
June 14 Nov. 25–­26 Micah’s Ministry, p. 630; Mic 3:1—­7:20
June 15 Nov. 27–­28 Priestly Account: Pekah Attacks Ahaz, p. 635; 2Ch 27:1—­28:27
Prophetic Account: Assyria’s Invasions, p. 637; 2Ki 17:1–­4
June 16 Nov. 29–­30 A Warning to Jerusalem’s Leaders, p. 637; Isa 28:1—­29:24
The Fall of Samaria, p. 641; 2Ki 17:5–­41

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

O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

June 17 Dec. 1–­2 A New King in Judah, p. 643; 2Ki 18:1–­12
Assyria, Tool in God’s Hand, p. 644; Isa 10:5—­12:6
June 18 Dec. 3–­4 Hezekiah’s Proverbs, p. 647; Pr 25:1—­29:27
June 19 Dec. 5–­6 The Ashdod Rebellion, p. 652; Isa 18:1—­20:6; 15:1—­16:14
(2 assignments)
June 20 Dec. 7–­8 The Ashdod Rebellion, p. 652; Isa 22:15–­25; 30:1—­32:20
June 21 Dec. 9–­10 Hezekiah’s Illness and Recovery, p. 660; 2Ki 20:1–­11; Isa 38:1–­22;
2Ki 20:12–­19; Isa 39:1–­8
Sennacherib’s Invasion, p. 663; Isa 36:1; 2Ki 18:13–­16
June 22 Dec. 11–­12 A Second Invasion, p. 664; 2Ki 18:17—­19:7; Isa 36:2—­37:7
(2 assignments)
June 23 Dec. 13–­14 A Second Invasion, p. 664; 2Ki 19:8–­37; Isa 37:8–­38; 2Ki 20:20, 21
June 24 Dec. 15–­16 After Sennacherib’s Campaign, p. 671; Isa 22:1–­14; 23:1–­18;
24:1–­23 (2 assignments)
June 25 Dec. 17–­18 After Sennacherib’s Campaign, p. 671; Isa 25:1—­27:13
June 26 Dec. 19–­20 Priestly Account: Assyria’s Invasions, p. 676; 2Ch 29:1—­31:21
June 27 Dec. 21–­22 Hezekiah’s Sickness and Rebellion, p. 680; 2Ch 32:24–­31; 32:1–­23;
32:32, 33
Prophetic Account: Bad and Good Kings, p. 682; 2Ki 21:1–­18
Assassination in the Palace, p. 683; 2Ki 21:19–­26
Josiah, the Religious Reformer, p. 684; 2Ki 22:1–­20
June 28 Dec. 23–­24 The Book of Zephaniah, p. 686; Zep 1:1—­3:20
June 29 Dec. 25–­26 Josiah Keeps the Passover, p. 690; 2Ki 23:1–­25
June 30 Dec. 27–­28 Priestly Account: Bad and Good Kings, p. 691; 2Ch 33:1—­35:19
July 1 Dec. 29–­30 Psalms of Joy and Praise, p. 695; Ps 33, 66, 67, 100
July 2 Dec. 31–­Jan. 1 Prophetic Account: Josiah’s Last Years, p. 698; 2Ki 23:26, 27
July 3 Jan. 2–­3 The Book of Jeremiah, p. 699; Jer 1:1—­6:30 (3 assignments)
July 4 Jan. 4–­5 The Book of Jeremiah, p. 699; Jer 1:1—­6:30
July 5 Jan. 6–­7 The Book of Jeremiah, p. 699; Jer 1:1—­6:30
July 6 Jan. 8–­9 The Book of Nahum, p. 708; Na 1:1—­3:19
The Death of Josiah, p. 712; 2Ki 23:28–­34
July 7 Jan. 10–­11 A Dirge for an Exiled King, p. 713; Jer 22:10–­17
Priestly Account: Josiah’s Last Years, p. 713; 2Ch 35:20—­36:4

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

O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

July 8 Jan. 12–­13 The Book of Habakkuk, p. 714; Hab 1:1—­3:19
Prophetic Account: Jehoiakim and Jehoiachin, p. 717; 2Ki 23:35–­37
July 9 Jan. 14–­15 Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon, p. 718; 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. 722; Jer 47:1–­7; 46:1–­12; 13:1–­14;
18:1–­17
July 11 Jan. 18–­19 Jeremiah’s Scroll, p. 726; Jer 36:1–­10; 25:1–­14; 36:11–­32; 45:1–­5;
15:10–­21
July 12 Jan. 20–­21 The Drought, p. 730; Jer 14:1—­15:9; 16:1—­17:27; 8:4—­10:16
(2 assignments)
July 13 Jan. 22–­23 The Drought, p. 730; Jer 14:1—­15:9; 16:1—­17:27; 8:4—­10:16
July 14 Jan. 24–­25 Jehoiakim’s Rebellion Against Babylon, p. 738; 2Ki 24:1–­4
The Rekabites, p. 739; Jer 35:1–­19
July 15 Jan. 26–­27 False Prophets, p. 740; Jer 23:9–­40; 18:18—­20:18
July 16 Jan. 28–­29 Do Not Hope in King Jehoiachin, p. 744; 2Ki 24:5–­9; Jer 22:18–­30;
13:15–­27
Jehoiachin Is Taken Captive, p. 746; 2Ki 24:10–­17
Priestly Account: Jehoiakim and Jehoiachin, p. 747; 2Ch 36:5–­10
July 17 Jan. 30–­31 Prophetic Account: Zedekiah and Jeremiah, p. 748; Jer 24:1–­10
The Book of Daniel, p. 749; Da 1:1–­21
July 18 Feb. 1–­2 Daniel’s Time in Babylon, p. 751; Da 2:1—­4:37
July 19 Feb. 3–­4 Zedekiah’s Alliances, p. 756; 2Ki 24:18, 19; Jer 52:1, 2
July 20 Feb. 5–­6 Zedekiah’s Jerusalem Conference, p. 757; 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. 757; 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. 765; Jer 29:1–­32
July 23 Feb. 11–­12 Oracles Against Babylon, p. 766; Jer 50:1—­51:64
July 24 Feb. 13–­14 Priestly Account: Zedekiah and Jeremiah, p. 773; 2Ch 36:11, 12
The Book of Ezekiel, p. 773; Eze 1:1—­3:21
Prophetic Account: Rebellion Against Babylon, p. 776; 2Ki 24:20—­
25:3; Jer 52:3–­6
July 25 Feb. 15–­16 The Siege of Jerusalem, p. 777; Jer 10:17–­25; 21:1—­22:9; 34:1–­22
Hophra’s Assault, p. 780; Jer 46:13–­28
July 26 Feb. 17–­18 A Lull in the Siege, p. 781; Jer 37:1–­21; 30:1—­33:26; 23:1–­8; 38:1–­28
(3 assignments)

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O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

July 27 Feb. 19–­20 A Lull in the Siege, p. 781; 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. 781; 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. 792; 2Ch 36:13–­16
Ezekiel’s Temple Vision, p. 792; Eze 8:1—­11:25

July 30 Feb. 25–­26 Ezekiel’s Oracles Before the Fall of Jerusalem, p. 796; Eze 13:1—­
18:32; (4 assignments)

July 31 Feb. 27–­28 Ezekiel’s Oracles Before the Fall of Jerusalem, p. 796;
Eze 20:1—­21:17

Aug. 1 Mar. 1–­2 Ezekiel’s Oracles Before the Fall of Jerusalem, p. 796; Eze 22:1–­22

Aug. 2 Mar. 3–­4 Ezekiel’s Oracles Before the Fall of Jerusalem, p. 796; Eze 23:1–­49

Aug. 3 Mar. 5–­6 Israel and Ammon Rebel, p. 808; Eze 21:18–­32; 24:1–­27

Aug. 4 Mar. 7–­8 Ezekiel’s Sign Acts, p. 810; Eze 3:22—­7:27

Pharaoh Hophra’s Assault, p. 814; Eze 29:1–­16; 30:20—­31:18

Aug. 5 Mar. 9–­10 Prophetic Account: The Fall of Jerusalem, p. 817; 2Ki 25:4–­7;
Jer 52:7–­11; 39:1–­7; 2Ki 25:8–­21; Jer 52:12–­27; 39:8–­10

Aug. 6 Mar. 11–­12 The Book of Lamentations, p. 820; La 1:1—­5:22 (2 assignments)

Aug. 7 Mar. 13–­14 The Book of Lamentations, p. 820; La 1:1—­5:22

Aug. 8 Mar. 15–­16 Gedaliah the Governor, p. 827; 2Ki 25:22–­26; Jer 39:11—­44:30
(2 assignments)

Aug. 9 Mar. 17–­18 Gedaliah the Governor, p. 827; 2Ki 25:22–­26; Jer 39:11—­44:30

Aug. 10 Mar. 19–­20 Priestly Account: The Fall of Jerusalem, p. 833; 2Ch 36:17–­21
The End of the Siege, p. 833; Eze 12:1–­28
Has God Renounced the Covenant with David?, p. 834; Ps 89

Aug. 11 Mar. 21–­22 The News Arrives in Babylon, p. 836; Eze 33:21–­33; 19:1–­14;
22:23–­31

Aug. 12 Mar. 23–­24 Oracles Against Judah’s Neighbors, p. 838; Eze 25:1—­28:26;
32:1–­32

Aug. 13 Mar. 25–­26 Despair and Anger, p. 845; Ps 137

The Book of Obadiah, p. 845; Ob 1:1–­21
Various Deportations to Babylon, p. 846; Jer 52:28–­30

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Epoch Six—­
Exile and Return
(586–­332 b.c.)
O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences
Aug. 14 Mar. 27–­28 Ezekiel’s Message of Hope, p. 849; Eze 33:1–­20; 34:1—­37:28
Aug. 15 Mar. 29–­30 Ezekiel’s Apocalyptic Prophecies, p. 855; Eze 38:1—­39:29
Aug. 16 Mar. 31–­Apr. 1 Ezekiel’s Second Temple Vision, p. 858; Eze 40:1—­42:20
Aug. 17 Apr. 2–­3 The Glory of God Returns, p. 862; Eze 43:1—­48:35
Aug. 18 Apr. 4–­5 Nebuchadnezzar’s Siege of Tyre, p. 870; Eze 29:17–­21; 30:1–­19
Aug. 19 Apr. 6–­7 Prophetic Account: Hope for the Future, p. 871; 2Ki 25:27–­30;
Jer 52:31–­34
Isaiah and the Fall of Babylon, p. 872; Isa 13:1—­14:23; 21:1–­17;
33:1—­35:10
Aug. 20 Apr. 8–­9 Daniel and Belshazzar, p. 879; Da 5:1–­31
Aug. 21 Apr. 10–­11 Isaiah and Cyrus the Persian, p. 881; Isa 40:1—­45:25
(3 assignments)
Aug. 22 Apr. 12–­13 Isaiah and Cyrus the Persian, p. 881; Isa 40:1—­45:25
Aug. 23 Apr. 14–­15 Isaiah and Cyrus the Persian, p. 881; Isa 40:1—­45:25
Aug. 24 Apr. 16–­17 Babylon and Her Idols, p. 891; Isa 46:1—­48:22
Aug. 25 Apr. 18–­19 The Servant of the Lord, p. 894; Isa 49:1—­51:23
Aug. 26 Apr. 20–­21 The Suffering Servant, p. 898; Isa 52:1—­55:13
Aug. 27 Apr. 22–­23 Priestly Account: Hope for the Future, p. 902; 2Ch 36:22, 23
Words of the Wise, p. 904; Pr 22:17—­24:34

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O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Aug. 28 Apr. 24–­25 The Wisdom of Agur and Lemuel, p. 907; Pr 30:1—­31:31
The Book of Job, p. 910; Job 1:1—­2:13
Aug. 29 Apr. 26–­27 Job: That Day—­May It Turn to Darkness, p. 912; Job 3:1–­26
Eliphaz: Who, Being Innocent, Has Ever Perished?, p. 913;
Job 4:1—­5:27
Job: What Does Your Arguing Prove?, p. 915; Job 6:1—­7:21
Aug. 30 Apr. 28–­29 Bildad: Ask the Former Generation, p. 917; Job 8:1–­22
Job: How Then Can I Dispute with Him?, p. 918; Job 9:1—­10:22
Zophar: God Has Even Forgotten Some of Your Sin, p. 920;
Job 11:1–­20
Aug. 31 Apr. 30–­May 1 Job: Your Proverbs of Ashes, p. 921; Job 12:1—­14:22
Words of the Wise Eliphaz: What the Wise Have Declared, p. 923;
Job 15:1–­35
Job: My Witness Is in Heaven, p. 925; Job 16:1—­17:16
Sept. 1 May 2–­3 Bildad: The Lamp of a Wicked Man, p. 926; Job 18:1–­21
Job: My Redeemer Lives, p. 927; Job 19:1–­29
Zophar: The Portion for a Wicked Man, p. 928; Job 20:1–­29
Job: Why Do the Wicked Live?, p. 929; Job 21:1–­34
Sept. 2 May 4–­5 Eliphaz: Is Not Your Wickedness Great?, p. 930; Job 22:1–­30
Job: He Is Not There, p. 931; Job 23:1—­24:25
Bildad: A Mortal Who Is But a Maggot, p. 933; Job 25:1–­6
Sept. 3 May 6–­7 Job: The Fear of the Lord—­That Is Wisdom, p. 933;
Job 26:1—­31:40
Sept. 4 May 8–­9 Elihu: I Am Full of Words, p. 938; Job 32:1—­37:24
Sept. 5 May 10–­11 Where Were You?, p. 943; Job 38:1—­40:5
Look at Behemoth, p. 945; Job 40:6—­41:34
Sept. 6 May 12–­13 Job: Now My Eyes Have Seen You, p. 947; Job 42:1–­17
The Book of Ezra, p. 949; Ezr 1:1—­2:70
Sept. 7 May 14–­15 Restoring Worship in Jerusalem, p. 951; Ezr 3:1—­4:5
Opposition to the Temple, p. 953; Ezr 4:24—­5:1
The Book of Haggai, p. 953; Hag 1:1—­2:23
Sept. 8 May 16–­17 The Book of Zechariah, p. 955; Zec 1:1—­6:15
Sept. 9 May 18–­19 Replacing Fasting with Obedience, p. 959; Zec 7:1—­8:23
Tattenai’s Opposition, p. 961; Ezr 5:2—­6:22
Sept. 10 May 20–­21 Darius the Mede, p. 964; Da 6:1–­28
Sept. 11 May 22–­23 Priestly Genealogies, p. 966; 1Ch 1:1—­9:34 (4 assignments)
Sept. 12 May 24–­25 Priestly Genealogies, p. 966; 1Ch 1:1—­9:34
Sept. 13 May 26–­27 Priestly Genealogies, p. 966; 1Ch 1:1—­9:34

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O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Sept. 14 May 28–­29 Priestly Genealogies, p. 966; 1Ch 1:1—­9:34
Sept. 15 May 30–­31 The Book of Esther, p. 980; Est 1:1–­22
Esther Is Made Queen, p. 982; Est 2:1–­23
Sept. 16 June 1–­2 Haman’s Plot to Destroy the Jews, p. 983; Est 3:1—­8:17
Sept. 17 June 3–­4 The Countermand to Save the Jews, p. 987; Est 9:1—­10:3
Opposition to Rebuilding Jerusalem, p. 989; Ezr 4:6–­23
Sept. 18 June 5–­6 The Book of Malachi, p. 990; Mal 1:1—­4:6
Sept. 19 June 7–­8 Ezra the Teacher of the Law, p. 994; Ezr 7:1—­10:44
Sept. 20 June 9–­10 The Book of Nehemiah, p. 1000; Ne 1:1–­11
Sept. 21 June 11–­12 Nehemiah Sent to Jerusalem, p. 1002; Ne 2:1—­6:14
Sept. 22 June 13–­14 Building the Walls, p. 1007; Ne 6:15—­7:73a
Sept. 23 June 15–­16 Ezra Reads the Law, p. 1009; Ne 7:73b—­10:39
Sept. 24 June 17–­18 Wisdom Psalms, p. 1013; Ps 1, 91, 119 (2 assignments)
Sept. 25 June 19–­20 Wisdom Psalms, p. 1013; Ps 1, 91, 119
Sept. 26 June 21–­22 The Names of the Returned Exiles, p. 1019; Ne 11:1—­12:30
Sept. 27 June 23–­24 Songs of Ascents, p. 1022; Ps 120–­134
Nehemiah and the Levites, p. 1025; Ne 12:31–­47
Sept. 28 June 25–­26 The Last Word in Praise, p. 1026; Ps 104, 107, 111–­113
(3 assignments)
Sept. 29 June 27–­28 The Last Word in Praise, p. 1026; Ps 114–­118, 135, 136
Sept. 30 June 29–­30 The Last Word in Praise, p. 1026; Ps 145–­150
Oct. 1 July 1–­2 Nehemiah’s Religious Reforms, p. 1036; Ne 13:1–­22
The Sabbath After the Exile, p. 1038; Ps 92
Nehemiah and Foreign Wives, p. 1039; Ne 13:23–­31
Oct. 2 July 3–­4 The Book of Joel, p. 1040; Joel 1:1—­3:21
Oct. 3 July 5–­6 Isaiah and the Restoration, p. 1045; Isa 56:1—­59:21
Oct. 4 July 7–­8 God’s Glory upon God’s City, p. 1050; Isa 60:1—­66:24
(2 assignments)
Oct. 5 July 9–­10 God’s Glory upon God’s City, p. 1050; Isa 60:1—­66:24
Oct. 6 July 11–­12 The Apocalyptic Visions of Zechariah, p. 1058; Zec 9:1—­10:12
Oct. 7 July 13–­14 The Vision of the Shepherds, p. 1060; Zec 11:1—­13:9
The Last Battle Won, p. 1063; Zec 14:1–­21

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Epoch Seven—­
Between the Two Testaments
(332–­37 b.c.)
O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences
Oct. 8 July 15–­16 The Apocalyptic Visions of Daniel, p. 1068; Da 7:1–­28
Daniel and Alexander, p. 1071; Da 8:1–­27
Oct. 9 July 17–­18 The Seventy Sevens, p. 1073; Da 9:1–­27
Oct. 10 July 19–­20 Daniel and the Greeks, p. 1075; Da 10:1—­12:13

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Epoch Eight—­
The Coming of the Messiah
(37 b.c.–­a.d. 30)
O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences
Oct. 11 July 21–­22 The Prehistory of Jesus, p. 1086; Jn 1:1–­18
Introduction and Dedication, p. 1087; Lk 1:1–­4
The Birth of John the Baptist, p. 1088; Lk 1:5–­80
The Genealogy of Jesus, p. 1090; Mt 1:1–­17
Oct. 12 July 23–­24 The Birth of Jesus, p. 1091; Mt 1:18–­25; Lk 2:1–­20
Jesus Presented in the Temple, p. 1093; Lk 2:21–­38
Jesus Escapes to Egypt, p. 1094; Mt 2:1–­21
Oct. 13 July 25–­26 Jesus’ Childhood in Nazareth of Galilee, p. 1096; Mt 2:22, 23;
Lk 2:39, 40
Jesus Visits the Temple, p. 1097; Lk 2:41–­52
John the Baptist, p. 1098; Mt 3:1–­12; Mk 1:1–­8; Lk 3:1–­18;
Jn 1:19–­28
Oct. 14 July 27–­28 The Baptism of Jesus, p. 1100; Mt 3:13–­17; Mk 1:9–­11; Lk 3:21, 22;
Jn 1:29–­34
The Genealogy of Jesus, p. 1101; Lk 3:23–­38
The Temptation of Jesus, p. 1102; Mt 4:1–­11; Mk 1:12, 13;
Lk 4:1–­13
Oct. 15 July 29–­30 Beginning of the Public Ministry, p. 1104; Jn 1:35–­51
The First of Seven Signs, p. 1105; Jn 2:1–­12
Jesus’ First Visit to Jerusalem, p. 1107; Jn 2:13–­25
Nicodemus, the Pharisee, p. 1107; Jn 3:1–­36
Oct. 16 July 31–­Aug. 1 Through Samaria to Galilee, p. 1109; Jn 4:1–­45
Early Ministry in Galilee, p. 1111; Mt 4:12–­22; Mk 1:14–­20;
Lk 4:14–­30
Oct. 17 Aug. 2–­3 Teaching with Authority, p. 1113; Mk 1:21–­28; Lk 4:31–­37
Healing the Sick, p. 1113; Mt 8:14–­17; Mk 1:29–­34; Lk 4:38–­41
Departing Capernaum, p. 1114; Mt 4:23–­25; Mk 1:35–­39;
Lk 4:42—­5:11
Cleansing the Leper, p. 1115; Mt 8:1–­4; Mk 1:40–­45; Lk 5:12–­16
Oct. 18 Aug. 4–­5 Events in Capernaum, p. 1116; Mt 9:1–­17; Mk 2:1–­22; Lk 5:17–­39
Lord of the Sabbath, p. 1118; Mt 12:1–­14; Mk 2:23—­3:6; Lk 6:1–­11

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O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Oct. 19 Aug. 6–­7 Jesus’ Followers, p. 1120; Mt 12:15–­21; Mk 3:7–­19; Lk 6:12–­19
Sermon on the Mount or Plain, p. 1121; Mt 5:1–­48; Lk 6:20–­36
Oct. 20 Aug. 8–­9 Unassuming Godliness, p. 1125; Mt 6:1–­34; Lk 11:1–­4; 12:22–­34
Doing the Will of God, p. 1127; Mt 7:1–­29; Lk 6:37–­49; 11:5–­13
Oct. 21 Aug. 10–­11 In Capernaum and Nain, p. 1128; Mt 8:5–­13; Lk 7:1–­17;
Jn 4:46–­54
Jesus Allays John’s Doubts, p. 1130; Mt 11:2–­19; Lk 7:18–­35
Anointing in Galilee, p. 1132; Lk 7:36–­50
Oct. 22 Aug. 12–­13 Jesus and Beelzebul, p. 1133; Mt 12:22–­50; Mk 3:20–­35;
Lk 11:14–­36; 8:19–­21
Parables by the Sea, p. 1135; Mt 13:1–­52; Mk 4:1–­34;
Lk 8:1–­18; 13:18–­21
Oct. 23 Aug. 14–­15 Crossing to the East Shore, p. 1140; Mt 8:23–­34; Mk 4:35—­5:20;
Lk 8:22–­39
Oct. 24 Aug. 16–­17 Returning to the West Shore, p. 1142; Mt 9:18–­34; Mk 5:21–­43;
Lk 8:40–­56
Rejection at Nazareth, p. 1144; Mt 13:53–­58; Mk 6:1–­6
Jesus’ Second Visit to Jerusalem, p. 1145; Jn 5:1–­47
Oct. 25 Aug. 18–­19 Mission of the Twelve, p. 1147; Mt 9:35—­11:1; Mk 6:7–­13; Lk 9:1–­6
Death of John the Baptist, p. 1149; Mt 14:1–­12; Mk 6:14–­29;
Lk 3:19, 20; 9:7–­9
Oct. 26 Aug. 20–­21 Feeding the 5,000, p. 1151; Mt 14:13–­21; Mk 6:30–­44; Lk 9:10–­17;
Jn 6:1–­15
Walking on the Water, p. 1153; Mt 14:22–­33; Mk 6:45–­52;
Jn 6:16–­21
Popularity at Gennesaret and Capernaum, p. 1155; Mt 14:34–­36;
Mk 6:53–­56; Jn 6:22–­71
Oct. 27 Aug. 22–­23 Controversy over Traditions, p. 1156; Mt 15:1–­20; Mk 7:1–­23
Ministry in Gentile Regions, p. 1158; Mt 15:21–­31; Mk 7:24–­37
Feeding the 4,000, p. 1159; Mt 15:32–­39; Mk 8:1–­10

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

O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Oct. 28 Aug. 24–­25 Teaching About the Pharisees, p. 1160; Mt 16:1–­12; Mk 8:11–­26
The Christ and His Disciples, p. 1161; Mt 16:13–­28; Mk 8:27—­9:1;
Lk 9:18–­27
The Transfiguration, p. 1163; Mt 17:1–­13; Mk 9:2–­13; Lk 9:28–­36
Oct. 29 Aug. 26–­27 Faithless Generation, p. 1165; Mt 17:14–­23; Mk 9:14–­32;
Lk 9:37–­45
Being Christ’s Disciple, p. 1166; Mt 17:24—­18:9; Mk 9:33–­50;
Lk 9:46–­50
Oct. 30 Aug. 28–­29 Attending the Festival of Tabernacles, p. 1168; Jn 7:1–­52
Forgiving an Adulteress, p. 1171; Jn 7:53—­8:11
Discussions with the Pharisees, p. 1171; Jn 8:12–­59
Oct. 31 Aug. 30–­31 Healing the Man Born Blind, p. 1173; Jn 9:1–­41
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, p. 1174; Jn 10:1–­21
Through Samaria Toward Jerusalem, p. 1175; Mt 8:18–­22;
Lk 9:51–­62
Nov. 1 Sept. 1–­2 Mission of the 70 Disciples, p. 1177; Mt 11:20–­30; Lk 10:1–­24
Compassion and Mercy from a Samaritan, p. 1178; Lk 10:25–­37
Visiting in Bethany, p. 1179; Lk 10:38–­42
Hypocrisy of the Lawyers and Pharisees, p. 1180; Lk 11:37—­12:12
Nov. 2 Sept. 3–­4 Earthly or Heavenly Treasures, p. 1181; Lk 12:13–­21
Be Watchful for the Son of Man, p. 1182; Lk 12:35–­59
Necessity of Repentance, p. 1183; Lk 13:1–­9
Restoring a Deformed Body, p. 1184; Lk 13:10–­17
Entry into the Kingdom, p. 1184; Lk 13:22–­35
Meal with a Pharisee, p. 1185; Lk 14:1–­24
Nov. 3 Sept. 5–­6 Calling for Commitment, p. 1186; Lk 14:25–­35
Parables of the Lost, p. 1186; Mt 18:10–­14; Lk 15:1–­32
Parables on Wealth, p. 1188; Lk 16:1–­31
Nov. 4 Sept. 7–­8 Guidelines for Disciples, p. 1190; Mt 18:15–­35; Lk 17:1–­10
Passing Through Samaria and Galilee, p. 1191; Lk 17:11–­19
The Coming of the Kingdom, p. 1192; Lk 17:20–­37
Parables on Prayer, p. 1193; Lk 18:1–­14

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

O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Nov. 5 Sept. 9–­10 Marriage, Divorce, and Children, p. 1194; Mt 19:1–­15; Mk 10:1–­16;
Lk 18:15–­17
Riches and Discipleship, p. 1196; Mt 19:16–­30; Mk 10:17–­31;
Lk 18:18–­30
Nov. 6 Sept. 11–­12 The Laborers in the Vineyard, p. 1197; Mt 20:1–­16
At the Festival of Dedication, p. 1198; Jn 10:22–­42
The Raising of Lazarus, p. 1199; Jn 11:1–­57
Nov. 7 Sept. 13–­14 Greatness and Discipleship, p. 1201; Mt 20:17–­28; Mk 10:32–­45;
Lk 18:31–­34
Passing Through Jericho Toward Jerusalem, p. 1203; Mt 20:29–­34;
Mk 10:46–­52; Lk 18:35—­19:27
Returning to Bethany Before the Passover, p. 1204; Jn 12:1–­11
Nov. 8 Sept. 15–­16 Sunday: The Triumphal Entry, p. 1205; Mt 21:1–­11; Mk 11:1–­11;
Lk 19:28–­44; Jn 12:12–­19
Monday: Cleansing the Temple, p. 1207; Mt 21:12–­17;
Mk 11:12–­19; Lk 19:45–­48
Nov. 9 Sept. 17–­18 Tuesday: Faith and Forgiveness, p. 1209; Mt 21:18–­22;
Mk 11:20–­26
Questioning Jesus’ Authority, p. 1210; Mt 21:23–­32; Mk 11:27–­33;
Lk 20:1–­8
Answering by Parables, p. 1211; Mt 21:33—­22:14; Mk 12:1–­12;
Lk 20:9–­19
Nov. 10 Sept. 19–­20 Questioned by Pharisees and Herodians, p. 1214; Mt 22:15–­22;
Mk 12:13–­17; Lk 20:20–­26
Questioned by Sadducees, p. 1215; Mt 22:23–­33; Mk 12:18–­27;
Lk 20:27–­40
Questioned by a Scribe, p. 1216; Mt 22:34–­46; Mk 12:28–­37;
Lk 20:41–­44
Nov. 11 Sept. 21–­22 Beware of the Teachers of the Law, p. 1217; Mt 23:1–­39;
Mk 12:38–­44; Lk 20:45—­21:4
Discourse While on the Mount of Olives, p. 1219; Mt 24:1–­35;
Mk 13:1–­31; Lk 21:5–­33
Nov. 12 Sept. 23–­24 Parables from the Mount of Olives, p. 1223; Mt 24:36—­25:46;
Mk 13:32–­37; Lk 21:34–­38
Discourse on His Own Death, p. 1225; Jn 12:20–­50
Plot, Anointing, Betrayal, p. 1226; Mt 26:1–­16; Mk 14:1–­11;
Lk 22:1–­6

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O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Nov. 13 Sept. 25–­26 Thursday: Preparation for the Last Supper, p. 1228; Mt 26:17–­29;
Mk 14:12–­25; Lk 22:7–­30; Jn 13:18–­30
Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet, p. 1231; Jn 13:1–­17; 13:31–­35
Nov. 14 Sept. 27–­28 Warnings About Denial, p. 1232; Mt 26:30–­35; Mk 14:26–­31;
Lk 22:31–­38; Jn 13:36–­38
Farewell Discourses with Disciples, p. 1233; Jn 14:1–­24
Help from the Holy Spirit, p. 1233; Jn 14:25—­16:33
Nov. 15 Sept. 29–­30 Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer, p. 1236; Jn 17:1–­26
Jesus’ Prayer and Arrest in Gethsemane, p. 1237; Mt 26:36–­56;
Mk 14:32–­52; Lk 22:39–­53; Jn 18:1–­11
Nov. 16 Oct. 1–­2 Jesus’ Trial Before the Sanhedrin, p. 1240; Mt 26:57–­75;
Mk 14:53–­72; Lk 22:54–­71; Jn 18:12–­27
Nov. 17 Oct. 3–­4 Friday: Before Pilate the Governor, p. 1243; Mt 27:1–­26;
Mk 15:1–­15; Lk 23:1–­25; Jn 18:28–­40
Nov. 18 Oct. 5–­6 Sentenced to Crucifixion, p. 1246; Mt 27:27–­31; Mk 15:16–­20;
Jn 19:1–­16
Crucifixion at Golgotha, p. 1248; Mt 27:32–­56; Mk 15:21–­41;
Lk 23:26–­49; Jn 19:17–­37
Nov. 19 Oct. 7–­8 The Burial of Jesus, p. 1251; Mt 27:57–­66; Mk 15:42–­47;
Lk 23:50–­56; Jn 19:38–­42
Sunday: Morning at the Tomb, p. 1252; Mt 28:1–­8; Mk 16:1–­8;
Lk 24:1–­12; Jn 20:1–­13
Early Resurrection Appearances, p. 1254; Mt 28:9–­15; Mk 16:9–­11;
Jn 20:14–­18
Nov. 20 Oct. 9–­10 Appearances in Judea: Emmaus and Jerusalem, p. 1255;
Mk 16:12, 13; Lk 24:13–­49; Jn 20:19–­31
Later Appearances in Galilee, p. 1258; Mt 28:16–­20; Mk 16:14–­18;
Jn 21:1–­25
Jesus Ascends from the Mount of Olives, p. 1260; Mk 16:19, 20;
Lk 24:50–­53

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Epoch Nine—­
The Church Age
(a.d. 30–­100)
O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences
Nov. 21 Oct. 11–­12 The Book of Acts, p. 1263; Ac 1:1–­8
The Ascension, p. 1264; Ac 1:9–­26
The Day of Pentecost, p. 1265; Ac 2:1–­47
Nov. 22 Oct. 13–­14 The Early Christians in Jerusalem, p. 1267; Ac 3:1—­5:42
Nov. 23 Oct. 15–­16 Stephen, the First Martyr, p. 1271; Ac 6:1—­8:3
Nov. 24 Oct. 17–­18 Philip and the Samaritan Pentecost, p. 1275; Ac 8:4–­40
Spreading Beyond Judea and Samaria, p. 1277; Ac 9:1–­43
Nov. 25 Oct. 19–­20 Peter’s Missionary Work, p. 1279; Ac 10:1—­12:25
Nov. 26 Oct. 21–­22 Paul’s First Missionary Journey, p. 1284; Ac 13:1—­14:28
Nov. 27 Oct. 23–­24 Conference in Jerusalem, p. 1288; Ac 15:1–­35
The Letter to the Galatians, p. 1290; Gal 1:1–­24
Nov. 28 Oct. 25–­26 Paul Corrects Peter, p. 1291; Gal 2:1—­6:18
Nov. 29 Oct. 27–­28 The Letter of James, p. 1296; Jas 1:1—­5:20
Nov. 30 Oct. 29–­30 Paul’s Second Missionary Journey, p. 1300; Ac 15:36—­18:11
Dec. 1 Oct. 31–­Nov. 1 The First Letter to the Thessalonians, p. 1304; 1Th 1:1—­2:20
Good News from Thessalonica, p. 1305; 1Th 3:1—­5:28
Dec. 2 Nov. 2–­3 The Second Letter to the Thessalonians, p. 1308; 2Th 1:1—­3:18
Paul Before Gallio, p. 1310; Ac 18:12–­22
Paul’s Third Missionary Journey, p. 1311; Ac 18:23—­19:22
The First Letter to the Corinthians, p. 1313; 1Co 1:1—­4:21
Dec. 3 Nov. 4–­5 Paul’s Authority and Letter, p. 1317; 1Co 5:1—­6:20
Dec. 4 Nov. 6–­7 Questions from the Corinthians, p. 1318; 1Co 7:1—­15:58
(2 assignments)
Dec. 5 Nov. 8–­9 Questions from the Corinthians, p. 1318; 1Co 7:1—­15:58
Dec. 6 Nov. 10–­11 Paul’s Future Plans, p. 1330; 1Co 16:1–­24
Commotion in Ephesus, p. 1331; Ac 19:23—­20:1
The Second Letter to the Corinthians, p. 1332; 2Co 1:1—­2:11
Paul Seeks a Report from Titus, p. 1333; 2Co 2:12—­7:16
Dec. 7 Nov. 12–­13 The Offering for Jerusalem’s Christians, p. 1337; 2Co 8:1—­9:15
Paul’s Third Visit to Corinth, p. 1339; 2Co 10:1—­13:14
Paul’s Trip Through Macedonia, p. 1343; Ac 20:2, 3a
Dec. 8 Nov. 14–­15 The Letter to the Romans, p. 1343; Ro 1:1—­15:13 (3 assignments)
Dec. 9 Nov. 16–­17 The Letter to the Romans, p. 1343; Ro 1:1—­15:13

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O ne-­Year T wo-­Year Topic and Scripture R eferences

Dec. 10 Nov. 18–­19 The Letter to the Romans, p. 1343; Ro 1:1—­15:13
Dec. 11 Nov. 20–­21 Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles, p. 1356; Ro 15:14—­16:27
En Route to Jerusalem, p. 1358; Ac 20:3b—­21:16
Dec. 12 Nov. 22–­23 Paul Arrested in the Temple, p. 1361; Ac 21:17—­23:22
Paul Escorted to Caesarea, p. 1364; Ac 23:23—­24:27
Dec. 13 Nov. 24–­25 The Letter to the Philippians, p. 1366; Php 1:1—­4:23
Dec. 14 Nov. 26–­27 Paul Appeals to Caesar, p. 1370; Ac 25:1—­26:32
Dec. 15 Nov. 28–­29 The Voyage to Rome, p. 1373; Ac 27:1—­28:15
Imprisonment in Rome, p. 1375; Ac 28:16–­31
The Letter to Philemon, p. 1376; Phm 1:1–­25
Dec. 16 Nov. 30–­Dec. 1 The Letter to the Colossians, p. 1378; Col 1:1—­4:18
Dec. 17 Dec. 2–­3 The Letter to the Ephesians, p. 1382; Eph 1:1—­6:24
Dec. 18 Dec. 4–­5 The First Letter to Timothy, p. 1388; 1Ti 1:1—­6:21
Dec. 19 Dec. 6–­7 The Letter to Titus, p. 1393; Titus 1:1—­3:15
The Second Letter to Timothy, p. 1395; 2Ti 1:1—­4:22
Dec. 20 Dec. 8–­9 The First Letter of Peter, p. 1398; 1Pe 1:1—­5:14
Dec. 21 Dec. 10–­11 The Letter of Jude, p. 1404; Jude 1:1–­25
The Second Letter of Peter, p. 1405; 2Pe 1:1—­3:18
Dec. 22 Dec. 12–­13 The Letter to the Hebrews, p. 1408; Heb 1:1—­13:25
(3 assignments)
Dec. 23 Dec. 14–­15 The Letter to the Hebrews, p. 1408; Heb 1:1—­13:25
Dec. 24 Dec. 16–­17 The Letter to the Hebrews, p. 1408; Heb 1:1—­13:25
Dec. 25 Dec. 18–­19 The First Letter of John, p. 1421; 1Jn 1:1—­5:21
The Second Letter of John, p. 1424; 2Jn 1:1–­13
The Third Letter of John, p. 1425; 3Jn 1:1–­14
Dec. 26 Dec. 20–­21 The Revelation to John, p. 1426; Rev 1:1—­3:22
A Revelation of Heaven, p. 1430; Rev 4:1—­5:14
Dec. 27 Dec. 22–­23 The Sevenfold Plagues, p. 1432; Rev 6:1—­16:21 (3 assignments)
Dec. 28 Dec. 24–­25 The Sevenfold Plagues, p. 1432; Rev 6:1—­16:21
Dec. 29 Dec. 26–­27 The Sevenfold Plagues, p. 1432; Rev 6:1—­16:21
Dec. 30 Dec. 28–­29 The Sinful City and the Antichrist, p. 1441; Rev 17:1—­19:21
Dec. 31 Dec. 30–­31 The Millennium, p. 1445; Rev 20:1–­15
A New Heaven and a New Earth, p. 1447; Rev 21:1—­22:21

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