Our Daily Dose
365 days · Armstrong & Zanele Ogwuche
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A daily dose of Scripture

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Week 1 · The Creation Story

  1. In the Beginning, God
  2. Let There Be Light
  3. The Sky, the Seas, and the Earth
  4. The Creation of Vegetation
  5. The Creation of the Sun, Moon, and Stars
  6. The Creation of Living Creatures
  7. The Creation of Humanity and the Sabbath

Week 2 · The Fall of Man and God’s Promise of Redemption

  1. The Serpent’s Deception
  2. The Forbidden Fruit
  3. Hiding from God
  4. The Blame Game
  5. The Curse and the Promise
  6. Consequences for Humanity
  7. Expulsion from Eden and the Promise of Salvation

Week 3 · Covenant with Noah

  1. The Wickedness of Humanity and God’s Grief
  2. Noah Finds Favor with God
  3. The Ark: A Vessel of Salvation
  4. The Flood and God’s Sovereignty
  5. The Waters Recede and the New Beginning
  6. The Covenant of the Rainbow
  7. Noah’s Legacy and the Continuation of the Human Story

Week 4 · Abraham’s Call and Covenant

  1. The Call of Abram
  2. The Covenant Promise
  3. The Covenant Ceremony
  4. The Sign of the Covenant
  5. The Promise of Isaac
  6. Abraham’s Obedience and the Sign of the Covenant
  7. The Eternal Covenant and Its Implications

Week 5 · New Beginnings in Christ

  1. The Word and the Beginning
  2. The Word Became Flesh
  3. New Beginnings in Christ
  4. The Burning Bush and God’s Call
  5. God’s Compassion and Promise of Deliverance
  6. Moses’ Reluctance and God’s Assurance
  7. God’s Signs and Wonders

Week 6 · God’s Love for His People

  1. Moses’ Insecurity and God’s Patience
  2. God’s Chosen People and Covenant Love
  3. God’s Faithfulness and the Call to Obedience
  4. Holiness and Love in Community
  5. Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
  6. Respect for the Vulnerable
  7. The Sabbatical Year and Release of Debts

Week 7 · Love and Compassion in the Law

  1. Caring for the Poor and Needy
  2. The Year of Release and Freedom
  3. Remembering God’s Redemption
  4. Love Your Enemies
  5. Perfect Love
  6. The Question of the Greatest Commandment
  7. The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Week 8 · Jesus’ Teachings on Love

  1. The Compassion of the Samaritan
  2. The True Neighbor
  3. The Challenge and Reward of Loving Like Jesus
  4. Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi
  5. Ruth’s Humble Service
  6. Boaz’s Generosity and Protection
  7. Naomi’s Plan for Ruth

Week 9 · Ruth’s Story of Love and Loyalty

  1. Boaz’s Response to Ruth
  2. Boaz’s Redemption of Ruth
  3. Ruth’s Legacy and God’s Redemption
  4. The Essence of the Gospel
  5. Light and Darkness
  6. Responding to God’s Love
  7. The Call of Abram

Week 10 · God’s Love Manifested in Christ

  1. The Covenant with Abram
  2. The Birth of Ishmael and the Testing of Faith
  3. The Intercession for Sodom
  4. The Birth of Isaac
  5. Abraham’s Test of Faith – The Command to Sacrifice Isaac
  6. The Reward of Obedience – God’s Promise Reaffirmed
  7. The Crossing of the Red Sea

Week 11 · Abraham’s Journey of Faith

  1. The Song of Moses and Miriam
  2. Bitter Waters Made Sweet
  3. Manna from Heaven
  4. Water from the Rock
  5. Victory over the Amalekites
  6. Reflections on Faith in the Wilderness
  7. The Challenge of Goliath

Week 12 · Faith in the Wilderness

  1. David’s Confidence in God
  2. David’s Victory over Goliath
  3. David’s Song of Deliverance
  4. David’s Recollection of God’s Righteousness
  5. David’s Reflection on God’s Strength
  6. David’s Concluding Praise
  7. Elijah’s Call and God’s Provision

Week 13 · David’s Faith in God’s Deliverance

  1. Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath
  2. The Confrontation on Mount Carmel
  3. The Triumph of God on Mount Carmel
  4. The End of the Drought and Elijah’s Prayer
  5. The Flight to Horeb
  6. The Encounter at Mount Horeb
  7. The Definition and Importance of Faith

Week 14 · Faith in the Prophets

  1. Examples of Faith from the Old Testament
  2. The Perseverance of Faith
  3. The Context of Noah’s Story
  4. Noah Finds Favor with God
  5. The Covenant with Noah
  6. Moses and God’s Grace
  7. God’s Revelation of His Character

Week 15 · New Testament Faith

  1. The Renewal of the Covenant
  2. The Implications of God’s Grace for Our Lives
  3. The Background to Joseph’s Forgiveness
  4. Joseph Reveals His Identity
  5. Joseph’s Perspective on His Suffering
  6. Joseph’s Forgiveness and Reconciliation
  7. The Impact of Joseph’s Forgiveness on His Brothers

Week 16 · Grace in the Old Testament

  1. Joseph’s Role in God’s Plan
  2. The Joy of Reconciliation
  3. The Context of the Parables
  4. The Parable of the Lost Sheep
  5. The Parable of the Lost Coin
  6. The Parable of the Prodigal Son: The Story
  7. The Parable of the Prodigal Son: What It Reveals

Week 17 · Stories of Forgiveness

  1. The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Live It Out
  2. The Elder Son’s Response and the Call to Grace
  3. The Context of the Encounter
  4. The Accusation
  5. Jesus’ Response
  6. Jesus and the Woman
  7. The Broader Implications of Jesus’ Mercy: What It Means

Week 18 · Parables of Grace

  1. The Broader Implications of Jesus’ Mercy: Live It Out
  2. Reflecting on Mercy and Forgiveness
  3. Peace with God through Justification
  4. Rejoicing in Suffering and the Hope of Glory
  5. Christ’s Sacrificial Love
  6. The Introduction to Jabez
  7. Jabez’s Prayer Begins – “Oh, that you would bless me

Week 19 · Jesus and the Adulterous Woman

  1. Jabez’s Request for Enlargement – “Enlarge my territory
  2. Jabez’s Plea for God’s Presence – “Let your hand be with me
  3. Jabez’s Appeal for Protection – “Keep me from harm
  4. God’s Answer to Jabez’s Prayer
  5. The Legacy of Jabez’s Prayer
  6. Hannah’s Desperation and Prayer
  7. Hannah’s Vow and God’s Response

Week 20 · The Ultimate Act of Grace

  1. Hannah’s Faithfulness and Dedication of Samuel
  2. Hannah’s Song of Thanksgiving
  3. The Birth of Samuel and the Impact of His Life: What It Means
  4. The Birth of Samuel and the Impact of His Life: Live It Out
  5. Lessons from Hannah’s Prayer and Faith
  6. Daniel’s Integrity and the Jealous Conspiracy
  7. The Decree and Its Implications

Week 21 · The Prayer of Jabez

  1. Daniel’s Response to the Decree
  2. Daniel in the Lion’s Den
  3. God’s Miraculous Deliverance
  4. The Aftermath and Justice
  5. Reflection on Daniel’s Faith and Legacy
  6. The Context of the Lord’s Prayer
  7. Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed Be Your Name

Week 22 · Hannah’s Prayer

  1. Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done
  2. Give Us Today Our Daily Bread
  3. Forgive Us Our Debts, as We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors
  4. And Lead Us Not into Temptation, But Deliver Us from the Evil One
  5. Forgiveness and the Heart of the Lord’s Prayer
  6. Understanding the Parable’s Context
  7. The Power of Persistence

Week 23 · Daniel’s Prayer and Deliverance

  1. The Assurance of God’s Justice and Faith
  2. The Commissioning of Joshua
  3. Preparation to Cross the Jordan
  4. The Fall of Jericho
  5. Joshua’s Leadership in Action
  6. The Battle of Jericho
  7. The Victory at Jericho

Week 24 · The Lord’s Prayer

  1. The Legacy of Joshua’s Leadership
  2. The Plot Against the Jews
  3. Mordecai’s Appeal to Esther
  4. Esther’s Bold Decision
  5. The Turning Point – Haman’s Downfall Begins
  6. Esther’s Bold Revelation
  7. The Downfall of Haman

Week 25 · Persistent Prayer

  1. Esther’s Legacy and the Celebration of Purim
  2. The Decree and the Test of Faith
  3. The Refusal to Bow
  4. The Fiery Furnace
  5. Divine Deliverance
  6. Nebuchadnezzar’s Response and the Promotion of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
  7. Theological Themes and Reflections on Faith and Deliverance

Week 26 · Joshua’s Leadership and Courage

  1. Lessons from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego for Today
  2. The First Missionary Journey
  3. Paul’s Preaching and Miracles in Lystra
  4. The Jerusalem Council
  5. The Second Missionary Journey – Macedonia and Greece
  6. The Gospel in Athens – Engaging with Culture
  7. The Third Missionary Journey – Strengthening the Churches

Week 27 · Esther’s Boldness

  1. Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesian Elders
  2. The Call to Unity and Humility
  3. The Example of Christ’s Humility and Obedience
  4. The Exaltation of Christ
  5. The Context of Solomon’s Reign
  6. Solomon’s Dream and Request for Wisdom
  7. God’s Response and Blessing

Week 28 · Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

  1. The First Demonstration of Solomon’s Wisdom
  2. Solomon’s Wisdom and Prosperity
  3. The Building of the Temple
  4. Lessons from Solomon’s Request for Wisdom
  5. The Beginning of Wisdom
  6. The Call of Wisdom
  7. The Value of Wisdom

Week 29 · Paul’s Missionary Journeys

  1. Wisdom and Moral Integrity
  2. The Blessings of Wisdom
  3. The Dangers of Folly
  4. The Praise of Wisdom
  5. Daniel’s Commitment to God
  6. Daniel’s Resolve and God’s Favor
  7. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream and Daniel’s Challenge

Week 30 · Obedience Unto Death

  1. Daniel Seeks God’s Wisdom
  2. Daniel Interprets the King’s Dream
  3. The Dream of the Statue
  4. Nebuchadnezzar’s Response and Daniel’s Promotion
  5. The Beatitudes – A Radical Vision of Blessedness
  6. Salt and Light – The Calling of Kingdom Citizens
  7. Fulfillment of the Law – The Heart of Righteousness

Week 31 · Solomon’s Request for Wisdom

  1. Jesus’ Teachings on Anger, Lust, and Love
  2. The Practice of Righteousness – Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting
  3. Trusting God – Treasures in Heaven and Freedom from Worry
  4. True Discipleship – Judging, Asking, and Building on the Rock
  5. The Foolishness of the Cross
  6. God’s Choice of the Foolish and Weak
  7. Boasting in the Lord

Week 32 · The Proverbs of Solomon

  1. The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
  2. Peter’s Sermon and the Response
  3. The Fellowship of the Believers
  4. The Healing of the Lame Beggar
  5. Peter’s Second Sermon
  6. The Apostles Face Opposition
  7. The Early Church’s Prayer and Continued Boldness

Week 33 · Daniel’s Wisdom

  1. Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ
  2. Putting Off the Old Self and Putting On the New
  3. Living in Love and Light
  4. Instructions for Christian Households
  5. The Armor of God
  6. Final Greetings and Encouragement
  7. Instructions for Christian Living

Week 34 · The Wisdom of Jesus

  1. The Source of Spiritual Gifts
  2. The Church as One Body
  3. Honoring the Weaker Parts
  4. Unity in Diversity
  5. The Importance of Love in Exercising Gifts
  6. The Body of Christ in Action
  7. The Enduring Nature of Love

Week 35

  1. Freedom to Serve in Love
  2. Walking by the Spirit
  3. The Works of the Flesh
  4. The Fruit of the Spirit
  5. Crucifying the Flesh
  6. Keeping in Step with the Spirit
  7. Avoiding Conceit and Envy

Week 36 · The Early Church

  1. Ministering to God
  2. Ministering to the Saints
  3. Ministering to the World
  4. Job’s Righteousness and Initial Trials
  5. Job’s Physical Suffering and the Arrival of His Friends
  6. God’s Response to Job
  7. Job’s Response to God

Week 37 · Paul’s Teachings to the Churches

  1. Job’s Confession and Restoration
  2. God’s Rebuke of Job’s Friends and Job’s Restoration
  3. Job’s Final Restoration and Blessing
  4. Paul’s Vision and Thorn
  5. Paul’s Plea and God’s Response
  6. Paul’s Boast in Weakness
  7. The Context of Paul’s Thorn – Weakness and Dependence

Week 38 · Unity in the Body of Christ

  1. The Church’s Role in Encouraging the Weak
  2. Strength Through Weakness in the Church
  3. God’s Grace in the Midst of Ongoing Struggles
  4. The Setting – A Journey Begins
  5. The Storm Arises
  6. The Disciples’ Plea
  7. Jesus Calms the Storm

Week 39 · Serving One Another in Love

  1. Jesus Questions the Disciples’ Faith
  2. The Disciples’ Awe and Revelation
  3. Reflecting on Jesus’ Authority Over Nature
  4. The Command to Sacrifice Isaac
  5. Abraham’s Obedience
  6. The Question of Isaac
  7. The Act of Obedience

Week 40 · The Church’s Mission

  1. The Intervention of God
  2. The Blessing of Abraham
  3. The Foreshadowing of Christ
  4. The Joy in Trials
  5. Asking for Wisdom in Trials
  6. The Goodness of God in Trials
  7. Theme: The Advocate and Spirit of Truth

Week 41 · Job’s Suffering and Faith

  1. The Holy Spirit as Teacher and Reminder
  2. Conviction of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment
  3. The Spirit of Peace and Comfort
  4. The Vine and the Branches – The Holy Spirit’s Role in Spiritual Growth
  5. The Spirit’s Empowerment for Mission
  6. The Presence of the Holy Spirit in the Believer’s Life
  7. The Promise Fulfilled – The Coming of the Holy Spirit

Week 42 · Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

  1. The Holy Spirit and the Birth of the Church
  2. Peter’s Bold Proclamation
  3. The Call to Repentance and Baptism
  4. The Fellowship of Believers
  5. The Power of the Holy Spirit in Signs and Wonders
  6. The Continuing Work of the Holy Spirit in the Church
  7. The Source of Spiritual Gifts

Week 43 · Jesus Calms the Storm

  1. The Diversity of Spiritual Gifts
  2. The Body of Christ and Spiritual Gifts
  3. Honoring All Parts of the Body
  4. The Higher Gifts and the Way of Love
  5. The Unity and Diversity of Spiritual Gifts
  6. Looking Ahead—The Way of Love
  7. The Conflict Between the Flesh and the Spirit

Week 44 · The Testing of Abraham

  1. The Works of the Flesh
  2. The Fruit of the Spirit – Love, Joy, and Peace
  3. The Fruit of the Spirit – Forbearance, Kindness, and Goodness
  4. The Fruit of the Spirit – Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control
  5. Living by the Spirit
  6. Avoiding Conceit, Provocation, and Envy
  7. No Condemnation in Christ

Week 45 · Victory Over Trials

  1. The Mind Governed by the Spirit
  2. The Spirit of God Dwelling in You
  3. Children of God and Heirs with Christ
  4. The Hope of Future Glory
  5. The Spirit’s Help in Our Weakness
  6. The Assurance of God’s Sovereignty and Love
  7. Be Strong in the Lord

Week 46

  1. The Belt of Truth
  2. The Breastplate of Righteousness
  3. The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
  4. The Shield of Faith
  5. The Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit
  6. Praying in the Spirit and Being Alert
  7. The Significance of the Wilderness

Week 47

  1. The First Temptation – Turning Stones to Bread
  2. The Second Temptation – Testing God
  3. The Third Temptation – Worshiping Satan for Earthly Power
  4. The Victory Over Temptation and the Role of Scripture
  5. The Temptation as a Model for Spiritual Warfare
  6. The Broader Significance of Jesus’ Victory
  7. The Foundation of Genuine Love

Week 48 · The Gifts of the Spirit

  1. Devotion to One Another
  2. Responding to Persecution with Blessing
  3. Responding to Evil with Good
  4. Overcoming Evil with Good
  5. Reflecting Christ in a Hostile World
  6. Living as Ambassadors of Reconciliation
  7. The Heavenly Battle and the Defeat of Satan

Week 49 · The Fruit of the Spirit

  1. The Triumph of the Saints
  2. Faith as the Victory
  3. The Victory That Overcomes the World
  4. Living in the Victory of Christ
  5. The Hope of Final Victory
  6. Living in the Light of Victory
  7. The Sign of Immanuel

Week 50 · Walking in the Spirit

  1. The Birth of a Child and the Reign of Peace
  2. The Birthplace of the Messiah
  3. The Messiah’s Mission of Peace and Justice
  4. The Eternal Nature of the Messiah’s Kingdom
  5. The Messianic Hope in the Old Testament
  6. Celebrating the Fulfillment of Prophecy in Christ
  7. The Annunciation to Mary

Week 51 · The Armor of God

  1. The Birth of John the Baptist and the Magnificat
  2. The Birth of Jesus
  3. The Announcement to the Shepherds
  4. The Visit of the Magi
  5. The Flight to Egypt and the Massacre of the Innocents
  6. The Return to Nazareth
  7. Jesus Declares His Mission

Week 52 · Jesus’ Temptation in the Wilderness

  1. Jesus as the Lamb of God
  2. The Anointing of Jesus
  3. Jesus’ Mission to Save the World
  4. Jesus as the Light of the World
  5. Jesus’ Ministry of Healing and Restoration
  6. The Fulfillment of Jesus’ Mission
  7. The Return of Christ in Glory

Week 53 · Overcoming Evil with Good

  1. The New Heaven and New Earth
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