Proverbs contains the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of God’s Word. There’s a Proverb for every day of the month, and the easy way to read the Proverbs is just to read the one corresponding to that day of the month. For example, on the fifth day of the month, you’ll read Proverbs 5.

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Have I not written thirty sayings for you,

sayings of counsel and knowledge,

teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,

so that you bring back truthful reports

to those you serve?

– Proverbs 22:20-21

We focus on the beginning of the Bible. Each of those five books has a purpose we can apply to our lives. They help us understand how God set His plan for the world in motion.

 

Genesis not only means ‘beginning,’ but it is the book of beginnings. The book of Genesis gives us our historical reference point, from which all subsequent revelation proceeds. In the book of Genesis, all the major themes of the Bible have their origin. We see multiple beginnings in Genesis: the universe, man and woman, human sin and the fall of mankind, the beginning of God’s promises of salvation, and the beginning of the nation Israel as the chosen people of God because of God’s unique purpose for them as the channel for Messiah and Savior. 

 

Exodus focuses on the topic of redemption, specifically how God redeemed Israel from captivity. We see a shadow of God’s redemption and salvation of mankind that we see throughout Scripture through Jesus.

 

Leviticus focuses on holiness and the sanctification of Israel. It gives us rules and laws that shape our justice systems today. 

 

Numbers covers Israel's wanderings in the desert. God guides them and gives them direction, which applies to us today. 

 

Deuteronomy reviews everything that has happened to Israel and outlines the blessings God promises as a result of their following Him. God continues instructing the nation and gives them warnings that would occur from turning away from God.

 

From cover to cover, the Bible is a historical revelation. It is the account of God’s activity in history. 

Throughout the Psalms, God’s people cry out to God in pain, confusion, or sorrow—in other words, they lament. We live in a broken world, a world marred by sin. Our response to the brokenness around us and in our own lives can sometimes be to tune it out—or to get angry and turn away from God.

 

The Psalms teach us to bring our grief, pain, and questions to God, trusting that He will answer them. David invites us to come and learn from him.

 

Come, you children, listen to me;

I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

– Psalm 34:11

 

Then, he’s eager to share the stories of the Lord’s faithfulness.

 

Come and hear, all who fear God,

And I will tell of what He has done for my soul.

– Psalm 66:16