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Day 1 of 365
Creation, Fall, and the Promise of a Savior
Genesis 1–3 · Matthew 1–3 · Psalms 1
✦ Key Verse: Genesis 1:1
What to Notice Today
Today's readings establish humanity's origin in God's image, our rebellion through sin in the Garden of Eden, and God's immediate promise of redemption through a coming Savior. Matthew's genealogy traces Jesus back to Abraham and David, showing how God's plan unfolds across centuries, while the Psalms declare the blessing that comes from meditating on God's word rather than following the world's way.
Quiz Questions
1. According to Genesis 1, what did God create on the sixth day?Genesis 1:24-27
A.Livestock, creeping things, and mankind
B.The sun, moon, and stars
C.The seas and birds
D.Trees and vegetation
2. What did God command Adam not to eat in Genesis 2?Genesis 2:17
A.The fruit of the tree of life
B.The fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
C.Any fruit from the garden
D.The flesh of animals
3. In Matthew 1, what is the significance of the genealogy listing women like Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba?Matthew 1:3-6
A.They were all queens of Israel
B.They were the only women in Jewish history
C.They were all non-Israelites or had unusual circumstances in God's plan of redemption
D.They all lived during the time of King David
✦ Reflection
Genesis shows humanity created in God's image yet prone to disobedience; Matthew reveals Jesus entering history as the fulfillment of that ancient promise. How does knowing Jesus as the answer to humanity's first sin change the way you understand your own struggles with temptation and failure?
Day 2 of 365
From Murder to the Flood: God's Justice Unfolds
Genesis 4–7 · Matthew 4–7 · Psalms 2
✦ Key Verse: Matthew 6:11
What to Notice Today
Today's readings contrast human sinfulness with God's righteous response across generations. In Genesis, Cain murders Abel out of jealousy, and despite his punishment, humanity multiplies in wickedness until God determines to judge the earth through a flood—yet preserves Noah and his family through grace. Matthew presents Jesus teaching that true righteousness flows from internal transformation and dependence on God, not external performance, establishing a kingdom ethic that mirrors the heart-condition God has always desired.
Quiz Questions
1. What was Cain's occupation, and why did God reject his offering?Genesis 4:2-5
A.He was a farmer, and God was displeased because his offering lacked blood sacrifice
B.He was a shepherd, and God rejected it because he gave grudgingly
C.He was a builder, and God rejected it as insufficiently costly
D.He was a metalworker, and God rejected it as coming from pride
2. How many people did God command Noah to bring into the ark?Genesis 6:18, 7:13
A.Noah, his three sons, and all their wives—eight people total
B.Noah and his immediate family—five people total
C.Noah, his sons, and representatives from all the nations—seventy people
D.Only Noah and one wife, as commanded to repopulate alone
3. In the Sermon on the Mount, what does Jesus say about anxiety and worry?Matthew 6:25-34
A.Worry is a sin that will separate you from God's kingdom
B.Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; consider the birds and lilies as examples of God's provision
C.Worry is acceptable if you are faithful in prayer
D.You should worry less but still plan carefully for the future
✦ Reflection
Cain's jealousy led to murder, and humanity's heart condition ultimately grieved God enough to warrant judgment. Jesus teaches about the heart being the source of our actions. What 'Cain-like' attitudes or desires are present in your own heart, and how can Jesus's teaching on forgiveness and righteousness transform them?
Day 3 of 365
New Beginnings After the Flood
Genesis 8–11 · Matthew 8–10 · Psalms 3
✦ Key Verse: Matthew 8:23-27
What to Notice Today
After the flood destroys the earth, God establishes a covenant with Noah, promising never again to destroy creation by water, and sets the rainbow as a sign. In Matthew, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority over nature and demons, calming storms and healing the sick, revealing that He is Lord over all creation. Together these passages show God's sovereignty in judgment and mercy, and Christ's power to command even nature itself.
Quiz Questions
1. What sign did God give to Noah as a covenant promise that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood?Genesis 9:13
A.A dove with an olive branch
B.The rainbow
C.A pillar of fire
D.A star in the sky
2. What was the name of the tower that the people of Babel attempted to build?Genesis 11:9
A.Tower of Nimrod
B.Tower of Babel
C.Tower of Shinar
D.Tower of Confusion
3. When Jesus calmed the storm, what did His disciples recognize about Him?Matthew 8:27
A.That He was a great teacher
B.That the winds and the sea obey Him
C.That He could walk on water
D.That He was a prophet
✦ Reflection
When you face circumstances that feel overwhelming or out of control, how do you respond—with fear like the disciples in the storm, or with faith in Christ's authority? What would it look like to trust Jesus' presence in your chaos today?
Day 4 of 365
Called to Believe, Tested by Wait
Genesis 12–15 · Matthew 11–13 · Psalms 4
✦ Key Verse: Genesis 15:6
What to Notice Today
God calls Abram with a radical promise of descendants and land, yet Abram must journey through uncertainty and fear. Matthew shows Jesus calling disciples and revealing kingdom mysteries through parables, while also facing rejection and John's doubt. Both testaments reveal that faith precedes sight—Abram believes God's promise before seeing its fulfillment, and Jesus teaches that belief in Him unlocks understanding of God's kingdom.
Quiz Questions
1. What did God promise to give Abram in Genesis 12:7?Genesis 12:7
A.A son named Isaac
B.The land of Canaan
C.Twelve tribes of descendants
D.Wealth and possessions
2. In Matthew 11, what did John the Baptist ask Jesus from prison?Matthew 11:3
A.Are you the Messiah or should we expect someone else?
B.Why have you abandoned me?
C.When will the kingdom come?
D.Will you free me from Herod?
3. In Genesis 15, what did God use to establish His covenant with Abram?Genesis 15:9-17
A.A written scroll
B.Animals cut in pieces and a smoking pot with fire
C.Oil and water
D.Blood and salt
✦ Reflection
Like Abram, what promise from God are you currently waiting to see fulfilled, and how might your seasons of waiting be deepening your faith rather than diminishing it?
Day 5 of 365
Faith Tested: Hagar's Exile and Peter's Confession
Genesis 16–19 · Matthew 14–16 · Psalms 5
✦ Key Verse: Matthew 16:18
What to Notice Today
Today's readings reveal how God works through human weakness and incomplete understanding. Hagar's expulsion into the wilderness shows God's care even for the marginalized and rejected, while Peter's declaration that Jesus is the Messiah—followed immediately by his resistance to Jesus's prediction of suffering—demonstrates how partial faith still requires refinement. Both the Old and New Testaments reveal that God's purposes transcend our expectations and demand trust beyond what we can fully comprehend.
Quiz Questions
1. Why did Sarai give Hagar to Abram, and what was she hoping to accomplish?Genesis 16:1-2
A.To provide Abram with a concubine for pleasure
B.Because she was barren and hoped to build a family through Hagar as a surrogate
C.To test Abram's faithfulness to her
D.Because the Lord commanded her to do so
2. What miraculous signs did Jesus perform at the feeding of the five thousand?Matthew 14:17-21
A.He healed all the sick among the crowd
B.He multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed the entire crowd
C.He walked on water and calmed the storm
D.He cast out demons from those who were possessed
3. What did Peter say when Jesus asked him who he believed Jesus to be?Matthew 16:16
A.You are a great teacher and prophet
B.You are the Son of the living God
C.You are the Messiah who will free Israel from Rome
D.You are John the Baptist returned from the dead
✦ Reflection
Where in your own life are you being called to trust God in a situation that doesn't match your expectations or desires, similar to how Hagar had to trust God in the wilderness or how Peter had to learn that the Messiah's path included suffering?
Day 6 of 365
Faith Tested, Mountains Moved, Promises Kept
Genesis 20–23 · Matthew 17–19 · Psalms 6
✦ Key Verse: Matthew 17:20
What to Notice Today
Today's readings reveal how God tests faith and calls believers to trust beyond human limits. Abraham faces the ultimate test when God asks him to sacrifice Isaac, yet his unwavering faith demonstrates that obedience pleases God more than our understanding. In Matthew, Jesus teaches his disciples that faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains, and Peter's wavering faith while walking on water contrasts with the disciples' need to believe in Jesus's power to heal and forgive.
Quiz Questions
1. In Genesis 20, what did Abraham tell Abimelech about Sarah, and why did he give this explanation?Genesis 20:11-13
A.He said she was his sister because he feared for his life
B.He said she was his servant to humble her
C.He said she was his niece to protect his inheritance
D.He said she was his daughter to test Abimelech's character
2. What was the sign of the covenant that God established with Abraham in Genesis 17?Genesis 17:10-11
A.A rainbow in the sky
B.Circumcision
C.A heap of stones
D.A change of Abraham's name only
3. In Matthew 17, what did Peter suggest building on the mountain when Jesus was transfigured?Matthew 17:4
A.A temple for worship
B.Three shelters—one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah
C.An altar for sacrifice
D.A fortress for protection
✦ Reflection
What area of your life right now requires the kind of radical trust that Abraham demonstrated—where obedience matters more than seeing the outcome beforehand?
Day 7 of 365
Finding a Bride, Seeking Justice, Honoring Servants
Genesis 24–26 · Matthew 20–22 · Psalms 7
✦ Key Verse: Genesis 24:27
What to Notice Today
Today reveals God's faithfulness in guiding provision and relationships. Abraham's servant finds Rebekah through answered prayer, demonstrating trust in divine direction. Meanwhile, Jesus teaches about kingdom values through the parable of the vineyard workers and confronts religious leaders about their hypocrisy, showing that God's grace often defies human notions of fairness and merit.
Quiz Questions
1. What sign did Abraham's servant ask God to provide to identify the right wife for Isaac?Genesis 24:14
A.She would offer water to him and his camels
B.She would wear a golden bracelet
C.She would greet him in Hebrew
D.She would refuse his gifts
2. In Matthew 20, what complaint did the workers hired first thing in the morning make about their payment?Matthew 20:11-12
A.They were not paid enough for their labor
B.They received the same wage as those hired last
C.They were forced to work longer hours
D.They were not given food during the day
3. What did Jesus say about paying taxes to Caesar in Matthew 22?Matthew 22:21
A.Taxes should not be paid to pagan rulers
B.Render to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's
C.Jewish people should refuse to pay Roman taxes
D.Only the wealthy should pay taxes
✦ Reflection
How does Abraham's servant's willingness to trust God's guidance in finding Rebekah challenge the way you make important decisions about your own future and relationships?
Answer Key — Week 1
Day 1 — Creation, Fall, and the Promise of a Savior
1. A. Livestock, creeping things, and mankind (Genesis 1:24-27)
Genesis 1:24-27 describes God creating livestock, creatures that creep on the ground, wild animals, and then humanity made in His image on the sixth day.
2. B. The fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:17)
God specifically commanded Adam that he must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, warning that he would surely die if he did.
3. C. They were all non-Israelites or had unusual circumstances in God's plan of redemption (Matthew 1:3-6)
Matthew deliberately includes these women—a Canaanite, a foreigner from Jericho, a Moabite, and a woman involved in adultery—showing that God's redemptive line includes outsiders and sinners, foreshadowing Jesus' inclusive grace.
Day 2 — From Murder to the Flood: God's Justice Unfolds
1. A. He was a farmer, and God was displeased because his offering lacked blood sacrifice (Genesis 4:2-5)
Cain was a tiller of the ground whose fruit offering was rejected, while Abel, a shepherd, brought the firstborn of his flock and found favor. The contrast suggests the importance of blood sacrifice in God's covenant system.
2. A. Noah, his three sons, and all their wives—eight people total (Genesis 6:18, 7:13)
God commanded Noah to take himself, his three sons (Shem, Ham, and Japheth), and their wives into the ark—eight people in total to be saved through the flood.
3. B. Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; consider the birds and lilies as examples of God's provision (Matthew 6:25-34)
Jesus teaches His disciples not to worry about food, drink, or clothing, pointing to how God feeds the birds and clothes the lilies, demonstrating that our heavenly Father knows what we need.
Day 3 — New Beginnings After the Flood
1. B. The rainbow (Genesis 9:13)
God set the rainbow in the clouds as a sign of His covenant with Noah after the flood, a promise never to destroy the earth by water again.
2. B. Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:9)
The people of Babel built a tower, and God confused their languages there, which is why it was called Babel, from the Hebrew word meaning 'to confuse.'
3. B. That the winds and the sea obey Him (Matthew 8:27)
After Jesus calmed the storm, the disciples were amazed and said, 'What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey him!'
Day 4 — Called to Believe, Tested by Wait
1. B. The land of Canaan (Genesis 12:7)
God appeared to Abram and said, 'To your offspring I will give this land,' referring to Canaan where Abram was traveling.
2. A. Are you the Messiah or should we expect someone else? (Matthew 11:3)
John sent his disciples to ask Jesus, 'Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?' showing doubt despite his earlier witness.
3. B. Animals cut in pieces and a smoking pot with fire (Genesis 15:9-17)
God had Abram prepare heifer, goat, and ram, cut them in pieces, and then passed between them in the form of a smoking firepot and flaming torch to ratify the covenant.
Day 5 — Faith Tested: Hagar's Exile and Peter's Confession
1. B. Because she was barren and hoped to build a family through Hagar as a surrogate (Genesis 16:1-2)
Sarai, unable to conceive, gave her Egyptian servant Hagar to Abram so she could have a child through her, a practice known as surrogacy in ancient times.
2. B. He multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed the entire crowd (Matthew 14:17-21)
Jesus took five loaves and two fish, gave thanks, broke them, and distributed them until all five thousand were fed with leftovers remaining.
3. B. You are the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16)
Peter declared, 'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God,' a confession that Jesus said was revealed to him by God the Father.
Day 6 — Faith Tested, Mountains Moved, Promises Kept
1. A. He said she was his sister because he feared for his life (Genesis 20:11-13)
Abraham told Abimelech that Sarah was his sister out of fear, reasoning that people might kill him to take her as a wife. This shows Abraham's human weakness despite his faith.
2. B. Circumcision (Genesis 17:10-11)
God established circumcision as the sign of His covenant with Abraham and his descendants. This was to be performed on every male child on the eighth day.
3. B. Three shelters—one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah (Matthew 17:4)
Peter wanted to build three shelters or tabernacles, one each for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah, but God interrupted him with the voice from heaven affirming Jesus as His Son.
Day 7 — Finding a Bride, Seeking Justice, Honoring Servants
1. A. She would offer water to him and his camels (Genesis 24:14)
The servant prayed that the woman who would offer water to him and his camels would be the one God had chosen for Isaac. This is exactly what happened when he met Rebekah.
2. B. They received the same wage as those hired last (Matthew 20:11-12)
The early workers complained that those hired at the eleventh hour received the same daily wage, though they had borne the burden and heat of the day. Jesus used this to teach about God's generous grace.
3. C. Jewish people should refuse to pay Roman taxes (Matthew 22:21)
When asked about paying taxes to Caesar, Jesus held up a coin and said to render to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's, distinguishing between earthly and spiritual obligations.
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