AUGUST BIBLE READING PLAN

 

📖 Weekly Bible Journey | August 2026

Days 213–243

🌿 Thank You for Reading with Us

Thank you for faithfully reading God's Word with us throughout the month of July. Whether you were able to read every day or are catching up along the way, we trust that the Lord has been speaking to your heart through His Word.

Every chapter you read is another opportunity to know God more deeply, grow in wisdom, and be transformed into the likeness of Christ.

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💬 Gentle Encouragement

As we enter August, we continue to see God's hand in both the hidden places and the hard places.

Some readings will take us through courage and providence. Others will take us through suffering, questions, wisdom, and worship. Yet through every chapter, God remains present, faithful, and worthy of our trust.

As you read, ask the Lord to help you listen carefully, reflect honestly, and grow steadily in faith.

Pray simply:

"Lord, help me to trust You in every season and receive wisdom from Your Word."

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🌿 Monthly Overview

This month begins with the conclusion of Esther, where God's providence is clearly at work even though His name is never mentioned. We then journey through Job, a book that wrestles honestly with suffering, loss, faith, and the sovereignty of God. Through Job's questions and God's answers, we are reminded that we can trust God's wisdom even when we do not understand His ways.

We then move into Ecclesiastes, where Solomon reflects on the meaning of life and teaches us that true fulfillment is found in fearing God and keeping His commandments. Finally, we begin the beautiful Song of Solomon, celebrating love, commitment, and covenant relationship.

In the New Testament, we complete Hebrews and continue through James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, and begin Revelation. These books encourage us to persevere in faith, live holy lives, love one another sincerely, stand firm in truth, and fix our hope on Christ's ultimate victory.

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📅 Daily Reading Plan

Day	Date	OT	NT
Day 213	Saturday, August 1	Esther 6–7	Hebrews 9
Day 214	Sunday, August 2	Esther 8–10	Hebrews 10
Day 215	Monday, August 3	Job 1–2	Hebrews 11
Day 216	Tuesday, August 4	Job 3–4	Hebrews 12
Day 217	Wednesday, August 5	Job 5–6	Hebrews 13
Day 218	Thursday, August 6	Job 7–8	James 1
Day 219	Friday, August 7	Job 9–10	James 2
Day 220	Saturday, August 8	Job 11–12	James 3
Day 221	Sunday, August 9	Job 13–14	James 4
Day 222	Monday, August 10	Job 15–16	James 5
Day 223	Tuesday, August 11	Job 17–18	1 Peter 1
Day 224	Wednesday, August 12	Job 19–20	1 Peter 2
Day 225	Thursday, August 13	Job 21–22	1 Peter 3
Day 226	Friday, August 14	Job 23–24	1 Peter 4
Day 227	Saturday, August 15	Job 25–26	1 Peter 5
Day 228	Sunday, August 16	Job 27–28	2 Peter 1
Day 229	Monday, August 17	Job 29–30	2 Peter 2
Day 230	Tuesday, August 18	Job 31–32	2 Peter 3
Day 231	Wednesday, August 19	Job 33–34	1 John 1
Day 232	Thursday, August 20	Job 35–36	1 John 2
Day 233	Friday, August 21	Job 37–38	1 John 3
Day 234	Saturday, August 22	Job 39–40	1 John 4
Day 235	Sunday, August 23	Job 41–42	1 John 5
Day 236	Monday, August 24	Ecclesiastes 1–2	2 John
Day 237	Tuesday, August 25	Ecclesiastes 3–4	3 John
Day 238	Wednesday, August 26	Ecclesiastes 5–6	Jude
Day 239	Thursday, August 27	Ecclesiastes 7–8	Revelation 1
Day 240	Friday, August 28	Ecclesiastes 9–10	Revelation 2
Day 241	Saturday, August 29	Ecclesiastes 11–12	Revelation 3
Day 242	Sunday, August 30	Song of Solomon 1–2	Revelation 4
Day 243	Monday, August 31	Song of Solomon 3–4	Revelation 5

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🌿 Conclusion

As we continue this journey together, remember that every page of Scripture points us to the faithfulness, wisdom, and redeeming work of God. Whether you find yourself encouraged by Esther's courage, challenged by Job's perseverance, instructed by Ecclesiastes' wisdom, or filled with hope through the promises of Revelation, allow God's Word to shape your heart day by day.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. May the Lord continue to open your eyes to the wonders of His Word, strengthen your faith, and transform your life as you read.

"The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple." — Psalm 119:130

Keep reading. Keep growing. Keep trusting the Lord—one chapter at a time. 🌿📖

QUICKENER (WEEK 17) A-Z PRAISES TO GOD

 

🩺 Week 17 — Q: Quickener

The Great Physician's Examination

Key Scripture

"But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our wrongdoings, made us alive together with Christ..."

Ephesians 2:4–5 (NASB) (or your preferred translation)

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🩺 Come to the Great Physician

Dear Women of Wisdom,

Thank you for faithfully participating in last week's study on P — Provider.  

As we gathered around The Father's Table, we were reminded that our Heavenly Father lovingly provides for every need according to His riches in glory. Many of you shared beautiful reflections, photographs, and voice notes that reminded us of His abundant goodness. Thank you for encouraging one another and for faithfully walking this journey together.

This week, we continue our A–Z Journey Through the Attributes of God as we explore Q — Quickener.  (Were you right with your guess?)

Today, the Great Physician invites you into His examination room.

• Not because He wants to condemn you.
• Not because He wants to point out your failures.

But because He loves you too much to leave you where you are.

The Great Physician always examines with compassion.

• He reveals so that He can restore.
• He uncovers so that He can heal.
• He breathes life into what has become weak, weary, or spiritually dry.

As you spend time with Him this week, allow Him to examine the condition of your heart.

Not to discourage you...

But to revive you.

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🩺 Your Spiritual Vital Signs

Whenever we visit a doctor, one of the first things checked is our vital signs.

• Our breathing.
• Our pulse.
• Our temperature.
• Our blood pressure.

These measurements help reveal whether our bodies are healthy or whether something needs attention.

In much the same way, our spiritual lives have vital signs.

There are seasons when we may still be attending church, reading our Bibles, serving faithfully, and smiling outwardly—yet inwardly, something needs the Lord's renewing touch.

• Our prayer life may have become weak.
• Our hunger for God's Word may have faded.
• Our worship may have become routine.
• Our obedience may have slowed.
• Our love for others may have grown strained.

The wonderful news is this:

Our God is the Quickener.

• He is the One who gives life.
• He revives what has become weak.
• He restores what has grown weary.
• He breathes life into hearts that have become spiritually dry.

Today, allow the Great Physician to lovingly examine your spiritual vital signs.

Trust Him with what He reveals.

The One who examines your heart is also the One who can restore it.

Looking Back at Mark

 

Welcome to this special celebration of our three-year journey through the Gospel of Mark. As we look back on what we learned about Jesus and remember how God worked among us, may our hearts be filled with gratitude and a renewed desire to follow Him faithfully.

🌿 Our Three-Year Journey

For three years, we journeyed together through the Gospel of Mark. We listened to Jesus’ words, witnessed His mighty works, and learned what it means to follow Him.

This became more than a study of sixteen chapters. God used His Word, our relationships, an unexpected health crisis, and remarkable acts of generosity to teach us about faith, love, service, healing, and provision.

Through every lesson and every pause, Jesus remained at the centre. This is His story, His work, and His glory.

👑 What Mark Taught Us About Jesus

Mark introduced Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God. We saw Him teach with authority, forgive sins, heal the sick, deliver those in bondage, calm storms, feed the hungry, and welcome people whom others overlooked.

Jesus was never too busy to notice one person in need. He remained patient with His disciples when they misunderstood, became afraid, or failed Him. Above all, He showed His love by giving His life for our salvation.

“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
—Mark 10:45

We followed Him to the cross and then to the empty tomb, where we heard the glorious announcement:

“He is risen; he is not here.”
—Mark 16:6

What we learned calls for more than increased knowledge. We are called to love Jesus, trust Him, obey Him, and follow Him.

❤️ Learning to Love One Another

When we reached Jesus’ command to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love our neighbours as ourselves, we paused for twelve weeks to consider how to live these words.

“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength… Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
—Mark 12:30–31

During those weeks, we studied the choleric, melancholic, sanguine, and phlegmatic temperaments. The purpose was not to label people or excuse wrong behaviour. Temperament helped us understand some natural tendencies, but Scripture remained our final authority.

A Light-Hearted Lesson in Patience

Our discussions produced some memorable moments. The sanguines were often eager to answer almost before the question was finished! The cholerics were ready with clear responses and eager to move the discussion forward. Meanwhile, the melancholics and phlegmatics were still quietly considering the question and arranging their thoughts.

While the eager responders wondered whether anyone was going to answer, the reflective ones were doing some serious thinking! We discovered that some people think while talking, while others think before they talk.

The eager responders learned to wait, and the reflective ones were encouraged to speak. We learned to listen, show patience, communicate carefully, and value the strengths of others.

The sanguines brought enthusiasm.
The cholerics helped move us forward.
The melancholics encouraged deeper thought.
The phlegmatics reminded us to slow down and consider.
Through it all, Jesus taught us to love one another better.

We did not come away with different temperaments, nor was that the goal. By God’s grace, we came away with greater understanding, patience, and love.

🙏 When the Lessons Became Our Experience

As our three-year study through the Gospel of Mark was drawing to a close, our pastor and teacher, Pastor Penny, experienced a serious health crisis while in Grenada and required an emergency airlift for medical care. Nearly $100,000 CAD was needed. God graciously provided the necessary funds.

From a human point of view, the situation seemed impossible. But Jesus had already reminded us:

“With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.”
—Mark 10:27

The amount needed seemed overwhelming, but God provided the funds required for the airlift. Once again, He showed that He is able to make a way when the need appears impossible.

Even before the family knew how the way would be made, God had already prepared the generous giver.

God Provided in Grenada

God’s care was not limited to the airlift. In Grenada, He used a sister to provide accommodation, food, and transportation for the family. Others took turns transporting Sister Penny and Trudy during their one-week stay on the island.

Some gave financially. Some provided food, accommodation, or transportation. Others prayed and encouraged.

“She hath done what she could.”
—Mark 14:8

Each person did what God enabled them to do, and He used their different acts of love to care for the Penny family.

God Preserved and Restored Our Pastor/Teacher

The airlift allowed Pastor Penny to receive the medical care he urgently needed. We thank God for the doctors, nurses, air-ambulance team, and other medical professionals He used in Pastor Penny’s care.

Pastor Penny’s recovery gives us a personal reason to praise the compassionate Lord revealed in Mark:

“Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.”
—Mark 5:19

The study paused while Pastor Penny recovered and while Pastor and Sister Penny gradually returned to the rhythm of teaching. The group responded with prayer, patience, kindness, and understanding.

When the teaching resumed, it was more than a return to our study. It was a testimony of God’s provision, compassion, and restoring grace.

💐 With Heartfelt Gratitude

Pastor Penny and family extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone God used to provide, pray, give, encourage, transport, care, and serve throughout this difficult time.

Some acts of love were public; others were known only to a few. Every gift and act of service was seen by God.

🌿 As We Move Forward

Completing Mark does not mean that our journey with Jesus has ended. The lessons we learned must continue to shape how we worship, pray, serve, give, forgive, and care for one another.

We studied Jesus the Teacher—and He taught us.
We studied Jesus the Servant—and He taught us to serve.
We studied His command to love—and He helped us care for one another.
We studied Jesus the Provider—and we experienced His provision.
We studied Jesus the Healer—and we witnessed His restoring compassion.
We studied the risen Lord—and He gave us hope to continue following Him.

A separate companion guide, Return to Mark, provides a chapter-by-chapter review, personal reflection questions, and an optional guide for group discussion. Please see the guide on the blog:  Return to Mark

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for meeting us throughout our journey in Mark. Thank You for teaching us who You are and what it means to follow You.

Help us to love You with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbours as ourselves. May these truths shape how we worship, pray, serve, give, forgive, and care for one another.

Thank You for providing when the need seemed impossible. Thank You for everyone who prayed, gave, served, encouraged, and helped. Thank You for preserving and restoring Pastor Penny and for strengthening Pastor and Sister Penny to return to teaching.

Keep us faithful as we move forward. May Jesus remain at the centre of our lives, our church, and everything we do. In Jesus’ name, amen.

“He hath done all things well.”
—Mark 7:37

To Jesus Christ be all the glory!