week 1: 3-9 September

OT – Psalm 102-110

I hope you’ve continued to find joy in the Psalms over these past weeks. As we carry on with these spiritual songs, notice how often the notes of praise and thanksgiving return, like a refrain running through the music. The psalmists marvel at God’s power and wisdom in creation, rejoice in his steadfast love, and remember his covenant faithfulness across the generations. Some psalms recall Israel’s story, recounting God’s mercy despite their continuing rebellion, and his victories given to his people.

Among them, Psalm 110 shines with special weight. Quoted more than any other psalm in the New Testament, it points forward to Jesus, the Messiah who rules from Zion. Here Zion is more than a place on the map; it is the living community of faith—the Church—where his presence dwells and his mission continues.

As you read, let these songs draw you closer to your Creator and Redeemer, whose love never fails.

Sept. 3: Psalm 102-103; Sept. 4: Psalm 104; Sept. 5: Psalm 105; Sept. 6: Psalm 106; Sept. 7: Psalm 107; Sept. 8: Psalm 108; Sept. 9: Psalm 109-110

NT – 1 Corinthians 9 – 14

We continue our journey through 1 Corinthians this wee. Paul addresses the issue of division among Christians. He presents himself as an example, someone who could have asserted his rights as an apostle but chose not to, instead becoming all things to all people in the hope of winning them for Christ. Paul encourages his readers to let their decisions —including those about eating food that may have been offered to idols — be guided by what will glorify God and reach others for Christ. He addresses issues in public worship that were causing division, such as head coverings, conduct at the Lord’s Supper, and the use of spiritual gifts. Throughout, Paul urges them to ensure that love for one another remains their guiding principle. This reaches its fullest expression in the beautiful words of his famous chapter 13 — a reminder that without love, all else loses its meaning.

Sept. 3: 1 Cor 9; Sept. 4: 1 Cor 10; Sept. 5: 1 Cor 11; Sept. 6:1 Cor 12; Sept. 7: 1 Cor 13; Sept. 8: 1 Cor 14:1-19; Sept. 9: 1 Cor 14:20-40

week 2: 10-16 september

OT – Psalm 111-121

This week’s Psalms continue to overflow with praise and thanksgiving, celebrating God’s goodness, unfailing love, faithfulness, and deliverance in times of trouble. Each Psalm is a reminder of his constant care and presence, bringing comfort and assurance to his people.

A highlight of this week’s readings is Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible. This magnificent Psalm is entirely devoted to exalting God’s Word—his law and commandments. It reflects on the power of Scripture to strengthen, revive, and sustain us, guiding us in the right paths and shaping lives of goodness and integrity. At the same time, it is a heartfelt prayer for God’s help against those who would lead us astray—including the weakness of our own hearts.

With Psalm 120, we begin the Songs of Ascent, a treasured collection once sung by pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem. These songs trace the journey of the faithful, starting with a cry of frustration at the world’s ways and a longing for God’s presence. Together they picture the spiritual journey toward peace, worship, and fellowship with God, inviting us to reflect on our own walk with him.

Sept. 10: Psalm 111-113; Sept. 11: Psalm 114-116 ; Sept. 12: Psalm 117-118; Sept. 13: Psalm 119:1-56; Sept. 14: Psalm 119:57-104; Sept. 15: Psalm 119:105-152; Sept. 16: Psalm 119:153-Psalm 121.

NT – 1 Corinthians 15 – 2 Corinthians 4

After addressing spiritual gifts, Paul turns to the profound theme of the resurrection, showing how Christ’s resurrection secures our own future bodily resurrection. From there, he lifts our gaze to the end of time, to God’s ultimate purpose, and to the fulfilment of his Kingdom. After his final instructions and farewells in the closing chapter, we move into Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. Here his chief aim is to encourage the church after painful struggles between them. In doing so, he contrasts the old and new covenants, celebrates the surpassing glory of the gospel, and reflects on life and ministry lived in the Spirit. He highlights the glory of God revealed in Christ, and the glory that will one day be revealed in us — a vision that strengthens us to endure present challenges. Paul calls us to fix our eyes not on what is temporary, but on what is eternal.

There is an introduction to 2 Corinthians here.

Sept. 10: 1 Cor 15:1-34; Sept. 11: 1 Cor 15:35-58; Sept. 12: 1 Cor 16; Sept. 13: 2 Cor 1; Sept. 14: 2 Cor 2; Sept. 15: 2 Cor 3; Sept. 16: 2 Cor 4

week 3: 17-23 september

OT – Psalm 122-144

This week we continue with the Songs of Ascent, the songs of pilgrimage to Zion, the city of God. They picture the spiritual journey that belongs to all of God’s people, not only toward the hope of heaven, but also the growing reality of Christ’s Church here on earth. These psalms are marked by joy and praise, celebrating the victories of faith along the way. They express deep trust in God, who alone grants victory over enemies because he is the sovereign ruler of the nations.

Woven through these songs is a longing to dwell in God’s house, in his sanctuary—the place where his presence is known. This points us to the Church, the community where God chooses to dwell with his people.

As we move beyond the Songs of Ascent, we continue to hear this blend of praise and petition throughout the Psalms, reminding us that our spiritual journey always involves both crying out for God’s help and rejoicing in his goodness.

Sept. 17: Psalm 122-127; Sept. 18: Psalm 128-131; Sept.19: Psalm 132-134; Sept. 20: Psalm 135-136; Sept. 21:Psalm 137-139; Sept. 22: Psalm 140-141; Sept. 23: Psalm 142-144.

NT – 2 Corinthians 5 – 12

Paul stresses that the eternal nature of our calling shapes how we live now — by faith and in the power of the Holy Spirit, who is the present guarantee of our eternal inheritance. His love for Christ, reverence for God, and wonder at the miracle of new creation compel him to preach the gospel with passion. He urges the Corinthians to welcome this message of salvation, reminding them of the extraordinary truth that they are the temple of the living God — the very heart of God’s covenant promise.

Paul also writes with warmth about his fellow workers and the Corinthian believers, encouraging generosity and urging them to complete their commitment to give. He defends his apostleship and the way he has chosen to respond to criticism, while expressing concern that false apostles may mislead them. Yet instead of boasting in superiority over his opponents, Paul points to his sufferings and weaknesses, knowing that God’s power is made perfect in weakness..

Sept. 17: 2 Cor 5; Sept. 18: 2 Cor 6; Sept. 19: 2 Cor 7; Sept. 20: 2 Cor 8; Sept. 21: 2 Cor 9-10; Sept. 22: 2 Cor 11; Sept. 23: 2 Cor 12

week 4: 24-30 september

OT – Psalm 145 – Proverbs 11

The final Psalms bring us to a crescendo of thanksgiving and praise, after which our readings turn to the book of Proverbs. Proverbs is not always easy to summarise because of its unique structure, so it helps to focus on its key themes and recurring images.

At its heart, Proverbs is framed as a parental appeal—a father’s exhortation to his son to seek wisdom and walk in the way of life. In the opening chapters we meet images that set the tone for the whole book. The most prominent is the contrast between two paths: the way of wisdom that leads to life, and the way of folly that ends in destruction. Another striking image is the adulterous woman, who tempts the son away from the right path, set against Wisdom herself—personified as a woman calling out in the streets, urging people to choose understanding and truth. Wisdom is also portrayed as a treasure worth seeking with all diligence.

As we begin Proverbs this week, watch for these themes and images, and allow them to shape how you think about what it means to live wisely in God’s world.

There is an introduction to Proverbs here.

Sept. 24: Psalm 145-147; Sept. 25: Psalm 148-150; Sept. 26: Proverbs 1:1-3:26; Sept. 27: Proverbs 3:27-5:23; Sept. 28: Proverbs 6-7; Sept. 29: Proverbs 8-9; Sept. 30: Proverbs 10-11.

NT – 2 Corinthians 13 – Galatians 5

2 Corinthians closes with Paul reaffirming that God’s power is revealed in weakness, a truth that in no way undermines his authority as an apostle. He ends the letter with a series of appeals and final instructions. Turning to Galatians, we see Paul once more assert his apostleship, insisting that his gospel comes directly from God. He confronts those urging the Galatian believers to rely on the Jewish law for salvation, and argues that true children of Abraham are those who share his faith, not merely those who keep the law. Salvation, Paul explains, rests on God’s promise, not on the law. The law served a temporary purpose, leading us to Christ by exposing our guilt. But now, in Christ, we are no longer slaves but sons — and as sons, we are free. Paul warns the Galatians not to return to slavery under the law, but to walk in the way of love and live by the Spirit. Only then will they bear the fruit of the Spirit, the true marks of Christlike character.

There is an introduction to Galatians here.

Sept. 24: 2 Cor 13; Sept. 25: Gal 1; Sept. 26: Gal 2; Sept. 27: Gal 3; Sept. 28: Gal 4:1-20; Sept. 29: Gal 4:21-31; Sept. 30: Gal 5.

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