Day 29 Bible Readings for January 31 - Exodus 35:1-2 (NLT)

Exodus 35-40, Psalm 29

Exodus 35:1-2 (NLT)

“Then Moses called together the whole community of Israel and told them, ‘These are the instructions the Lord has commanded you to follow. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day must be a Sabbath day of complete rest, a holy day dedicated to the Lord. Anyone who works on that day must be put to death.’”

In Exodus 35:1–2, Moses gives the people instructions from the Lord regarding their work and rest. Father-God commands the people to work for six days and to set apart the seventh day as a Sabbath—a day of complete rest and a holy day dedicated to the Lord.

These verses remind me of the care the Lord has for His people. God intentionally commanded His people to take one full day of rest each week and to dedicate it to worship and reflection. One Bible study I read explained that observing a “complete rest” requires trust—trusting in Father-God’s provision rather than relying solely on human effort. Rest becomes an act of faith, not inactivity.

These verses also show me that the Lord values community and worship as part of the rhythm of faith. God never intended the journey of faith to be lived alone. Gathering with other believers provides encouragement, accountability, and support. The seriousness attached to the Sabbath command shows how deeply Father-God cared about protecting His people from exhaustion, distraction, and self-reliance.

I love going to church each week, but there are times when I feel tempted to sleep in or skip it. These verses remind me that honoring the Sabbath is not about obligation alone, but about valuing what the Lord has given me. When I choose rest and worship, I am choosing alignment with God’s design for my life and renewing my trust in Him.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who cares so deeply for His people that He built rest into their lives—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 28 Bible Readings - Exodus 34:6-7 (NLT)

Exodus 32-34, Psalm 28

Exodus 34:6-7 (NLT)

“The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, ‘Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grandchildren; the entire family is affected— even children in the third and fourth generations.”

In Exodus 34:6–7, the Lord reveals His character to Moses. Father-God describes Himself as compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love and faithfulness. His love is unfailing and extends far beyond a single human lifespan. The Lord forgives every kind of human wrongdoing, yet He does not leave sin unaddressed. He makes clear that the consequences of sin can affect future generations.

These verses are central to my understanding of the Lord’s nature. Father-God shows compassion, grace, patience, love, and truth in His relationship with His people. He is deeply forgiving, yet He is also just. The Lord’s refusal to ignore sin reflects His care for future generations, since unchecked sin can bring lasting harm.

At the same time, these verses show me the values I am called to reflect in my own life. Being slow to anger is one of the hardest for me. I tend to be overly critical, and I can easily become frustrated with people when I perceive a lack of common sense or competence. Recently, I heard someone say that as believers in Jesus Christ, we should view each person as someone Christ was willing to die for on the cross. That perspective stopped me. I realized I rarely think of people that way, and it made me confront my critical nature with humility. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I am learning to work on that tendency so that my life more closely reflects the Lord’s character—especially His patience and mercy.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is loving, just, and faithful to His people—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 27 Bible Readings - Exodus 31:6-11 (NLT)

Exodus 30-31, Psalm 27

Exodus 31:6-11 (NLT)

“Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you: the tent of meeting, the ark of the covenant law with the atonement cover on it, and all the other furnishings of the tent—the table and its articles, the pure gold lampstand and all its accessories, the altar of incense, the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, the basin with its stand— and also the woven garments, both the sacred garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons when they serve as priests, and the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them just as I commanded you.”

In Exodus 31:6–11, the Lord tells Moses about the people He has chosen and equipped to build the Tabernacle. Father-God appoints Oholiab to assist Bezalel in its construction and gives skill and wisdom to other craftsmen as well. These artisans are empowered to create everything required for worship—the furnishings of the Tabernacle, the woven garments, and the anointing oil for Aaron and his sons. Through this passage, we see that the work of God is accomplished through many people, each equipped with specific abilities.

These verses remind me that the Lord chooses and equips people for particular purposes in the building of His church. Father-God has a role for every believer and provides the skills needed to carry out that work. Building the church and leading people to salvation is a communal effort that requires many different gifts. It took me a long time to recognize what my own contribution was, even though people throughout my life consistently reflected back to me that writing was a skill the Lord had given me. In nearly every job I’ve held, writing became part of my work—even when it wasn’t part of my job description.

For a long time, I never considered myself a skilled writer. I assumed I was simply a little better than average and accepted writing tasks without much thought. Since my salvation, however, I’ve begun to understand that writing is a gift Father-God entrusted to me and that He intends to use it for His purposes. I am also learning that my writing is an act of worship and obedience—a way to serve the Lord and participate in His plan for the world.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who equips each person with the gifts needed to fulfill His plan—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 26 Bible Readings - Exodus 29:45-46 (NLT)

Exodus 28-29, Psalm 26

Exodus 29:45-46 (NLT)

“Then I will live among the people of Israel and be their God, and they will know that I am the Lord their God. I am the one who brought them out of the land of Egypt so that I could live among them. I am the Lord their God.”

In Exodus 29:45–46, the Lord declares His commitment to His people. Father-God promises to dwell among the descendants of Abraham, demonstrating His faithfulness and desire for relationship. The Lord wants His people to know that He is their God—the One who delivered them out of the bondage of slavery in Egypt. These verses reveal God’s intention to live among those who belong to Him.

These verses remind me that when I was saved through Jesus Christ, I became a child of God. Father-God desires a covenant relationship with me, just as He did with Abraham’s descendants. Scripture shows how the Lord delivered His people from slavery in Egypt and fulfilled His promises to Abraham, reminding believers that He is always faithful. In the same way, Christ saved us through His death and resurrection, delivering us from the slavery and bondage of sin. After His resurrection, He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within believers. Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the Lord continues to guide, provide for, and protect His people—just as His presence dwelled with Israel in the Tabernacle in the Old Testament.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who faithfully dwells with His people—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.