Welcome to Day 2 of the Chronological Bible Reading Plan!

I’ve included a free Bible journal printable PDF, which uses the SOAP Bible study method for you to jot down the things that stand out to you or any revelation that you receive from the Holy Spirit as you read the Bible. You can download it here: Bible Study Printable.

If you haven’t printed out the Bible reading plan yet, or want to learn more about the format, you can find all the details here: The Chronological Bible Reading Plan.

Here’s a quick summary of what we’ll discover in the Bible today:

Genesis 4:

In this chapter, we encounter the next generation after Adam and Eve: their sons Cain and Abel. Cain becomes a farmer, while Abel becomes a shepherd. Both offer sacrifices to God, but God shows favor to Abel’s offering, leading to jealousy in Cain’s heart.

Tragically, in a fit of anger and envy, Cain kills his brother Abel. God confronts Cain about his sin, and despite the punishment of becoming a restless wanderer, God still shows mercy by putting a mark on Cain to protect him from retaliation.

Genesis 5:

This chapter presents a genealogy from Adam to Noah, highlighting the longevity of early human life. It serves as a reminder of God’s faithfulness to preserve the human line despite the consequences of sin and the fall from grace.

Genesis 6:

The world becomes increasingly corrupted by sin, and the sons of God (angelic beings) leave their natural habitat and take human wives – having children with them. Their offspring are hybrids called Nephilim.

God grieves over all the wickedness on the earth after this. In His righteous judgment, God decides to bring a flood to cleanse it. However, in the midst of this darkness, we see God’s grace shining through in His interaction with Noah.

Noah finds favor in the eyes of the Lord and is chosen to build an ark to save his family and pairs of animals from the impending flood.

Genesis 7:

As the floodwaters arrive, Noah, his family, and the animals enter the ark, obeying God’s command. The floodwaters rise and cover the entire earth for forty days and nights, cleansing it from the corruption of sin. Only Noah and those with him on the ark survive, signifying God’s faithfulness to preserve the righteous and His desire to offer a fresh start to humanity.

These chapters present significant lessons about the consequences of sin, the importance of obedience, and God’s graciousness and mercy amidst human failings. As you read through these passages, remember to reflect on the themes of faith, repentance, and God’s unchanging love for His creation.