My Daily 5-Minute Bible Study Plan (for women): 2027 Edition
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My Daily 5-Minute Bible Study Plan: 2027 Edition
Do you find it hard to make time to read the Bible? You intend to do it, but the hours turn into days, and before you know it, another week has passed and you have not picked up God’s Word. This book provides a simple way for you to open the Bible regularly and dig into a passage—even if you only have a few minutes!
Part planner, part journal, part Bible study, this book gives you the opportunity to read a portion of scripture and reflect on what God’s Word says, what it means, and how it applies to your own life and faith.
May My Daily 5-Minute Bible Study Plan help you to establish the discipline of studying God’s Word. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and make that first five minutes of your day count or use these studies to end your day rooted in God’s wisdom. You will find that spending even five minutes focused on scripture has the power to make a huge difference. Soon you will want to make even more time for God’s Word!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A Good Beginning
God began a good work in His creation. The same powerful God who sca ered the stars across the heavens, started the earth on its orbit, and breathed life into His creation also began a good work by creating you. That doesn’t mean that God expects you to be perfect. The Bible tells you that everyone sins (Romans 3:23), but it also says that sinners are redeemed through Jesus’ sacrifice (verse 24). Today, celebrate the fact that God created you, set you on a course, and made a way for you to live forever with Him—all for His glory.
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Your Rainbow Promise
After the Flood, Noah opened up the ark, and all the animals raced out and disappeared. Noah and his family were excited too, but before se ing out to start new lives, they paused to sacrifice to the Lord. In return, God set His bow in the heavens, a promise that He’d never flood the earth again. Before hurrying out to your day’s work, pause a few moments to seek the Lord. Give Him first place in your life. He may give you a promise too. Or He may reveal a solution to a vexing problem. What does it say?
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Waiting for God’s Promise
In Genesis 15, God promised Abraham that his own flesh-and-blood son would be his heir. In chapter 16, Abraham assumed Ishmael was that heir. But in chapter 17, God promised that a son named Isaac, born of Abraham’s wife, Sarah, would be the one. God often makes promises to His people, promises that they sometimes try to fulfill by their own efforts. It’s good to be proactive and to take definite steps—that’s usually a necessary part of making dreams come true—but don’t forget that this is, above all, God’s work. Only He can bring it to pass. What does it say?
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God, the Just Judge
More than a few people think the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is a tale from God’s wild and woolly days, before He reformed and became the God of love (1 John 4:8). But God is still the same. He declared that He is the Lord and doesn’t change (Malachi 3:6). God still becomes angry at willful sin and disobedience, and still avenges the oppressed when they suffer injustice. Read Revelation and you’ll see how He plans to judge the world in the last days. That’s a good reason for you to respect the Lord.
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The Lord Will Provide
When God Himself provided the lamb for Abraham to sacrifice in place of Isaac, this gave rise to a Hebrew proverb, that His people’s needs would be provided on the mountain of the Lord (Genesis 22:14). How does this apply to you? Well, when you’re “on the mountain of the Lord”—whether involved in Christian ministry or faithfully obeying God in your daily life—He will see to it that your needs are met. As Jesus said, if you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all other things will be added to you (Ma hew 6:33).
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Value Your Birthright
Esau sold his entire birthright for one bowl of lentils and a chunk of bread. The flocks and herds that he stood to inherit from his father, Isaac, would’ve been extraordinarily valuable. He also traded away his rights to all the land of Canaan, some of the most expensive real estate on this planet. Thus, he became the very symbol of shortsighted, carnal, worldly people. Hebrews 12:16–17 warns against this. Be careful that you don’t despise the treasures and riches of God’s heavenly kingdom for a few temporary pleasures in this life.
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The Stolen Blessing
Have you wondered why God allowed Jacob to deceive Isaac to receive his blessing, then sanctioned his deception by allowing him to keep it? It was because Jacob already had the birthright. Isaac’s blessing confirmed something that had already happened. But this is still a big lesson in trusting God. Are you ever tempted to make things happen by your own efforts? Are you sometimes willing to break God’s laws to produce a desired outcome? Be careful, or you might run the train off the tracks in your eagerness to get what you want.
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God’s Gate
When Jacob had a dream of God standing at the top of a wide flight of stairs, pronouncing blessings on him, he exclaimed that this spot was none other than the house of God, the very gate to heaven (Genesis 28:17). So he called it Bethel (“House of God”). Have you ever had an encounter with God, an experience that helped you realize His deep love and care for you? You probably haven’t seen Him like Jacob did, but if He revealed Himself to you in any manner, treasure that experience. Let it give you strength.
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Contrary to Expectations
Jacob’s uncle, Laban, agreed that only speckled, spo ed, or streaked sheep would be Jacob’s wages. Then he made sure that there were only sheep with white wool in Jacob’s care. But still they kept bearing speckled, spo ed, and streaked lambs. God did miracles to make their recessive genes come out. God still does miracles contrary to natural expectations today. He can make the “least likely to succeed” win. Is someone trying to defraud you? God can see to it that you’re blessed despite their efforts to curse you or shortchange you. (See also 2 Samuel 16:11–12.)
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God Fights for You
When Jacob left Haran, he took his family and flocks and left without telling Laban. He knew he had to do that, or Laban would send him away empty handed. Laban finally caught up to Jacob, but God had rebuked him the night before, telling him to watch what he said to his son-in-law. God is able to reprimand your adversaries as well. Don’t think that your coming out on top depends upon you having clever strategies, perfect arguments, or having lots of friends to back you. God is on your side, and He will fight for you.
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Wrestling with God
Jacob once wrestled with God—who appeared in human form—all night long. That was some exhausting match! Finally, God dislocated Jacob’s hip so he couldn’t wrestle any more. But even that didn’t stop Jacob. He simply clung to God and refused to let go until He blessed him. Christians today are sometimes said to “wrestle in prayer,” but don’t get the idea that you stand a chance of pinning the Almighty to the mat and forcing Him to give you what you want. Instead, simply throw your arms around Him and hang on to Him.
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Cleaning House
One day, Jacob found out that his wife Rachel had taken her father’s idols (Genesis 31:30–34). Soon Jacob became aware that many of his herdsmen and servants secretly worshipped idols. So when great trouble struck and he desperately needed God’s help, Jacob insisted that everyone ditch their gods (35:1–4). You cry out to God in your day of trouble, but often the first thing He does is remind you of idols stashed in the corners of your life. They can be anything that competes with Him for your devotion, so clean house today.
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Prepared for
Greatness
God had an astonishing plan for Joseph’s life. God wanted to mightily exalt him, making him one of the most powerful men on this planet. But to accomplish that, God had to first test Joseph in the furnace of affliction—not only to see his motives, but to humble him. God often does the same in your life by allowing you to suffer setbacks, calamities, and misunderstandings. You may wonder, Why isn’t God blessing me or protecting me? He may be doing a special work in you, preparing you for service in His kingdom.
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Beware of Alluring Voices
Joseph was the slave of a ranking Egyptian official named Potiphar, and as a young man, Joseph was well-built and handsome. This caused Potiphar’s wanton wife to constantly entice him to come to bed with her. But Joseph knew that would ruin his life, so he steadfastly resisted. Is there someone speaking enticing words to you, trying to seduce you? Beware! They may be as alluring as the sirens of Greek myth, but they seek to bring you to ruin on destructive reefs (1 Timothy 1:19). Turn away from them, and don’t yield.
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Making Yourself Vulnerable
One night, Pharaoh had troubling dreams, and none of his wise men could interpret them. His cupbearer immediately thought of Joseph— but to mention him, the cupbearer had to bring up the subject of his own fall from favor two years earlier. He bravely chose to speak up. Has that ever happened in your life? To give context to a piece of information, have you had to talk about your own past mistakes? It’s called making yourself vulnerable, and there’s a measure of risk involved. But if you love others, you’ll step up to the plate and do it.
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God Sees and Hears
When Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to buy food, he recognized them, but accused them of being spies. Not realizing who this “Egyptian lord” was, the ten brothers began speaking in Hebrew about how they had mistreated Joseph. Joseph, of course, understood them. God also hears your hidden thoughts and sees your secret deeds. The Lord’s eyes are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good (Proverbs 15:3). So watch what you say and think! Be prayerful about what you do. You’ll one day have to give an account to Him.
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Deeply Buried Love
After Jacob was led to believe that Joseph was dead, Judah—perhaps disturbed by his father’s grieving—moved away from home (Genesis 37:31–35; 38:1). Now, to spare his father new pain, Judah offered to become Joseph’s slave—proving he truly loved his father (44:16–34). Past strife may have also led you to put space between you and your family. But may love—often deeply buried love—move you to do the right thing in due time, reconcile with your loved ones, let go of old offenses, and forgive.
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Moved to Tears
One of the most emotional parts of the Bible is when Joseph broke down and wept, revealing to his family that he was their long-lost brother. You may sometimes complain, like Jacob, that your life has been painful and difficult (Genesis 47:9), but may you experience a happy ending that moves you to tears. Like Joseph, you may have endured abuse and bullying at the hands of family members, but know this: God desires times of sincere forgiveness and reconciliation in mind as well. It may cost you to take the first step, but it’s so worth it.
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Stay on Your Knees
Joseph respected the prophetic anointing his father had, so when he brought his two sons to Jacob to be blessed, he bowed down (Genesis 48:12). But when Jacob placed his right hand on the younger son’s head, Joseph took his father’s hand to move it (verse 17). Are you sometimes like that? Do you tell God you desire to yield to His will and obey Him— yet when what He does displeases you, do you a empt to move God’s hands and make Him do things your way? It’s best to stay on your knees.
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