Table of Contents
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Foreword
January—Communing With God
Jesus, Our Pattern, Depended on Prayer, January 1
Christ’s Example Gives Power to Resist Temptation, January 2
Approaching God With Reverence, January 3
Pray for Daily Bread, January 4
Have a Forgiving Spirit, January 5
Have a Heart Filled With Gratitude, January 6
Pray in Jesus’ Name, January 7
Our Prayers Will Be Answered, January 8
Not Only Pray, but Ask and Work! January 9
Pray in Submission to God’s Will, January 10
To Avoid Darkness, Stay Close to God, January 11
Pray to Reflect Christ’s Unfathomable Love, January 12
Gain Spiritual Strength Through Prayer, January 13
Plead for Wisdom and Power, January 14
Pray Silently, Continually, January 15
Take Your Children to Jesus in Prayer, January 16
A Prayer That Includes Us, January 17
In Sincere Pursuit of Truth We Commune With God, January 18
Prayer Closely Related to Reformation, January 19
Prayers Enlist the Help of Angels, January 20
By Prayer, Prepare for Convocations, January 21
Look to Jesus in Prayer, January 22
Prayers of a Godly Woman Answered, January 23
What It Means to Pray in Christ’s Name, January 24
Spiritual Growth Through Prayer, January 25
Walking With God Through Prayer, January 26
Prayer an Effective Weapon Against Satan, January 27
Transformed by Communion With God, January 28
Pray Earnestly for Christian Character, January 29
Pray in Humbleness of Heart, January 30
Prayer Helps Guide to Truth, January 31
February—The Blessings of Obedience
Obey God, Just as Jesus Did, February 1
Everything Lost by Disobedience, February 2
The Promise of Redemption, February 3
God’s Word the Supreme Authority, February 4
Jesus Showed That We Can Obey, February 5
Obey From Principle, February 6
Israel Pledges to Obey God’s Commandments, February 7
Christ’s Perfect Obedience Can Be Ours, February 8
Obedience Through Grace, February 9
Christ, the Model of True Obedience, February 10
Happiness Guarded by God’s Law, February 11
Obedience to Be Rewarded, February 12
Commandment-keeping Families Glorify Christ, February 13
Obedience Brings Peace and Happiness, February 14
Joy in Loving Obedience, February 15
Jesus Gives Power to Obey, February 16
Abraham’s Great Example of Obedience, February 17
God’s Law Important for All Time, February 18
Disobedience Indicates Rebellion, February 19
Obedience Results in Happiness, February 20
Even Nature Obeys Divine Commands, February 21
Obey God, the Supreme Authority, February 22
Make Obedience Attractive, February 23
God’s Law Is Perfect, February 24
Jesus, the Perfect Pattern of Obedience, February 25
Our Obedience Enables God to Fulfill Promises, February 26
Obedience Has Immediate and Eternal Rewards, February 27
Genuine Sanctification Involves Obedience, February 28
March—Investing Time and Other Talents
Time to Study Revelation, March 1
Depend on Our Divine Advocate, March 2
A Message for Our Time, March 3
Work Faithfully, Using Time Wisely, March 4
Submit to God’s Training Process, March 5
Improving Opportunities for Service, March 6
Regularity and Promptness Are Religious Duties, March 7
Every Hour Is Valuable, March 8
Buried Talents Should Be Used, March 9
How to “Redeem” Time, March 10
Use Even One Talent Wisely, March 11
Use Abilities and Means for God’s Glory, March 12
A Time for Vigilant Work, March 13
Both Money and Active Service Needed, March 14
Work for Low Wages Rather Than Be Idle, March 15
Every Spiritual Gift Is Important, March 16
Be Satisfied With Humble Work, March 17
Every Person Has a Gift and Is Accountable, March 18
Small Talents Have Value and Can Increase, March 19
Work Faithfully Where You Are, March 20
Working With Jesus to Save the Lost, March 21
One Talent, Used Faithfully, Will Gain Other Talents, March 22
Faithful Users of Talents Will Hear “Well Done”, March 23
Use Well the Talent of Speech, March 24
Reveal Jesus’ Love Through Speech, March 25
Use Responsibly the Gifts of Speech and Influence, March 26
Speak Winsomely of the Savior, March 27
Influence—A Power for Good or Evil, March 28
God’s Grace Essential to Right Use of Influence, March 29
Our Service Should Meet Heaven’s Approval, March 30
Using God’s Gifts as He Wills, March 31
April—Exploring God’s Word
No True Wisdom Apart From God, April 1
The Rewards of Bible Study, April 2
The Spirit Must Illuminate the Word, April 3
Seek God for Wisdom, April 4
Reach for the Highest Standard of Personhood, April 5
Prepare Now for Immortal Life, April 6
To Grow, Study the Word, April 7
Learn the Truth, Then Live It, April 8
To Find the Word Interesting, Receive the Spirit, April 9
Treasures of Truth Are for Those Who Dig, April 10
Ever Search for More Light, April 11
Examine Diligently Every Belief, April 12
Bible Study Strengthens the Intellect, April 13
Search the Word Objectively and Personally, April 14
Preparing for Trying Times, April 15
Do Not Merely Read the Scriptures, but Search, April 16
Hear Christ’s Voice Through the Word, April 17
Earnest Study Produces True Conversion, April 18
God’s Word the Standard of Judgment, April 19
Scripture’s Grand Themes Expand the Mind, April 20
Exciting Experiences Await Bible Students, April 21
The Holy Spirit Illuminates the Word, April 22
Accept the Bible as the Foundation of All Faith, April 23
Have Fellowship With Jesus Through the Word, April 24
Enjoy the Rich Banquet Found in the Word, April 25
True Higher Education Found in the Word of God, April 26
To Understand God’s Word Better, Be Obedient, April 27
The Bible Reveals the Way to Christ, April 28
Search the Scriptures, and Be Obedient, April 29
True Learners Accept the Scriptures as God’s Voice, April 30
May—The Day That God Made Holy
God’s People to Keep the Sabbath, May 1
The Sabbath Intended for All Humankind, May 2
A Day Pointing to God’s Power and Love, May 3
Six Days for Us, Only One for God, May 4
The Sabbath Turns Minds to the Creator, May 5
On Day Six, Prepare for the Sabbath, May 6
Threefold Miracle Reveals Sabbath Sacredness, May 7
Satan’s Attack Against God’s Memorial, May 8
Sabbath Truth Supported by the Word, May 9
The Sign of God’s Authority, May 10
The Spurious Sabbath a False Signpost, May 11
Do Good on the Sabbath, May 12
Do Soul-saving Work on the Sabbath, May 13
Doing Well on the Sabbath Honors the Day, May 14
The Sabbath Designed to Bring Us Into Harmony With God, May 15
The Sabbath a Sign of Covenant Relationship, May 16
A Day of Healing and Joy, May 17
A Day on Which to Show Mercy, May 18
Set Example of Sabbath Sacredness, and Teach It, May 19
The Commandments Are for All, May 20
Jesus Kept the Sabbath by Doing Good, May 21
The Sabbath Memorializes a Literal Day, May 22
The Sabbath Reminds Us of God’s Creative Power, May 23
Believe God’s Word, Not Human Reasoning, May 24
The Sabbath Was Kept Anciently, and Is Today, May 25
Keeping the Sabbath as a Family, May 26
Good Works Continue on the Sabbath, May 27
A Vision of the Sabbath Commandment, May 28
Why Worship Is Due God, May 29
The Sabbath Not Jewish but Christ’s Holy Day, May 30
Sabbath Rest and Joy in Eternity, May 31
June—Doing the King’s Business
Be Like Jesus, Not Like the World, June 1
Do Right in Business, Not Just in Church, June 2
Be Honest With Others and With God, June 3
Imitate Jesus and His Ethics, June 4
Never Take Advantage of Another’s Misfortune, June 5
Character Tested by Presence of the Less Fortunate, June 6
The Golden Rule to Govern Business Dealings, June 7
God’s Plan to Prevent Poverty, June 8
God’s Grace Needed to Polish Us, June 9
Principles of the Gospel Must Control Us, June 10
Our Business Standards Reveal Our Character, June 11
Even “Small” Sins Have Big Consequences, June 12
Build Character on Jesus, the Rock, June 13
Public Service Demands Strict Integrity, June 14
God’s Word Approves the Judicial Oath, June 15
Choices Being Made Between Two Sides, June 16
Handling Money to Meet God’s Approval, June 17
To Win Souls, Forgo Personal Gain, June 18
Set Right Priorities in Life, June 19
Christians Must Never Depart From Integrity, June 20
Reveal Love While Doing God’s Business, June 21
Imitate Christ, Not the World, June 22
Be Compassionate When Poverty Is Unavoidable, June 23
Show Divine Love by Being Merciful, June 24
Seek Divine Wisdom in Handling Money, June 25
Invest to Glorify God, Not Self, June 26
Represent Christ in Every Circumstance, June 27
In Planning, Consider the Unending Future, June 28
Never Dishonor God by Violating Righteous Principles, June 29
Faithful Stewards Provide for God’s Work, June 30
July—Practicing the End-time Lifestyle
The New Lifestyle Through Jesus, July 1
Jesus Requires Wholehearted Commitment, July 2
God Has Sent Warnings, but Few Listen, July 3
Fanaticism and Noise No Evidence of Faith, July 4
God Not Pleased With Tasteless Disorder, July 5
Follow Christ and Defeat the Enemy, July 6
Decided Efforts Must Be Made Against Sin, July 7
Seek to Be Temperate in All Things, July 8
Training Children a Sacred Responsibility, July 9
Work and Exercise Contribute to Health, July 10
When Trials Come, Cling to Jesus, July 11
For Every Difficulty, God’s Grace Is Sufficient, July 12
Husbands Are to Be Thoughtful and Cheerful, July 13
Bible Holiness Is Our Great Need, July 14
Be Faithful in Small, Common Tasks, July 15
Meeting Difficulties Develops Spiritual Muscle, July 16
Maintain Integrity, Whatever the Cost, July 17
Motive Determines Value of Our Acts, July 18
Stay Close to Jesus and Become Like Him, July 19
To Find True Happiness, Obey God, July 20
When in Trial, Review God’s Great Mercy, July 21
Receive Light, and Walk in It, July 22
Reveal Love, Compassion, and Tenderness, July 23
Do Not Accuse Others, but Intercede for Them, July 24
Live Unselfishly, and Teach People to Love Jesus, July 25
Bring the Lower Passions Into Subjection, July 26
Seek to Reflect the Image of Jesus, July 27
We Should Give Hope to the Fallen, July 28
Take Time for Prayer and the Word, July 29
Study Christ’s Words, Not Human Opinions, July 30
Be Used by the Spirit in Christ’s Service, July 31
August—Relating to the Natural World
Happiness to Be Found in Natural Surroundings, August 1
All Nature Entrusted to Adam and Eve, August 2
God’s Wisdom and Love Revealed in Nature, August 3
Work Given as a Source of Happiness, August 4
The Earth Will Produce Abundantly for Diligent Workers, August 5
Work and Study Benefit Both the Earth and the Mind, August 6
Cooperating With God in Work Promotes Happiness, August 7
Well-regulated Work Aids All-around Development, August 8
The Beauty of Nature Reveals God’s Character, August 9
God’s Love and Glory Seen in Nature, August 10
God’s Power Exercised Constantly in Nature, August 11
Appreciate Earth’s Natural, Quiet Beauty, August 12
Nature Offers Messages of Hope and Comfort, August 13
Draw Spiritual Lessons and Health Benefits From Trees, August 14
Nature Is Guided and Upheld by the Creator, August 15
Christ Points Us to a More Glorious World, August 16
Many Lessons to Be Learned From Nature, August 17
How to Learn From Nature Its Deepest Lessons, August 18
Nature Teaches the Value of Obedience to Law, August 19
Valuable Objects in Nature Are Pruned or Refined, August 20
Nature Testifies of a Master Artist and Designer, August 21
Earth’s Bounties Give Evidence of God’s Love, August 22
The Natural World Speaks of the Creator, August 23
Rich Blessings From a Sabbath for the Land, August 24
The Poor Have Rights in God’s World, August 25
Work, for Earth’s Night Is Coming, August 26
Cultivating the Soil Is Doing God’s Service, August 27
An Exhaustless Source of Instruction and Delight, August 28
Fallow Ground of the Human Heart Should Be Worked, August 29
Greater Efficiency and Deeper Consecration Needed, August 30
Keep Streams of Beneficence in Constant Circulation, August 31
September—Sharing the Good News
Tell Others to Love and Obey Christ, September 1
All Have a Duty to Witness, September 2
Carry Light and Hope Everywhere, September 3
To Witness Successfully, First Crucify Self, September 4
Invite People to Become Children of God, September 5
Angels Cooperate With Soul Winners, September 6
Guard Your Words and Be Tactful as You Witness, September 7
Now Is the Time to Work for Christ, September 8
Practical Christianity Important in Witnesses, September 9
Witness Wherever Jesus Calls You, September 10
Jesus Identifies Himself With the Needy, September 11
The Holy Spirit Will Empower for Witnessing, September 12
God Gives Grace to Those Who Believe His Word, September 13
One Small Book Produced Big Results, September 14
Personal Ministry Is Key to Winning Souls, September 15
Make Clear the Worth of the Soul, September 16
Music Can Attract People to God’s Message, September 17
Truth Is to Be Lived, Not Merely Spoken, September 18
Aim High and Attempt Much for God, September 19
Witness at Every Large Gathering in Cities, September 20
Christ’s Followers to Differ From the World, September 21
Win Souls Through the Sabbath School, September 22
Work to Be Done in Large Cities, September 23
Expressions of Sympathy Open Hearts to the Gospel, September 24
Soul Winning Creates Demand for Holy Spirit, September 25
Consecrated Workers Could Do Great Work in Short Time, September 26
Workers to Reveal the Spirit of Jesus, September 27
Consecrate Self, Then Search for Perishing Souls, September 28
Unselfish Service Gives Joy to Both Christ and Us, September 29
Every Member to Help Spread the Gospel, September 30
October—Enjoying Good Health
Everyone Should Know and Obey the Laws of Life, October 1
Leaders to Practice and Teach Health Reform, October 2
It’s Time to Give Up Health-destroying Indulgences, October 3
Share the Light on Healthful Living, October 4
Nutritious Diet Important for Intellectual Vigor, October 5
Higher Powers to Control Physical Nature, October 6
Good Health Needed to Achieve Success, October 7
Aim for Holiness, Not Merely Health, October 8
Health Reform and Third Angel’s Message Closely Allied, October 9
Advent Message to Sanctify Body and Soul, October 10
Conditions for Good Health Must Be Observed, October 11
Self-development Essential to Accomplish Most Good, October 12
Temperate Habits and Physical Exercise Produce Vigor, October 13
Follow the Example Set by the Four Hebrews, October 14
Control the Appetite Through Christ’s Power, October 15
Christians to Be Strictly Temperate, Governed by Principle, October 16
Food to Be Wholesome and Palatable, October 17
Control of Appetite to Begin in Childhood, October 18
Stimulants Eventually Produce Evil Results, October 19
Through Jesus Comes Health and Relief From Perplexities, October 20
Obey Nature’s Laws to Enjoy Health, October 21
Follow Divine Counsel to Preserve Health, October 22
Effect Follows Cause, Producing Health or Disease, October 23
To Have a Clear Mind, Follow Temperance Principles, October 24
Physical Work Helps to Develop Mind and Character, October 25
Temperance in All Things Is Essential, October 26
Our Thinking Is Affected by Our Eating, October 27
Prepare Wholesome Diet Without Flesh Meats, October 28
Both Physical and Mental Faculties to Be Cultivated, October 29
Pure, Fresh Air Promotes Health of Mind and Body, October 30
Love for God Is Essential for Perfect Health, October 31
November—Worshiping at Home
Though We Fall, We Can Conquer, November 1
Move Forward in Faith and Unity, November 2
Make Family Worship Interesting, November 3
Daily Family Worship Yields Precious Results, November 4
Worship Faithfully Every Morning and Evening, November 5
Parents to Begin Reformation in the Home, November 6
Time for Worship to Be Set Apart as Sacred, November 7
God’s People Will Be Refined by Time of Trouble, November 8
Consecrate Your Family to God, and Look to Calvary, November 9
The Way Opens When We Advance by Faith, November 10
Angels in Heaven Worship With Us, November 11
Christ’s Blood and Righteousness Purify Our Worship, November 12
Talk of Jesus, and Reflect the Joy of Being a Christian, November 13
Jesus in the Heart Makes the Life Fragrant, November 14
Family Worship Can Help Create Harmony, November 15
Victory Is Assured for All Who Obey Christ’s Orders, November 16
In Every Situation Jesus Gives Fresh Blessings, November 17
In Love and Mercy Jesus Pleads With Us and For Us, November 18
Diffuse the Light Throughout the Dark World, November 19
God Alone Is to Be Worshiped, November 20
Christ’s Self-sacrificing Life Is Our Lesson Book, November 21
Memorize the Scriptures, Preparing for the Future, November 22
We May Receive God’s Unlimited Grace, to Do Good, November 23
To Feed the Soul, Commune Constantly With Jesus, November 24
Be Courteous, Lifting Others’ Burdens, as Did Jesus, November 25
We Are to Grow in Piety, Purity, and Love, November 26
God’s Word and Love Will Open Hearts to Jesus, November 27
Special Endowment of Grace and Power Needed Today, November 28
When We Thirst for Righteousness, Jesus Draws Near, November 29
Angels Join Us as We Help Those in Need, November 30
December—Repenting, Then Growing
Jesus, the Chief Shepherd, Knows Each Sheep, December 1
True Christians Focus on Christ, Not Self, December 2
Truly Converted People Aim for Perfection, December 3
Converted Sinners Live a New Life, December 4
Repent Today, and Receive Christ’s Robe of Righteousness, December 5
Jesus Lovingly Calls, but Many Wait Too Long to Respond, December 6
When Sinners Repent, Heaven Rejoices, December 7
Conversion Creates New Interests and New Loves, December 8
Repentant Souls Hate Sin and Love Righteousness, December 9
Humanity, Allied With Divinity, Can Keep the Law, December 10
Conscientious Persons Must Guard Against Being Deceived, December 11
True Repentance Involves Remorse for Sin and Forsaking It, December 12
By Grace You Can Reach Christ’s Ideal, December 13
God’s People Are Polished Stones in His Spiritual Temple, December 14
Advance the Kingdom by Leading Sinners to Repentance, December 15
Look to Jesus, and He Will Give You Victory, December 16
Lift Up the Standard as the Great Controversy Intensifies, December 17
Bible Sanctification Involves Humility and Constant Growth, December 18
Repentance to Be Followed by Change of Character, December 19
Both Repentance and Forgiveness Are Gifts From Christ, December 20
God Calls for Repentance and Holy Living, December 21
God Waits to Receive All Who Repent, December 22
Jesus’ Love Draws Sinners to Repentance, December 23
Good Works to Follow Revival, December 24
Jesus Pays the Debt of Repentant Sinners, December 25
God’s People to Reflect His Glory, December 26
Everyone to Work for the Lost, December 27
Repentance Essential During Day of Atonement, December 28
God’s Law Leads to True Repentance, December 29
Christ’s Robe of Righteousness Is for the Repentant, December 30
All Who Repent Will Be Forgiven and Accepted, December 31