Brothers’ One-Year Bible Reading Plan  | December: Bold Witness, Faithful Leadership, and the Good Fight 

December Reading Plan: Dandelion One-Year Themed Bible Reading Plan | Brothers' Edition  

A daily 15-minute devotional journey crafted for men pursuing courageous witness, spiritual endurance, pastoral leadership, and ultimate hope. In December, we follow the explosive spread of the Gospel in Acts—from Stephen's martyrdom to Paul's conversion and stormy journeys. We then anchor our convictions in Paul’s epistles, standing firm as "men of courage," sanctifying ourselves as honorable vessels, and finishing the year reflecting on the ultimate promise: "Surely I am coming soon." Start your December reading today! 

December Daily Reading Schedule 

Phase 1: Bold Prayer, Martyrdom, and Gospel Breakthroughs (Dec 1 – Dec 7)

Dec 1: 👉 Read Acts 4:23–31 (Prayer for Boldness: The believers pray amidst threat, and the place is shaken)

Dec 2: 👉 Read Acts 6:1–7 (Choosing Deacons: Seven men full of the Spirit and wisdom selected to serve)

Dec 3: 👉 Read Acts 6:8–15; 7:54–60 (Stephen’s Martyrdom: A face like an angel, forgiving his accusers as he falls asleep)

Dec 4: 👉 Read Acts 8:26–40 (Philip and the Ethiopian: Prompt obedience to the Spirit leads to an official's baptism)

Dec 5: 👉 Read Acts 9:1–22 (The Damascus Road: "Lord, who are You?"—Saul's dramatic conversion and call)

Dec 6: 👉 Read Acts 9:10–19 (Ananias’ Obedience: Overcoming fear to welcome a former enemy as a brother)

Dec 7: 👉 Read Acts 9:26–31 (Barnabas the Encourager: Vouching for Saul and helping the church find peace)

Phase 2: Cultural Engagement, Endurance, and Unshakable Faith (Dec 8 – Dec 17)

Dec 8: 👉 Read Acts 10:34–48 (Gentiles Receive the Spirit: God shows no partiality; salvation opens to all nations)

Dec 9: 👉 Read Acts 13:1–12 (Sent Out by the Spirit: Fasting, prayer, and confronting spiritual resistance in Cyprus)

Dec 10: 👉 Read Acts 14:19–28 (Stoned Yet Standing: "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God")

Dec 11: 👉 Read Acts 16:16–34 (Midnight Praise in Prison: Paul and Silas sing in chains, leading the jailer to faith)

Dec 12: 👉 Read Acts 17:16–34 (Reasoning at the Areopagus: Proclaiming the unknown God to the philosophers of Athens)

Dec 13: 👉 Read Acts 18:18–28 (Tentmakers and Teachers: Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos building up the body)

Dec 14: 👉 Read Acts 18:24–28 (Apollos’ Humility: An eloquent defender of faith willing to learn more deeply)

Dec 15: 👉 Read Acts 20:17–38 (Farewell to the Elders: "I coveted no one's silver... It is more blessed to give than to receive")

Dec 16: 👉 Read Acts 27:13–44 (Anchor in the Storm: Paul's steady leadership and assurance during a violent shipwreck)

Dec 17: 👉 Read Acts 28:16–31 (Uncomplaining Endurance: Under house arrest in Rome, boldly preaching without hindrance)

Phase 3: Gospel Power and the Call to Masculine Strength (Dec 18 – Dec 23)

Dec 18: 👉 Read Romans 1:16–17 (Unashamed of the Gospel: The power of God for salvation to everyone who believes)

Dec 19: 👉 Read Romans 5:1–11 (Hope in Suffering: Peace with God, character through endurance, and reconciliation)

Dec 20: 👉 Read Romans 6:1–14 (Dead to Sin, Alive to God: Presenting your members as instruments for righteousness)

Dec 21: 👉 Read Romans 8:1–17 (Life in the Spirit: No condemnation, walking in freedom as sons of God)

Dec 22: 👉 Read 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (The Charge: "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love")

Dec 23: 👉 Read 2 Corinthians 4:1–18 (Treasure in Jars of Clay: Afflicted but not crushed, fixing our eyes on the unseen)

Phase 4: Honorable Vessels, Finishing the Race, and Final Hope (Dec 24 – Dec 31)

Dec 24: 👉 Read 1 Timothy 4:6–16 (Christmas Eve Self-Examination: Set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity)

Dec 25: 👉 Read 2 Timothy 2:20–26 (Christmas Day Consecration: Cleanse yourself to be a vessel for honorable use, prepared for good)

Dec 26: 👉 Read 2 Timothy 4:1–8 (Finishing the Race: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith")

Dec 27: 👉 Read Philemon 1–25 (Reconciliation and Brotherhood: Welcoming a runaway slave back as a beloved brother)

Dec 28: 👉 Read Jude 1–25 (Contending for the Faith: Building yourselves up in the most holy faith and keeping in God's love)

Dec 29: 👉 Read Revelation 2:1–7 (Returning to First Love: Praise for endurance, warning against losing original devotion)

Dec 30: 👉 Read Revelation 2:8–11 (Faithful Unto Death: "Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life")

Dec 31: 👉 Read Revelation 22:6–21 (Year-End Declaration: "He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!")