Brothers’ One-Year Bible Reading Plan  | October: Faithful Stewardship, Money Matters, and Kingdom Ethics      

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

A daily 15-minute devotional journey designed for men addressing wealth, faithful stewardship, workplace ethics, civic responsibility, and Kingdom manhood from the Sermon on the Mount. In October, we examine the transformations of Matthew and Zacchaeus, dissect parables on greed and talent management, explore tentmaking and generous giving in the early church, and dive into Matthew 5 to cultivate purity, honest speech, and enemy-loving character. Start your October reading today! 

October Daily Reading Schedule 

Phase 1: Financial Transformation, Stewards, and Warnings (Oct 1 – Oct 6)

Oct 1: 👉 Read Matthew 9:9–13 (Matthew’s Call: Leaving the tax booth behind to follow Jesus, who calls sinners to repentance)

Oct 2: 👉 Read Luke 19:1–10 (Zacchaeus Restored: True salvation yielding financial restitution and generous giving)

Oct 3: 👉 Read Luke 12:13–21 (The Rich Fool: Guarding against covetousness; rich toward self vs. rich toward God)

Oct 4: 👉 Read Luke 12:35–48 (Faithful Watchmen: To whom much is given, much will be required)

Oct 5: 👉 Read Matthew 25:14–30 (Parable of the Talents: Investing God’s resources with courage and diligence)

Oct 6: 👉 Read Luke 16:1–13 (Unrighteous Wealth: Faithfulness in little things; you cannot serve God and money)

Phase 2: Labor, Work Ethics, and Warning Signs (Oct 7 – Oct 19)

Oct 7: 👉 Read Acts 20:17–38 (Paul’s Farewell: Hard labor to help the weak; "It is more blessed to give than to receive")

Oct 8: 👉 Read Acts 18:1–4 (Tentmaking Ministry: Paul working with Aquila and Priscilla while proclaiming the gospel)

Oct 9: 👉 Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15 (A Warning Against Idleness: "If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat")

Oct 10: 👉 Read Colossians 3:22–25 (Work as Worship: Bondservants doing their daily work heartily as unto the Lord)

Oct 11: 👉 Read Colossians 4:1 (Masters' Duty: Treating workers with fairness and justice, remembering your Master in heaven)

Oct 12: 👉 Read Ephesians 4:28 (From Thief to Giver: Steal no more; work honestly so you have something to share)

Oct 13: 👉 Read 1 Timothy 6:6–10 (Contentment: Godliness with contentment is great gain; love of money is a root of evil)

Oct 14: 👉 Read 1 Timothy 6:17–19 (Instructions to the Rich: Do not trust in uncertain riches; be rich in good works)

Oct 15: 👉 Read James 2:1–13 (No Partiality: Fleeing favoritism toward the wealthy; fulfilling the royal law of love)

Oct 16: 👉 Read James 5:1–6 (Warning to Unjust Wealth: Retaining wages by fraud cries out to the Lord of Hosts)

Oct 17: 👉 Read Acts 3:1–10 (Greater than Gold: Peter heals the lame man at the Beautiful Gate in Jesus' name)

Oct 18: 👉 Read Acts 4:32–37 (Early Church Sharing: One heart and soul, laying property at apostles' feet for the needy)

Oct 19: 👉 Read Acts 5:1–11 (Ananias and Sapphira: The deadly cost of hypocritical giving and lying to the Holy Spirit)

Phase 3: Civic Duty, Kingdom Trust, and Cheerful Giving (Oct 20 – Oct 24)

Oct 20: 👉 Read Romans 13:1–7 (Governing Authorities: Submitting to civil order, paying taxes, and giving honor where due)

Oct 21: 👉 Read Romans 13:8–10 (The Debt of Love: Owe no one anything except love, which fulfills the law)

Oct 22: 👉 Read Romans 14:13–23 (Avoiding Stumbling Blocks: Kingdom righteousness, peace, and joy over personal freedoms)

Oct 23: 👉 Read Matthew 6:19–34 (Treasures and Anxiety: Seeking first God's kingdom and righteousness over daily worries)

Oct 24: 👉 Read 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 (Cheerful Giving: Sowing bountifully; God loves a cheerful giver)

Phase 4: Sermon on the Mount and Kingdom Manhood (Oct 25 – Oct 31)

Oct 25: 👉 Read Matthew 4:18–22 (The Call of the Fishermen: Leaving nets immediately to follow Christ)

Oct 26: 👉 Read Matthew 5:1–12 (The Beatitudes: Character qualities of poor in spirit, meek, and pure in heart)

Oct 27: 👉 Read Matthew 5:13–16 (Salt and Light: Letting your good works shine so men glorify your Father)

Oct 28: 👉 Read Matthew 5:21–26 (Rooting Out Anger: Reconciling with your brother before presenting your offering)

Oct 29: 👉 Read Matthew 5:27–30 (Lust and Purity: Cutting off internal temptation at its source)

Oct 30: 👉 Read Matthew 5:33–37 (Truthful Speech: Let your "Yes" be "Yes" and your "No" be "No")

Oct 31: 👉 Read Matthew 5:43–48 (Love for Enemies: Praying for persecutors to reflect the perfection of your Heavenly Father)