Here are the daily readings from Devotions on F.I.R.E. Volume 1 for January with the Employment Points.
Date: January 1st
Read: Genesis 1-2, with Matthew 1
Employment Point: Imitate God, Eve, and Mary by becoming a godly helper to others.
Date: January 2nd
Read: Genesis 3–5, with Matthew 2
Employment Point: Offer worthy sacrifices to Jesus through faith.
Date: January 3rd
Read: Genesis 6–8, with Matthew 3
Employment Point: Proclaim Jesus to the lost, because judgment is coming.
Date: January 4th
Read: Genesis 9–11, with Matthew 4
Employment Point: Partner with Jesus to build His enduring kingdom.
Date: January 5
Read: Genesis 12-14 & Matthew 5:1-26
Employment Point: Imitate Sarah, and let your faith bring God’s light to the world.
Date: January 6
Read: Genesis 15-17 & Matthew 5:27-48
Employment Point: Live with integrity, to match your heavenly calling.
Date: January 7
Read: Genesis 18-19 & Matthew 6
Employment Point: Intercede for others privately, and watch God bless you openly.
Date: January 8
Read: Genesis 20–22 & Matthew 7
Employment Point: Build your life upon the foundation of God’s Word.
Date: January 9
Read: Genesis 23-24 & Matthew 8
Employment Point: Cause Jesus to marvel, by believing in His person and work.
Date: January 10
Read: Genesis 25-26 & Matthew 9:1-17
Employment Point: Abstain from fleshly desires and live by faith, to please Jesus.
Date: January 11
Read: Genesis 27-28 & Matthew 9:18-38
Employment Point: Believe that Jesus can open the eyes of the blind.
Date: January 12
Read: Genesis 29–30 & Matthew 10:1-23
Employment Point: Offer praises to the Lord, and live to bring Him the same.
Date: January 13
Read: Genesis 31–32 & Matthew 10:24-42
Employment Point: Submit to God’s will to find your life.
Date: January 14
Read: Genesis 33–35 & Matthew 11
Employment Point: Be content with Jesus, who alone gives rest to the soul.
Date: January 15
Read: Genesis 36-37 & Matthew 12:1-21
Employment Point: Worship and serve God, despite internal and external opposition.
Date: January 16
Read: Genesis 38-40 & Matthew 12:22–50
Employment Point: Run away from temptation, to honor God with your body.
Date: January 17
Read: Genesis 41 & Matthew 13:1–32
Employment Point: Wait upon the Lord, knowing that His timing is perfect.
Date: January 18
Read: Genesis 42–43 & Matthew 13:33–58
Employment Point: Walk with God, knowing that He is for you.
Date: January 19
Read: Genesis 44-45 & Matthew 14:1–21
Employment Point: Trust in God alone to provide for all your needs, and acknowledge Him when He does.
Date: January 20
Read: Genesis 46-48 & Matthew 14:22–36
Employment Point: Focus your eyes of faith upon Jesus, who prays for you during stormy times.
Date: January 21st
Read: Genesis 49–50 & Matthew 15:1–20
Employment Point: Embrace God’s promises by faith until your faith becomes sight.
Date: January 22nd
Read: Exodus 1-3 & Matthew 15:21–39
Employment Point: By faith, approach King Jesus to overcome all adversity.
Date: January 23rd
Read: Exodus 4-6 & Matthew 16
Employment Point: Know that God will finish His work, despite our human frailty.
Date: January 24th
Read: Exodus 7-8 & Matthew 17
Employment Point: Maintain a close walk with Jesus, including fasting and prayer to effectively serve Him.
Date: January 25th
Read: Exodus 9-10 & Matthew 18:1–20
Employment Point: Humble yourself before the Lord for future greatness.
Date: January 26th
Read: Exodus 11-12 & Matthew 18:21-35
Employment Point: Pass over the sins of others, because of God’s Passover Lamb.
Date: January 27th
Read: Exodus 13-15 & Matthew 19:1-15
Employment Point: Sing to God, who gives us the victory through Jesus.
Date: January 28th
Read Exodus 16-18 & Matthew 19:16-30
Employment Point: Rely daily upon Jesus for your spiritual and physical needs.
Date: January 29th
Read: Exodus 19-21 & Matthew 20:1-16
Employment Point: Choose the rearmost to be the foremost.
Date: January 30th
Read: Exodus 22-24 & Matthew 20:17-34
Employment Point: Live for God’s glory by becoming the servant of all.
Date: January 31st
Read: Exodus 25-26 & Matthew 21:1-22
Employment Point: Let’s boldly enter into Jesus’ presence daily through the veil.
