Reading Psalm 4 for Monday, February 2nd. David writes a Psalm to God and about God. He asks Him to show His face when men ask, “Who can show us any good?”

Reading Luke 5 for Friday, January 30th. Jesus performs miracles and calls some men to follow him, instead of fishing or collecting taxes.

Reading Luke 4 for Thursday, January 29th. Jesus was tempted by Satan, rejected in his hometown, and commanded evil spirits to be quiet and leave.

Reading Luke 3 for Wednesday, January 28th. John the Baptist’s life activities and details of the genealogy of Jesus.

Reading Luke 2 for Tuesday, January 27th. Jesus was born and grew up to be a strong and wise young man in God’s grace. Many people spoke prophecies about him when they saw him.

Reading Luke 1 for Monday, January 26th. Luke begins his own account of the events before the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus.

Reading Psalm 3 for Friday, January 23rd. David wrote a song that describes what he asked God for as he was running for his life.

Reading Psalm 2 for Thursday, January 22nd. The nations who choose to make an enemy of God will not prevail, but those who take refuge in him will be safe.

Reading Psalm 1 for Wednesday, January 21st. The righteous are contrasted with the wicked, and the results of their passions are described.

Reading Job 42 for Tuesday, January 20th. Job turns from his flawed perspective and is doubly blessed by God after praying for mercy for his friends who spoke in error.

Reading Job 41 for Monday, January 19th. God discusses how one would not mess with a Leviathan.

Reading Job 40 for Friday, January 16th. God asks Job to respond to him. Job is questioned about his own power to save himself.

Reading Job 39 for Thursday, January 15th. God asks lots of questions to illustrate the difference in perspective Job should have with God.

Reading Job 38 for Wednesday, January 14th. God speaks to Job.

Reading Job 37 for Tuesday, January 13th. God’s power is described by Elihu, who also rules out the possibility of Job’s suffering being unjust.

Reading Job 36 for Monday, January 12th. Elihu continues to tell Job how his suffering is due to his own actions, and that God is great.

Reading Job 35 for Friday, January 9th. Elihu thinks that Job’s complaints are making God less likely to answer him favorably or to even listen to him at all.

Reading Job 34 for Thursday, January 8th. Elihu continues to blame Job for his situation.

Reading Job 33 for Wednesday, January 7th. Elihu finally speaks. He accuses Job of sinful pride being the cause of his suffering.

Reading Job 32 for Tuesday, January 6th. Elihu tells everyone why he waited until now to speak, and then describes in great length and detail the feelings welling up inside him of the desire to say things.

Reading Job 31 for Monday, January 5th. Job explains the devotion he had to maintain purity and walk in godliness, even calling curses against himself if he was being inaccurate.

Reading Job 30 for Friday, January 2nd. Job describes how despised and shunned he is now, even being ignored by God.

Reading Job 29 for Thursday, January 1st. Job remembers how blessed he was, how admired and highly esteemed his words and counsel were.

Reading Philippians 1 for Wednesday, December 31st. Paul explains that his being in chains is good for the gospel, and that suffering for Christ is part of God’s plan.

Reading Ephesians 6 for Tuesday, December 30th. Children and parents, Slaves and Masters all have ways to live out their faith with the roles they have been given. Put on all your armor to be prepared for the resistance to the exercising of your faith.

Reading Ephesians 5 for Monday, December 29th. Imitate God, and rid yourselves of every hint of impurity and immorality. Further, those who are married should model their marriage after Christ’s relationship to his bride, the church.

Reading Ephesians 4 for Saturday, December 27th. Be unified in Christ, and live as a new creation with new characteristics in line with your new nature.

Reading Ephesians 3 for Friday, December 26th. Paul explains his role as a preacher to the Gentiles.

Reading Ephesians 2 for Thursday, December 25th. We are saved by grace, and by Christ’s blood. Not by what we do or what is done to our flesh.

Reading Job 28 for Wednesday, December 24th. Job describes mining operations, but says that wisdom cannot be found on earth as man searches for jewels. God tells us where to find wisdom.

Reading Job 27 for Tuesday, December 23rd. Job states that he will not speak deceit or wickedness, and will hold on to his integrity until he dies.

Reading Job 26 for Monday, December 22nd. Job sarcastically addresses Bildad and exclaims God’s unmeasurable power.

Reading Job 25 for Saturday, December 20th. Bildad says that Job can’t be righteous before God, that it is in fact impossible for anyone to be without blame before a perfect God. Man “…is but a maggot”

Reading Job 24 for Friday, December 19th. Job wonders why God doesn’t set times for judgement. People do all sorts of horrible things to each other. Injustice is everywhere.

Reading Job 23 for Thursday, December 18th. Job replies that God is not answering his cries for help, but when He does listen, He will deliver him from his pain. Until God does take his life, he will persist while terrified of what may still be to come.

Reading Job 22 for Wednesday, December 17th. Job is criticized further by his ‘friend’.

Reading Job 21 for Tuesday, December 16th. Job replies with a question about the wicked who live at ease, while mocking the idea that there is anything God could add to their lives by praying to Him. He denounces the lies told by Zophar.

Reading Job 20 for Monday, December 15th. Job’s friend Zophar explains how the wicked have a lot of pain and calamity coming to them, and their happiness is short.

Reading Job 19 for Saturday, December 13th. Job rebukes his friends for their baseless accusations. He makes a statement of faith in God and warns them to fear God’s wrath themselves.

Reading Job 18 for Friday, December 12th. Bildad replies to Job that the evidence shows that the curses he is experiencing are consistent with the results of wickedness, and he is in error to consider his friends foolish.

Reading Job 17 for Thursday, December 11th. Job is void of hope for relief and only is consoled by the thought of the grave.

Reading Job 16 for Wednesday, December 10th. Job replies to his critical peers and explains that he would have comforted them supposing their roles were reversed. He then supposes he must have only a few years of life left.

Reading Job 15 for Tuesday, December 9th. Eliphaz accuses Job of Prideful deception and false accusations of wrongdoing toward God.

Reading Job 14 for Monday, December 8th. Job contemplates the finality of death for a man as compared to a tree, and then asks God to end his life.

Reading Job 13 for Saturday, December 6th. Job is critical of the accusatory tone his friends use toward him, but insists he is without blame. He also suggests that they might not fare so well if they were under scrutiny.

Reading Job 12 for Friday, December 5th. Job responds to his critical friends that their wisdom is not unique. He also knows what they know.

Reading Job 11 for Thursday, December 4th. Zophar speaks assuming Job’s desperate situation is a result of unconfessed sin, and suggests he start being good to get better results.

Reading Job 10 for Wednesday, December 3rd. Job describes how much he hates his life.

Reading Job 9 for Tuesday, December 2nd. Job explains that he has no way to plead his case before an all-powerful God. There is no contest. He can only plead for mercy.

Reading Job 8 for Monday, December 1st. Bildad rebukes Job’s complaint and states that God rewards those who stay close to Him, and rejects those who depart from Him.

Reading Ephesians 1 for Saturday, November 29th. Jesus has God’s power and authority, and has chosen us and predestined us for Salvation. Paul prays for and thanks God for the Ephesians.

Reading Galatians 6 for Friday, November 28th. Be good to all, especially believers. Don’t give up. You are a new Creation. Live accordingly.

Reading Galatians 5 for Thursday, November 27th. Don’t get circumcised and think you can earn salvation. Put away the sinful nature and live by the Spirit, and you will show certain behaviors according to the nature you live by.

Reading Galatians 4 for Wednesday, November 26th. Remember that you are free and born of God’s promise, not slaves of the law and subject to death. live it out.

Reading Galatians 3 for Tuesday, November 25th. All christians are saved by believing, not by observing the law. The law brings death.

Reading Galatians 2 for Monday, November 24th. Paul’s mission to the Gentiles is accepted. Paul opposed Peter because he stopped living according to the gospel, but reverted to fearing the law as practiced by the circumcision group, and enforced Jewish laws on the Gentiles.

Reading Job 7 for Saturday, November 22nd. Job asks God why he is being subjected to this great suffering. What wrong has he done? If so, would he not still be able to forgive him?

Reading Job 6 for Friday, November 21st. Job asks why his friends accuse him of wickedness. He asks for evidence. He yearns to die.

Reading Job 5 for Thursday, November 20th. Eliphaz suggests Job’s curse could be from folly and reprimands his attitude for complaining.

Reading Job 4 for Wednesday, November 19th. Eliphaz speaks to Job.

Reading Job 3 for Tuesday, November 18th. Job wishes be had not been born, or that he were dead, for then he would be comforted in heaven. As it was, he was suffering.

Reading Job 2 for Monday, November 17th. Satan believed that Job would curse God if his flesh was attacked. God allowed Satan to inflict painful sores as long as he did not kill him. Job’s wife was no support and his friends mourned for him.

Reading Job 1 for Saturday, November 15th. Job, who was upright was tested because Satan wanted to prove that he was righteous only because God blessed him so much. His wealth and children were killed, but he still praised God.

Reading Esther 10 for Friday, November 14th. Mordecai was held in high esteem by the Jews for his advocacy and was highly regarded by the king.

Reading Esther 9 for Thursday, November 13th. The Jews defended themselves and wiped out their enemies, then Purim was celebrated to commemorate the victory after mourning and established regularly to be celebrated for two days every year.

Reading Esther 8 for Wednesday, November 12th. The king allowed Mordecai to issue another edict on his behalf to allow the Jews to protect and defend themselves and plunder their enemies. Also, Mordecai was given Haman’s property.

Reading Esther 7 for Tuesday, November 11th. At Esther’s banquet, she requested the lives of her people and herself and implicated Haman. This enraged the king. Then Haman begged Esther for mercy, which looked like molesting to the angry king, so Haman was hanged on the gallows he built for Mordecai as suggested by a… Continue reading Esther 7

Reading Esther 6 for Monday, November 10th. The king reflected on his history because of his trouble sleeping, and realized that Mordecai never was recognized for exposing the assassin’s plot to kill the king. In the morning, Haman was asked for creative direction for honoring someone, and gave it, thinking it was for himself. The… Continue reading Esther 6

Reading Esther 5 for Saturday, November 8th. When Esther entered the king’s court, he allowed her to live. Then he offered her a pre-approved request for up to half of the kingdom. She requested a dinner date with him and Haman, then another banquet to present her real request. Haman was proud to be asked… Continue reading Esther 5

Reading Esther 4 for Friday, November 7th. Mordecai mourns for the edict that would have all the Jews killed and plundered. Esther noticed his sadness and sends and receives messages about the edict and a possible solution involving her. Esther calls for a three day fast, then decides to risk her life to approach the… Continue reading Esther 4

Reading Esther 3 for Thursday, November 6th. Haman gets promoted, Esther’s Foster dad refuses to bow, and Haman angrily decided to legally plot the demise of all the Jews in the kingdom.

Reading Esther 2 for Wednesday, November 5th. All young women were gathered to be groomed and treated to be presented to the king as possible candidates. Esther was chosen to be queen, because the king was attracted to her. Then her foster dad overheard a plot to assassinate the king, told Esther, who told the… Continue reading Esther 2

Reading Esther 1 for Tuesday, November 4th. The king is disrespected by the queen’s refusal to come and be shown off, so he consults advisers who instruct him to banish her and choose a new queen who respects him, for the sake of all households in the kingdom.

Reading Nehemiah 13 for Monday, November 3rd. Nehemiah pulls the hair of those who intermarry with foreigners.

Reading Nehemiah 12 for Saturday, November 1st. The wall was dedicated.

Reading Galatians 1 for Friday, October 31st. Warnings are given for other gospels, that they are false gospels and those who deliver such gospels are in grave spiritual danger.

Reading 2 Corinthians 13 for Thursday, October 30th. Paul speaks about his third visit to Corinth. He asks them to test that they are really Christians. Then he blesses them.

Reading 2 Corinthians 12 for Wednesday, October 29th. Paul continues discussing his boasts, but mentions that the “thorn in his flesh” is where God’s strength is made perfect.

Reading 2 Corinthians 11 for Tuesday, October 28th. Paul writes as a fool to make his point.

Reading 2 Corinthians 10 for Monday, October 27th. Don’t brag about yourself. Let God lift you up.

Reading 2 Corinthians 9 for Saturday, October 25th. Give cheerfully and generously as though planting seeds.

Reading Nehemiah 11 for Friday, October 24th. 10 percent of the people live in Jerusalem, while the other 90 percent stay in their own towns.

Reading Nehemiah 10 for Thursday, October 23rd. The people signed an agreement committing to take care of the Temple.

Reading Nehemiah 9 for Wednesday, October 22nd. The Israelites put their apology to God in writing, recognizing their history of turning away after He blesses them.

Reading Nehemiah 8 for Tuesday, October 21st. Ezra read the law to the people gathered, and they were grieved, but were asked not to mourn, because it was not the proper time to mourn. then they made booths to live in outside near their houses.

Reading Nehemiah 7 for Monday, October 20th. The wall was finished and the gates were guarded. Everyone registered to validate their being the exiles that left in the first place. some did not have their paperwork, though

Reading Nehemiah 6 for Saturday, October 18th. People keep trying to stop the building and repairs through intimidation and lies.

Reading Nehemiah 5 for Friday, October 17th. Nehemiah reprimands the Israelites for charging interest to their brothers, forcing them into bondage.

Reading Nehemiah 4 for Thursday, October 16th. Some opposed the rebuilding of the wall, but Israel adapted to their threats by adding guards and spears to their tools.

Reading Nehemiah 3 for Wednesday, October 15th. Details about the workers building the wall.

Reading Nehemiah 2 for Tuesday, October 14. The king asks his cupbearer why his face is sad. Then he is allowed to go rebuild Jerusalem with provisions and security.

Reading Nehemiah 1 for Monday, October 13th. Nehemiah confesses the sins of the people and admits their guilt.

Reading Ezra 10 for Saturday, October 11th. Ezra wept and mourned over the sin of Israel, but someone suggested separating from the wives and children they had.

Reading Ezra 9 for Friday, October 10th. The people sinned by intermarrying with people who practiced idolatry and didn’t acknowledge God.

Reading Ezra 8 for Thursday, October 9th. Families are listed of those who return with Ezra to Jerusalem. Note a correction from reading in bold: “Because the gracious hand of our God was on us, they brought us Sherebiah, a capable man, from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel, and… Continue reading Ezra 8

Reading Ezra 7 for Wednesday, October 8th. Ezra is given authority to appoint leaders and travel and other things to facilitate the building and operations of the temple.

Reading Ezra 6 for Tuesday, October 7th. The king, Darius, decreed that the rebuilding not only would be allowed, but also supported, and that any who interfered would be impaled.

Reading Ezra 5 for Monday, October 6th. Some people tried to stop the rebuilding by sending a report about it, but did not stop them.

Reading Ezra 4 for Saturday, October 4th. A Letter was written to the king to convince him to stop the rebuilding efforts. It worked.

Reading Ezra 3 for Friday, October 3rd. The altar was made and the first sacrifices were burned. Rejoicing commenced before the work started.

Reading Ezra 2 for Thursday, October 2nd. People are listed, though some did not have their paperwork ready.

Reading Ezra 1 for Wednesday, October 1st. King Cyrus allows the Israelites to return from exile to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple.

Reading 2 Corinthians 8 for Tuesday, September 30th. Live to please God, and it is ok to be also approved of by men.

Reading 2 Corinthians 7 for Monday, September 29th. Pain and Godly sorrow are worth it for repentance.

Reading 2 Corinthians 6 for Saturday, September 27th. Don’t be yoked together with unbelievers.

Reading 2 Corinthians 5 for Friday, September 26th. Be reconciled to God.

Reading 2 Corinthians 4 for Thursday, September 25th. Paul explains that we are influenced by the power of God more than the world, and encourages us to stay focused on the eternal reward.

Reading 2 Chronicles 36 for Wednesday, September 24th. Jehoiakim was a bad king, and his son was an evil king. Zedekiah did evil too.

Reading 2 Chronicles 35 for Tuesday, September 23rd. Josiah dies from an arrow wound.

Reading 2 Chronicles 34 for Monday, September 22nd. Josiah sought God and purified his kingdom. He funded the repair of the temple. The book of the law was read to Josiah, and he was convicted by the sins of the nation, humbled himself and followed God.

Reading 2 Chronicles 33 for Saturday, September 20th. Manasseh was not a very good king, and his son, Amon was worse.

Reading 2 Chronicles 32 for Friday, September 19th. Hezekiah leads his people to have faith in the strength of their God, rather than the strength of their numbers. God gets taunted by an attacking force led by Sennacherib who compares Him to the gods of other nations who were crafted by men’s hands, and could… Continue reading 2 Chronicles 32

Reading 2 Chronicles 31 for Thursday, September 18th. Hezekiah did a lot of good things, including providing a lot of livestock for the sacrifices to be done by the people.

Reading 2 Chronicles 30 for Wednesday, September 17th. Hezekiah prays for the unclean people and God heals them.

Reading 2 Chronicles 29 for Tuesday, September 16th. Hezekiah has the temple cleaned up and made pure to be used again for its intended purpose.

Reading 2 Chronicles 28 for Monday, September 15th. Another king did poorly.

Reading 2 Chronicles 27 for Saturday, September 13th. Jotham was the king, and did right in God’s sight.

Reading 2 Chronicles 26 for Friday, September 12th. Uzziah, the king of Judah did pretty well, until his pride took over.

Reading 2 Chronicles 25 for Thursday, September 11th. Things that happen under Amaziah, king of Judah.

Reading 2 Chronicles 24 for Wednesday, September 10th. Joash has the temple repaired, but he was still wicked.

Reading 2 Chronicles 23 for Tuesday, September 9th. The king’s remaining son was pronounced king, and the queen was not happy about it. Then the queen was killed and all the high places were torn down and the priest of Baal was killed as well.

Reading 2 Chronicles 22 for Monday, September 8th. The king was assassinated, but an heir was saved from the queen by his sister in a room for six years.

Reading 2 Chronicles 21 for Saturday, September 6th. Jehoram was a bad king who was left alive only to preserve David’s lineage, but was not even honored in death with a proper burial location. Moreover, his bowels fell out with great pain.

Reading 2 Chronicles 20 for Friday, September 5th. Jehoshaphat knows who to turn to when war was being waged against his kingdom, but he did not choose his allies and business partnerships well.

Reading 2 Chronicles 19 for Thursday, September 4th. Jehoshaphat is under God’s wrath, but there is still some good in him.

Reading 2 Chronicles 18 for Wednesday, September 3rd. Ahab goes into battle with mostly bad advice, then dies.

Reading 2 Chronicles 17 for Tuesday, September 2nd. A good king is blessed by God as he does the right things.

Reading 2 Chronicles 16 for Monday, September 1st. King Asa loses his military allies and is cursed to be continually be at war because he did not trust God for his strength. Then he was inflicted with a disease and died, still not seeking help from God. Then he was burned with fire in a… Continue reading 2 Chronicles 16

Reading 2 Corinthians 2 for Saturday, August 30th. Don’t be too harsh with those who have been reprimanded. Bring them comfort and encourage them to get back on track. We don’t peddle the word of God for profit, we gladly share it as men sent from God.

Reading 2 Corinthians 1 for Friday, August 29th. Paul writes about comfort, and his brush with death in Asia.

Reading 1 Corinthians 16 for Thursday, August 28th. Paul writes about how to save contributions up for supporting the leaders and missionaries and instructs them to welcome Timothy and Apollos. Thanks are given to the faithful leaders who use their house to host the church meetings. Lots of encouragement.

Reading 1 Corinthians 15 for Wednesday, August 27th. Paul writes to remind the believers at Corinth of the gospel, that resurrection from the dead is possible, and that one’s resurrection body is not the same as our current body. Encouragement is also included that our labor is not in vain.

Reading 1 Corinthians 14 for Tuesday, August 26th. Paul writes to discuss the role of speaking in tongues and prophesy in the church.

Reading 2 Chronicles 15 for Monday, August 25th. Asa became confident enough to stand up to the foreign religious practices in his kingdom and even in his own family after hearing a message from God through a prophet.

Reading 2 Chronicles 14 for Saturday, August 23rd. Asa was a king that actually trusted God and prayed to Him, as well as taking down the high places where detestable worship of non gods took place. God gave Asa victory against his enemy.

Reading 2 Chronicles 13 for Friday, August 22nd. Rehoboam opposes Jeroboam in battle and states the position each of them have. Jeroboam has more men, Rehoboam has God’s favor. Jeroboam dies in battle and Rehoboam captures more cities and has lots of children and wives.

Reading 2 Chronicles 12 for Thursday, August 21st. Rehoboam ignored God and was attacked by Shishak, the king of Egypt. He repented and was spared from total destruction. Rehoboam did some good, but certainly was not a great king.

Reading 2 Chronicles 11 for Wednesday, August 20th. Rehoboam wanted to regain control of his kingdom, but God had a different plan, asking them to go back home. Jeroboam started idol worship and appointed new priests after the Levites left. Rehoboam had a fast growing family and walked in David’s ways.

Reading 2 Chronicles 10 for Tuesday, August 19th. Rehoboam is the new king. The Israelites ask for a break from their labor expectations, but are given a harsh reply, so they become disillusioned. Taking advice from childhood buddies and ignoring advice from the elders does not prove to be profitable.

Reading 2 Chronicles 9 for Monday, August 18th. Solomon impressed the Queen of Sheba with his wisdom and accomplishments. Many rulers gave generous gifts to Solomon, and Solomon was a generous giver as well. After forty years of reigning, he died.

Reading 2 Chronicles 8 for Saturday, August 16th. Solomon took over some cities, finished the temple, appointed Israelite men to lead, and foreigners to be led. He made a separate place for Pharaoh’s (unholy) daughter to stay. People did what they were told in detail.

Reading 2 Chronicles 7 for Friday, August 15th. God filled the temple with his glory. Lots of sacrifices were made, and God tells Solomon what will happen to the temple if Israel worships other gods.

Reading 2 Chronicles 6 for Thursday, August 14th. Solomon publicly prays for the temple and for Israel.

Reading 2 Chronicles 5 for Wednesday, August 13th. God moves into His new place. Everybody celebrates and worships with sacrifice and music.

Reading 2 Chronicles 4 for Tuesday, August 12th. Huram made furnishings of bronze and gold for the Temple.

Reading 2 Chronicles 3 for Monday, August 11th. Solomon begins work on building God’s temple and gives a few measurements (in cubits) as to how big things are that he’s building.

Reading 2 Chronicles 2 for Saturday, August 9th. Solomon organizes people for the Temple construction and negotiates with King Hiram for various types of logs and experienced craftsmen.

Reading 2 Chronicles 1 for Friday, August 8th. Solomon asks for wisdom and knowledge to govern Israel. God delivers more than that.

Reading 1 Chronicles 29 for Thursday, August 7th. David gives much of his fine gold and stones to the project, and invites others to do the same. Solomon is affirmed as king. David prays and then dies.

Reading 1 Chronicles 28 for Wednesday, August 6th. David tells Solomon, and his subjects the plans, provisions, responsibilities, and the promises of God regarding the plans for the temple.

Reading 1 Chronicles 27 for Tuesday, August 5th. A list of army officers, and overseers chosen by lot.

Reading 1 Chronicles 26 for Monday, August 4th. A list of gatekeepers, treasurers and overseers chosen and appointed by lot.

Reading 1 Chronicles 25 for Saturday, August 2nd. The music team is formed by lot and those chosen include their sons and relatives.

Reading 1 Chronicles 24 for Friday, August 1st. Aaron’s sons had their responsibilities divided according to how many there were by lot.

Reading 1 Corinthians 13 for Thursday, July 31st. Love is a lot of things. Listen to review.

Reading 1 Corinthians 12 for Wednesday, July 30th. Everyone in Christ is an important part of the church body. Desire the gifts, but don’t brag about your gift, or belittle your role.

Reading 1 Corinthians 11 for Tuesday, July 29th. Should Women or men cover their heads? Are haircuts disgraceful? Why are people in church inconsiderate, greedy and lacking self-control? Paul shares his opinion and many are confused about how exactly they should apply this chapter to their lives.

Reading 1 Corinthians 10 for Monday, July 28th. Don’t make the same decisions many historical Israelites did and get punishment from God. We have freedom in Christ, but should not act in a way that does not benefit the advancement of God’s kingdom.

Reading 1 Corinthians 9 for Saturday, July 26th. Paul does his preaching and leadership ministries for free, even though he has the right to collect a living from it, because he does not want money to be an obstacle to the advancement of the gospel.

Reading 1 Chronicles 23 for Friday, July 25th. The Levites are listed with first born and how they and their work responsibilities are divided.

Reading 1 Chronicles 22 for Thursday, July 24th. David collects supplies and prepares his son for the building of the temple for God. He explains that God did not allow him to do it because of how much blood he shed in his lifetime.

Reading 1 Chronicles 21 for Wednesday, July 23rd. David sins by asking Joab to count all of the fighting men, and God gives David a message through Gad.

Reading 1 Chronicles 20 for Tuesday, July 22nd. David’s men prevail again against giants and men with more digits than the average man.

Reading 1 Chronicles 19 for Monday, July 21st. Those who assumed David and his men were enemies were wrong, but their actions made their beliefs come true.

Reading 1 Chronicles 18 for Saturday, July 19th. David defeated his enemies and was congratulated by and given gifts from the enemies of his enemies.

Reading 1 Chronicles 17 for Friday, July 18th. David feels compelled to build a temple for God, but God promises that a son of his will do it instead.

Reading 1 Chronicles 16 for Thursday, July 17th. David blesses his family after sacrificing for and praising the LORD.

Reading 1 Chronicles 15 for Wednesday, July 16th. David moves the ark to Jerusalem the right way, and with music and dancing.

Reading 1 Chronicles 14 for Tuesday, July 15th. David inquires of God before each potential battle for direction.

Reading 1 Chronicles 13 for Monday, July 14th. A guy was struck dead by God because he tried to steady the ark of God with his hand. This upset David.

Reading 1 Chronicles 12 for Saturday, July 12th. Fighting soldiers and chiefs are listed among those who wanted David to be made king.

Reading 1 Chronicles 11 for Friday, July 11th. David is king, and names a city after himself. Mighty men are listed as well as what made them famous.

Reading 1 Chronicles 10 for Thursday, July 10th. Saul dies in battle by falling on his own sword, and his enemies took his head and armor to their pagan temple, but his parts were retrieved by valiant men.

Reading 1 Chronicles 9 for Wednesday, July 9th. Names are listed of gatekeepers and the heads of their families.

Reading 1 Chronicles 8 for Tuesday, July 8th. Many descendants are listed from Saul’s part of the tribe of Benjamin.

Reading 1 Chronicles 7 for Monday, July 7th. More names of men, women and children are listed, including total armed fighting men, ready for battle.

Reading 1 Chronicles 6 for Saturday, July 5th. Levi’s descendants list is long, and they handled the affairs of the temple.

Reading 1 Chronicles 5 for Friday, July 4th. Reuben’s descendants are listed, even though he lost his birthright.

Reading 1 Chronicles 4 for Thursday, July 3rd. Other clans of Judah are listed and mentioned. Simeon and his family line is listed. God answers the earnest prayer of Jabez also. Thank you for listening to The Voice!

Reading 1 Chronicles 3 for Wednesday, July 2nd. More names listed for The lineage of David and the kings of Judah and the kings after the exile.

Reading 1 Chronicles 2 for Tuesday, July 1st. Fathers and sons are listed, as well as a few moms to map the lineage of Israel.

Reading 1 Corinthians 8 for Monday, June 30th. Don’t use your freedom in Christ to cause others to sin, even if it means giving up meat altogether.

Reading 1 Corinthians 7 for Saturday, June 28th. Your marital status is not a sin. Think about your decisions and weigh the merits the things that could distract you from focus on God, such as marital concerns and responsibilities vs overwhelming desires.

Reading 1 Corinthians 6 for Friday, June 27th. It is better to lose money and be wronged than to take fellow believers to court and drag Christ’s name through the dirt.

Reading 1 Corinthians 5 for Thursday, June 26th. How we should treat hypocrites and what we should do about those who sin and don’t know Christ.

Reading 1 Corinthians 4 for Wednesday, June 25th. May we be known for love and not judgement of those outside the church.

Reading 1 Chronicles 1 for Tuesday, June 24th. A list of sons and kings with occasional mentions of notable characters or events.

Reading 2 Kings 25 for Monday, June 23rd. Kings were prisoners and the temple was ransacked and plundered for bronze and gold.

Reading 2 Kings 24 for Saturday, June 21st. People of Israel were exiled to Babylon as prophesied, and only the poorest people were left in their home city.

Reading 2 Kings 23 for Friday, June 20th. Josiah established the Passover and brought back purity by removing pagan gods and priests, then he died in battle and was succeeded by another king who returned Israel to more idol worship.

Reading 2 Kings 22 for Thursday, June 19th. Josiah is king at 8 years old. He tore his robes in grief after hearing the words of the law.

Reading 2 Kings 21 for Wednesday, June 18th. Kings were bad, and then when a certain king was assassinated, the people rose up to king Josiah instead of the assassin.

Reading 2 Kings 20 for Tuesday, June 17th. Hezekiah got sick and was going to die, but God spared him and made a shadow go backwards. Hezekiah’s offspring was predicted to be enslaved to Babylon, but he was glad that there would be peace in his lifetime.

Reading 2 Kings 19 for Monday, June 16th. Hezekiah is encouraged after receiving a prophecy about the kings of Assyria and their upcoming downfall.

Reading 2 Kings 18 for Saturday, June 14th. Israel is taunted by its confident enemies.

Reading 2 Kings 17 for Friday, June 13th. Even unbelievers saw that disobedient Israel needed to get right with their God.

Reading 2 Kings 16 for Thursday, June 12th. A king sends ahead plans to have an altar built before he gets back home.

Reading 2 Kings 15 for Wednesday, June 11th. Kings without righteousness.

Reading 2 Kings 14 for Tuesday, June 10th. More kings did not take down the high places.

Reading 2 Kings 13 for Monday, June 9th. Many other kings were bad too. Elisha prophesies while sick, and dies. A dead man came to life after coming in contact with Elisha’s bones.

Reading 2 Kings 11 for Friday, June 6th. A boy who would gave otherwise been executed was crowned king at 7 years of age after his hiding.

Reading 2 Kings 10 for Thursday, June 5th. Jehu had Ahab’s seventy sons beheaded and all the priests of Baal slaughtered, but still allowed the worship of a golden calf.

Reading 2 Kings 9 for Wednesday, June 4th. Elisha’s prophesies are fulfilled and Jezebel comes to her grisly and gory demise.

Reading 2 Kings 8 for Tuesday, June 3rd. Elisha prophesied that there will be a new king who does horrific things with his power to the people.

Reading 2 Kings 7 for Monday, June 2nd. Elisha prophesies an end to the famine.

Reading 1 Corinthians 3 for Saturday, May 31st. Don’t put your faith in men, but in Jesus Christ.

Reading 1 Corinthians 2 for Friday, May 30th. Focus on the power of the spirit rather than man’s wisdom in ministry.

Reading 1 Corinthians 1 for Thursday, May 29th. A call for unity. The Corinthian church was reprimanded for its bickering and quarrels.

Reading Romans 16 for Wednesday, May 28th. Thanks and recognition is given for all the saints, by names. Warnings are given for those who would divide the church as well.

Reading Romans 15 for Tuesday, May 27th. Paul writes a letter to the Romans about how to treat the Gentiles, among other things.

Reading 2 Kings 6 for Monday, May 26th. Elisha makes an axe head float, and blinds an army sent to capture him.

Recording 2 Kings 5 for Saturday, May 24th. Elisha heals a man of leprosy who wanted to give him gifts, but was refused. Gehazi asked for the refused gifts and lied to Elisha about it, and so was cursed with leprosy. Both him and all his descendants.

Recording 2 Kings 4 for Friday, May 23rd. A woman asks Elisha for help, and is told to gather jars and pour oil into them, until all the jars were full. Another woman was blessed with a child. This child died, and was revived by Elisha after praying and stretching out on the boy several… Continue reading 2 Kings 4

Recording 2 Kings 3 for Thursday, May 22nd. Joram did evil as king. Three kings allied forces to confront Moab about his rebellion to Israel. Elisha was summoned to advise them, and asked for a harpist. They were given strategic plans and were given victory in battle by The Lord.

Recording 2 Kings 2 for Wednesday, May 21st. Elisha refused to leave Elijah until he is taken to heaven, and he received a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Elisha crossed a river like Elijah used to do, and curses 42 youths who made fun of his baldness, and they were mauled by bears.

Reading 2 Kings 1 for Tuesday, May 20th. A prophet is bypassed so that the king’s advisers could ask false prophets for the outcome of their battle. Elijah called down fire from heaven to consume 102 men before going with a group who approached him in humility.

Reading 1 Kings 22 for Monday, May 19th. There was no war for three years. The king of Israel consults with many false prophets, and one prophet of God about whether or not to go into battle. The prophet said that the king would be killed in battle, after a sarcastic false prophesy of success.

Reading 1 Kings 21 for Saturday, May 17th. Naboth is killed by the false testimony of scoundrels, because of Jezebel’s instructions on behalf of the king. The king took possession of Naboth’s vineyard and was confronted and cursed by Ejijah about the malicious actions he was benefitting from.

Reading 1 Kings 20 for Friday, May 16th. Ben-Hadad challenges Ahab, who surrenders, but Ben-Hadad persists in looking for trouble, so God ensures victory in battle against Ben-Hadad, despite the odds being against them. They strike against their drunken opponents. Ben-Hadad cries for mercy and is spared by Ahab, despite God wanting him dead, so… Continue reading 1 Kings 20

Reading 1 Kings 19 for Thursday, May 15th. Jezebel threatens Elijah, and he becomes afraid, and runs for his life, depressed and hopeless. After an angel feeds him, he travels for a long time to meet with God, and is given a plan for new kings and anointing the next prophet, Elisha.

Reading 1 Kings 18 for Wednesday, May 14th. Elijah goes back to Ahab and challenges all of the prophets of Baal to an altar showdown. Fire comes from God to consume the altar presented to him, while Baal’s altar is untouched. Then all of the false prophets are killed, and rain comes after waiting and… Continue reading 1 Kings 18

Reading 1 Kings 17 for Tuesday, May 13th. Elijah approaches Ahab to prophesy drought. Then he lives near a brook, where he is fed by ravens until it dries up. Then he is served by a starving widow, and revives her ailing son. The woman believes completely once she witnesses her son being brought back… Continue reading 1 Kings 17

Reading 1 Kings 16 for Monday, May 12th. More negative prophesies for kings through the prophet Jehu. each king is killed and succeeded as king by the next killer, except Zimri died in self inflicted arson while being pursued by his enemies.

Reading 1 Kings 15 for Saturday, May 10th. Abijah is king for 3 years, but does not please God. Asa became king for 41 years, and did good things, to honor God. Asa died after his feet became diseased. The next king reigned for 2 years. He and his whole family was killed by Nadab,… Continue reading 1 Kings 15

Reading 1 Kings 14 for Friday, May 9th. Abijah tells his wife to disguise herself to approach a blind prophet for advice. The prophet is not fooled, but gives a graphic and dark message to the king.

Reading 1 Kings 13 for Thursday, May 8th. A prophet tells about Josiah and what is to come of an altar. A king commands that the prophet be seized. Another prophet lies to the first prophet, bringing a curse and early death to him.

Reading 1 Kings 12 for Wednesday, May 7th. Rehoboam rules Israel and rejects good advice and accepts bad advice. Jeroboam is made king after a rebellion. He accepts bad advice also, and leads Israel into idolatry.

Reading 1 Kings 11 for Tuesday, May 6th. Solomon married many foreign women and turned astray from exclusive devotion to God. Then he died.

Reading 1 Kings 10 for Monday, May 5th. Solomon impresses the Queen of Sheba with his wisdom.

Reading 1 Kings chapter 9 for Saturday, May 3rd. The Lord talks with Solomon and Hiram is unhappy about cities Solomon gave him in exchange for gold, labor and cedars.

Reading 1 Kings chapter 8 for Friday, May 2nd. Solomon puts the ark into the temple.

Reading 1 Kings chapter 7 for Thursday, May 1st. Solomon builds his palace.

Reading Romans chapter 14 for Wednesday, April 30th. Don’t judge others because of what they eat, or do not eat.

Reading Romans chapter 13 for Tuesday, April 29th. Respect authorities and love one another to fulfill the law.

Reading Romans chapter 12 for Monday, April 28th. Respect others and use your gifts, but don’t brag about them.

Reading Romans chapter 11 for Friday, April 25th. Don’t get proud of where you are and look down on others. (Also, pardon the sound of my voice for this episode.)

Reading Romans chapter 10 for Thursday, April 24th. Salvation is for everyone that believes. The word of God guides us to understand God’s message accurately.

Reading 1 Kings chapter 6 for Wednesday, April 23rd. Solomon had the temple built with stone, wood, and gold with designs of cherubim, palm trees, pomegranates, and open blossoming flowers.

Reading 1 Kings chapter 5 for Tuesday, April 22nd. David and the king of tyre work together in trade as work on the temple has finally begun.

Reading 1 Kings chapter 4 for Monday, April 21st. Solomon has a lot of horses and employees, and knows a lot about science and biology.

Reading 1 Kings chapter 3 for Friday, April 18th. Solomon was allowed to make a request from God, and he asked for a discerning heart. God gave him that and much more.

Reading 1 Kings chapter 2 for Thursday, April 17th. Solomon takes advice from David and established his kingdom firmly with a few executions and some leadership changes.

Reading 1 Kings chapter 1 for Wednesday, April 16th. David gets weak and cold, and a son of his declares himself king, so David appoints Solomon king and sets him on the throne over Israel.

Reading 2 Samuel 24 for Tuesday, April 15th. David counts his men, and picks his consequence.

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 23 for Monday, April 14th. David recognizes the most valiant and mighty warriors that supported his battle efforts.

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 22 for Friday, April 11th. David feels a song coming on.

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 21 for Thursday, April 10th. David makes things right with the wronged Gibeonites and God answers prayer again for the land.

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 20 for Wednesday, April 9th. Sheba runs to a fortified city and that city is attacked by Joab’s troops, until a wise woman learns that Sheba is a wanted man, so his head is thrown over the wall, ending the siege.

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 19 for Tuesday, April 8th. David mourns, then is invited to return to rule the land. He shows mercy to Shimei and rules again.

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 18 for Monday, April 7th. Battle ensues in the forest. David’s son and rival king is accidentally stuck in a tree and purposefully killed by David’s men. David mourns the news.

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 17 for Friday, April 4th. Hushai’s bad advice is taken over Ahithophel’s good advice, and Ahithophel loses hope and his will to live.

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 16 for Thursday, April 3rd. A guy throws rocks and dirt at David and his men. Absalom sleeps with his dad’s ten concubines in a tent on the palace roof. Two advisers give Absalom bad advice.

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 15 for Wednesday, April 2nd. David fled the palace once Absalom took Hebron and the hearts of the people.

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 14 for Tuesday, April 1st. David’s son can come back to town, but he does not want to see his face. Eventually he sees his face, and kisses it too.

Reading Mark chapter 16 for Monday, March 31st. Jesus is not in the tomb anymore. Also, Jesus appears to people and says some stuff, according to some manuscripts.

Reading Mark chapter 15 for Friday, March 28th. Jesus is accused, sentenced, abused, mocked, crucified and buried.

Reading Mark Chapter 14 for Thursday, March 27th. Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure, but they fall asleep, scatter and deny him. Jesus is questioned and declared a blasphemer, and considered worthy of the death penalty.

Reading Mark 13 for Wednesday, March 26th. Jesus talks about his return and that nobody knows the day or the hour at the end of the world, so we should all be ready.

Reading Mark 12 for Tuesday, March 25th. Jesus commends a poor widow’s generosity and condemns the Pharisee’s piety.

Reading Mark 11 for Monday, March 24th. Jesus curses a fig tree and clears out the temple after riding a borrowed colt into town.

Reading 2 Samuel 13 for Friday, March 21st. Listener discretion is advised. Amnon rapes Tamar, then Absalom kills Amnon.

Reading 2 Samuel 12 for Thursday, March 20th. Nathan calls out David’s sin with Bathsheba and subsequent murder of her husband Uriah. David confesses, God forgives him, but his child gets sick and dies. Then Bathsheba becomes pregnant again.

Reading 2 Samuel 11 for Wednesday, March 19th. David commits adultery and murder. God is not pleased.

Reading 2 Samuel 10 for Tuesday, March 18th. David attempts to honor a dead fellow king, but his delegation is humiliated, so a war breaks out. Israel defeats everyone else, and they become subservient to Israel.

Reading 2 Samuel 9 for Monday, March 17th. David honors the last survivor of Saul’s household.

Reading 2 Samuel 8 for Friday, March 14th. David conquers lots of places and receives tributes. His people also kill 2 out of every three Moabites.

Reading 2 Samuel 7 for Thursday, March 13th. David felt bad about how he was living in a cedar palace while God was dwelling in a tent. God told David that he is fine in a tent, but that one of his descendants would build Him a temple in the future, and that his kingdom… Continue reading 2 Samuel 7

Reading 2 Samuel 6 for Wednesday, March 12th. A guy is killed by God because he touches the Ark irreverently. David decides the ark may not be safe to keep nearby. The ark blesses those nearby, so David brings it over. David worships and dances hard, and one of his wives despises His actions and… Continue reading 2 Samuel 6

Reading 2 Samuel 5 for Tuesday, March 11th. David becomes king over all Israel, and conquers Jerusalem and renames it “The City of David” He inquires of The Lord before going into battle, and God gives him success and power.

Reading 2 Samuel 4 for Monday, March 10th. Ish-Bosheth is murdered, and the men who did it thought David would be pleased, but David is not pleased by their unjust wicked acts, so they are put to death.

Reading 2 Samuel 3 for Friday, March 7th. David has some kids, consolidates his kingdom, gets his wife back, and laments Abner’s death, cursing Joab and his family for unjustly killing an ally.

Reading 2 Samuel 2 for Thursday, March 6th. David is anointed king of Judah, while a son of Saul is king of the other areas for 2 years. A battle is staged between David’s men and Ish-Bosheth’s and lots of men die a gruesome death. Many less die on David’s side.

Reading 2 Samuel 1 for Wednesday, March 5th. David hears of Saul’s death and the death of his good friend, Jonathan. An Amalekite is killed for raising a hand against Saul and a song is written and sung to lament the loss of Saul.

Reading 1 Samuel 31 for Tuesday, March 4th. After his sons die, Saul begins to die in battle from a critical arrow injury, but expedited his death by falling on his sword after no volunteers were found to finish him off quickly. The Philistines occupy the towns of those who fled leaderless.

Reading 1 Samuel 30 for Monday, March 3rd. David and his men are subject to an attack by a raiding party while they were away, so they go and recover their wives and children and belongings with God’s assurance of victory, while 1/3 of them stay back with the supplies. David’s hope remained with God… Continue reading 1 Samuel 30

Reading Mark Chapter 10 for Friday, February 28th.

Reading Mark Chapter 9 for Thursday, February 27th. My sons Josiah and Noah join in on the discussion too.

Reading Mark Chapter 8 for Wednesday, February 26th. Jesus feeds 4,000 people, warns his disciples about yeast, rebukes Peter, and calls on everyone to take up their cross to follow Him.

Reading Mark Chapter 7 for Tuesday, February 25th. Jesus is criticized by Pharisees for not washing hands. Jesus changed his plans and removed a demon from a gentile woman’s daughter. Jesus heals a man who was dead and mute. Everybody keeps talking about Jesus’ miracles despite Jesus asking people to keep quiet about it.

Reading Mark Chapter 6 for Monday, February 24th. Jesus healed few people in his hometown due to a lack of their faith. Some people wondered if Jesus was John the Baptist. Jesus fed 5,000 men, while teaching his disciples that increasing their faith is a better solution than eight months wages. Jesus walks on water,… Continue reading Mark 6

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 29 for Friday, February 21st. David and his men almost go into battle with Achish and the Philistines against Israel. The other rulers thought it was a bad idea to include David and his men in such a battle, so David and his men were sent back.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 28 for Thursday, February 20th. Saul turns to a witch to bring up Samuel’s spirit for one last prophesy, which is still more bad news for Saul.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 27 for Wednesday, February 19th. David and his men fled to Philistine territory so that Saul would stop pursuing them, and gained the trust of the Philistines that they were not a threat to them.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 26 for Tuesday, February 18th. David has another opportunity to kill Saul, but still will not do it. He only temporarily took his spear and water jar while he and his men slept.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 25 for Monday, February 17th. David protects the livestock and possessions of Nabal, who repays him only with insults. Vengeance was intercepted with the wisdom of Nabal’s wife, and justice was carried out by God.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 24 for Friday, February 14th. David has an opportunity to take Saul’s life, but he dares not, out of respect for God’s anointing. He damages Saul’s robe to prove his untaken opportunity, and eventually regrets that.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 23 for Thursday, February 13th. David and his men rescue a city from the Philistines, then have to leave because they got Saul’s attention. Saul chases David around closely until Saul gets a message that the Philistines have attacked again, and he is needed elsewhere.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 22 for Wednesday, February 12th. Saul wanted David dead, Doeg tells Saul how the priests helped David, Saul orders that all the priests be killed. His guards would not strike a priest, so Doeg kills them himself, but Abiathar escapes to join David and his men.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 21 for Tuesday, February 11th. David visits a priest and an enemy territory and is prepared and ready for each situation to respond with creativity to preserve his life and the lives of his men.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 20 for Monday, February 10th. David and Jonathan reaffirm their friendship and Jonathan finds out that Saul, his dad, really wants David to die.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 19 for Friday, February 7th. Saul wants to kill David, but is unsuccessful and sends others to do it, but they also do not succeed. The Holy Spirit causes David’s attackers to prophesy when they near him and Samuel, including Saul.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 18 for Thursday, February 6th. Saul is jealous of David after he heard women sing a song that belittles Saul’s military accomplishments as compared to David’s.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 17 for Wednesday, February 5th. A 9 foot tall warrior challenged the Israelites to a battle to the death as they cowered, until young David heard and could not let the taunting continue. His big brother accused him of selfish motives. God gave him victory.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 16 for Tuesday, February 4th. David is anointed as a future king. God sends an evil spirit to torment Saul, while David soothes Saul’s anguish with music.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 15 for Monday, February 3rd. Saul does not obey God’s instructions, so God tells him through Samuel that he is done being king.

Reading Mark Chapter 5 for Friday.

Reading Mark Chapter 4 for Thursday. Jesus shares parables with the public, then explains to his disciples. Jesus sleeps soundly on a cushion, while the disciples are terrified for their lives. Jesus calms a storm with only a few words, and astonishes everyone present.

Reading Mark Chapter 3 for Wednesday. Jesus upsets the Pharisees by healing a guy’s hand on Saturday, and doesn’t acknowledge his biological mother or brothers asking for him from outside a crowded building.