Bible in a Year with Jack Graham

In this Bible Story, Adonijah exalts himself as the king, but David makes sure to anoint Solomon as the true king. This story is inspired by 1 Kings 1. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 1 Kings 1:43 from the King James Version. Episode 112: David’s time as king was coming to a close and this meant it was time for him to choose who would sit o...

In this Bible Story, we witness David’s poor decisions in light of his pride. However David’s heart is always quick to conviction, and he repents before God and the people. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 24 & 1 Chronicles 21. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 24:24 from the King James Version. Episode 111: In a moment of insecuri...

In this Bible Story, we witness the continued bravery of David even into old age. He continues to wage war against all who would threaten the followers of God. As a result, David becomes weary, but doesn't lose hope in the Lord. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 21. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 21:3 from the King James Version....

In this Bible Story, we see the end of Sheba’s rebellion. Sheba spread lies all throughout Israel about David’s character. Eventually, the people begin to see his evil for what it is. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 19:13, 20 & 1 Chronicles 2:16-17. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 20:21 from the King James Version. Episode 109:...

In this Bible Story, Sheba begins a revolt against David, and many people gather to defy him in the streets of Israel. David, knowing that Sheba’s rebellion could topple Israel, sends his strongest men in pursuit of him. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 19:9-20:13. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 19:15 from the King James Version...

In this Bible Story, we witness the short-lived coupe of Absalom. Having just taken over the throne of David, Absalom’s army is defeated in battle by David’s mighty men and Absalom is killed. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 17:24-19:8. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 18:9 from the King James Version. Episode 107: David and his c...

In this Bible Story, Absalom successfully takes the throne of David. David, not wanting to cause a civil war in the streets of Jerusalem, flees into the wilderness until he can plan his next step. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 15-17:23. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 15:14 from the King James Version. Episode 106: Absalom beg...

In this Bible Story, Joab convinces David to allow his son Absalom to return from exile. Absalom returns, not as a reformed or changed man, but more bitter than ever. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 14. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 14:24 from the King James Version. Episode 105: Joab, seeing David wishing for Absalom’s return...

In this Bible Story, we peer into the difficult relationships within David’s family. One of David’s sons, Amnon, rapes his half sister Tamar. And as an act of revenge, Absalom murders him. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 13. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 13:30 from the King James Version. Episode 104: David was blessed with ma...

In this Bible Story, we peer into the difficult relationships within David’s family. One of David’s sons, Amnon, rapes his half sister Tamar. And as an act of revenge, Absalom murders him. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 13. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 13:30 from the King James Version. Episode 104: David was blessed with ma...

In this Bible Story, David remains home from battle to rest. While his men fight on the front lines of the Ammonites, he eventually grows complacent, and sleeps with the wife of one of his mighty men, Uriah. She becomes pregnant, and David sends Uriah to the front lines to be killed to cover up his sins. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 11. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible...

In this Bible Story, we witness the triumph of David over the Syrians and Ammonites. He claims victory after victory in battle, and brings Israel into a place of peace with many surrounding nations. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 10 & 1 Chronicles 19-20. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 10:12 from the King James Version. Episode...

In this Bible Story, David comes to the realization that the Lord should have a temple built for him. Nathan the prophet agrees, and speaks for the Lord saying his kingdom would be established forever. The Lord blesses all of David’s exploits, and the kingdom of Israel continues to grow day by day. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 7-8 & 4:4 & I Chronicles 17-18. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.c...

In this Bible Story, we learn about David returning the Ark of the Covenant home to the people of Israel. However the revelry was quickly replaced by fear as Uzzah was struck down when he touched the ark. When the ark finally returned to Israel, David leaped for joy and danced among the people. He took off his kingly robes, which angers his wife. However David would not be embarrassed to show his...

In this Bible Story, we meet the mighty men of David. Their character, skill and devotion separate them from the rest of the soldiers of Israel, and David relies on them as he takes back Israel from the Philistines. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 5, 23:13-23 & 1 Chronicles 11. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 5:8 from the King J...

In this Bible Story, we learn about David’s alliance with Abner that is quickly thwarted by his general Joab. Meanwhile, three men murder King Ish-bosheth in order to please David. David was not pleased, so he executed the men where they stand. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 3-5:4 & 1 Chronicles 11:1-3. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 2...

In this Bible Story, we witness the divided kingdom of Israel. Israel names Ish-bosheth king, while Judah crowns David. Abner, general of Israel’s army, killed Joab’s brother. Joab spares Israel’s army, however it is not the end of the conflict. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 2 & 1 Chronicles 2:16, 12:22. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is...

In this Bible Story, Saul and Jonathan pass and their deaths signify the ending to David’s exile. Now a new era of Israel can emerge to the glory of God. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 31 & 1 Chronicles 10. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 31:4 from the King James Version. Episode 95: The battle at Mount Gilboa was brutal and in...

In this Bible Story, David plays the part of loyal servant to Achish the Philistine king, but remains loyal to Israel. When the Amalekites raid David’s town and steal all their families, David’s heroic spirit is rekindled, and he mounts a rescue mission. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 28. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 28:7 fr...

In this Bible story, the Philistine horde rises up against Israel. David continues to wrestle with his alliances. While Saul, now living apart from the spirit of God, turns to dark arts to settle his weary and restless soul. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 27. Go to https://www. BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 27:7 from the King James Version. Epi...

In this Bible Story, Saul pursues David’s life and David once again has the opportunity to end Saul. Yet David spares Saul, and Saul once again repents and leaves David’s presence. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 26-27. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 26:7 from the King James Version. Episode 92: Once again, Saul has given in to his hatred a...

In this Bible Story, Samuel passes away and David marries Abigail. David’s community of outcasts and vagabonds continued to grow and thrive under his leadership. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 25. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 25:39 from the King James Version. Episode 91: While David was in the wilderness near Carmel he met a group of sh...

In this Bible Story, Saul seeks redemption and David has the perfect opportunity to take Saul’s life and end his suffering as an exile, but chose to show Saul mercy. The two embraced as father and son, and David is restored to good standing among Israel. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 24. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 24:4 from the King J...

In this Bible Story, David escapes from Saul and has to lie to priests, pretend to be insane to kings, and escape to caves in order to preserve his life. However, God continued to bless David. Outcasts, misfits, and debtors from Israel began to band around him. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 21-22. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 21:5 from...

In this Bible Story, David and Jonathan make promises to one another. Jonathan would protect David from Saul, and David would show favor and love to Jonathan and his family for all his days. Jonathan learned that Saul’s hatred for David still burned hot, so he warned David and he fled to the wilderness. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 20. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. To...