Daily Bible Reading Podcast

2CHRONICLES 14-15: Yesterday we heard the conclusion of Rehoboam's reign, and the writer classed him as a wicked king. Then his son, King Abijah gave a truly amazing speech before his epic victory over Israel. PROVERBS 30a: Today I chose to highlight two verses: Pro. 30:5-6 NLT Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. 6 Do not add to his words, or he may...

2CHRONICLES 12-13: Yesterday we heard of David's grandson, Rehoboam, and the unfortunate start to his reign. The northern tribes revolted and went with Jeroboam. Rehoboam seems to have made wise choices after that, at least for a short time. PROVERBS 29b: Today's highlighted verse: Pro. 29:23 NLT Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. MATTHEW 12a: Yesterday's reading included the...

2CHRONICLES 10-11: Yesterday we completed the story of Solomon's achievements. PROVERBS 29a: A highlight for today: Pro. 29:11 NLT Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. MATTHEW 11b: Yesterday we heard Jesus' teaching about John the Baptist. NLT Translation note: 2Chon. 10:18 NLT96 edition has 'labor force', and newer editions have 'forced labor'. Mat. 11:19 The Son of Man, on...

2CHRONICLES 9: Yesterday we heard God's famous response to Solomon, which is so often applied as a promise to America. It is stretching it past the breaking point to apply that promise to America. First of all, our country does not have a personal relationship with God like that of Israel in Solomon's time. We also skate over all the conditions of humbling ourselves, turning from wicked ways, and...

2CHRONICLES 7-8: Yesterday we heard Solomon's famous prayer at the dedication of the temple. He understood that the people would need forgiveness from the Lord, and requested the Lord's mercy. PROVERBS 28a: Another favorite: Pro. 28:8 NLT Income from charging high interest rates will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor. MATTHEW 10b: Yesterday we heard the list of the twelve apo...

2CHRONICLES 6: Yesterday we heard of the various things that Huram-abi made under Solomon's direction for the temple, and of the dedication of the temple. In today's (not reverent) language, we might say that the Lord 'showed up' for that dedication, just like He did for the dedication of the tabernacle. PROVERBS 27b: Our hightlighted verse for today: Pro. 27:21 NLT Fire tests the purity of silver...

2CHRONICLES 4-5: Yesterday we heard of the preparations for building the temple, and then the dimensions and the beginning of the construction starting in the 4th year of Solomon's reign. PROVERBS 27a: Today's first verse is very like the advice of James in the New Testament: Pro. 27:1 NLT Don't brag about tomorrow, since you don't know what the day will bring. MATTHEW 9: Yesterday we heard of sev...

2CHRONICLES 2-3: In yesterday's reading we returned to the books of Chronicles, and picked up the story following King David, with the beginning of Solomon's reign. Solomon gave 1,000 burnt offerings to the Lord, then the Lord appeared to him. Solomon requested wisdom to rule Israel, and the Lord was pleased with his request. PROVERBS 26b: Today's highlighted verse: Pro. 26:23 NLT Smooth words may...

2CHRONICLES 1: Yesterday we heard Hosea's final and heart-felt warning. At the end of his book, Hosea penned a rather short apology on behalf of the people, requesting  forgiveness. God responded lovingly, pleading for the people of Israel to stay away from idols. And now we return to the story we interrupted in the books of Chronicles. PROVERBS 26a: A highlighted verse for today is verse 12, whic...

THEME: Buckle up the belt of truth by FOCUSING YOUR GAZE ON CHRIST. OK, in my last episode I told you about my nightmare. There was a visitor on my porch that night. That visitor was a picture of the demon who had gained a foothold in my life. He had been tempting me for years and knew just how to do it. He got on the exercise bicycle on my front porch— which, as I told you, did not exist— rather...

HOSEA 13-14: Yesterday's reading had this significant prophecy, prefaced by the words that God would not come to totally destroy: Hos. 11:10 NLT For someday the people will follow me. I, the LORD, will roar like a lion. And when I roar, my people will return trembling from the west. 11 Like a flock of birds, they will come from Egypt. Trembling like doves, they will return from Assyria. And I will...

HOSEA 11-12: In yesterday's reading, as the Lord was pleading with Israel and using agricultural metaphors, He said, Hos. 10:12-13 NLT … 'Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and shower righteousness upon you.' 13 "But you have cultivated wickedness and harvested a...

HOSEA 9-10: I like how the GNT translates the first paragraph of chapter 6 as being the words of the people of Israel. Hosea 6:1-4 GNT: 1 The people say, "Let's return to the LORD! He has hurt us, but he will be sure to heal us; he has wounded us, but he will bandage our wounds, won't he? 2 In two or three days he will revive us, and we will live in his presence. 3 Let us try to know the LORD. He...

HOSEA 6-8: In yesterday's reading, Hosea bought back his wife from prostitution. And the Lord drew analogies in his speech to Israel. PROVERBS 24a: Favorite verses: Pro. 24:5 NLT The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger. 6 So don't go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisers. MATTHEW 5b: Yesterday we read the beginning...

HOSEA 3-5: Beautifully interwoven word plays or metaphors were constructed using the names of Hosea's three children. And verses of yesterday's reading, are quoted in Romans 9 and 1Peter 2. The last verse ended: Hos. 2:23 NLT "I will show love to those I called 'Not loved.' And to those I called 'Not my people,' I will say, 'Now you are my people.' And they will reply, 'You are our God!'" PROVERBS...

HOSEA 1-2: We have already heard that God considers the sin of idolatry to be parallel and just as offensive as a wife being unfaithful to her husband. Hosea is told by God to actually live out this situation. He is told to marry Gomer, a prostitute. Through Hosea, God shows just how ready He is to restore and be reconciled with His wayward people. Hosea prophesied to the Northern kingdom during t...

1CHRONICLES 29: Yesterday we heard of the military commanders and officials under David, and the leaders of 13 tribes. Then we heard David's instructions to Solomon. And it is always amazing to me the detail with which David planned for the temple, and also his generosity. PROVERBS 22b: Halfway through this chapter we begin a section where more of the proverbs are arranged in short paragraphs. Tha...

1CHRONICLES 27-28: Yesterday we heard of the assignments of Levites as musicians, judges, and temple gate keepers. PROVERBS 22a: Our highlighted verse for today: 14 The mouth of an immoral woman is a dangerous trap; those who make the LORD angry will fall into it. (NLT) MATTHEW 2: For today's intro to Matthew 2, I have a correction from what I said in this episode 251 before 2022. For this informa...

1CHRONICLES 25-26: There was a rather important shift in Israel's religious life that happened with David and his plans for temple worship rather than the older pattern of worship at the Tabernacle: It was that the priests and Levites were re-organized into groups appropriate to the new state of affairs, introducing divisions on top of the old system which was based on family lines. This reorderin...

1CHRONICLES 23-24: Yesterday we heard a rather odd story about how "Satan rose up against Israel and caused David to take a census." But in 2Samuel 24:1 we read that "Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, 'Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.'" So who was it— Satan or the Lord? And if the problem was caused by someone else, why was David...

1CHRONICLES 21-22: Yesterday we heard the part where the writer of Chronicles skated over where David had his affair with Bathsheba. But we heard of the military victories and especially the misunderstanding that became the reason for the war with the Ammonites. PROVERBS 20b: Our highlighted verse for today: Pro. 20:24 NLT The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the w...

1CHRONICLES 19-20: Yesterday we heard about one of David's greatest hours, and I think David would rank this as better than the killing of Goliath. It was the time when he wanted to build a house for God, and instead God promised to build his house— making for him an everlasting dynasty. Then we heard of his leading in even more amazing military victories. PROVERBS 20a: Today's highlighted verse:...

1CHRONICLES 17-18: Yesterday we heard of the careful moving of the Ark, this time successfully. We heard exactly which men played what instruments.  Then there was a sample of their praise. The psalm in chapter 18 is made of quotes from Psalms 105 and 96 and some other isolated verses. PROVERBS 19b: Our highlighted verse: Pro. 19:17 NLT If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord — and he wi...

1CHRONICLES 15-16: Yesterday we heard about the first attempt to move the Ark, more about David's family, and his defeat of the Philistines. PROVERBS 19a: A highlight from today's chapter in Proverbs: Pro. 19:14 NLT Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife. 1THESSALONIANS 4: Paul and his companions prayed, and God answered: T...

1CHRONICLES 13-14: Yesterday we heard of mighty men who joined David in war, and the roll call of people who joined him politically to become king. And today we hear more about important events under David's leadership. PROVERBS 18b: A highlighted verse for today: Pro. 18:22 NLT The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD. 1THESSALONIANS 3: Yesterday Paul reminde...