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In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team, we're looking at Psalms 35 through 38. These songs show us David calling out to God for help against his enemies. We get a deep look into the character of the wicked, and guess what? David is repenting... again! AND we get some fantastic, actionable advice from David on how...

In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team, we're looking at Psalms 27 through 32. These Psalms cover all sorts of things – from how to trust God when threats are all around you, to what it actually looks like to live a life that pleases Him. We'll explore God's incredibly powerful Word, the pure joy that com...

In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team, we explore Psalms 22 through 26. These songs offer incredible, even jaw-dropping, prophetic insights into Jesus' crucifixion. We'll also marvel at God's specific care for His people, understand what truly defines righteous living, and see how David navigated the pai...

In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team, we dive into several Psalms written by David. These songs cover everything from mourning the lack of faithfulness around him to grappling with feelings that don't match reality. We'll explore David's definition of a fool, what it means to live righteously, the incre...

In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team, David gives Solomon his last instructions before he dies, focusing on strength, responsibility, and most importantly, obedience to God's Word. David's final words testify to the culmination of his faith journey and God's powerful promise of the Seed of Promise, the...

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  Still speaking to Israel's leaders and Solomon, David addresses leadership steps everyone present must take. David enlists the entire group to accomplish the work of the temple together. They are working for the Lord. They must not forget this. Let’s dive into today’s reading! ©2023joelstrahan

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  As David nears the end of his tenure as king of Israel, he dedicates himself to preparing the next generation for a great transition. The Holy of Holies will no longer be mobile. Israel will no longer be at war. God promises a King from David's lineage who will rule an everlasting kingdom. God's people must lea...

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  David matures in Bible literacy through a faith journey administered by God. He learns from God's discipline responses when he sins. He learns from God response of blessing when he obeys. He grows in faith as a man, husband, and king.  In the final chapter of his life, David understands that God's choice for Hi...

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  God promised Abraham to make him a great nation. Through Israel, God preserves the Seed of Promise given to Eve. Through Israel, the Messiah will come and bless every family on the earth. God fulfills all promises in order to raise Israel up as a nation on the world stage. He fulfills His promise of land, laws,...

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  David records a song and teaches the next generations about God's forgiveness and justice.  Let’s dive into today’s reading! ©2023joelstrahan

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  The kingdom of Israel is restored. God answers David's prayer. God's word will be proclaimed to future generations through a great man of faith. David has sinned. Yet, in repentance, he continues to learn obedience.  Let’s dive into today’s reading! ©2023joelstrahan

In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team, Hushai reports to David through an intricate spy network, highlighting that God is at work even in the shadows! Ahithophel, the brilliant counselor, fails to navigate his loss of influence and makes a tragic choice. Absalom structures leadership in his army, preparing for confl...

In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team, Absalom attempts the ultimate power grab... and tragically, he succeeds, at least for a time! David will experience the bitter consequences of neglecting his role as head of household, and his children and all Israel continue to pay the price for his past laziness and sin. Davi...

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  God responds to David's sin concerning Uriah the Hittite by removing the hedge of protection around his servant. David is no longer guarded by the protection of wisdom from the Lord. He becomes a passive leader--willing to claim the honor others have earned and no longer zealous to administer justice from the L...

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  There is a difference between a person who genuinely desires to follow the Lord but stumbles and a person who rejects the Lord by sinning against Him with no repentance. David desires to obey the Lord. However, he stumbles mightily.  The story of David's sin against Uriah the Hittite teaches us about man's brok...

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  David's heart is for the flourishing of God's covenant people. As king of Israel, David assumes a role. Not only is his position a picture defining the role of the promised Messiah but also, David's primary purpose is to administer the justice of God's covenant.  The foundation of God's character of justice is...

In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team, David sets his heart to build a permanent house for the Lord's dwelling among Israel. God answers David's desire by telling him "no"... but immediately follows it up by grafting David into the most incredible promise in all of Scripture: the Seed of Promise! D...

In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team, David sets his heart to bring the Ark of the Lord from Obed-Edom's house to Jerusalem, doing it God's way this time! The Ark is carried into Jerusalem with much fanfare and joy, a moment when all of Israel comes together to celebrate. David establishes worship through m...

In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team, all of Israel comes to David and asks him to rule over them as king, making a covenant with him before the Lord. The Philistines haven't yet gotten the message that God fights for Israel, and His favor on David ensures Israel's victory over them. Also, David takes Jerus...

​ In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  Worldly kingdoms are marked by leadership rivalries and jealousy. David establishes his rule by committing to stewarding the justice of God's covenant law.  There is a difference between unjust violence committed through the rage of man's heart and the stewarding of God's wrath against the wickedness of man. ...

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),  The story of Scripture contrasts David's and Saul's leadership. The biblical leader is always the best follower. Because David orders his life to follow God and His word, those David leads flourish. In contrast, Saul orders his life in an attempt to be followed. As a result, those under his leadership and influ...

In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible, with featured content written by the CBT team, David's men are considering stoning him. The Amalekites have burned their city of residence and taken their wives and children, but David strengthens himself in the Lord, a powerful example for us all when facing overwhelming adversity. God initiates the transfer of power...

In today's reading of Tyndale's OYCSB with featured content written by the CBT team: Even though God demonstrates again His desire and ability to protect David from Saul, David is afraid. At this point in David's faith journey, God uses even his fear to bless Israel. David gives the Philistines fits. Saul calls Samuel from the dead...uh...really weird...but true. We'll break that d...

In today's reading of Tyndale's OYCSB with featured content written by the CBT team: Saul is seeking to destroy David every day, but God does not deliver David into his hand. Jonathan knows David will be king. Saul knows David will be king, and even Saul's son--who would normally be in line to take the throne--supports David. David's men encourage David to kill Saul when the right...

In today's reading of Tyndale's OYCSB with featured content written by the CBT team: David grows in strength as a result of Saul's poor leadership. Speaking of horrible leadership, Saul orders the death of more than eighty-five priests. David writes Psalm 52 so we know what was on his heart. BUT...God continues to deliver David. God has made a promise, and He is always faithful to keep...