Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread: April 29, 2026 | 2 Kings 19-21 In today's reading, the Lord protects Judah from the Rabshakeh. Hezekiah is given 15 years for his faithfulness, and he shows off his treasures to Babylon. However, Manasseh is the most wicked of all the kings. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.c...

Our Daily Bread: April 28, 2026 | 2 Kings 17-18 In today's reading, Shalmaneser, King of Assyria, captures Samaria, for Israel is wicked. Israel is displaced by others and taken to Assyria. Hezekiah, King of Judah follows God, but Rabshakeh challenges him and warns his people. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upan...

Our Daily Bread: April 27, 2026 | 2 Kings 14-16 In today's reading, I begin to get the feeling that we need to read the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel/Judah. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 26, 2026 | 2 Kings 11-13 In today's reading, Athaliah destroys the royal family. However, Joash is hidden and protected by the priests. Jehoash sets money aside to repair the house of the Lord. Elisha dies, but his body heals the man burying him. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow...

Our Daily Bread: April 25, 2026 | 2 Kings 8-10 In today's reading, the Shunammite woman Elisha helped asks for her land. Hazael "helps" his sick dad after meeting Elisha. Israel and Judah experience unrest, and Jehu serves to fulfill God's word against Ahab, Jezebel, and Baal. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upan...

Our Daily Bread: April 24, 2026 | 2 Kings 5-7 In today's reading, Elisha cures Naaman of leprosy, refuses his gift, but Gehazi is greedy. Israel evades Syrian defeat because of Elisha's prophesying. Elisha is defended by flaming chariots, and Israel is struck by famine. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutsho...

Our Daily Bread: April 23, 2026 | 2 Kings 1-4 In today's reading, Elijah condemns Ahaziah for not seeking the Lord. Elijah is taken up in a chariot of fire to heaven, and Elisha receives the spirit of Elijah. Israel, Judah, and Edom fight against the Moab. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com...

Our Daily Bread: 1 Kings In this bonus episode, Sam’s reading of 1 Kings has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 22, 2026 | 1 Kings 22 In today's reading, Israel and Judah team up against Syria to take Ramoth-gilead. Micaiah is the only prophet to declare Ahab's death, and he dies just as God declared. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 21, 2026 | 1 Kings 19-21 In today's reading, Elijah runs away from Jezebel and goes to Mt Horeb to speak with God. Ben-hadad fights with Israel but Ahab spares him, so God punishes him. Jezebel has Naboth killed because Ahab is "vexed and sullen." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutsho...

Our Daily Bread: April 20, 2026 | 1 Kings 17-18 In today's reading, Elijah announces a drought to Ahab then leaves. He is fed in the wilderness by ravens, but later goes to stay with a widow. Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal, mocks them, and destroys them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substa...

Our Daily Bread: April 19, 2026 | 1 Kings 14-16 In today's reading, Jeroboam's son is sick, so his wife goes to Ahijah in disguise. We get a summary of the kings of Israel and Judah, but are they not recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/sub...

Our Daily Bread: April 18, 2026 | 1 Kings 12-13 In today's reading, Rehoboam takes the counsel of the young over the old. Jeroboam makes two golden calves to worship, but a man of God come from Judah to condemn him. Another man of God from Bethel test the man from Judah, and he fails. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

Our Daily Bread: April 17, 2026 | 1 Kings 10-11 In today's reading, Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, for no king could surpass his wealth and wisdom. Solomon loved foreign women, and took 700 wives and 300 concubines. Solomon's heart turns from God and the kingdom is split. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandouts...

Our Daily Bread: April 16, 2026 | 1 Kings 8-9 In today's reading, Solomon dedicates the temple, relocates the ark, and prays for the people of Israel. God promises to keep Solomon's line on the throne if they obey. Hiram dislikes the 20 cities he is given in Galilee. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.s...

Our Daily Bread: April 15, 2026 | 1 Kings 5-7 In today's reading, Hiram visits Solomon when he hears he became king. Solomon hires Hiram's men to build the temple, and creates a draft for laborers to work on the temple. The temple, Solomon's palace, and the daughter of Pharoah's house get built. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e...

Our Daily Bread: April 14, 2026 | 1 Kings 3-4 In today's reading, Solomon is blessed by God. He uses his wisdom to solve the dispute of two prostitutes. We meet Solomon's officials, and hear about his accomplishments. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 13, 2026 | 1 Kings 1-2 In today's reading, David is old and cold, but Abishag keeps him warm. Adonijah declares himself king, but Nathan and Bathsheba tell David. Solomon is chosen and anointed, and David dies. Solomon sentences Adonijah and Joab to death. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit up...

Our Daily Bread: 2 Samuel In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of 2 Samuel has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 12, 2026 | 2 Samuel 23-24 In today's reading, David gives his last words. We meet David's mighty men and hear their accomplishments. God has David take a census, but is punished afterwards. An angel causes destruction throughout Israel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack....

Our Daily Bread: April 11, 2026 | 2 Samuel 20-22 In today's reading, Sheba rises up against David, but is quickly dispatched by the people of Beth-maacah. There is a three year famine because of Saul's destruction of the Gibeonites. David's men kill several Philistine giants. And David sings a song. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...

Our Daily Bread: April 10, 2026 | 2 Samuel 17-19 In today's reading, Absalom is advised by Ahithophel and Hushai. David's men and the men of Israel fight in the forest of Ephraim. Absalom gets stuck in a tree, and Joab finishes him off. David is reinstated as king. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.sub...

Our Daily Bread: April 8, 2026 | 2 Samuel 12-13 In today’s reading, David is punished for his actions with Uriah’s wife, and his child dies. Amnon, David’s son desire’s his sister Tamar, tricks her, and violates her. However, Absalom, her brother, avenges her by killing Amnon. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upan...

Our Daily Bread: April 7, 2026 | 2 Samuel 8-11 In today's reading, the Israelites defeat several nations. David honors Jonathan through Mephibosheth. David sees Bathsheba, and she becomes pregnant. Uriah dies on the front lines, so David marries Bathsheba. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com...

Our Daily Bread: April 6, 2026 | 2 Sam 4-7 In today's reading, Ish-bosheth is killed for the sake of David, but the attackers are executed. The tribes of Israel pledge to David and he takes Jerusalem from the Jebusites. Uzzah, the son of Abinadab, dies for touching the ark. This terrifies David, until he sees Obed-edom is blessed by the ark. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this...