The Bible by David Alley

In this video listen to 2 Chronicles Chapter 8, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In this video listen to 2 Chronicles Chapter 7, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In this video listen to 2 Chronicles Chapter 6, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In this video listen to 2 Chronicles Chapter 5, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In this video listen to 2 Chronicles Chapter 4, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In this video listen to 2 Chronicles Chapter 3, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In this video listen to 2 Chronicles Chapter 2, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In this video listen to 2 Chronicles Chapter 1, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 29, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 29 the public speech to all Israel continues from the previous chapter. This is the second time Solomon is declared king. The first time was in a rush in response to Adonijah’s rebellion. But now done properly at length, with full state endorsement, and the approval of his father,...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 28, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 28 we have David conducting a final handing over to Solomon speech. In 1 Chronicles 22 we had a private speech from David to Solomon, but now we have a public speech in front of the entire nation. This makes everything said official, but it also makes what is commanded a requireme...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 27, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 27 we see that David not only ordered the temple, its priests, musicians and guards, but also ordered the military. When people know what to expect, they organise their lives around it and feel safe. Davids sets up 12 military divisions, under 12 leaders, some names we already kno...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 26, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 26 we discuss doorkeepers. In some bible translations, the doorkeepers are called the porters. Regardless, they have the task of guarding the ports, of being security for the temple and have some basic level of logistical responsibility. Of great interest here is the inclusion of...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 25, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 25 lots were also cast for musicians as they were for priests. And there were also 24 groups of musicians rostered on at the temple. All the musicians were descendants of three men, Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman. Of the 24 groups, 4 came from Asaph, 6 from Jeduthun and 14 from Heman....

n this video listen to Nehemiah chapter 5, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Nehemiah 5 we have A different type of problem arise than that which arose previously from outside. This is an internal issue in how the society of the Israelites was working. There was lending to fellow Israelites and the charging of interest, something which was prohibited in Exodus 22. This was p...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 24, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 24 lots are cast to work out the twenty-four group roster of priests who were to serve and in what order. Of Aaron’s four sons, two died and their descendants are not a part of this, and of the other two, two thirds are from Eleazar. But the jobs given out, and the order of them i...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 23, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 23 begins a four chapter discussion on the preparations for temple worship. David is not just focussed on building a building, but on building an entire system of worship for God. THe building was magnificent, but it is what happens there that is the most important, so we have fou...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 22, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 22 we cover David’s extensive preparations to build a temple for God. And this is why it should be known as David’s temple. David is a figure of Christ, and the temple is a symbol of Christ who said he would “tear down this temple and rebuild it in three days.” But interestingly,...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 21, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 21 we have the other census account, the first coming from 2 Samuel 24. There seems to be conflicting information between them, but by proper scrutiny of them both, we can harmonize and gain additional perspectives. This video will talk about the two accounts, and their harmonizat...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 20, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 20 we have the shortest chapter in the book, only 8 verses - but there are many shorter chapters than this, especially in the Psalms. It is during this chapter, but never mentioned by the Chronicler, that the Bathsheba/Uriah incident happens. Instead an account of victory is recor...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 19, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 19 it is about this time, that David stays home from battle in the spring and the affair with Uriah the HIttite causes him huge problems. But the Chronicler never mentions it. What we have here is an example of true forgiveness in the mind of God. It is as if it never happened. Ev...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 18, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 18 you get the impression here, that it is after David sorts out the rightful place of the Lord, he then defeats all his enemies. (see verse 1) The book of Chronicles isn’t just history, but also explanation. It teaches us something of why as well as what and who like Kings &...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 17, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 17 David decides that God should have a house and as a result God blesses David much much much more that he expected. This video talks about David’s initiative, and how unique that was for the time, and even for now. We talk about the idea of spirit-led initiative. This video also...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 16, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 16 when David brought up the ark, he made a LOT of sacrifices, including burnt offerings and peace offerings. This video will discuss those. In addition, David setup 24/7 worship in Jerusalem…. 3000 years before they did it in iHOP, and 2800 years beefore the Moravians famous non-...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 15, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 15 David finally brings up the ark to Jerusalem, and we find out he “prepared a place for it.” David is courting God, like a man courts a young lady. We also learn that David setup 24/7 worship, and also used 6 different Levite family groups to serve God. We know who three of thes...

In this video listen to 1 Chronicles Chapter 14, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In 1 Chronicles 14 we see an example of the theology of grace. This chapter follows right after David’s failure to bring up the ark, and outlines all his successes with God’s help. God is with David, despite his weakness and assumptions. We discuss the meaning of this, especially given that the s...