The Resolved to Read Podcast

In today’s reading from selected Proverbs, we’re given guidelines for how we are to honor God with our wealth and what our attitude should be toward money and riches. These passages reject laziness and call us to pursue hard work and yet warn against the love of money and greediness. Wisdom teaches us to love the poor as God loves those who are in need. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bi...

In today’s reading from selected Proverbs, we’re warned not to join evildoers in their schemes or plot harm against our neighbors. These passages reject revenge, elevate honesty, and call us to pursue true justice. Wisdom teaches us to step away from crooked paths, speak truth plainly, and entrust judgment to the Lord while doing what is right. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podca...

In today’s reading from selected Proverbs, we confront the life‑shaping power of our words. These passages contrast wise and foolish speech, righteous and wicked talk, and warn against the traps of flattery, gossip, slander, lying, and quarrels. Wisdom calls us to bridle the tongue, speak truth with grace, and use our words to build up rather than tear down. Resolved to Read is a daily chronologic...

In today’s reading from selected Proverbs, we face the everyday battleground of the heart—self‑control versus impulse. These passages warn against anger, rashness, and a quick temper; counsel patience; and expose the ruin of drunkenness, gluttony, adultery, and prostitution. Wisdom calls us to discipline our desires, guard our steps, and choose the path that leads to life. In today’s reading from...

May 19 — Motives, Mercy, and Humility — Chronological Audio Bible Reading | Proverbs (Selected Themes) | Resolved to Read In today’s reading from selected Proverbs, we’re invited to look beneath the surface of our actions to the motives that drive them. These passages contrast duplicity with integrity, call us to walk in love, kindness, and mercy, and remind us that pride leads to downfall while h...

In today’s reading from selected Proverbs, we hear the Lord’s wise instruction about receiving advice and rebuke, seeking wise counselors, and embracing the discipline that shapes a godly life. These passages contrast righteousness with wickedness, integrity with perversion, and reveal the just consequences that flow from each path. Together they point us to “the Way”—the life of righteousness tha...

In today’s reading from selected Proverbs, we explore foundational truths about the fear of the Lord, trusting God, and living under His wise providence. These passages contrast wisdom with folly, highlight the difference between the wise and the foolish, and remind us that discernment, understanding, and knowledge are gifts from God for those who seek Him. Together they paint a picture of a life...

In today’s reading from selected Proverbs on wisdom, we hear Solomon’s call to pursue understanding above wealth, honor, or ambition. These passages remind us that wisdom is not merely knowledge—it is a way of life grounded in the fear of the Lord, shaped by humility, and marked by choices that lead to blessing and stability. As we listen, we’re invited to examine our own paths and embrace the wis...

In this special episode, we pause our daily readings to trace two major themes that keep rising to the surface: God’s dwelling with His people and God’s covenant promises. From Eden to the tabernacle, from the temple to Jesus, and finally to God’s Spirit dwelling in us, Scripture reveals one continuous story of the Lord drawing near. Alongside this, we revisit the Abrahamic and Davidic covenants—p...

In today’s reading from 1 Kings 7:1–10:13, 2 Chronicles 7:11–9:12, and Psalm 72, we see Solomon at the height of his God‑given wisdom, influence, and prosperity. These chapters reveal the splendor of his completed palace, the awe of the Queen of Sheba, and the sweeping prayer of Psalm 72 that looks beyond Solomon to a greater King whose justice, peace, and blessing will fill the whole earth. Resol...

In today’s reading from 1 Kings 8:1–66 and 2 Chronicles 5:2–7:10, we witness the dedication of Solomon’s temple—the moment God’s glory descends so powerfully that the priests cannot even stand to minister. These chapters reveal the beauty of worship, the weight of God’s presence, and the faithfulness of a God who dwells among His people when they seek Him with wholehearted devotion. Resolved to Re...

In today’s reading from 1 Kings 5:1–7:51 and 2 Chronicles 2:1–5:1; 8:12–16, we follow Solomon as he prepares for and builds the temple—a project marked by God‑given wisdom, international cooperation, and careful devotion to every detail of worship. These chapters highlight the beauty of offering our best to the Lord and the joy of establishing a place where His presence is honored. Resolved to Rea...

In today’s reading from 1 Kings 2:13–3:28 and 2 Chronicles 1:2–13, we watch Solomon take his first steps as Israel’s new king—facing early challenges, seeking God’s wisdom, and receiving the discernment that will define his reign. These chapters show both the weight of leadership and the generosity of God toward those who ask for His guidance with a humble heart. Resolved to Read is a daily chrono...

In today’s reading from 1 Kings 1:1–2:12, 2 Samuel 23:1–7, and 1 Chronicles 29:23–30, we witness the closing chapter of David’s life—his final words, his final instructions, and the peaceful transfer of the kingdom to Solomon. These passages capture the weight of legacy, the faithfulness of God across generations, and the steady hand of the Lord guiding His people through seasons of ending and beg...

In today’s reading from Psalms 45, 47, 87, and 110, we hear songs that celebrate kingship, worship, and a royal wedding—but each one ultimately points beyond earthly rulers to the Messiah Himself. Even the wedding psalm paints a picture of Christ as the radiant groom and His people as the beloved bride, inviting us to see these ancient praises in the light of Jesus’ eternal kingdom. Resolved to Re...

In today’s reading from Psalms 2, 22, and 27, we listen to David’s words that begin in his own experience yet reach far beyond it—psalms where personal anguish, trust, and kingship open a window into the suffering and victory of Jesus Himself. As David pours out his heart, it's as if the Spirit lifts his eyes to a future he can’t fully see, giving us some of Scripture’s clearest echoes of the...

In today's reading from Psalms 111, 130, 131, and 146, we find voices of praise, patience, and humble trust—hearts that wait on the Lord from the depths, souls quieted like a weaned child, and exuberant reminders that our hope belongs in God alone, not in human power. These psalms call us to rest in who God is and worship Him for all He does. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible pod...

In today's reading from Psalms 42, 53, 58, 81, and 101, we move between deep longing and holy resolve—a soul thirsting for God, a lament over foolishness and injustice, and a king's commitment to walk with integrity. These psalms invite us to be honest about our spiritual thirst and intentional about the life we're building. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you throu...

In today's reading from Psalms 4, 12, 20, 25, 32, and 38, we hear David's raw honesty before God—crying out for relief, confessing sin, and choosing trust even in distress. These Psalms remind us that faith isn't the absence of struggle but the decision to bring every burden to the One who hears. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with...

In today’s reading from Psalm 139, 145, 148, and 150, we reflect on God’s intimate knowledge of us, His boundless greatness, and creation’s joyful call to praise. 🌿 Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life. Join the journey, s...

Follow along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

Follow along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

Follow along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

Follow along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

Follow along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons