The Voice

Today I read 2 Chronicles 8: Solomon sacrifices according to the law of Moses and built towns and fortified cities, settling people there. (archived audio)

Today I read 2 Chronicles 7: Solomon’s sacrifice was burned up with fire sent from heaven. God said to Solomon that he would dwell in the temple and listen to prayers offered from it unless His people turned away from God. (archived audio)

Today I read 2 Chronicles 6: Solomon prayed to God for the people of Israel and foreigners who call upon God’s name to be heard when they are in distress because of their sin. (archived audio)

Today I read 2 Chronicles 5: Solomon had all of the furnishings arranged where they were supposed to be and the ark placed under the cherubim. Worship and praise began. God filled the temple with a cloud of His presence, and the priests could not perform their duties because of it. (archived audio)

Today I read 2 Chronicles 4: Solomon had many objects made by Huram for the temple. Each item is described with detail. Courtyards were also made. There were many furnishings as well, and there were so many, that they were not even weighed. (archived audio)  

This morning I read 2 Chronicles 3: Solomon began to build the temple with gold covered wood and included two sculpted cherubim each with a 10 cubit wingspan that touched the walls and wing tips inside the temple. (archived audio)

I read 2 Chronicles 2 today: Solomon contacted Hiram, king of Tyre to request a large quantity of various materials and a very skilled craftsman. In exchange, the suppliers would be paid with wheat, barley, wine, and olive oil. (archived audio)

I read 2 Chronicles 1 today: God asked Solomon what he wanted now that his kingdom was firmly established, and he asked humbly for wisdom and knowledge to govern the vast innumerable group of people. God was pleased that he didn’t request riches, long life, or for the death of his enemies, so he also… Continue reading August 8th

I read 1 Chronicles 29: David gave lots of his own gold and personal treasures in addition to all the valuable supplies he collected for Solomon to use to build the temple for God, and others joined in with their giving, and sacrifices. Solomon was made king, and people were glad. (archived audio)

Today I read 1 Chronicles 28: David prepares Solomon for the task of building a temple for The LORD. (archived audio)

Today I read 1 Chronicles 27: Large groups of men were selected for military service by month. God punished the whole group when Joab started to count the number of men, but I am not certain why. (archived audio)

Today I read 1 Chronicles 26: Capable men were divided and designated as gatekeepers. Random chance was used to decide which people would guard each gate. (archived audio)

I read 1 Chronicles 25: 3 men and their descendants were set aside by David and the army commanders to perform the ministry of prophesying with musical accompaniment. A detailed list follows. (archived audio)

I read 1 Chronicles 24: Certain Levite descendant groups had an uneven amount of heads of families, so lots were cast to determine their divisions as leaders. (archived audio)

This morning I listened to 1 Corinthians 13: This chapter summarizes characteristics of love, listing qualities and words that align with it, then compares it to other important qualities such as faith and hope. (archived audio)

This morning I read 1 Corinthians 12: Paul explains that each part of the church is still part of the whole body, and has a different purpose, being designed by God for a reason. (archived audio)

Today I read 1 Corinthians 11: It seems that Paul would like men to not cover their heads, and would like women to cover their heads, as well as to also have long hair, while men should not. This passage confuses me, because it seems to be a cultural practice, not a recommendation for christians… Continue reading July 28th

Today I listened to 1 Corinthians 10: Paul teaches the Corinthians to flee from temptations. He explains that 23,000 people died because they tested God’s patience by engaging in idolatry. There is a way out of falling into sin if we look for it. You can’t follow both God and demons at the same time.… Continue reading July 27th

Today I read 1 Corinthians 9: Paul is an apostle and confronts those who judge him for receiving money and food while ministering. He is not asking too much to make a living doing his role. Then he encourages the Corinthians to run the race to win, not running aimlessly and without direction. (archived audio)

Today I read 1 Chronicles 23: David got old and made his son Solomon king, then he organized people into a structure to have distinct roles in the new kingdom. (archived audio)

This morning I read 1 Chronicles 22: Building materials and craftspeople are gathered for the future building of the LORD’s temple. (archived audio)

I listened to 1 Chronicles 21 today: David was influenced by Satan to count the troops, and it made God angry with him. God made David choose his own punishment. (archived audio)

Today I read 1 Chronicles 18: David defeated the Philistines and was given gifts to congratulate his victory, which he dedicated to God. (archived audio)

Today I read 1 Chronicles 17: David felt guilty for living in a nice palace while God was in a tent. God was fine with the tent and was not complaining about it, but told David through the prophet Nathan what was to come. He would build a house for him, through his offspring. (archived… Continue reading July 18th

Today I read 1 Chronicles 16: David gave food to everyone and they all worshiped God, prepared sacrifices, and praised God with trumpets, then David went home to bless his family also. (archived audio)