Thinking Theologian

Podcast Episode 698 Today’s Reading, Psalms 111-118 Title: Glory to God Alone Focal Scripture: Psalms 115:1 “Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory because of your faithful love, because of your truth.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Kings 1-2 & Psalms 37, 71, 94

Podcast Episode 697 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 26-29 & Psalms 127 Title: Sons Are A Reward and A Heritage Focal Scripture: Psalms 127:3-4 “Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,offspring, a reward. Like arrows in the handof a warrior are the sons born in one’s youth.” Tomorrow, I plan to read Psalms 111-118

Podcast Episode 696 Today’s Reading, Psalms 131, 138, 139, & 143-145 Title: He Knows Our Desires Focal Scripture: Psalms 145:19 “He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry for help and saves them.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 26-29 & Psalms 127

Podcast Episode 695 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 23-25 Title: Carrying Out Priestly Duties Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 23:32   “They are to carry out their responsibilities for the tentof meeting, for the holy place, and for their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, in the service of the Lord’s temple.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 131, 138, 139, &143-145

Podcast Episode 694 Today’s Reading, Psalms 108-110 Title: How to Handle Those Who Lie Against You Focal Scripture: Psalms 109:2 “For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues.” Tomorrow, I plan to read 1 Chronicles 23-25

Podcast Episode 693 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21-22, & Psalms 30 Title: Making Poor Decisions and the Consequences that Follow Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1 “Satan , rose up against Israel and incited David to count the people of Israel.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 108-110

Podcast Episode 692 Today’s Reading, Psalms 95 & 97-99 Title: Let Us Bow in Worship Focal Scripture: Psalms 99:9 “Exalt the Lord our God; bow in worship at his holy mountain, for the Lord our God is holy.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21-22, & Psalms 30

Podcast Episode 691 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 22-23 & Psalms 57 Title: God’s Faithful Love Focal Scripture: 57:10 “For your faithful love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches the clouds. Tomorrow, I plan to read Psalms 95 & 97-99

Podcast Episode 690 Today’s Reading, Psalms 5, 38, 41, 42 Title: Put Your Hope in God Focal Scripture: Psalms 42:5 “Why, my soul, are you so dejected? Why are you in such turmoil? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him, my Savior and my God.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 22-23 & Psalms 57

Podcast Episode 689 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 19 – 21 Title: Know Your Limitations Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15 “The Philistines again waged war against Israel. David went down with his soldiers, and they fought the Philistines, but David became exhausted.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 5, 38, 41, 42

Podcast Episode 688 Today’s Reading, Psalms 26, 40, 58, 61, 62, & 64 Title: He Places Us on the Rock Focal Scripture: Psalms 40:2 “He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure.” Tomorrow, I plan to read 2 Samuel 19 – 21

Podcast Episode 687 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 16 – 18 Title: Have A Reputation That Precedes You Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:10 “Then, even a brave man with the heart of a lion will lose heart because all Israel knows that your father and the valiant men with him are warriors.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 26, 40, 58, 61, 62, & 64

Podcast Episode 686 Today’s Reading, Psalms 3, 4, 12, 13, 28, 55   Title: The Lord Hears Our Prayers Focal Scripture: Psalms 4:3   “Know that the Lord has set apartthe faithful for himself; the Lord will hear when I callto him.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 16-18

Podcast Episode 685 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 13-15 Title: Sinful Leadership and Lack of Character Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:6 “Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for a settlement. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.” Tomorrow, I plan to read Psalms 3, 4, 12, 13, 28, 55

Podcast Episode 684 Today’s Reading, Psalms 32, 51, 86, 122 Title: A Clean Heart & Steadfast Spirit Focal Scripture: Psalms 51:10 “God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 13-15

Podcast Episode 683 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 11-12 & 1 Chronicles 20 Title: Be Willing to Confront Leaders When Needed Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:7 “Nathan replied to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I rescued you from Saul.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, & Psalms 20

Podcast Episode 682 Today’s Reading, Psalms 65-67 & 69-70 Title: Endure Insults from Your Adversaries Focal Scripture: Psalms 69:19 “You know the insults I endure — my shame and disgrace. You are aware of all my adversaries.” Tomorrow, I plan to read 2 Samuel 11-12 & 1 Chronicles 20

Podcast Episode 681 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, & Psalms 20 Title: Not All Advice is Good Advice Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:4 “So Hanun took David’s emissaries, shaved off half their beards, cut their clothes in half at the hips, and sent them away.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 65-67 & 69-70

Podcast Episode 680 Today’s Reading, Psalms 50, 53, 60, 75 Title: A Vision of God to Behold Focal Scripture: Psalm 50:3 “Our God is coming; he will not be silent! Devouring fire precedes him, and a storm rages around him.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, & Psalms 20

Podcast Episode 679 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 9-9 & 1 Chronicles 18 Title: Good Leadership is Possible Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:15 “So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.” Tomorrow, I plan to read Psalms 50, 53, 60, 75

Podcast Episode 678 Today’s Reading, Psalms 25, 29, 33, 36, 39 Title: Malicious and Deceptive Heart Focal Scripture: Psalms 36:3 “The words from his mouth are malicious and deceptive; he has stopped acting wisely and doing good.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 8-9 & 1 Chronicles 18

Podcast Episode 677 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 6-7 & 1 Chronicles 17 Title: How Far Will You Go in Worship   Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:22   “and I will dishonor myself and humble myself evenmore. , However, by the slave girls you spoke about, I will be honored.”” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 25, 29, 33, 36, 39

Podcast Episode 676 Today’s Reading, Psalms 89, 96, 100, 101, 105, 132 Title: A Heart Full of Integrity Focal Scripture: Psalms 101:2 “I will pay attention to the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will live with a heart of integrity in my house.” Tomorrow, I plan to read 2 Samuel 6-7 & 1 Chronicles 17

Podcast Episode 675 Today’s Reading, Psalms 1, 2, 15, 22, 23, 24, 47, 68 Title: Who Can Live on the Mountain of God? Focal Scripture: Psalms 15:3-4 “who does not slander with his tongue, who does not harm his friend or discredit his neighbor, who despises the one rejected by the Lord but honors those who fear the Lord, who keeps his word whatever the cost,” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 89, 9...

Podcast Episode 674 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 13-16 Title: Give Thanks to the Lord Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-9 “Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wonderful works!” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 1, 2, 15, 22, 23, 24, 47, 68