Thinking Theologian

Podcast Episode 324 Today’s Reading, 2 Chronicles 32-34 Title: A Tender Heart and Humble Spirit   Focal Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:27 “because your heart was tender and you humbled yourselfbefore God when you heard his words against this place and against its inhabitants, and because you humbled yourself before me, and you tore your clothes and wept before me, I myself have heard’ — this is the Lo...

Podcast Episode 323 Today’s Reading, 2 Chronicles 28-31 Title: Remove What is Impure Focal Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:5   “He said to them, “Hear me, Levites. Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the temple of the Lord, the God of your ancestors. Remove everything impure from the holy place.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Chronicles 32-34

Podcast Episode 322 Today’s Reading, 2 Chronicles 25-27 Title: Arrogance Leads To Destruction Focal Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:16 “But when he became strong, he grew arrogant, and it led tohis own destruction. He acted unfaithfully against the Lord his God by going into the Lord’s sanctuary to burn incense on the incense altar.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Chronicles 28-31

Podcast Episode 321 Today’s Reading, 2 Chronicles 21-24 Title: Speak Faithfully Even When Others Will Not Listen Focal Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:19 “Nevertheless, he sent them prophets to bring them back to the Lord; they admonished them, but the people would not listen.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Chronicles 25-27

Podcast Episode 320 Today’s Reading, 2 Chronicles 18-20 Title: Our Battles Belong To The Lord Focal Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17 “You do not have to fight this battle. Position yourselves,stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord. He is with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Tomorrow, go out to face them, for the Lord is with you.’”” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Chr...

Podcast Episode 319 Today’s Reading, 2 Chronicles 13-17 Title: Are You Without the One True God Focal Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:3 “For many years Israel has been without the true God, without a teaching priest, and without instruction,” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Chronicles 18-20

Podcast Episode 318 Today’s Reading, 2 Chronicles 9-12 Title: Leadership is More Than Power    Focal Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1 “When Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he abandoned the law of the Lord  — he and all Israel with him.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Chronicles13-17

Podcast Episode 317 Today’s Reading, 2 Chronicles 6-8 Title: A Promise Keeping God   Focal Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:14 “He said: Lord God of Israel, there is no God like you inheaven or on earth, who keeps his gracious covenant with your servants who walk before you with all their heart.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Chronicles 9-12

Podcast Episode 316 Today’s Reading, 2 Chronicles 2-5 Title: The Glory of the Lord Focal Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:14 “And because of the cloud, the priests were not able to continue ministering, for the glory of the Lord filled God’s temple.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Chronicles 6-8

Podcast Episode 315 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 28-29 & 2 Chronicles 1 Title: Every Heart Searched By The Lord Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9 ““As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father,and serve him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you a...

Podcast Episode 314 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 25-27 Title: Wrath Of God Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 27:24 “Joab son of Zeruiah began to count them, but he didn’t complete it. There was wrath against Israel because of this census, and the number was not entered in the HistoricalRecord of King David.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 28-29 & 2 Chronicles 1

Podcast Episode 313 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 22-24 Title: Prepare For What You Expect Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:5 “David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord must be exceedingly great and famous and glorious in all the lands. Therefore, I will make provision for it.” So David made lavish preparations for it before his death.”...

Podcast Episode 312 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 18-21 Title: Sacrifices Should Come At A Cost Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:24 “King David answered Ornan, “No, I insist on paying the full price, for I will not take for the Lord what belongs to you or offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.”” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 22-24

Podcast Episode 311 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 15-17 Title: Always Seek The Face Of The Lord Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11 “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 18-21

Podcast Episode 310 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 12-14 Title: We Need Supporters To Be Successful     Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:38   “All these warriors, lined up in battle formation, came to Hebron wholeheartedly determined to make David king over all Israel. All the rest of Israel was also of one mind to make David king.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 15-17

Podcast Episode 309 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 9-11 Title: What News Will You Spread Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:9 “They stripped Saul, cut off his head, took his armor, andsent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to spread the good news to their idols and the people.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 12-14

Podcast Episode 308 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 7-8 Title: The Heart Of A Valiant Warrior    Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 7:9   “Their family records were recorded according to the heads of their ancestral families — 20,200 valiant warriors.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 9-11

Podcast Episode 307 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 6 Title: Music Is a Means Of Ministry   Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 6:32   “They ministered with song in front of the tabernacle, thetent of meeting, until Solomon built the Lord’s temple in Jerusalem, and they performed their task according to the regulations given to them.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 7-8

Podcast Episode 306 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 3-5 Title: Calling Out To God Is Noteworthy    Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10   “Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only you would bless me, extend my border, let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not experience pain.” And God granted his request.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 6

Podcast Episode 305 Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 1-2 Title: The Power of History Recalled   Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 2:12   “Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 3-5

Podcast Episode 304 Today’s Reading, 2 Kings 23-25 Title: A Testimony To Share With Others Focal Scripture: 2 Kings 23:25   “Before him there was no king like him who turned to the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength according to all the law of Moses, and no onelike him arose after him.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 1-2

Podcast Episode 303 Today’s Reading, 2 Kings 20-22 Title: Passionate Response to The Book of The Law         Focal Scripture: 2 Kings 22:11 “When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Kings 23-25

Podcast Episode 302 Today’s Reading, 2 Kings 18-19 Title: Only One God in The Universe Focal Scripture: 2 Kings 19:19 “Now, Lord our God, please save us from his power so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you, Lord, are God — you alone.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Kings 20-22

Podcast Episode 301 Today’s Reading, 2 Kings 15-17 Title: The Sins Done in Secret Will Have Consequences       Focal Scripture: 2 Kings 17:9 “The Israelites secretly did things against the Lord their God that were not right. They built high places in all their towns from watchtower to fortified city.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Kings 18-19

Podcast Episode 300 Today’s Reading, 2 Kings 12-14 Title: Holy To The Bones      Focal Scripture: 2 Kings 13:21 “Once, as theIsraelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a raiding party, so they threw the man into Elisha’s tomb. When he touched Elisha’s bones, the man revived and stood up!” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Kings 15-17