Thinking Theologian

Podcast Episode 299 Today’s Reading, 2 Kings 9-11 Title: A Gifted but Flawed Leader      Focal Scripture: 2 Kings 10:31 “Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of theLord God of Israel with all his heart. He did not turn from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Kings 12-14

Podcast Episode 298 Today’s Reading, 2 Kings 6-8 Title: The Wonders of the Spiritual Realm      Focal Scripture: 2 Kings 6:17 “Then Elisha prayed, “Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.” So the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw that the mountain was covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Kings 9-11

Podcast Episode 297 Today’s Reading, 2 Kings 4-5 Title: Expecting God to do Great Works with What We Have     Focal Scripture: 2 Kings 4:6 "When they were full, she said to her son, "Bring me another container." Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Kings 6-8

Podcast Episode 296 Today’s Reading, 2 Kings 1-3 Title: Taking A Leap of Faith When You Are Given A Chance     Focal Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9 "When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tellme what I can do for you before I am taken from you.” So Elisha answered, “Please, let me inherit two shares of your spirit.”   Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Kings 4-5

Podcast Episode 295 Today’s Reading, 1 Kings 21-22 Title: Speak the Words of the Lord    Focal Scripture: 1 Kings 22:14 "But Micaiah said, "As the Lord lives, I will say whatever the Lord says to me."" Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Kings 1-3

Podcast Episode 294 Today’s Reading, 1 Kings 18-20 Title: From Great Highs to Great Lows   Focal Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4 “but he went on a day’s journey into the wilderness. He satdown under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. He said, “I have had enough! Lord, take my life, for I’m no better than my ancestors.”” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Kings 21-22

Podcast Episode 293 Today’s Reading, 1 Kings 15-17 Title: Who You Walk After Matters Focal Scripture: 1 Kings 15:3 “Abijam walked in all the sins his father before him hadcommitted, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord his God as his ancestor David had been.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Kings 18-20

Podcast Episode 292 Today’s Reading, 1 Kings 12-14 Title: The Wisdom of the Young Can Lead to Destruction Focal Scripture: 1 Kings 12:8 “But he rejected the advice of the elders who had advisedhim and consulted with the young men who had grown up with him and attended him.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Kings 15-17

Podcast Episode 291 Today’s Reading, 1 Kings 10-11 Title: Expect Challenges When You Do Well Spiritually Focal Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1 “The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon’s fame connected with the name of the Lord and came to test him with difficult questions.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Kings 12-14

Podcast Episode 290 Today’s Reading, 1 Kings 8-9 Title: The Power of Public Prayer Focal Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22 “Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front ofthe entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Kings 10-11

Podcast Episode 289 Today’s Reading, 1 Kings 6-7 Title: The Lord Speaks Focal Scripture: 1 Kings 6:11 “The word of the Lord came to Solomon:” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Kings 8-9

Podcast Episode 288 Today’s Reading, 1 Kings 3-5 Title: The Right Type of Leader Asks the Right Questions Focal Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9 “So give your servant a receptive heart to judge your peopleand to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of yours?”” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Kings 6-7

Podcast Episode 288 Today’s Reading, 1 Kings 1-2 Title: Your Character Matters Focal Scripture: 1 Kings 1:52 “Then Solomon said, “If he is a man of character, not asingle hair of his will fall to the ground, but if evil is found in him, he dies.”” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Kings 3-5

Podcast Episode 286 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 22-24 Title: The Mighty Reach of Our Holy God     Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:17 “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he pulled me out of deep water.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Kings 1-2

Podcast Episode 285 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 19-21 Title: Much Needed Correction from Good Friends   Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:7 “Now get up! Go out and encourage your soldiers, for I swearby the Lord that if you don’t go out, not a man will remain with you tonight. This will be worse for you than all the trouble that has come to you from your youth until now!” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Sa...

Podcast Episode 284 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 16-18 Title: A Father’s Love    Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:33 “ The king was deeply moved and went up to the chamberabove the city gate and wept. As he walked, he cried, “My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, Absalom, my son, my son!” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 19-21

Podcast Episode 283 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 13-15 Title: Evil Done in the Sight of the Lord    Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:15 “So Amnon hated Tamar with such intensity that the hatred he hated her with was greater than the love he had loved her with. “Get out of here!” he said.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 16-18

Podcast Episode 282 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 8-12 Title: Good Decisions, Bad Decisions, and the Duplicity of a Leader    Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:8 “Mephibosheth paidhomage and said, What is your servant that you take an interest in a dead dog like me?”  Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 13-15

Podcast Episode 281 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 4-7 Title: The Lord’s Timing Is Aways Perfect    Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:4 “David was thirty years old when he began his reign; hereigned forty years.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 8-12

Podcast Episode 280 Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 1-3 Title: Seek The Lord Before Anything Else    Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1 “Some time later, David inquired of the Lord: “Should I goto one of the towns of Judah?” The Lord answered him, “Go.” Then David asked,“Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” the Lord replied.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 4-7

Podcast Episode 279 Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 28-31 Title: When You Compromise It Leads To Destruction   Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:15 “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Samuel askedSaul. “I’m in serious trouble,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fightingagainst me and God has turned away from me. He doesn’t answer me anymore,either through the prophets or in dreams. So I’ve called...

Podcast Episode 278 Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 25-27 Title: Your Life Is Valuable To The Lord   Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:24 “ Just as I considered your life valuable today, so may the Lord consider my life valuable and rescue me from all trouble.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 28-31

Podcast Episode 277 Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 21-24 Title: Good Leadership Knows Who Is Responsible Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:22 “Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomitewas there that day and that he was sure to report to Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s family.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 25-27

Podcast Episode 276 Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 18-20 Title: Jealously, Dread, and Fear of Others Success   Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:15 “When Saul observed that David was very successful, hedreaded him.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 21-24

Podcast Episode 275 Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 15-17 Title: Have a Godly Heart Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7 “but the Lord said to Samuel, do not look at his appearanceor his stature because I have rejected him. Humans do not see what the Lordsees, for humans see what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 18-20