Thinking Theologian

Podcast Episode 648 Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 1-3 Title: A Faithful Priest to the Lord Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:35 “Then I will raise up a faithful priest for myself. He will do whatever is in my heart and mind. I will establish a lasting dynasty for him, and he will walk before my anointed one for all time.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 4-8

Podcast Episode 647 Today’s Reading, Ruth 1-4 Title: A Man of Nobel Character Focal Scripture: Ruth 2:1 “Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side. He was a prominent man of noble character from Elimelech’s family. His name was Boaz.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 1-3

Podcast Episode 646 Today’s Reading, Judges 19-21 Title: No Clear Leadership Leads to Sin Focal Scripture: Judges 21:25 “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did whatever seemed right to him.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Ruth 1-4

Podcast Episode 645 Today’s Reading, Judges 16-18 Title: Picking the Right Woman Matters Focal Scripture: Judges 16:5 “The Philistine leaders went to her and said, “Persuade him to tell you where his great strength comes from, so we can overpower him, tie him up, and make him helpless. Each of us will then give you 1,100 pieces of silver.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 19-21

Podcast Episode 644 Today’s Reading, Judges 13-15 Title: The Stirring of the Spirit Focal Scripture: Judges 13:25 “Then the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him in the Camp of Dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol. Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 16-18

Podcast Episode 643 Today’s Reading, Judges 10-12 Title: Worshipping God in False Ways Focal Scripture: Judges 11:31 “whoever comes out the doors of my house to greet me when I return safely from the Ammonites will belong to the Lord, and I will offer that person as a burnt offering.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 13-15

Podcast Episode 642 Today’s Reading, Judges 8-9 Title: Whom Do You Follow? Focal Scripture: Judges 8:33 “When Gideon died, the Israelites turned and prostituted themselves by worshiping the Baals and made Baal-berith their god.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 10-12

Podcast Episode 641 Today’s Reading, Judges 6-7 Title: Sometimes You Have Self Doubt Focal Scripture: Judges 6:15 “He said to him, “Please, Lord, how can I deliver Israel? Look, my family is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s family.”” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 8-9

Podcast Episode 640 Today’s Reading, Judges 3-5 Title: The Lord Does Mighty Works Focal Scripture: Judges 4:23 “That day God subdued King Jabin of Canaan before the Israelites.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 6-7

Podcast Episode 639 Today’s Reading, Joshua 1-2 Title: Do You Worship Other Gods? Focal Scripture: Judges 2:11 “The Israelites did what was evil in the Lord’s sight. They worshiped the Baals” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 3-5

Podcast Episode 638 Today’s Reading, Joshua 22-24 Title: A Proper Farewell Address Focal Scripture: Joshua 23:11 “So diligently watch yourselves! Love the Lord your God!” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 1-2

Podcast Episode 637 Today’s Reading, Joshua 19-21 Title: A Promised Inheritance Focal Scripture: Joshua 21:45 “None of the good promises the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed. Everything was fulfilled.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 22-24

Podcast Episode 636 Today’s Reading, Joshua 16-18 Title: Do You Delay in Your Obedience? Focal Scripture: Joshua 18:3 “So Joshua asked the Israelites, “How long will you delay going out to take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your ancestors, gave you?” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 19-21

Podcast Episode 635 Today’s Reading, Joshua 12-15 Title: Don’t Follow the Crowd Focal Scripture: Joshua 14:8 “My brothers who went with me caused the people to lose heart, but I followed the Lord my God completely.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 16-18

Podcast Episode 634 Today’s Reading, Joshua 9-11 Title: Do What’s Right Even When It’s Not Easy Focal Scripture: Joshua 9:26 “This is what Joshua did to them: he rescued them from the Israelites, and they did not kill them.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 12-15

Podcast Episode 633 Today’s Reading, Joshua 5-8 Title: Read All of the Words of the Bible Focal Scripture: Joshua 8:34 “Afterward, Joshua read aloud all the words of the law — the blessings as well as the curses — according to all that is written in the book of the law.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 9-11

Podcast Episode 632 Today’s Reading, Joshua 1-4 Title: Stand Strong in the Middle of Your Problems Focal Scripture: Joshua 3:8 “Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: When you reach the edge of the water, stand in the Jordan.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 5-8

Podcast Episode 631 Today’s Reading, Deuteronomy 32-34 & Psalms 91 Title: Be Yourself, Be Unique, and Be Available Focal Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10 “No prophet has arisen again in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 1-4

Podcast Episode 630 Today’s Reading, Deuteronomy 30-31 Title: Return to the Lord Focal Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:2 “and you and your children return to the Lord your God and obey him with all your heart and all your soul by doing everything I am commanding you today,” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Deuteronomy 32-34 & Psalms 91

Podcast Episode 629 Today’s Reading, Deuteronomy 28-29 Title: Don’t Turn to the Right or the Left Focal Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:14 “Do not turn aside to the right or the left from all the things I am commanding you today, and do not follow other gods to worship them.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Deuteronomy 30-31

Podcast Episode 628 Today’s Reading, Deuteronomy 24-27 Title: Memorial Stones Serve A Purpose Focal Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:3 “Write all the words of this law on the stones after you cross to enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has promised you.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Deuteronomy 28-29

Podcast Episode 627 Today’s Reading, Deuteronomy 21-23 Title: Taking Care of Others Focal Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:1 ““If you see your brother Israelite’s ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it; make sure you return it to your brother.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Deuteronomy 24-27

Podcast Episode 626 Today’s Reading, Deuteronomy 17-20 Title: A Kings Heart Surrendered to the Lord Focal Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:20 “Then his heart will not be exalted above his countrymen, he will not turn from this command to the right or the left, and he and his sons will continue reigning many years in Israel.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Deuteronomy 21-23

Podcast Episode 625 Today’s Reading, Deuteronomy 14-16 Title: The Sin of Partiality Focal Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:19 “Do not deny justice or show partiality to anyone. Do not accept a bribe, for it blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Deuteronomy 17-20

Podcast Episode 624 Today’s Reading, Deuteronomy 11-13 Title: Imprint the Lords Words on Your Heart and Mind Focal Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18 “Imprint these words of mine on your hearts and minds, bind them as a sign on your hands, and let them be a symbol on your foreheads.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Deuteronomy 14-16