1 Chronicles 29:1-22; 1 Kings 1:1-53~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESV.org ~ I love David’s prayer of praise to God today in 1 Chronicles 29 verses 10 through 12: “O LORD, the God of our ancestor Israel, may you be praised forever and ever! Yours,…

1 Chronicles 26:1-28:21~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESV.org ~ It is interesting to read about the various gatekeepers, treasurers, officials, military commanders and leaders in today’s First Chronicle readings!  In some ways it is sad to read about how well organized things were – knowing…

1 Chronicles 23:1-25:31~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESV.org ~ In First Chronicles chapter 24 today we read about the divisions of the priests and the Levites.  It is important to note that the priests and Levites had differing roles.  The priests actually performed the sacrifices…

2 Samuel 24:1-9; 1 Chronicles 21:1-6; 2 Samuel 24:10-17; 1 Chronicles 21:7-17; 2 Samuel 24:18-25; 1 Chronicles 21:18-22:19~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESV.org ~ Second Samuel 24 today finishes up with David taking a census, then judgment upon Israel for this sin, and then closing…

2 Samuel 22:1-51; Psalm 18~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESV.org ~ Today in Second Samuel chapter 22 we read David’s Song of Praise to God! This is an incredible chapter and certainly reminds us why David composed so many powerful Psalms as well.  In fact,…

2 Samuel 19:31-20:26; Psalm 7; 2 Samuel 21:1-22; 1 Chronicles 20:4-8~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESV.org ~ In Second Samuel chapter 20 today we read about the revolt of Sheba from the tribe of Benjamin.  Zondervan’s commentary today points out that an important thing to…

2 Samuel 17:15-29; Psalm 3; Psalm 63; 2 Samuel 18-19:30~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESV.org ~ Interesting readings in Second Samuel today!  The dynamics between Ahithophel’s advice and Hushai’s advice is fascinating. Hushai plays smartly to Absalom’s ego and insecurity with the advice he gives.…

2 Samuel 15:1-17:14~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESV.org ~ We have more sad readings today in Second Samuel!  However, it is impressive to see David’s countenance in the midst of all of the chaos going on around him.  I love David’s words in verses 10…

2 Samuel 12:26-31; 1 Chronicles 20:2-3; 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESV.org ~ Old Testament – Second Samuel chapter 13 is a sad chapter to read in so many ways!  Amnon is David’s first born son, so he is heir to the throne…

1 Chronicles 20:1; 2 Samuel 11-12:14; Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 12:15-25; 2 Samuel 5:14-16; 1 Chronicles 14:3-7; 1 Chronicles 3:5-9~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESV.org ~ Interesting set of readings yesterday and today in Second Samuel.  We started off yesterday with David showing kindness to…