Day 144 | 1 Kings 8:54-66; 2 Chronicles 7:1-10; 1 Kings 9:1-9; 2 Chronicles 7:11-22; 1 Kings 9:10-14

The temple is finished. The Ark is in place. Solomon’s prayer rises—and fire falls. The glory of the Lord fills the temple so powerfully that no one can enter, and the people fall face down in awe. Yet even in this moment of glory, God gives Solomon a clear warning: If you abandon Me, the temple will become a mockery. God desires hearts more than achievements. He reminds Israel that repentance, humility, and wholehearted devotion are what truly invite His presence. The message is clear: turn, seek, and follow—and He will be faithful.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Derek Ewalt

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Day 143 | 1 Kings 8:1-11; 2 Chronicles 5:1-14; 1 Kings 8:12-21; 2 Chronicles 6:1-11; 1 Kings 8:22-53; 2 Chronicles 6:12-42

At last, the temple is complete—and as the Ark of the Covenant enters, the glory of the Lord fills the house so powerfully that the priests cannot stand. This is more than a construction project; it’s the fulfillment of generations of longing and divine promise. Solomon’s prayer of dedication is a model for us today: he looks to the past with gratitude, trusts God in the present, and prays boldly for the future. And in a moving answer, God responds: I have heard your prayer. His presence, His promises, and His mercy still remain.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Noah Sidhom

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Day 142 | 1 Kings 7:1-51; 2 Chronicles 3:15–4:22

Solomon is at the height of his reign: the temple is majestic, his palace gleams with gold, and peace fills the land. But hidden behind the splendor are small cracks—decisions that go against God’s commands. He marries Pharaoh’s daughter and accumulates vast wealth, two warnings God gave to every king. What begins as compromise soon becomes a pattern. Today’s story invites us to reflect: What small cracks are we tolerating in our own lives? Solomon’s legacy reminds us that unchecked disobedience always grows—and always costs more than we expect.

Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Michael Pritchard

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Day 141 | 1 Kings 3:16-28; 1 Kings 5:1-18; 2 Chronicles 2:1-18; 1 Kings 6:1-13; 2 Chronicles 3:1-14; 1 Kings 6:14-38

Solomon’s wisdom shines in one of the Bible’s most unforgettable moments: a heartbreaking dispute between two mothers, resolved by a king who knew how to see the heart. But this day’s reading also zooms out to a much bigger picture—the building of the temple on the very ground where Abraham once offered Isaac. This sacred site becomes the center of worship, sacrifice, and history. From David’s repentance to Solomon’s obedience, and from a Jebusite threshing floor to the temple mount, this story reminds us how every thread in God’s plan is woven with purpose.

Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Ben Taylor

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Day 140 | Psalm 83; 1 Chronicles 29:23-25; 2 Chronicles 1:1; 1 Kings 2:13–3:4; 2 Chronicles 1:2-6; 1 Kings 3:5-15; 2 Chronicles 1:7-13

In Psalm 83, Asaph calls on God to defend His name against enemies who seek to erase Israel from the earth—a cry still echoed today. But the heart of this day’s reading is found in 1 Kings 3, where Solomon, just beginning his reign, is visited by God in a dream and given a choice. Instead of riches or vengeance, Solomon asks for wisdom. His humility and dependence on God shape the start of his leadership—and remind us that true influence begins with seeking God's heart. Every leader needs wisdom, and God is ready to give it.

Hosts: Tanya Franks, Derek Ewalt

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Day 139 | Psalms 79–82

These Psalms are written in the shadow of Jerusalem’s destruction—a consequence of Israel's long disobedience and God's covenant discipline. Yet even in grief, Asaph cries out with hope, asking how long until God restores His people. He remembers Israel as a vine God once planted and tended—and he prays for the Son of Man to come and restore what’s been lost. That prayer finds its answer in Jesus, the true vine. Through Him, broken branches are grafted back in, and restoration becomes possible for all who remain in Him.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Tanya Franks

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Day 138 | Psalms 75–78

Psalm 77 opens with raw anguish: Asaph cries out to a silent God, overwhelmed, sleepless, and questioning everything he once believed. But the psalm shifts—not because his situation changes, but because he chooses to remember. Asaph recalls God's mighty works, including the parting of the Red Sea, and clings to the truth that God makes paths no one else can see. This is a psalm for the weary, the waiting, and the ones who feel forgotten. Even when heaven is quiet, God is not absent.

Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Noah Sidhom

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Day 137 | Psalm 50; Psalms 73–74

Psalm 50 delivers a sharp message: God isn’t interested in sacrifices made by people whose hearts are far from Him. He gathers His people to judge not their rituals, but their sincerity. Though they brought offerings, they rejected His law and lived as they pleased. This psalm echoes forward to Jesus’ rebuke of the Pharisees—those who looked holy on the outside but were dead within. God still desires the same thing today: repentance, not performance. True worship starts with a heart made right before Him.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Derek Ewalt

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Day 136 | Psalms 144–145; Psalms 88–89

David’s raw question—What are humans that You are mindful of us?—echoes across today’s Psalms and is answered with astounding truth. You bear God’s image. He delights in you. He is present in every detail of your life, from your first breath to your last. You are not forgotten, and you didn’t earn this attention—yet He gives it freely. Whether you feel small, lost, or overlooked, these passages remind us of an unshakable truth: God sees you, values you, and calls you His own.

Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Michael Pritchard

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Day 135 | Psalms 131, 133; Psalms 138–141, 143

This episode walks us through the Psalms of Ascent—songs sung by God’s people on their way to worship in Jerusalem. These psalms invite us to calm our hearts, seek unity, and prepare our souls for the presence of God. Alongside these songs, Psalm 139 reminds us that even in our darkest seasons, God is there—seeing, knowing, and loving us beyond what we can comprehend. It's a reminder for anyone feeling unseen: you are deeply known and treasured by the One who formed you.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Ben Taylor

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