EverydayWord

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Today we are in 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1. These chapters close 1 Samuel with the tragic death of Saul and open 2 Samuel with David mourning Saul and Jonathan. The old kingdom is collapsing, but God’s purpose is still moving forward.

The simple truth is this: God’s plan continues, but disobedience still leaves sorrow behind.

The sharper truth is this: David’s heart is revealed not by how he treats his friends, but by how he responds when his enemy falls.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

1 Samuel 29-30 show God protecting David from a bad situation and then strengthening him after a painful loss. David is rejected by the Philistine leaders in chapter 29, but that rejection actually keeps him from fighting against Israel. Then in chapter 30, David returns to Ziklag and finds everything burned and his family taken. He is crushed, but he strengthens himself in the Lord.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!

Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

1 Samuel 26–28 show two men moving in opposite directions. David is under pressure, but he keeps learning to trust God. Saul is under pressure, but he keeps moving farther from God. David refuses revenge again. Saul ignores God again. By chapter 28, Saul is so desperate that he looks for answers in a forbidden place.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Chapters 24-25, show David being wronged, provoked, and tested—but refusing to take revenge into his own hands. The simple truth is this: just because you have the opportunity to act does not mean you have the right to act. The sharper truth is this: many people justify wrong actions because they feel righted by the situation—but God still requires restraint and trust.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!

Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

1 Samuel chapters 22-23 show David fully on the run, yet not abandoned. He is rejected by the system, hunted by the king, and forced into survival mode—but God continues to guide him, protect him, and preserve his purpose. The simple truth is this: God’s presence does not always remove pressure, but it does sustain purpose. The sharper truth is this: many people assume if God is with you, life should stabilize—but in David’s case, obedience actually keeps him in danger.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!

Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

These chapters show David moving from danger into exile. The friendship with Jonathan deepens, Saul’s hatred becomes impossible to deny, and David begins living as a hunted man. The simple lesson is this: being chosen by God does not mean life becomes easy. Sometimes God’s chosen servant must walk through rejection, sorrow, and uncertainty before the promise comes fully into view. The sharp truth is this: many people want God’s calling, but not the pain that often comes with it.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

1 Samuel 17-19, show David rising into public view, but they also show that God’s chosen servant will not be welcomed by everyone. David trusts God and defeats Goliath. David serves well and succeeds. David wins love from many people. But Saul becomes jealous, fearful, and hostile. The simple lesson is this: when God’s hand is on a person, that person may be blessed and opposed at the same time. God’s favor does not remove conflict. It often exposes hearts.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

1 Samuel 15–16 is one of the great turning points in Scripture. These chapters show Saul being rejected as king because of disobedience and David being chosen because God sees the heart. The message is unmistakable: outward position, public image, and religious language cannot replace wholehearted obedience to God. God is not impressed by appearance without surrender. He rejects rebellion, and he raises up the one whose heart is toward him.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

1 Samuel 13–14 shows the difference between bold action and faithful obedience. These chapters contain courage, battle, pressure, victory, and leadership, but they also reveal the danger of impatience, rashness, and spiritual carelessness. The message is clear: God does not simply want activity, intensity, or results. He wants leaders and people who trust him, wait on him, and obey him. Zeal without obedience may look strong for a moment, but it cannot sustain God’s favor.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

1 Samuel 10–12 is a powerful section about kingship, leadership, and the condition of the human heart. These chapters show Saul being anointed and publicly established, the people rejoicing in the king they asked for, and Samuel making clear that their deeper problem is not political but spiritual. The message is plain: God may allow people to have what they ask for, but that does not change the need for wholehearted obedience to him. A human king can be given, but the Lord still remains the true ruler who must be feared, trusted, and obeyed.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!