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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 1 Chronicles 11–15, where David’s kingship is established and centered around God’s presence.

David is crowned king over all Israel, captures Jerusalem, and gathers mighty men who display remarkable loyalty and courage. But the heart of these chapters is not just military success. It’s worship.

David brings the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, but not without learning an important lesson. When the ark is handled improperly, tragedy follows. The second time, David ensures that everything is done according to God’s Word, and the celebration is filled with joy.

These chapters show that true leadership is not just about power. It’s about rightly honoring God’s presence.

And once again, they point us forward to Jesus, the true King who brings us into God’s presence, not through imperfect effort, but through perfect obedience.

If you haven’t read 1 Chronicles 11–15 yet, pause and do that now, then come back and let’s read it together.

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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 1 Chronicles 6–10, where the genealogies continue but begin to highlight worship and leadership.

The Levites and priests are given special attention, showing the importance of worship in Israel’s identity. These chapters remind us that life with God is centered on His presence and the proper ordering of worship.

Then the narrative shifts in chapter 10 with the death of Saul. His downfall is summarized not just as a military defeat, but as a spiritual failure. He did not seek the Lord, and it cost him everything.

This transition prepares us for the rise of David, the king who will lead differently.

If you haven’t read 1 Chronicles 6–10 yet, pause and do that now, then come back and let’s read it together.

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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 1 Chronicles 1–5, where the story begins not with events, but with names.

These genealogies trace the line from Adam through the tribes of Israel. At first glance, it can feel repetitive, but it’s deeply intentional. God is showing continuity. His promises are not lost, even after exile. Every name represents a life, a story, and a place in God’s unfolding plan.

The focus gradually narrows to Israel, reminding us that God is working through a specific people to accomplish a global purpose.

These chapters teach us that God does not forget His people. Even when history feels broken, His story continues.

If you haven’t read 1 Chronicles 1–5 yet, pause and do that now, then come back and let’s read it together.

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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 2 Kings 21–25, where the long decline of both kingdoms reaches its breaking point.

Manasseh leads Judah into extreme idolatry and corruption, undoing much of the good that came before him. Though Josiah later brings sweeping reform and rediscovers the Book of the Law, the momentum of sin has already set the course.

Eventually, judgment comes. Jerusalem falls. The temple is destroyed. The people are carried into exile in Babylon.

The book ends in ruins, but with a small glimmer of hope, as a descendant of David is still preserved. Even in exile, God has not abandoned His promise.

If you haven’t read 2 Kings 21–25 yet, pause and do that now, then come back and let’s read it together.

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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 2 Kings 16–20, where Judah faces both deep compromise and surprising renewal.

King Ahaz leads Judah into idolatry and political compromise, trusting foreign powers instead of the Lord. But the story turns when Hezekiah becomes king. He removes idols, restores proper worship, and calls the nation back to God. When Assyria threatens Jerusalem, Hezekiah doesn’t rely on military strength. He prays. And God delivers in a dramatic and unmistakable way.

Yet even Hezekiah’s story ends with a warning. After experiencing God’s grace, he shows off his wealth to Babylon, planting seeds for future trouble.

These chapters remind us that revival is possible, but pride can undo what faith begins.

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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 2 Kings 11–15, where both kingdoms continue on a path of instability, with occasional glimpses of reform.

In Judah, a dark moment comes when Athaliah attempts to destroy the royal line, but God preserves a rightful heir, Joash, in secret. He is later crowned king, and for a time, reform takes place under godly guidance. But once again, faithfulness proves fragile.

As the narrative continues, we see a mix of kings, some who do what is right in the Lord’s sight and many who do not. In the northern kingdom of Israel, the pattern is consistently downward, with king after king continuing in idolatry.

These chapters highlight a repeated theme: outward reform without lasting heart change does not endure. The cycle continues because the root problem remains.

And once again, the story pushes us to look beyond these flawed kings to a better one. Jesus is the true King who does not merely reform behavior but transforms hearts and establishes a kingdom that will not fall.

If you haven’t read 2 Kings 11–15 yet, pause and do that now, then come back and let’s read it together.

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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 2 Kings 6–10, where God’s power is displayed in both deliverance and judgment.

Elisha continues to reveal that God sees what others cannot. Armies are struck with blindness, and unseen heavenly forces surround God’s people. Even in moments of siege and famine, the Lord provides in unexpected ways.

But the tone shifts as judgment unfolds. Jehu is anointed as king and carries out God’s judgment against the house of Ahab. The destruction is thorough and violent, fulfilling what the Lord had spoken through Elijah. Yet even Jehu, who begins by obeying God’s command, does not fully turn from the sins of Jeroboam.

These chapters show that God’s Word always comes to pass, whether in salvation or in judgment. But they also remind us that partial obedience is not true faithfulness.

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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 2 Kings 1–5, where the prophetic ministry of Elijah and Elisha takes center stage.

Elijah confronts a king who seeks answers from false gods, showing that there is only one true source of life and authority. Then Elijah is taken up into heaven, and Elisha steps into his role, carrying on the prophetic mission with even greater visibility.

Through Elisha, we see both power and compassion. Waters are purified, oil is multiplied for a widow in need, a child is raised to life, and a foreign commander named Naaman is healed of leprosy. Again and again, God shows that His power is not limited to Israel and that His mercy reaches outsiders as well as insiders.

These chapters remind us that God is not absent in dark times. He is actively working through His Word, confronting idolatry, and bringing life where there is death.

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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 1 Kings 16–22, where the northern kingdom spirals deeper into corruption and God raises up a powerful prophetic voice.

A series of wicked kings rise in Israel, culminating in Ahab, who does more evil than those before him. Under his leadership, idolatry intensifies, especially through the influence of Jezebel. Baal worship spreads, and the nation drifts further from the Lord.

Into that darkness steps Elijah. He confronts Ahab, calls down drought, and stands alone on Mount Carmel against the prophets of Baal. When fire falls from heaven, it makes one thing unmistakably clear: the Lord alone is God.

Yet even after such a dramatic moment, the people’s hearts remain unstable. Ahab continues in compromise, ignoring God’s word even when it is clearly spoken through prophets. The section ends with Ahab’s downfall, exactly as God had said.

These chapters remind us that no amount of external evidence can change a heart that refuses to listen. God speaks clearly, acts powerfully, and calls His people back, but stubborn hearts resist.

And once again, we are pointed forward to Jesus, the greater Prophet, who not only calls people back to God but transforms hearts so they can truly follow Him.

If you haven’t read 1 Kings 16–22 yet, pause and do that now, then come back and let’s read it together.

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In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading 1 Kings 11–15, where the high point of Solomon’s reign gives way to division and decline.

Solomon’s heart turns away from the Lord as he follows after other gods, influenced by his many foreign wives. The king who was known for wisdom fails in the most important place: his devotion to God. As a result, the kingdom begins to fracture. God raises up adversaries, and after Solomon’s death, the nation splits into two kingdoms, Israel in the north and Judah in the south.

Jeroboam leads the northern kingdom but immediately establishes false worship to secure his power. Golden calves are set up, and a pattern of idolatry takes root. Meanwhile, in Judah, some kings follow the Lord while others drift, creating a mixed legacy.

These chapters show how quickly things unravel when leaders turn from God. Wisdom, success, and blessing cannot replace obedience. A divided heart eventually leads to a divided kingdom.

If you haven’t read 1 Kings 11–15 yet, pause and do that now, then come back and let’s read it together.

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