Podcast Episode 688

Today’s Reading, Psalms 26, 40, 58, 61, 62, & 64

Title: He Places Us on the Rock

Focal Scripture: Psalms 40:2

“He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure.”

Tomorrow, I plan to read 2 Samuel 19 – 21

Podcast Episode 687

Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 16 – 18

Title: Have A Reputation That Precedes You

Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:10

“Then, even a brave man with the heart of a lion will lose heart because all Israel knows that your father and the valiant men with him are warriors.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 26, 40, 58, 61, 62, & 64

Podcast Episode 686

Today’s Reading, Psalms 3, 4, 12, 13, 28, 55  

Title: The Lord Hears Our Prayers

Focal Scripture: Psalms 4:3  

“Know that the Lord has set apartthe faithful for himself; the Lord will hear when I callto him.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 16-18

Podcast Episode 685

Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 13-15

Title: Sinful Leadership and Lack of Character

Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:6

“Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for a settlement. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.”

Tomorrow, I plan to read Psalms 3, 4, 12, 13, 28, 55

Podcast Episode 684

Today’s Reading, Psalms 32, 51, 86, 122

Title: A Clean Heart & Steadfast Spirit

Focal Scripture: Psalms 51:10

“God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 13-15

Podcast Episode 683

Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 11-12 & 1 Chronicles 20

Title: Be Willing to Confront Leaders When Needed

Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:7

“Nathan replied to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I rescued you from Saul.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, & Psalms 20

Podcast Episode 682

Today’s Reading, Psalms 65-67 & 69-70

Title: Endure Insults from Your Adversaries

Focal Scripture: Psalms 69:19

“You know the insults I endure — my shame and disgrace. You are aware of all my adversaries.”

Tomorrow, I plan to read 2 Samuel 11-12 & 1 Chronicles 20

Podcast Episode 681

Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, & Psalms 20

Title: Not All Advice is Good Advice

Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:4

“So Hanun took David’s emissaries, shaved off half their beards, cut their clothes in half at the hips, and sent them away.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 65-67 & 69-70

Podcast Episode 680

Today’s Reading, Psalms 50, 53, 60, 75

Title: A Vision of God to Behold

Focal Scripture: Psalm 50:3

“Our God is coming; he will not be silent! Devouring fire precedes him, and a storm rages around him.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, & Psalms 20

Podcast Episode 679

Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 9-9 & 1 Chronicles 18

Title: Good Leadership is Possible

Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:15

“So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.”

Tomorrow, I plan to read Psalms 50, 53, 60, 75