Podcast Episode 275

Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 15-17

Title: Have a Godly Heart

Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

“but the Lord said to Samuel, do not look at his appearanceor his stature because I have rejected him. Humans do not see what the Lordsees, for humans see what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 18-20

Podcast Episode 274

Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 13-14

Title: Bad Leadership Will Be Dealt With

Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

“but now your reign will not endure. The Lord has found aman after his own heart, and the Lord has appointed him as ruler over hispeople, because you have not done what the Lord commanded.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 15-17

Podcast Episode 273

Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 9-12

Title: God Changes The Hearts of People       

Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:9

“When Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his heart,and all the signs came about that day.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 13-14

Podcast Episode 271

Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 4-8

Title: Being Like Everyone Else Is Not God’s Purpose For HisPeople       

Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:19-20

“The people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said.“We must have a king over us. Then we’ll be like all the other nations: our king will judge us, go out before us, and fight our battles.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 9-12

Podcast Episode 270

Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 1-3

Title: Pouring Out Your Heart To The Lord       

Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:15

“No, my Lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman with a brokenheart. I haven’t had any wine or beer; I’ve been pouring out my heart before the Lord.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 4-8

Podcast Episode 269

Today’s Reading, Ruth 1-4

Title: The Reward from the Lord for the Faithful      

Focal Scripture: Ruth 2:12

“May the Lord reward you for what you have done, and may you receive a full reward from the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge.””Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 1-3

Podcast Episode 268

Today’s Reading, Judges 19-21

Title: Evil Is Everywhere     

Focal Scripture: Judges 19:23

“The owner of the house went out and said to them, “Pleasedon’t do this evil, my brothers. After all, this man has come into my house.Don’t commit this horrible outrage.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading Ruth 1-4

Podcast Episode 267

Today’s Reading, Judges 16-18

Title: Doing Right In Your Own Eyes    

Focal Scripture: Judges 17:6

“In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone didwhatever seemed right to him.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 19-21

Podcast Episode 266

Today’s Reading, Judges 13-15

Title: The Wrong Woman Can Cause A Multitude of Problems   

Focal Scripture: Judges 14:17

“She wept the whole seven days of the feast, and at last, onthe seventh day, he explained it to her, because she had nagged him so much.Then she explained it to her people.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 16-18

Podcast Episode 265

Today’s Reading, Judges 10-12

Title: How You Lead Makes All The Difference  

Focal Scripture: Judges 10:14

“Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let themdeliver you whenever you are oppressed.” The rulers of Gilead said to oneanother, “Which man will begin the fight against the Ammonites? He will be theleader of all the inhabitants of Gilead.”

Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 13-15