Starting January 1st, listen to Scripture in the order the events occurred with the Chronological ESV Bible Plan. Read by Robert Smith, this podcast takes listeners on a one-year journey through Scripture’s historical accounts, prophetic books, and poetry.
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This podcast presents a reading of Psalms 40, 41, 53, and 55. It covers David's expressions of patient waiting for God's deliverance and praise, the blessings of caring for the poor amidst personal affliction and betrayal, and a reflection on the widespread corruption and folly of those who deny God. The episode concludes with a heartfelt plea for divine intervention against enemies and treacherous friends, emphasizing ultimate trust in the Lord for sustenance and justice.
Robert Smith reads Psalms 37, 38, and 39 from the ESV Bible. Psalm 37 encourages the faithful to trust in God's justice, assuring that the righteous will endure while the wicked perish. Psalm 38 expresses David's profound sorrow and plea for God's mercy amidst personal affliction and opposition from foes. Finally, Psalm 39 contemplates the brevity and futility of human life, urging a reliance on God as the ultimate hope.
This episode presents a reading of Psalms 32, 33, and 36. Psalm 32 highlights the joy and peace found in confessing sins and receiving God's forgiveness, emphasizing His role as a refuge and guide. Psalm 33 calls for joyful praise to God, celebrating His creative power, His righteous acts, and His sovereign control over human affairs. Finally, Psalm 36 contrasts the deceitful nature of the wicked with the immeasurable steadfast love, faithfulness, and righteousness of God, inviting believers to find refuge and life in Him.
This episode features a devotional reading from the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalms 27, 28, 30, and 31. It delves into the psalmist's profound trust in God as a source of light, salvation, and refuge in times of trouble. The readings cover heartfelt pleas for deliverance from enemies, expressions of gratitude for God's healing and turning sorrow into joy, and unwavering confidence in His abundant goodness and steadfast love even through deep distress.
This podcast episode presents a chronological reading of Psalms 21 through 24. It begins with Psalm 21, celebrating God's strength and salvation for the king, ensuring victory over enemies. The episode then transitions to Psalm 22, a powerful lament of abandonment and suffering that ultimately resolves into an expression of praise and trust in God's deliverance. Finally, Psalms 23 and 24 offer comforting imagery of God as a shepherd providing guidance and protection, concluding with a declaration of God's sovereignty and the entrance of the King of Glory.
This episode features a reading of four Psalms from the Old Testament. It begins with Psalm 15, detailing the character required to dwell in God's presence, followed by Psalm 16, which expresses David's trust and joy in the Lord as his refuge and inheritance. The reading continues with Psalm 19, celebrating God's glory revealed through both creation and His perfect, life-giving law. Finally, Psalm 20 offers a prayer for divine protection and salvation, highlighting trust in God's name above earthly might.
This episode features readings from Psalms 8, 10, 11, and 14. It celebrates God's majestic name and humanity's dominion, then confronts the arrogance and oppression of the wicked, pleading for divine justice. The readings conclude by emphasizing refuge in the Lord, the certainty of His judgment, and the folly of those who deny His existence.
This episode covers David's final charge to his son Solomon, offering wisdom for his reign and specific instructions regarding certain individuals. It then summarizes David's 40-year reign and his peaceful death as recorded in 1 Chronicles. The reading concludes with Psalms 1 and 2, which describe the blessings of the righteous, the downfall of the wicked, and the futility of nations rebelling against God's divinely appointed king.
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This episode details King David's extensive organization of his kingdom, from military divisions and tribal leaders to royal stewards and counselors. David then delivers a powerful address, recounting God's choice of Solomon to build the temple and charging him with this divine mandate. The reading culminates with David providing detailed temple plans, his significant personal contributions, the people's generous freewill offerings, a heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving, and the ceremonial anointing and successful start of Solomon's reign.
Delve into the meticulous organization of service roles within the ancient Israelite temple and broader administration under King David, as described in 1 Chronicles 24-26. This reading details the divisions of Aaron's priestly descendants, the varied duties of other Levites, the specific roles of temple musicians, and the responsibilities of gatekeepers. Furthermore, it covers the management of treasuries and dedicated gifts, alongside the crucial external oversight and judicial roles assigned to various Levitical families.
The podcast begins with King David's old age and Adonijah's ambitious but unsuccessful bid for the throne. Nathan the prophet and Bathsheba intervene, leading David to affirm and officially anoint Solomon as his chosen successor. The episode then transitions to David's meticulous preparations for the Lord's Temple, accumulating vast quantities of materials and explaining why he, having shed much blood, cannot build it himself. Finally, David organizes the Levites, detailing their roles and responsibilities for the future service of the Temple.
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This episode presents two parallel biblical texts, 2 Samuel 22 and Psalm 18, both recounting David's heartfelt song of praise to the Lord. David extols God as his rock, fortress, and deliverer, detailing his distress and God's dramatic, powerful intervention to save him from all his enemies. The readings emphasize God's righteousness, his empowerment of David for victory, and his enduring steadfast love to his anointed king and his offspring.
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The narrative unfolds Absalom's revolt, highlighting the strategic advice given by Ahithophel and Hushai. Hushai's wisdom, divinely ordained to thwart Ahithophel's plan, allows King David to escape. The episode culminates in the battle in the forest of Ephraim, Absalom's demise despite David's plea for his safety, and David's profound grief over his son's death, along with a reflective Psalm.
The episode recounts Absalom's calculated conspiracy to usurp King David's throne, beginning with Absalom charming the people and declaring himself king in Hebron. Forced to flee Jerusalem with his loyalists, David makes difficult decisions, including sending the Ark of God back and deploying Hushai as a counter-spy. Facing public curses and betrayal, David exhibits humility and trusts in the Lord for deliverance, a sentiment echoed in Psalm 3, which reflects his prayer during this flight.
