July 24 — The Day of the Lord: Mercy, Warning, and a Long-Awaited Reckoning — Chronological Audio Bible Reading | Zephaniah; 2 Chronicles 34 | Resolved to Read

In today's reading from the book of Zephaniah and 2 Chronicles 34:3–7, we encounter one of Scripture's most sobering themes: the Day of the Lord. Far from being a single day to eagerly anticipate, it represents a season of divine reckoning—when God steps in to judge sin and cleanse His people. For the proud and complacent, it is a day of darkness and distress; for the humble who seek the Lord, it holds the promise of restoration and joy. Alongside Zephaniah's warnings, young Josiah begins to purge idolatry from Judah, showing what wholehearted return to God looks like. These chapters remind us that the Day of the Lord should shape how we live today—calling us to repentance, humility, and trust in the One who alone can hide us in the day of His anger.Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm conversations that bring faith to life.Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time.📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith.Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons#BibleInAYear #Psalms #ResolvedToRead #DailyBibleReading #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Devotional