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Ezra 5–6 shows what happens when a work that had been stopped begins again.In Ezra 4, opposition had succeeded in bringing the Temple construction to a halt.The foundation existed.The people were back in the land.But the house of God remained unfinished.Then God sent His Word through the prophets Haggai and Zechariah.Their preaching awakened the people.Zerubbabel and Jeshua began rebuilding again.Immediately, government officials questioned the work.But this time the people did not simply quit.They kept building while the matter was investigated.A letter was sent to King Darius.The Persian records were searched.And something remarkable happened:The original decree of Cyrus was found.The very government authority that could have stopped the project instead ordered that the work continue.More than that—the government was commanded to help pay for it.Then the Temple was completed.It was dedicated.Sacrifices were offered.The priests and Levites were organized.Passover was celebrated.And the people rejoiced because the Lord had turned the heart of the king toward them.These chapters teach us that a delayed assignment can begin again, God’s Word can restore courage, opposition should be answered with truth and integrity, God can use authority to protect His purposes, and what God calls us to rebuild should not remain permanently unfinished.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!
 Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
 — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Ezra 3–4 shows us what happens when God’s people finally arrive home and begin rebuilding.Chapter 3 begins with worship.Before the Temple walls rise—the altar is rebuilt.Before the building is finished—sacrifice begins.Before everything looks restored—the people gather before God.Then the foundation of the Temple is laid.Some people shout for joy.Others weep because they remember the glory of Solomon’s Temple.The same moment produces both celebration and sorrow.Chapter 4 shows what often happens next:opposition.The rebuilding begins, and adversaries appear.Some first offer to “help.”When their offer is rejected, they discourage the workers.They trouble them.They hire counselors against them.They make accusations.They write letters to political authorities.Eventually, the work is forced to stop for a season.These chapters teach us that restoration must begin with worship, rebuilding takes patience, different generations may respond differently to change, not every offer of help is spiritually healthy, and opposition does not necessarily mean we are outside God’s will.Sometimes opposition comes precisely because rebuilding has begun.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!
 Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
 — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Ezra 1–2 begins a new chapter in Israel’s history.Second Chronicles ended with Jerusalem destroyed, the Temple burned, and the people living in captivity in Babylon.But God had not forgotten them.The seventy years of judgment prophesied by Jeremiah were reaching their appointed conclusion.Then God did something nobody in exile could have arranged for themselves:He moved the heart of a king.Ezra 1–2 teaches us:God keeps His promises.God can move powerful people.God calls His people to respond.Restoration requires sacrifice.And rebuilding begins when ordinary people are willing to leave comfort behind and obey God.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 34–36 brings the book of Chronicles to a powerful and sobering conclusion.Chapter 34 introduces Josiah, one of Judah’s greatest reforming kings.He begins seeking God while still young.He tears down idols.He repairs the Temple.Then something remarkable happens:The Book of the Law is found.When Josiah hears God’s Word, he tears his clothes in grief because he realizes how far Judah has wandered from the Lord.He humbles himself, seeks further understanding, gathers the people, reads God’s Word publicly, and renews the covenant.Chapter 35 records Josiah’s great Passover celebration.Worship is restored according to Scripture.But the chapter ends tragically.Josiah enters a battle God had not assigned to him.He refuses a warning and is mortally wounded.A godly king who had done so much right still made one disastrous decision.Chapter 36 then records Judah’s final decline.King after king does evil.The priests and people become increasingly corrupt.God repeatedly sends messengers because He has compassion on His people.But the people mock His messengers, reject His prophets, and despise His Word.Eventually, Jerusalem falls.The Temple is burned.The people are carried into Babylon.Yet Chronicles does not end with destruction.After seventy years, God moves the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to allow the people to return and rebuild the Temple.Judgment is real.But God’s covenant purposes are not finished.These chapters teach us to seek God while we are young, return continually to His Word, respond humbly to correction, worship according to truth, avoid unnecessary battles, listen while God is still warning us, and never forget that God remains faithful even after seasons of devastating failure.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 32–33 gives us two powerful lessons about the human heart.Chapter 32 shows Hezekiah facing one of the greatest threats of his reign.The Assyrian king Sennacherib comes against Judah with an enormous military force.Hezekiah prepares wisely.He strengthens Jerusalem.He organizes the army.He repairs the walls.But most importantly, he reminds the people that Assyria’s strength is human while Judah’s help comes from the Lord.When Sennacherib mocks God, Hezekiah prays.And God gives extraordinary deliverance.But after this great victory, Hezekiah faces a different danger:pride.God delivers him from an external enemy, but Hezekiah still must guard the enemy that can rise inside the heart.Chapter 33 then introduces Manasseh, one of Judah’s most wicked kings.He reverses much of Hezekiah’s reform.He rebuilds idolatry.He practices occult worship.He places an idol in God’s Temple.He even sacrifices his own children.Yet when judgment comes and Manasseh is taken captive, something remarkable happens.He humbles himself.He prays.God hears him.God restores him.And Manasseh begins removing the idols he once established.These chapters teach us that no enemy is greater than God, success requires humility, pride can follow victory, and no sinner is beyond the reach of God’s mercy when genuine repentance occurs.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!
 Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
 — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 30–31 shows what happens after Hezekiah reopens the Temple and restores worship.Chapter 30 focuses on returning to God.Hezekiah invites people from Judah and even from the northern tribes of Israel to come to Jerusalem and celebrate the Passover.Some laugh at the invitation.Some mock the messengers.But others humble themselves and come.The people celebrate the Passover with such joy that they voluntarily continue the celebration for another seven days.Chapter 31 then shows that genuine revival produces practical change.The people destroy idols.Priests and Levites return to their responsibilities.The people begin giving tithes and offerings.Resources are organized.Leaders are appointed.Worship is supported.And Scripture summarizes Hezekiah’s leadership by saying that he sought God with all his heart.These chapters teach us that true spiritual renewal is more than emotion.It begins with returning to God, but it continues through obedience, worship, generosity, accountability, and putting our lives back into godly order.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!
 Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
 — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 28–29 gives us one of the sharpest contrasts between two kings of Judah.Chapter 28 records the reign of Ahaz.Ahaz repeatedly rejected God.He embraced idolatry, sacrificed to false gods, led Judah deeper into sin, shut the doors of the Temple, and looked to foreign powers rather than the Lord.Even when trouble came, Ahaz did not repent.Scripture says:“In the time of his distress King Ahaz became increasingly unfaithful to the LORD.”Then chapter 29 introduces his son Hezekiah.Hezekiah inherited a spiritually damaged nation.The Temple doors were closed.The lamps had gone out.Worship had been neglected.Sacrifices had stopped.But Hezekiah did not simply complain about what his father had done.He opened the doors.He repaired the Temple.He called the priests and Levites back to service.He removed what had polluted worship.He restored sacrifice, prayer, music, praise, and public worship.These chapters teach us that spiritual decline can happen quickly—but restoration can begin when people humble themselves, remove what dishonors God, reopen what sin has closed, and return wholeheartedly to Him.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 25–27 gives us the stories of three kings of Judah: Amaziah, Uzziah, and Jotham.Each king experienced blessing.Each king had opportunities.Each king was given responsibility.But their stories teach very different lessons about how people respond to success.Amaziah began by doing what was right—but Scripture says he did not serve God with a loyal heart. After God gave him victory, he brought home the gods of the people he had defeated and began worshiping them.Uzziah sought God and became extraordinarily successful. God helped him militarily, economically, and nationally.But then Scripture gives a dangerous sentence:“When he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction.”Uzziah allowed success to produce pride.Jotham presents a better example.He became powerful, but Scripture says:“Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.”These chapters remind us that beginning well is not enough.Receiving God’s blessing is not enough.Becoming successful is not enough.We must remain humble, obedient, teachable, and faithful when God allows us to become strong.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 21–22 shows how quickly a godly legacy can be damaged when one generation turns away from the Lord.Jehoshaphat had sought God, taught His Word throughout Judah, strengthened the nation, and led the people in prayer.But his son Jehoram chose a very different path.Jehoram murdered his brothers, followed the wicked practices of the house of Ahab, embraced idolatry, and led Judah away from God.His son Ahaziah continued in much the same direction because he surrounded himself with ungodly influences and accepted wicked counsel.These chapters are filled with rebellion, violence, judgment, family destruction, and political chaos.Yet they also contain an important message of hope.Even while wicked leaders were destroying almost everything around them, God preserved the family line through which His covenant promises would ultimately continue.A young child named Joash was hidden and protected while Athaliah attempted to destroy the royal family.These chapters teach us that a godly heritage must be personally embraced, wrong relationships can corrupt good foundations, leadership choices affect entire families and communities, and God remains faithful even when people become unfaithful.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!
 Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
 — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 18–20 shows Jehoshaphat learning important lessons about relationships, counsel, leadership, prayer, and dependence upon God.Chapter 18 records Jehoshaphat’s dangerous alliance with King Ahab of Israel. Jehoshaphat asks for a word from the Lord, but Ahab surrounds himself with prophets who tell him exactly what he wants to hear. Only Micaiah speaks the truth.Chapter 19 shows Jehoshaphat returning home after nearly losing his life. God sends Jehu to rebuke him for helping the wicked. Jehoshaphat accepts correction and then strengthens Judah spiritually by appointing judges and reminding them to judge in the fear of the Lord.Chapter 20 brings one of the greatest moments of faith in Scripture. A massive coalition comes against Judah. Jehoshaphat is afraid—but instead of forming another ungodly alliance, he seeks God.Judah fasts.Jehoshaphat prays.God speaks.The people worship.And the Lord fights the battle.These chapters teach us to choose relationships carefully, listen to truth even when it is uncomfortable, receive correction humbly, seek God before acting, and remember that some battles can only be won by depending completely upon Him.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 16–17 places two very different spiritual pictures beside one another.Chapter 16 shows the later years of King Asa. Earlier, Asa had cried out to God when facing an army of one million men, and God gave him victory.But later, when King Baasha of Israel threatened Judah, Asa chose a different approach.Instead of seeking the Lord, he relied on a political alliance with Ben-Hadad king of Syria.The plan appeared to work—but God was displeased because Asa had stopped depending upon Him.When the prophet Hanani confronted Asa, the king did not humble himself. He became angry, imprisoned the prophet, and oppressed some of the people.Chapter 17 then introduces Asa’s son Jehoshaphat.Jehoshaphat strengthened Judah, sought God, removed idolatry, and did something especially important:He sent teachers throughout the nation with the Book of the Law of the Lord.These chapters teach us that past faith does not guarantee present faithfulness, human solutions must never replace dependence upon God, correction should be received humbly, and spiritual strength grows when God’s Word is taught throughout the community.REFERENCE TO THE PRIOR DAY’S READINGIn 2 Chronicles 14–15, Asa began his reign by doing what was good and right before God.He removed idols, commanded Judah to seek the Lord, and used ten years of peace to strengthen the nation.Then Zerah the Ethiopian came against Judah with an army of one million men.Asa cried out:God could help those with many or those with no power.Asa declared:“We rest on You.”God gave Judah a tremendous victory.Then the prophet Azariah encouraged Asa to remain strong and continue seeking God.Asa responded by removing more idols, repairing the altar, gathering the nation, and leading Judah into covenant renewal.The people sought God with their whole heart, and He gave them rest.Second Chronicles 16 now gives us a warning: a man who once depended completely upon God can later begin depending upon himself.Second Chronicles 17 shows how Jehoshaphat began strengthening Judah by seeking God and teaching His Word.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 14–15 records a powerful period of spiritual renewal under King Asa.Asa became king after Abijah and chose to pursue what was good and right before the Lord. He removed idols, destroyed pagan worship sites, commanded Judah to seek God, and used a season of peace to strengthen the nation.Then an enormous Ethiopian army came against Judah.Asa was badly outnumbered, but instead of trusting only in military strength, he cried out to God.The Lord gave Judah a great victory.Chapter 15 then records a prophetic message from Azariah reminding Asa and the nation that the Lord would be with them as long as they sought Him.Asa responded by removing idols, repairing the altar, gathering the people, and renewing their covenant commitment to God.These chapters teach us to seek God before the crisis, use seasons of peace wisely, remove spiritual idols, remain courageous, and trust God when the opposition appears overwhelming.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 12–13 shows both the danger of spiritual pride and the power of depending upon God.Chapter 12 records how Rehoboam became strong and then abandoned the law of the Lord. Success weakened his dependence upon God. As a result, Shishak king of Egypt invaded Judah and threatened Jerusalem.When the prophet Shemaiah confronted Rehoboam and Judah’s leaders, they humbled themselves. God showed mercy, though consequences remained.Chapter 13 then records war between Abijah of Judah and Jeroboam of Israel. Judah was badly outnumbered and eventually surrounded. But the people cried out to God, the priests sounded the trumpets, and the Lord gave Judah victory.These chapters teach us that strength can become dangerous when it produces pride, humility opens the door to mercy, and overwhelming circumstances are never greater than the God who fights for His people.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 9–11 moves from the height of Solomon’s glory to the painful division of the kingdom under his son Rehoboam.Chapter 9 shows Solomon at the peak of his wisdom, wealth, influence, and international reputation. The Queen of Sheba travels to Jerusalem because she has heard about his wisdom and wants to test what she has heard.Chapter 10 then gives us a sobering contrast.Solomon’s son Rehoboam inherits the kingdom, but instead of following wise counsel, he listens to younger advisers who encourage him to answer the people harshly. His foolish decision helps divide the nation.Chapter 11 shows that even after failure, obedience still matters. When Rehoboam prepares for civil war, God sends the prophet Shemaiah and tells him not to fight his own people. This time, Rehoboam listens.These chapters teach us that possessing wisdom is not enough.We must listen to wisdom.We must obey wisdom.We must reject pride.And when God corrects us, we must be willing to change direction.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 7–8 records the completion of Solomon’s Temple dedication and the early success of his kingdom.Chapter 7 begins with a dramatic response from heaven.Chapter 8 then records Solomon building cities, organizing labor, strengthening the kingdom, completing projects, arranging worship, and maintaining order.These chapters teach us that spiritual revival requires humility, prayer, repentance, obedience, and faithfulness.God’s blessing must never make us careless.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 5–6 brings Solomon’s Temple construction to a powerful spiritual climax.The building is complete.The sacred furnishings are in place.The Ark of the Covenant is brought into the Temple.The priests and musicians worship together in unity.Then something happens that human craftsmanship could never produce:The glory of the Lord fills the house of God.The Temple was beautiful, but its greatest treasure was not gold, cedar, bronze, or architecture.It was the presence of God.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Chronicles 2–4 records Solomon’s preparation for the Temple, the beginning of construction, and the creation of the sacred furnishings used in worship.Solomon understood that the Temple was not being built to glorify himself. It was being built for the name of the Lord.He gathered workers, materials, craftsmen, gold, bronze, timber, stone, and skilled leadership.But Solomon also understood something greater:No building could contain the God of heaven.The Temple would become a place where Israel worshiped, sacrificed, prayed, remembered God’s covenant, and honored His holiness.These chapters teach us to prepare carefully, pursue excellence, use our abilities for God’s purposes, work faithfully with others, and remember that buildings and ministries must always point beyond themselves to the glory of God.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

First Chronicles 29 closes David’s reign with worship, generosity, humility, and preparation for Solomon’s future.David and the leaders of Israel gave willingly toward the Temple. The people rejoiced because they had offered freely to the Lord. David then prayed one of the great prayers of Scripture, acknowledging that everything ultimately belongs to God.David died after a long reign, and Solomon took his place.Second Chronicles 1 opens with Solomon seeking God before fully stepping into his responsibilities as king.When God offered Solomon the opportunity to ask for what he desired, Solomon did not ask for wealth, long life, or revenge against his enemies.He asked for wisdom.These chapters teach us to give willingly, remain humble about what God has entrusted to us, seek Him before making major decisions, and value wisdom above possessions.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

First Chronicles 27–28 shows the importance of organization, stewardship, succession, preparation, and wholehearted devotion to God.Chapter 27 describes the people responsible for Israel’s military service, tribal leadership, property, finances, livestock, agriculture, and royal administration. David understood that a nation could not function effectively without trustworthy people overseeing different responsibilities.Chapter 28 then records one of David’s final major addresses. He gathers Israel’s leaders and publicly commissions Solomon to build the Temple.David gives Solomon the plans, resources, organization, and spiritual instruction he will need.But David’s greatest instruction is not about gold, architecture, or administration.He tells Solomon to know God, serve Him with a loyal heart, seek Him, be courageous, and finish the work.God gives assignments, but we must faithfully carry them out.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

First Chronicles 25–26 focuses on the organization of worshipers, musicians, gatekeepers, treasurers, officers, and judges.These chapters remind us that God’s work requires more than visible leaders. The worship leaders mattered, but so did the people guarding the gates. The musicians mattered, but so did those managing resources. The priests mattered, but so did those handling administration and justice.Every assignment had purpose.The people did not all serve in the same way, but they served the same God.These chapters teach us that spiritual service should be organized, accountable, skillful, faithful, and carried out with integrity.You may not have the most visible assignment, but if God has entrusted it to you, it matters.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

First Chronicles 20–21 places victory and failure side by side.Chapter 20 records continued military victories over Israel’s enemies. David’s army defeated the Ammonites, captured cities, and overcame powerful Philistine warriors.But chapter 21 shows that victory can create a new danger: pride.David ordered a census of Israel’s fighting men. The act itself was not automatically sinful, but David’s motive revealed misplaced confidence. Instead of resting in God’s strength, he began counting human strength.His decision brought devastating consequences.Yet even in judgment, we see the mercy of God. David confessed his sin, accepted responsibility, built an altar, offered sacrifices, and experienced God’s mercy.These chapters remind us that yesterday’s victory does not remove today’s need for humility, obedience, repentance, and dependence upon God.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

First Chronicles 18–19 records a season of victory, expansion, leadership, conflict, and courage in the life of David.David defeated powerful enemies, secured Israel’s borders, dedicated valuable possessions to the Lord, and governed the nation with justice and righteousness.However, chapter 19 shows how suspicion, pride, humiliation, and poor counsel can turn a peaceful gesture into unnecessary conflict.David attempted to show kindness to Hanun after the death of his father. Hanun’s advisers falsely accused David’s representatives of being spies. The messengers were publicly humiliated, and the Ammonites prepared for war rather than admitting their mistake.Joab and Abishai found themselves surrounded by enemies, but they stood together courageously and trusted the outcome to God.These chapters teach us that preparation is necessary, unity is powerful, justice matters, and courage is essential—but the ultimate victory belongs to the Lord.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word

First Chronicles 16–17 records a joyful moment in Israel’s history and an important promise concerning Israel’s future.The Ark of the Covenant had finally been brought to Jerusalem according to God’s instructions. David organized worship, appointed ministers, offered sacrifices, blessed the people, and gave them a song of thanksgiving.The nation was called to remember God’s works, seek His presence, proclaim His salvation, and declare His glory among the nations.In chapter 17, David desired to build a permanent house for God. However, God told David that his son would build the Temple. God then promised to establish David’s family and kingdom.David responded with humility, gratitude, and prayer.These chapters teach us to thank God for what He has done, accept His direction when His plans differ from ours, and trust the promises He has made.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!
 Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
 — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

First Chronicles 13–15 records David’s efforts to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.David’s desire was good. He wanted the symbol of God’s presence placed at the center of the nation. The people agreed, celebrated, played music, and worshiped with great enthusiasm.However, they did not initially follow God’s instructions.The Ark was placed on a new cart instead of being carried by the Levites as God had commanded. When Uzza touched the Ark, he died. Celebration suddenly became sorrow.David later studied what God required. The priests and Levites consecrated themselves, carried the Ark properly, and brought it to Jerusalem with joyful worship.These chapters teach us that sincerity is not enough. Enthusiasm is not enough. Good intentions are not enough.We must worship God with joy, reverence, obedience, and truth.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

First Chronicles 11 and 12 describe the rise of David as king over all Israel.David did not reach the throne alone. God surrounded him with courageous, skilled, loyal, and spiritually discerning people. Some joined him while he was still rejected and living in the wilderness. Others came when the time arrived to unite the nation under his leadership.These chapters emphasize courage, loyalty, preparation, unity, and wholehearted commitment.The people brought different abilities. Some were warriors. Some were leaders. Some understood the times. Some brought food and supplies. Yet they were united around one purpose.God’s work moves forward when His people surrender their gifts, stand together in faith, and serve with an undivided heart.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

First Chronicles 9 describes the people who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. Priests, Levites, gatekeepers, musicians, and families returned to rebuild their lives and restore worship. Every person had an assignment. Some guarded the gates. Others cared for the sacred objects, prepared supplies, led worship, or served in the Temple. Their work required faithfulness, order, and responsibility. First Chronicles 10 presents a painful contrast. Saul had been chosen as Israel’s first king, but he became unfaithful to God. His disobedience, fear, and refusal to seek the Lord eventually led to defeat and death.These chapters teach us that position alone is not enough. A person may stand near holy things and still need a faithful heart. A person may receive great authority and still lose everything through persistent disobedience. God calls us to remain faithful in our assignments and obedient throughout our lives.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!
 Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
 — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

First Chronicles 6–8 records the families of Levi, Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, Asher, and the royal family of Saul.Some people served as priests and musicians. Others became soldiers, craftsmen, builders, family leaders, and rulers. Some were well known, while others served quietly behind the scenes. These chapters teach us that every person has a place of responsibility before God. You may not have the most visible position. Your name may never become widely known. But when you faithfully serve where God has placed you, your life matters. God sees the priest at the altar, the singer in worship, the soldier in battle, the parent raising children, and the worker serving without applause. The question is not whether your position is great in the eyes of people. The question is whether you are faithful in the place God has given you.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!
 Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
 — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

First Chronicles 4 and 5 continue the family records of Israel, but these chapters also contain powerful lessons about prayer, courage, faithfulness, and consequences.Jabez refused to allow the pain connected to his beginning to determine his future. He called upon God, and God granted his request.The tribes east of the Jordan entered battle against powerful enemies. They prevailed because they cried out to God and trusted Him.However, the same people who experienced God’s help later turned away from Him. Their unfaithfulness eventually resulted in captivity.Our history does not have to control us. Our enemies do not have to defeat us. But we must trust God, obey His Word, and remain faithful after the victory.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

First Chronicles 2 and 3 trace the family lines of Judah and David. These chapters contain names, marriages, children, kings, failures, victories, scandals, sorrow, exile, and restoration.The genealogies are not merely lists of people. They reveal the faithfulness of God.The family line was imperfect, but God’s promise remained perfect. People sinned, leaders failed, families experienced pain, and kingdoms fell. Yet God continued moving His plan forward through the generations.Your family history may contain pain, dysfunction, disappointment, or failure. However, when you surrender your life to Jesus Christ, your past does not have the final word.God’s grace is greater than your family’s failures.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Second Kings 25 records one of the darkest moments in Israel’s history. Jerusalem is destroyed, the Temple is burned, the walls are broken down, and the people are carried into captivity. But when we turn the page to 1 Chronicles 1, we discover that God has not forgotten His people or abandoned His plan. The long genealogy beginning with Adam reminds Israel—and reminds us—that God has been working throughout every generation. Kingdoms may fall. Cities may burn. Families may experience loss. Nations may turn away from God. But God’s eternal purpose cannot be destroyed.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

2 Kings 22–24, we witness one of the greatest revivals in Judah's history under King Josiah. It all begins when the forgotten Book of the Law is discovered in the Temple. Josiah humbles himself before God, leads the nation in repentance, removes idols, and restores true worship. Yet after his death, the people quickly return to sin, and Judah begins its final decline toward captivity in Babylon.Main Truth: True revival begins when people rediscover, believe, and obey the Word of God.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!
 Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
 — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

In 2 Kings 20–21, we see two very different kings. Hezekiah trusted the Lord, prayed, and experienced God's mercy. His son Manasseh rejected God's ways and led Judah into its darkest days. These chapters remind us that God is gracious, patient, and willing to forgive, but every person—and every generation—must personally choose to follow Him. Main Truth: God's mercy is available today, but no one can live on yesterday's faith.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!
 Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
 — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

2 Kings 18-19 show Judah facing one of its greatest national crises. In 2 Kings 18, Hezekiah leads real reform, removes idols, trusts the Lord, and then faces the terrifying threats of Assyria. In 2 Kings 19, Hezekiah takes the enemy’s threats into the house of the Lord, prays, receives God’s word through Isaiah, and watches God defend Jerusalem.The simple truth is this: When the enemy threatens, faith must run to God before it runs anywhere else. The loudest voice in the crisis is not always the truest voice in the crisis.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Chapters 15-17 show the steady collapse of the northern kingdom of Israel and the spiritual compromise spreading in Judah. In 2 Kings 15, Israel moves through rapid political instability, assassination, weak leadership, and growing pressure from Assyria. In 2 Kings 16, Ahaz of Judah turns to Assyria for help and copies pagan worship. In 2 Kings 17, Israel finally falls to Assyria because the people refused God’s repeated warnings.The simple truth is this: God is patient, but persistent rebellion eventually brings consequences.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

2 kings 13-14 show God showing mercy to Israel and Judah even while both kingdoms continue struggling with incomplete obedience, pride, and spiritual decline. In 2 Kings 13, Israel suffers under Syria, Jehoahaz pleads for mercy, Elisha gives Joash a final prophetic sign, and God remembers His covenant. In 2 Kings 14, Amaziah begins well but becomes proud, while Jeroboam II brings national recovery to Israel even though the nation still walks in sin.The simple truth is this: God is merciful even when His people are weak, but mercy must lead to repentance and full obedience.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

Chapters 11-12 show God preserving the line of David and calling His people back to worship. In 2 Kings 11, Athaliah tries to destroy the royal family, but Joash is hidden in the house of the Lord and later crowned king. In 2 Kings 12, Joash repairs the temple, but his reign also shows the danger of depending on godly influence without developing deep personal conviction . The simple truth is this: God knows how to preserve His promise even when evil tries to destroy it. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

2 Kings 9-10 show God bringing judgment against the house of Ahab through Jehu. In 2 Kings 9, Jehu is anointed king, Joram is killed, Ahaziah is struck down, and Jezebel dies according to the word of the Lord. In 2 Kings 10, Jehu destroys Ahab’s house and removes Baal worship from Israel, but he does not turn from the golden calves of Jeroboam.The simple truth is this: God’s Word of judgment may seem delayed, but it will never fail.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

These chapters show God working in hidden, surprising, and sobering ways. In 2 Kings 6, God recovers a lost axe head, opens a servant’s eyes to see heavenly protection, blinds the Syrian army, and exposes the misery of Samaria’s siege. In 2 Kings 7, God turns famine into abundance and uses four desperate men to announce good news. In 2 Kings 8, God restores the Shunammite woman’s land, reveals Hazael’s future cruelty, and shows Judah drifting because of ungodly alliances.The simple truth is this: God sees what people miss, provides when hope seems gone, and fulfills every word He speaks.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of theDerrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

2 Kings 4- show God working through Elisha to meet real human need. In 2 Kings 4, God provides oil for a widow, gives a son to the Shunammite woman, raises that son from the dead, heals poisoned food, and multiplies bread. In 2 Kings 5, God heals Naaman the Syrian from leprosy and exposes Gehazi’s greed.The simple truth is this:God is able to provide what is lacking, restore what has died, cleanse what is diseased, and expose what is hidden.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of theDerrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

2 Kings 2-3 show God continuing His work after Elijah is taken up and proving His power in a dry valley. In 2 Kings 2, Elijah is taken into heaven, Elisha receives the mantle, and God confirms Elisha’s prophetic ministry. In 2 Kings 3, three kings face a waterless crisis, and God provides water and victory through the word of the prophet.The simple truth is this:God’s work continues even when His servants change. The mantle may pass to another man, but the power still belongs to God.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of theDerrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

1 Kings 22 and 2 Kings 1, show the danger of rejecting the Word of the Lord. In 1 Kings 22, Ahab surrounds himself with agreeable prophets, ignores Micaiah’s warning, and dies exactly as God said. In 2 Kings 1, Ahaziah seeks answers from Baal-Zebub instead of the Lord, and Elijah announces judgment.The simple truth is this: God’s Word stands whether people receive it or reject it. A person can gather many voices to support what they want, but one true word from God will outlast every comfortable lie.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

1 Kings 19-21 show God dealing with weary servants, proud kings, national danger, and hidden injustice. In 1 Kings 19, Elijah runs from Jezebel and meets God in a quiet whisper. In 1 Kings 20, God gives Ahab victory over Syria to prove that He alone is Lord. In 1 Kings 21, God confronts Ahab and Jezebel for murdering Naboth and stealing his vineyard. The simple truth is this: God still speaks to the discouraged, still rules over nations, and still sees injustice done in secret. A person can witness God’s power and still remain unchanged if the heart refuses repentance.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

These chapters contrast the spiritual reforms of Asa in Judah with the rapid moral decline of Israel’s kings. In 1 Kings 15, Abijam continues in sin, Asa leads significant reforms, and the northern kingdom moves from Jeroboam to Nadab and Baasha. In 1 Kings 16, one violent dynasty replaces another until Omri and Ahab lead Israel into even deeper rebellion. The simple truth is this: Even when a culture is declining, an individual can still choose to walk faithfully before God. Sin that is tolerated by one generation is often expanded by the next until what once produced shame is treated as normal.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

1 Kings 12-14 show the kingdom of Israel dividing after Solomon’s death. In 1 Kings 12, Rehoboam’s pride divides the nation, while Jeroboam’s fear corrupts its worship. In 1 Kings 13, a man of God confronts Jeroboam’s false altar but later disobeys God after being deceived. In 1 Kings 14, judgment is announced against Jeroboam’s house, while Judah also declines spiritually under Rehoboam.The simple truth is this: When the heart turns away from God, division eventually appears in the home, the church, the leadership, and the nation.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

1 Kings 10-11 show Solomon at the height of his fame and at the beginning of his spiritual collapse. In 1 Kings 10, the Queen of Sheba witnesses Solomon’s wisdom, wealth, organization, and greatness. In 1 Kings 11, Solomon’s many foreign wives turn his heart toward other gods, bringing judgment upon his kingdom.The simple truth is this:Success is a blessing only when the heart remains faithful to God. A person can possess wisdom, wealth, influence, and religious achievement while privately allowing desires to pull the heart away from the Lord.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of theDerrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

1 Kings 8-9 show the dedication of the temple, the arrival of the ark, the glory of God filling the house, Solomon’s prayer for Israel, and God’s response. In 1 Kings 8, the people celebrate the completion of the temple. In 1 Kings 9, God reminds Solomon that the future of the kingdom depends on continued obedience.The simple truth is this: God desires to dwell among His people, hear their prayers, forgive their sins, and receive their worship. A powerful spiritual moment cannot substitute for a lifetime of faithful obedience.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

1 Kings 6-7 show Solomon building the temple and completing many of its furnishings. In 1 Kings 6, the temple itself is built with careful design, costly materials, quiet preparation, and holy purpose. In 1 Kings 7, Solomon builds his own house, constructs royal buildings, and brings in Hiram to craft the temple furnishings.The simple truth is this:What is built for God must be built with reverence, obedience, excellence, and humility. A person can build impressive things for God, but if obedience is missing, the building may be beautiful while the heart is drifting.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of theDerrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

1 Kings 3-5 show Solomon asking God for wisdom, ruling with discernment, organizing the kingdom, and preparing to build the temple. Solomon begins well because he understands that leadership is too heavy without God’s help.The simple truth is this: Godly wisdom is necessary for godly leadership. A person can have position, wealth, influence, and opportunity, but without wisdom from God, they will eventually mismanage what God placed in their hands.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

These chapters open 1 Kings with David near death, Adonijah attempting to seize the throne, Solomon being anointed king, and David giving final instructions before he dies. The kingdom is moving from one generation to another, but the transition is full of ambition, hidden motives, old wounds, and necessary judgment. The simple truth is this: God’s promise will stand, even when people try to force their own way. Leadership transitions reveal what has been hiding in people’s hearts—ambition, loyalty, wisdom, resentment, and fear.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

These chapters show David’s kingdom still facing trouble even after Absalom’s rebellion ends. In 2 Samuel 20, another rebellion rises through Sheba. In 2 Samuel 21, the nation faces famine connected to Saul’s past violence against the Gibeonites. In 2 Samuel 22, David looks back and praises the Lord for delivering him through every danger. The simple truth is this: God’s people may face rebellion, consequence, conflict, and exhaustion, but the Lord still delivers.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!