Thinking Theologian

Podcast Episode 683Today’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 682Today’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 681Today’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 680Today’s Reading, Psalms 50, 53, 60, 75Title: 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 679Today’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

Podcast Episode 678Today’s Reading, Psalms 25, 29, 33, 36, 39Title: Malicious and Deceptive Heart Focal Scripture: Psalms 36:3 “The words from his mouth are malicious and deceptive; he has stopped acting wisely and doing good.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 8-9 & 1 Chronicles 18

Podcast Episode 677Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 6-7 & 1 Chronicles 17Title: How Far Will You Go in Worship  Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:22  “and I will dishonor myself and humble myself evenmore. , However, by the slave girls you spoke about, I will be honored.””Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 25, 29, 33, 36, 39

Podcast Episode 676Today’s Reading, Psalms 89, 96, 100, 101, 105, 132Title: A Heart Full of Integrity Focal Scripture: Psalms 101:2“I will pay attention to the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will live with a heart of integrity in my house.”Tomorrow, I plan to read 2 Samuel 6-7 & 1 Chronicles 17

Podcast Episode 675Today’s Reading, Psalms 1, 2, 15, 22, 23, 24, 47, 68Title: Who Can Live on the Mountain of God? Focal Scripture: Psalms 15:3-4 “who does not slander with his tongue, who does not harm his friend or discredit his neighbor, who despises the one rejected by the Lord but honors those who fear the Lord, who keeps his word whatever the cost,”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 89, 96, 100, 101, 105, 132

Podcast Episode 674Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 13-16Title: Give Thanks to the Lord Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-9 “Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wonderful works!” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 1, 2, 15, 22, 23, 24, 47, 68

Podcast Episode 673Today’s Reading, Psalms 106-107Title: He Will Bring You Out of DarknessFocal Scripture: Psalms 107:14“He brought them out of darkness and gloom and broke their chains apart.”Tomorrow, I plan to read 1 Chronicles 13-16

Podcast Episode 672Today’s Reading, Psalms 133 Title: Harmony is Good For All Involved Focal Scripture: Psalms 133:1 “How delightfully good when brothers live together in harmony!”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 106-107

Podcast Episode 671Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 5 & 1 Chronicles 11-12Title: Beginning Your Journey at the Right Time Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:4 “David was thirty years old when he began his reign; he reigned forty years.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 133

Podcast Episode 670Today’s Reading, Psalms 102 – 104 Title: The God Who Forgives Focal Scripture: Psalms 103:3-4“He forgives all your iniquity; he heals all your diseases. He redeems your life from the Pit; he crowns you with faithful love and compassion.”Tomorrow, I plan to read 2 Samuel 5 & 1 Chronicles 11-12

Podcast Episode 669Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 7-10 Title: Keep the Word of the Lord Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:13 “Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the Lord because he did not keep the Lord’s word. He even consulted a medium for guidance.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 102-104

Podcast Episode 668Today’s Reading, Psalms 81, 88, 92-93Title: He Has Reigned For All Eternity Focal Scripture: Psalms 93:2“Your throne has been established from the beginning; you are from eternity.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1Chronicles 7-10

Podcast Episode 667Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 6 Title: Biblical Corporate Worship Matters More Than You KnowFocal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 6:32“They ministered with song in front of the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, until Solomon built the Lord’s temple in Jerusalem, and they performed their task according to the regulations given to them.”Tomorrow, I plan to read Psalms 81, 88, 92-93

Podcast Episode 666Today’s Reading, Psalms 73, 77, 78 Title: Whom Do You Seek In Days of Trouble? Focal Scripture: Psalms 77:2“I sought the Lord in my day of trouble. My hands were continually lifted up all night long; I refused to be comforted.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 6

Podcast Episode 665Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 3-5Title: Call Out to the Lord Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10“Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only you would bless me, extend my border, let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not experience pain.” And God granted his request.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 73, 77, 78

Podcast Episode 664Today’s Reading, Psalms 43-45, 49, 84-85, 87Title: Who Will Pay Your Ransom to God? Focal Scripture: Psalms 49:6-7“They trust in their wealth and boast of their abundantriches. Yet these cannot redeem a person or pay his ransom to God —”Tomorrow, I plan to read 1 Chronicles 3-5

Podcast Episode 663Today’s Reading, 1 Chronicles 1-2 Title: Are You Unfaithful to the Lord? Focal Scripture: 1 Chronicles 2:7“Carmi’s son: Achar, who brought trouble on Israel when he was unfaithful by taking the things set apart for destruction.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 43-45, 49, 84-85, 87

Podcast Episode 662Today’s Reading, Psalms 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 19, 21Title: He Judges With FairnessFocal Scripture: Psalms 9:8“And he judges the world with righteousness; he executes judgment on the nations with fairness.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Chronicles 1-2

Podcast Episode 661Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 1-4Title: A Great Leader's Testimony Focal Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:38“Then the king said to his soldiers, “You must know that a great leader has fallen in Israel today.”Tomorrow, I plan to read Psalms 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 19, 21

Podcast Episode 660Today’s Reading, Psalms 121, 123-125, 128-130Title: Walk in the Lord's Ways Focal Scripture: Psalms 128:1“How happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!”Tomorrow, I plan on reading 2 Samuel 1-4

Podcast Episode 659Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 28-31 and Psalms 18Title: From Darkness to Light Focal Scripture: Psalms 18:28 “Lord, you light my lamp; my God illuminates my darkness.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 121, 123-125, 128-130

Podcast Episode 658Today’s Reading, Psalms 17, 35, 54, 63Title: His Love is Better Than LifeFocal Scripture: Psalms 63:3“My lips will glorify you because your faithful love is better than life.”Tomorrow, I plan to read 1 Samuel 28-31 and Psalms 18

Podcast Episode 657Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 25-27 Title: Judgement Comes For Everyone Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:10“David added, “As the Lord lives, the Lord will certainly strike him down: either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 17,35,54,63

Podcast Episode 656Today’s Reading, Psalms 56,120,140-142Title: Lying Lips and a Deceitful TongueFocal Scripture: Psalms 120:2““Lord, rescue me from lying lips and a deceitful tongue.””Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 25-27

Podcast Episode 655Today’s Reading, Psalms 7,27,31,34,52Title: What Do You Desire From the Lord? Focal Scripture: Psalms 27:4“I have asked one thing from the Lord; it is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, gazing on the beauty of the Lord and seeking him in his temple.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 56,120,140-142

Podcast Episode 654Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 21-24Title: Good Leaders, Lead EveryoneFocal Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:2“In addition, every man who was desperate, in debt, or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 7,27,31,34,52

Podcast Episode 653Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 18-20 & Psalms 11,59Title: The Lord Sees and Examines Focal Scripture: Psalms 11:4“The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord—his throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his gaze examines everyone.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 21-24

Podcast Episode 652Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 15-17Title: The Heart of a Leader Matters Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature because I have rejected him. Humans do not see what the Lord sees, for humans see what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart.””Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 18-20 & Psalms 11,59

Podcast Episode 651Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 13-14Title: Foolish Leadership Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14“but now your reign will not endure. The Lord has found a man after his own heart, and the Lord has appointed him as ruler over his people, because you have not done what the Lord commanded.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 15-17

Podcast Episode 650Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 9-12 Title: Consider Great Things the Lord Has Done Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:24“Above all, fear the Lord and worship him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things he has done for you.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 13-14

Podcast Episode 649Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 4-8Title: Rejection of the Lord as King Focal Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:7“But the Lord told him, “Listen to the people and everything they say to you. They have not rejected you; they have rejected me as their king.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 9-12

Podcast Episode 648Today’s Reading, 1 Samuel 1-3 Title: A Faithful Priest to the LordFocal Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:35 “Then I will raise up a faithful priest for myself. He will do whatever is in my heart and mind. I will establish a lasting dynasty for him, and he will walk before my anointed one for all time.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 4-8

Podcast Episode 647Today’s Reading, Ruth 1-4 Title: A Man of Nobel Character Focal Scripture: Ruth 2:1“Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side. He was a prominent man of noble character from Elimelech’s family. His name was Boaz.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading 1 Samuel 1-3

Podcast Episode 646Today’s Reading, Judges 19-21Title: No Clear Leadership Leads to Sin Focal Scripture: Judges 21:25“In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did whatever seemed right to him.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Ruth 1-4

Podcast Episode 645Today’s Reading, Judges 16-18Title: Picking the Right Woman MattersFocal Scripture: Judges 16:5“The Philistine leaders went to her and said, “Persuade him to tell you where his great strength comes from, so we can overpower him, tie him up, and make him helpless. Each of us will then give you 1,100 pieces of silver.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 19-21

Podcast Episode 644Today’s Reading, Judges 13-15Title: The Stirring of the Spirit Focal Scripture: Judges 13:25 “Then the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him in the Camp of Dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 16-18

Podcast Episode 643Today’s Reading, Judges 10-12Title: Worshipping God in False Ways Focal Scripture: Judges 11:31“whoever comes out the doors of my house to greet me when I return safely from the Ammonites will belong to the Lord, and I will offer that person as a burnt offering.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 13-15

Podcast Episode 642Today’s Reading, Judges 8-9 Title: Whom Do You Follow? Focal Scripture: Judges 8:33“When Gideon died, the Israelites turned and prostituted themselves by worshiping the Baals and made Baal-berith their god.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 10-12

Podcast Episode 641Today’s Reading, Judges 6-7Title: Sometimes You Have Self Doubt Focal Scripture: Judges 6:15“He said to him, “Please, Lord, how can I deliver Israel? Look, my family is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s family.””Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 8-9

Podcast Episode 640Today’s Reading, Judges 3-5Title: The Lord Does Mighty Works Focal Scripture: Judges 4:23“That day God subdued King Jabin of Canaan before the Israelites.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 6-7

Podcast Episode 639Today’s Reading, Joshua 1-2 Title: Do You Worship Other Gods? Focal Scripture: Judges 2:11“The Israelites did what was evil in the Lord’s sight. They worshiped the Baals”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 3-5

Podcast Episode 638Today’s Reading, Joshua 22-24Title: A Proper Farewell Address Focal Scripture: Joshua 23:11“So diligently watch yourselves! Love the Lord your God!”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Judges 1-2

Podcast Episode 637Today’s Reading, Joshua 19-21Title: A Promised Inheritance Focal Scripture: Joshua 21:45“None of the good promises the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed. Everything was fulfilled.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 22-24

Podcast Episode 636Today’s Reading, Joshua 16-18 Title: Do You Delay in Your Obedience? Focal Scripture: Joshua 18:3“So Joshua asked the Israelites, “How long will you delay going out to take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your ancestors, gave you?”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 19-21

Podcast Episode 635Today’s Reading, Joshua 12-15Title: Don’t Follow the Crowd Focal Scripture: Joshua 14:8“My brothers who went with me caused the people to lose heart, but I followed the Lord my God completely.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 16-18

Podcast Episode 634Today’s Reading, Joshua 9-11Title: Do What’s Right Even When It’s Not Easy Focal Scripture: Joshua 9:26“This is what Joshua did to them: he rescued them from the Israelites, and they did not kill them.”Tomorrow, I plan on reading Joshua 12-15