Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread: May 13, 2026 | 2 Chronicles 6-8In today's reading, Solomon prays for Israel, and they hold a feast for 7 days. God dwells in the Temple and commands Solomon to remain faithful. Solomon expands Israel and sends expeditions to Ophir. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 12, 2026 | 2 Chronicles 1-5In today's reading, Solomon asks God for wisdom, rather than wealth or gain. He hires Huram-abi to construct the Temple. God fills the temple as a cloud when the ark is placed in the Most Holy Place. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: 1 ChroniclesIn this bonus episode, Sam’s reading of 1 Chronicles has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 11, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 27-29In today’s reading, we read about the heads of the tribes of Israel. David assembles Israel at Jerusalem to crown Solomon, dedicate the material’s for the Temple, and commit Israel to follow God. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 10, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 24-26In today’s reading, we review the divisions of work for the families of the Levites. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 9, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 21-23In today’s reading, David is tempted to take a census, and God sends an angel with pestilence that stands over Jerusalem to destroy it. David prepares for Solomon to build the Temple. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 8, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 16:37-20:8In today’s reading, David delegates the Levites, and God tells him his son will build the Temple. Israel defeats the Philistines, Moab, Hadadezer, Syria, the Ammonites, and the Philistines again. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 7, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 13-16:36In today’s reading, David relocates the Ark of the Covenant from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem. He defeats the Philistines, calls upon the Levites, and sings to the Lord. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 6, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 10-12In today's reading, we review the death of Saul, Israel backs David as king, David takes Jerusalem from the Jebusites, and we read about his 30 mighty men. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 5, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 8-9In today's reading, we review the genealogy of Benjamin to Azar. Judah is taken into exile in Babylon, and Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the Temple servants return to their land. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 4, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 6-7In today's reading, we review the genealogy of Levi, Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher. We finish with Assyria taking some of the tribes into exile. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 3, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 4-5In today's reading, we review the genealogy of Judah, Simeon, Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh. We finish with Assyria taking some of the tribes into exile. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 2, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 2-3In today's reading, we review the genealogy from Israel to Elioenai's sons. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: May 1, 2026 | 1 Chronicles 1In today's reading, we review the genealogy from Adam to Edom's sons. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: 2 KingsIn this bonus episode, Sam’s reading of 2 Kings has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 30, 2026 | 2 Kings 22-25In today's reading, Hilkiah finds the Book of the Law in the Temple, and Josiah recommits Judah to the Lord. However, Nebuchadnezzar takes over the land of Judah. Nebuzaradan destroys the Temple and Jerusalem This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 29, 2026 | 2 Kings 19-21In today's reading, the Lord protects Judah from the Rabshakeh. Hezekiah is given 15 years for his faithfulness, and he shows off his treasures to Babylon. However, Manasseh is the most wicked of all the kings. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 28, 2026 | 2 Kings 17-18In today's reading, Shalmaneser, King of Assyria, captures Samaria, for Israel is wicked. Israel is displaced by others and taken to Assyria. Hezekiah, King of Judah follows God, but Rabshakeh challenges him and warns his people. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 27, 2026 | 2 Kings 14-16In today's reading, I begin to get the feeling that we need to read the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel/Judah. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 26, 2026 | 2 Kings 11-13In today's reading, Athaliah destroys the royal family. However, Joash is hidden and protected by the priests. Jehoash sets money aside to repair the house of the Lord. Elisha dies, but his body heals the man burying him. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 25, 2026 | 2 Kings 8-10In today's reading, the Shunammite woman Elisha helped asks for her land. Hazael "helps" his sick dad after meeting Elisha. Israel and Judah experience unrest, and Jehu serves to fulfill God's word against Ahab, Jezebel, and Baal. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 24, 2026 | 2 Kings 5-7In today's reading, Elisha cures Naaman of leprosy, refuses his gift, but Gehazi is greedy. Israel evades Syrian defeat because of Elisha's prophesying. Elisha is defended by flaming chariots, and Israel is struck by famine. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 23, 2026 | 2 Kings 1-4In today's reading, Elijah condemns Ahaziah for not seeking the Lord. Elijah is taken up in a chariot of fire to heaven, and Elisha receives the spirit of Elijah. Israel, Judah, and Edom fight against the Moab. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: 1 KingsIn this bonus episode, Sam’s reading of 1 Kings has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 22, 2026 | 1 Kings 22In today's reading, Israel and Judah team up against Syria to take Ramoth-gilead. Micaiah is the only prophet to declare Ahab's death, and he dies just as God declared. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 21, 2026 | 1 Kings 19-21In today's reading, Elijah runs away from Jezebel and goes to Mt Horeb to speak with God. Ben-hadad fights with Israel but Ahab spares him, so God punishes him. Jezebel has Naboth killed because Ahab is "vexed and sullen." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 20, 2026 | 1 Kings 17-18In today's reading, Elijah announces a drought to Ahab then leaves. He is fed in the wilderness by ravens, but later goes to stay with a widow. Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal, mocks them, and destroys them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 19, 2026 | 1 Kings 14-16In today's reading, Jeroboam's son is sick, so his wife goes to Ahijah in disguise. We get a summary of the kings of Israel and Judah, but are they not recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 18, 2026 | 1 Kings 12-13In today's reading, Rehoboam takes the counsel of the young over the old. Jeroboam makes two golden calves to worship, but a man of God come from Judah to condemn him. Another man of God from Bethel test the man from Judah, and he fails. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 17, 2026 | 1 Kings 10-11In today's reading, Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, for no king could surpass his wealth and wisdom. Solomon loved foreign women, and took 700 wives and 300 concubines. Solomon's heart turns from God and the kingdom is split. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 16, 2026 | 1 Kings 8-9In today's reading, Solomon dedicates the temple, relocates the ark, and prays for the people of Israel. God promises to keep Solomon's line on the throne if they obey. Hiram dislikes the 20 cities he is given in Galilee. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 15, 2026 | 1 Kings 5-7In today's reading, Hiram visits Solomon when he hears he became king. Solomon hires Hiram's men to build the temple, and creates a draft for laborers to work on the temple. The temple, Solomon's palace, and the daughter of Pharoah's house get built. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 14, 2026 | 1 Kings 3-4In today's reading, Solomon is blessed by God. He uses his wisdom to solve the dispute of two prostitutes. We meet Solomon's officials, and hear about his accomplishments. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 13, 2026 | 1 Kings 1-2In today's reading, David is old and cold, but Abishag keeps him warm. Adonijah declares himself king, but Nathan and Bathsheba tell David. Solomon is chosen and anointed, and David dies. Solomon sentences Adonijah and Joab to death. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: 2 SamuelIn this bonus episode, Sam's reading of 2 Samuel has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 12, 2026 | 2 Samuel 23-24In today's reading, David gives his last words. We meet David's mighty men and hear their accomplishments. God has David take a census, but is punished afterwards. An angel causes destruction throughout Israel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 11, 2026 | 2 Samuel 20-22In today's reading, Sheba rises up against David, but is quickly dispatched by the people of Beth-maacah. There is a three year famine because of Saul's destruction of the Gibeonites. David's men kill several Philistine giants. And David sings a song. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 10, 2026 | 2 Samuel 17-19In today's reading, Absalom is advised by Ahithophel and Hushai. David's men and the men of Israel fight in the forest of Ephraim. Absalom gets stuck in a tree, and Joab finishes him off. David is reinstated as king. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 8, 2026 | 2 Samuel 12-13In today’s reading, David is punished for his actions with Uriah’s wife, and his child dies. Amnon, David’s son desire’s his sister Tamar, tricks her, and violates her. However, Absalom, her brother, avenges her by killing Amnon. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 7, 2026 | 2 Samuel 8-11In today's reading, the Israelites defeat several nations. David honors Jonathan through Mephibosheth. David sees Bathsheba, and she becomes pregnant. Uriah dies on the front lines, so David marries Bathsheba. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

Our Daily Bread: April 6, 2026 | 2 Sam 4-7 In today's reading, Ish-bosheth is killed for the sake of David, but the attackers are executed. The tribes of Israel pledge to David and he takes Jerusalem from the Jebusites. Uzzah, the son of Abinadab, dies for touching the ark. This terrifies David, until he sees Obed-edom is blessed by the ark. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

April 5, 2026 | 2 Samuel 1-3In today's reading, David eliminates the supposed killer of Saul. David is crowned king of Judah, but Abner crowns Ish-bosheth king of Israel. The two compete with a 12 v 12 contest. Abner ultimately swears to David as king, but is killed by Joeb to avenge his brothers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of I Samuel has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, Saul in disguise goes to a medium to talk to Samuel. The Philistines go to war with Israel, but Achish isn't allowed to bring David. David's wives get captured in Ziklag, but he is able to save them. In the end, Saul is cornered, loses his sons, and falls on the sword. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s reading, Samuel dies and David flees to a new region where he becomes enamored with Abigail. Unfortunately, she was married to Nabal. Luckily, he gets sick and dies, so David gets to marry her. Then, David again spares Saul’s life before raiding enemies of Israel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, Saul's pursuit of David intensifies with David having to scrounge for food, feign insanity, and flee without rest all while fighting the Philistines. In the end, David and his men have a chance to kill Saul, but David spares him.Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, the conflict between Saul and David begins with Jonathan caught in the middle. Saul tries killing David and denies him marriage before allowing him to marry Michal, who also helps David escape. Then, David flees into the wilderness.Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, the Lord, displeased with Saul, sends Samuel to anoint a new king from among Jesse's sons. After the rejection of his brothers, David is revealed as God's chosen. Then the story of Goliath arrives and David emerges victorious.Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, Saul begins his reign as king with both great victories and grave sins. The Lord is displeased and cuts off Saul's offspring from the throne, in spite of Jonathan acting as a hero. Then, Saul sins by not following the word of the Lord.Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, Samuel anoints Saul, but Saul hides when announced as king. His first test is a battle against the Ammonites, which he wins. Then, Samuel brings Israel together to officially install Saul as king, with the Lord as witness.Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe