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2 Chronicles 1-5, Isaiah 1 Aug 05, 2026

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We’re back in the Old Testament with 2 Chronicles which is the second book of a four book series which includes 1 & 2 Chronicles along with Ezra and Nehemiah. Combined, they make up a historical account of God’s people starting with Adam and ending with the return to Jerusalem from their exile in Babylon. It’s likely that Ezra is the author of all four and the one responsible for compiling the material, but we don’t know for sure. Here in the second book of Chronicles we begin with the rule of Solomon, son of King David, who has been given authority as king by God’s special decree. Later, we’ll begin reading Isaiah, and in chapter 1 you’ll notice a stark contrast between worship at the temple’s beginning and worship in the temple’s latter days.

2 Chronicles 1 - 1:08 .

2 Chronicles 2 - 4:34 .

2 Chronicles 3 - 9:48 .

2 Chronicles 4 - 12:46 .

2 Chronicles 5 - 16:24 .

Isaiah 1 - 19:49 .

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1 Corinthians 12-16, Psalm 112 Aug 04, 2026

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Today, Paul begins to speak of the nature of the body of Christ and the diversity of spiritual gifts within it. Just as a physical body is made of many parts that are united together, Paul teaches that the church should be united in love and put away childish divisions, otherwise their flashy spiritual gifts are absolute rubbish. He goes on to encourage the church to desire the gifts that build up the body over-and-above the gift of speaking in tongues. Before concluding with instructions for the church, Paul argues with those who say there is no resurrection, contending that without resurrection our faith in Christ is utter foolishness.

1 Corinthians 12 - 1:17 .

1 Corinthians 13 - 5:48 .

1 Corinthians 14 - 9:05 .

1 Corinthians 15 - 15:30 .

1 Corinthians 16 - 25:02 .

Psalm 112 - 28:10 .

Psalm 113 - 29:30 .

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1 Corinthians 7-11, Psalm 111 Aug 03, 2026

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Well, if you didn't learn it from our time in Songs of Songs, let's just be clear: God is pro-marriage and pro-sex. He created intimacy for the good of mankind so that a husband and wife might enjoy one another to the glory of God. The blessing of marital intimacy should be protected from the many ways that mankind distorts it for selfish gratification. The Corinthian church was recovering from a twisted, worldly sexual ethic, and Paul wants them to know how they might use their freedom in Christ rightly, whether married or unmarried. Paul continues this train of thought about freedom to talk about how one should use their Christian freedom and knowledge for the benefit of others, and not for themselves.

1 Corinthians 7 - 1:12 .

1 Corinthians 8 - 9:00 .

1 Corinthians 9 - 11:21 .

1 Corinthians 10 - 17:20 .

1 Corinthians 11 - 22:21 .

Psalm 111 - 27:53 .

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1 Corinthians 1-6, Psalm 110 Jul 31, 2026

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Paul wants the Corinthian church to live under the lordship of Jesus Christ. Divisions had already begun among the church at Corinth, and as we’ll see in these first few chapters, some of the division came because believers began attributing themselves to mere men. Paul directs them to boast, not in the teachers they follow, but in Christ and Him crucified. In other words, “let one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” The cross is foolishness to the world, but to those who are being saved, it is the power of Almighty God. The apostles weren’t to be placed on pedestals, but they were to be looked to as examples of humility.

1 Corinthians 1 - 1:07 .

1 Corinthians 2 - 6:19 .

1 Corinthians 3 - 9:52 .

1 Corinthians 4 - 13:31 .

1 Corinthians 5 - 18:24 .

1 Corinthians 6 - 20:56 .

Psalm 110 - 24:57 .

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Hosea 8-14, Psalm 109 Jul 30, 2026

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Israel has taken the lavish blessings of their God and given those gifts to the calf idols of Baal, turning away from the covenant love of the God who redeemed them and turning to love other gods. Therefore, the Lord will discipline his people for their rebellion. Through Hosea, God remarks that he raised Israel like a father raises children, lamenting the calamity that will come upon them, promising that He will not release His full wrath upon them. The book of Hosea ends with a call to repentance. If God’s people will turn back to Him, they will flourish once again.

Hosea 8 - 1:11 .

Hosea 9 - 3:53 .

Hosea 10 - 8:36 .

Hosea 11 - 12:06 .

Hosea 12 - 15:45 .

Hosea 13 - 18:14 .

Hosea 14 - 21:29 .

Psalm 109 - 23:50 .

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Hosea 1-7, Psalm 108 Jul 29, 2026

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Not much is known about the background of the prophet Hosea, save what is mentioned in this record of his prophecies. By referencing the kings under which he prophesied, we can see that his ministry of prophecy lasted around 40 years. Like Amos, Hosea spoke to the nation of Israel, often referenced as “Ephraim” in this book, under a time of lavish wealth and disparate poverty. Israel was being unfaithful to their God, and like the unfaithful nation the Lord has committed himself to love, Hosea is commanded to marry an unfaithful woman. Hosea’s pursuit of his unfaithful wife serves a parallel to God’s pursuit of unfaithful Israel.

Hosea 1 - 1:08 .

Hosea 2 - 3:31 .

Hosea 3 - 9:05 .

Hosea 4 - 10:09 .

Hosea 5 - 13:51 .

Hosea 6 - 17:43 .

Hosea 7 - 19:44 .

Psalm 108 - 22:59 .

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1 Chronicles 27-29, Psalm 107 Jul 28, 2026

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As the book of 1 Chronicles comes to a close we’re given a look at an assembly of all the leaders of Israel. In this gather, David gives glory to God for his many blessings, and charges Solomon to build the Lord’s temple. In so doing, he also makes it clear that, of his many sons, Solomon is to become king, appointed by the Lord God Himself. He passes the plans for the temple on to Solomon and declares that he will be giving his riches to the work of building this place of worship. The leaders and the people of Israel follow suit, and together they amass a great stockpile of wealth. David has dedicated his all to the temple.

1 Chronicles 27 - 1:12 .

1 Chronicles 28 - 7:15 .

1 Chronicles 29 - 12:35 .

Psalm 107 - 21:04 .

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1 Chronicles 24-26, Song of Songs 7-8 Jul 27, 2026

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As David prepares to pass the crown to his son Solomon, his heart and mind continue to be fixed on God’s glory, particularly through the building of the temple and structuring it properly. David has spent years of his life amassing materials for it’s construction, and not only that, he has also drawn up architectural plans, built instruments, and created systems for all who work in and around the temple. For someone who knew scarcity and insecurity for a good portion of his life while running from King Saul, it is notable that David gives so much away and invests in the future of God’s worship, rather than in himself.

1 Chronicles 24 - 1:09 .

1 Chronicles 25 - 5:03 .

1 Chronicles 26 - 9:59 .

Song of Songs 7 - 15:31 .

Song of Songs 8 - 17:50 .

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1 Chronicles 20-23, Song of Songs 5-6 Jul 24, 2026

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In his latter days, David charges his son Solomon to build the temple for the worship of God, and we get a few new details. First, we learn that the Lord did not allow David to build the temple because his hands had shed so much blood and because he had waged great wars. We also realize that David looked forward to the building of the temple even though he himself couldn’t build it, charging his son with the task and spending his own time and resources to create a stockpile for the project. David also assigns duties and tasks for the Levite priests before he dies, paving the way for transition from the tabernacle to the temple once Solomon becomes king.

1 Chronicles 20 - 1:13 .

1 Chronicles 21 - 2:59 .

1 Chronicles 22 - 9:12 .

1 Chronicles 23 - 14:08 .

Song of Songs 5 - 19:09 .

Song of Songs 6 - 22:23 .

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1 Chronicles 15-19, Song of Songs 4 Jul 23, 2026

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After staying in the house of Obed-Edom for a while, the ark of the covenant finally comes to Jerusalem with great fanfare. After King David reestablishes the tabernacle, he returns to his own home, a palace made of cedar, and thinks “Why does God dwell in a tent, while I, a mere man, dwell in a palace?” As his wheels begin to spin, he tells Nathan the prophet. Nathan tells David to go for it, but later receives a vision from the Lord. The Lord has never asked a house, but God flips the script and says, “You know what? I’m going to build a house from your family tree. A Son of David will build a house for me that will last forever.

1 Chronicles 15 - 1:14 .

1 Chronicles 16 - 6:02 .

1 Chronicles 17 - 12:38 .

1 Chronicles 18 - 19:07 .

1 Chronicles 19 - 21:46 .

Song of Songs 4 - 25:45 .

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