"Words that Wound" March 30 Readings: 2 Samuel 19-21, Psalm 5, 38, 41-42
Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New. Bible Readings : 2 Samuel 19-21, Psalm 5, 38, 41-42 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer. Background: David repented of his sin when Nathan confronted him and was fully and completely forgiven. But because the consequences of his sin did not end, I suspect that his sorrow for his sin was also constant. Every trial he had was a reminder not only of the wickedness of man but also of his own failure. We live in that paradox often. As sinners, we often give those who hate us, who oppose us, who would hurt us, ample reason to criticize, but that doesn't mean ...