Dave Miller's 2025 Bible Reading Challenge

  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 :   1 Samuel 28-31, Psalm 18 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     In this passage, we see the decline and fall of Saul, Israel's first king. He began with such potential but failed to obey God carefully and then became increasingly paranoid as he realized that God had withdrawn his blessing and given it to David. In chapters 29 and 30, David's favor with the Philistines runs out, and he ends up at war with them. The first few verses of chapter 30 is one of my favorite passages. David returns from battle and finds his villag...

  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 :   Psalm 17, 35, 54, 63 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     These Psalms continue David's prayers for deliverance and victory against the enemies who surrounded him. In Psalm 35, David calls out for the power of God to overwhelm his opponents. We may not be comfortable with the force of David's prayer in the light of the later teachings of Jesus to love our enemies, but we must remember that the Bible teaches that when we serve God, we count on him for protection. He is the one who defeats our foes. Daily Devotional:   Wa...

  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 :   1 Samuel 25-27 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     One of the Hebrew words for fool is nabal, and this Nabal certainly lived up to his name. (Or perhaps the word is based on his behavior?) Abigail's husband refuses to help David, blustering about David's outlaw status. Abigail intervenes, showing herself to be a woman of wisdom. When the drunken Nabal sobered up and realized what he'd done, he died suddenly, and Abigail became one of David's wives. Chapter 26 tells of David once again sparing Saul's life - returning good fo...

  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 :   Psalm 56, 120, 140-142 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     Today, we read 5 more of David's psalms written during the time of suffering and pain when Saul sought his life. We live in a time of attacks, personal, political, theological, physical, and verbal. It is a violent day. David learned much about how to live for the glory of God when the whole world was pursuing him.  Daily Devotional:   When Evil Men Attack I know better, but still, I get it wrong! I seek God and walk in obedience to him, and my expectation...

  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 :   Psalm 7, 27, 31, 34, 52 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     We are beginning to read Psalms interspersed into the historical readings. Today, we read five Psalms - all of which are believed to have been written during this difficult time in David's life when he was running from Saul, who sought to kill him. He calls out to God for refuge and strength. Psalm 27 will always be a special scripture to me. In a time of great pain and struggle in my ministry back in 1993, I read that verse as part of my Through the Bible reading ...

  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 :   1 Samuel 21-24 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer.  Background:     The root of leadership in the kingdom of God is serving the glory of God and the real needs of other people. Loving God and loving people. This principle is highlighted both positively and negatively in these scriptures. Saul becomes increasingly self-involved and egotistical. He is not concerned about anyone but himself. No one can be a good leader who is self-absorbed like that. David's heart beat for God, and he lived to glorify him. David had an opportunity to destroy S...