"He Sees the Heart" March 1 Readings: 1 Samuel 11-16
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 11-16 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer. Background: Our reading today focuses on the downfall of King Saul, who failed to fully and conscientiously obey God, and the anointing of David as the new king of Israel. The contrast between the two is stark. Saul is tall, dark, and handsome - charismatic and impressive to all. David is so insignificant even his own father didn't bring him to the line-up when Samuel said that one of his sons would be king. But David was a "man after God's own heart" and became Israel's greatest king....