Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 22
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun May 30, 2021
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We turn our full attention to Solomon. We’ll read how his desire for wisdom granted, even while simultaneously sowing the seeds of his destruction. The Psalms will provide additional color to the narrative portions. A few Proverbs will show us the depth and practicality of Solomon’s wisdom.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 21
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun May 23, 2021
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We’re spending one more week with David and his Mighty Men before we make the royal transition to Solomon. We’ll see David’s final acts as King – both good and bad – and hear his reflections in Psalms. I’m struck by David’s persistent God-centered focus and his reverent awe of the Lord’s splendor. At the beginning of his reign, Solomon gets it, too: “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” Indeed. The church itself is now God’s building – built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets (Eph. 2:19-20).
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 20
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun May 16, 2021
We’ve got a few dark clouds rolling in this week, but expect to see a shaft of light break through the clouds every now and then.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 19
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun May 9, 2021
Should be pretty good reading conditions this week. A few familiar passages and some beautiful Psalms. It’s especially nice when we can read about “the spring of the year” in the spring of the year.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 18
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sat May 1, 2021
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This week, we’re slowing down the pace a bit to focus in on the first events David does after he is established as king by the twelve tribes. Next week, we’ll see what happens once David is enthroned. There’s great anticipation building here because we’re finally about to see God’s people, in God’s place, under God’s rule.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 17
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun Apr 25, 2021
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To this point, our Bible reading has mainly moved right through the biblical order of books – but this week we’ll begin jumping around between Psalms and Chronicles (soon to include Samuel and Kings, too). Unlike Samuel (the prophetic account of Israel’s Kings) or Kings (the “royal account” of Israel’s Kings), Chronicles is the “historical account.” You’ll get a grittier picture of the Kings and an assessment of their actions based upon their faithfulness to the covenant. Pay attention to those differences as we read over the next few weeks.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 16
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun Apr 18, 2021
The winds of renewal will blow in toward the end of this week, but the dark clouds of trouble will linger for the first half. Let’s not speed through the darkness because it’s there that the Lord so often meets us. It was true for David, and I suspect it remains true for many of us today. But on the other side – yes, even of this week - there’s beauty worth beholding.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 15
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun Apr 11, 2021
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Coming off the first three chapters of 1 Samuel last week, we’ll continue our journey into Samuel. We’ll usher in a new era in Israel: the era of the Kingdom. Spoiler alert: like all things in the Bible that get off to a good start, it comes crashing down pretty quickly. Let’s just call it a false start.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 14
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sat Apr 3, 2021
I’m not gonna lie – this forecast took a while because it’s real turbulent and I nearly crash-landed this thing. Let’s stick with it even when it’s bumpy. It makes the good news even sweeter if we’ve taken a hard look at the evil.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 13
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun Mar 28, 2021
We’re finishing up our first quarter of Bible reading! Nearly 25% complete. Let’s keep going – the Lord will honor our efforts to know him better and walk in his ways. We’ll trust the Spirit to transform us into the image of Christ. Further up and further in!