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Chapter by Chapter is a four-year journey through the greatest book given to the human race – the word of God, the Bible – one chapter at a time, 7 minutes a day, 7 days a week.
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1 Kings 19: Changing Your Diet So You Can Defeat Depression
1 Kings 19 and Psalm 42 show how even faithful servants of God can experience deep depression, reminding us to seek God’s care, rest, and direction while nourishing our souls with His Word instead of feeding on despair.
1 Kings 18: Rain Is Harder Than Fire
1 Kings 18 reveals that while Elijah called down fire to demonstrate God’s power against false worship, his persistent prayer for rain teaches that spiritual revival requires believers to hunger for God’s presence and pray earnestly for His
1 Kings 17: The Answer Is Found in a 100-Year-Old Prayer
1 Kings 17 shows how Elijah confronted Israel’s wickedness during a three-year drought, reminding the nation that God’s answer was already revealed in Solomon’s prayer: repentance, confession, and a return to God would bring forgiveness and
1 Kings 16: A 500-Year-Old Promise Is Kept
1 Kings 16 recounts how Hiel rebuilt Jericho despite God’s ancient warning through Joshua, losing both his sons as a result and demonstrating that God’s truth does not expire with time and cannot be challenged without consequences.
1 Kings 15: A Surprising Answer to a Fill-in-the-Blank Question
1 Kings 15 reveals that God identified Uriah the Hittite, rather than Bathsheba, as the exception to David’s faithfulness, emphasizing that David’s deeper failure was trying to cover up his sin instead of humbling himself, confessing, and a
1 Kings 14: The Day Halloween Came to Jerusalem
1 Kings 14 reveals how Rehoboam’s replacement of stolen gold shields with brass and the kings’ acts of deception illustrate the dangers of hypocrisy, urging believers to abandon pretense, pursue genuine faith in Jesus, and fight to preserve
1 Kings 13: A Dead Body Surrounded by a Lion and a Donkey
1 Kings 13 tells the tragic story of a man of God who stood against a wicked king but was deceived by an old prophet and died in disobedience, warning the church to resist the enemy’s attacks and beware of stubbornness and deception within
1 Kings 12: The Catastrophic Cost of a Bad Decision
1 Kings 12 recounts how Rehoboam rejected the elders’ wise counsel in favor of his friends’ harsh advice, dividing Israel and bringing centuries of turmoil, reminding us to seek mature, godly counsel before making major decisions.
1 Kings 11: The Horses Were the Alarm
1 Kings 11 reveals how Solomon’s downfall was preceded by warning signs, as his multiplication of horses violated God’s instructions for Israel’s kings and foreshadowed his multiplication of wives, reminding us that failure is rarely as sud
1 Kings 10: I Think the King Should Have Said Something
1 Kings 10 recounts the Queen of Sheba’s amazement at Solomon’s wisdom and prosperity, challenging us to give God the glory when others praise our accomplishments rather than remain silent about the One who deserves the credit.
1 Kings 9: How Can a Billion-Dollar House Become a Heap of Ruins?
1 Kings 9 records God’s warning to Solomon that the magnificent temple would become a heap of ruins if he and his descendants turned away from God, reminding us that no amount of hard work or impressive buildings can compensate for disobedi
1 Kings 8: When Things Are Broken in This World, God Can Fix It
1 Kings 8 recounts Solomon’s temple dedication prayer, reminding us that because sin inevitably breaks people and nations, God calls us to pray, turn from our sin, and trust Him to hear from heaven and forgive.
1 Kings 7: He Should Have Switched Houses
1 Kings 7 contrasts Solomon’s seven-year temple project with the thirteen years he spent building his own palace, challenging us to examine whether our priorities reflect God’s purposes or our own desires and reminding us to put God first i
1 Kings 6: Don’t Trip Over the Casket
1 Kings 6 shows how God interrupted Solomon’s temple-building project to remind him that obedience and God’s presence mattered more than the structure itself, warning us not to become so consumed with building for God that we neglect our re
1 Kings 5: Cooperation
1 Kings 5 shows how cooperation across nations and diverse people made Solomon’s temple possible, pointing to Jesus, the One greater than Solomon, who builds a greater spiritual temple from believers shaped and united by God.
1 Kings 4: An Arm Around the Shoulder
In 1 Kings 4, Solomon surrounds himself with capable leaders and a trusted friend like Zabud, reminding us that even in seasons of success, we need faithful companions who will put an arm around our shoulder and help us keep going.
1 Kings 3: A Dream About Prayer
In 1 Kings 3, Solomon asks God for wisdom and discernment in a dream, reminding us that wisdom comes from God through prayer and that His wisdom equips us to navigate the difficult tests and decisions of life.
1 Kings 2: A Successful Succession
In 1 Kings 2, Solomon follows David’s wise counsel by removing harmful influences, establishing boundaries, honoring promises, and walking in wisdom as he establishes his kingdom.
1 Kings 1: Keep Your Horses, I’ll Take the Mule
In 1 Kings 1, Solomon is established as king while Adonijah’s self-made coronation collapses, reminding us that God’s authority is greater than human power, influence, and impressive resources.
2 Samuel 24: When Your Heart Troubles You
In 2 Samuel 24, David’s troubled heart leads him to recognize his sin, reminding us to respond quickly to the Holy Spirit’s conviction and allow God to separate the chaff from our lives before sin brings greater consequences.
2 Samuel 23: A Man’s Last Words
David’s final words in 2 Samuel 23 reveal a heart filled with God and a confident hope for eternity, reminding us that a life faithfully lived with God prepares us to face death with the assurance that the next chapter is even better than t
2 Samuel 22: The Only Difference Is One Verse, and It’s the Reason for the Song
David’s song in 2 Samuel 22 reflects on God’s deliverance and reveals how decades of hardship shaped David’s perspective, turning even his painful years under Saul into the source material for a song of faith, endurance, and intimacy with G
2 Samuel 21: When Rocks Won’t Work Anymore
David’s final giant battle in 2 Samuel 21 teaches that even experienced believers can become weary and need others to carry the baton, showing us that God often provides “Abishais”—friends, brothers, and spiritual partners—to help us overco
2 Samuel 20: Did You Lose Your Head?
Sheba’s rebellion in 2 Samuel 20 shows how emotional reactions, poor discernment, and forgetting God’s established order can lead a person into destructive decisions, while David’s recurring association with the trumpet reminds us to allow
2 Samuel 19: The Meaningful Connection for Longevity of Life
Barzillai’s meaningful connection with David in 2 Samuel 19 demonstrates that it is never too late to be used by God, reminding us that wisdom, sacrifice, and faithful relationships can sustain others and give purpose even in old age.
2 Samuel 18: The Real Influencers
2 Samuel 18 introduces Ittai, a Philistine who became one of David’s commanders and mighty men, showing that true influence is not measured by the number of followers someone has but by the depth of relationships and the people willing to s
2 Samuel 17: CSI on the Swinging Man
2 Samuel 17 investigates the suicide of Ahithophel, revealing how more than 20 years of unresolved hurt and anger over David’s destruction of his family led to bitterness, betrayal, revenge, and ultimately death.
2 Samuel 16: Mercy for the Rock Throwers
2 Samuel 16 shows David responding with mercy and restraint when Shimei curses him and throws rocks at him, reminding us that those who have experienced God’s mercy should extend mercy even to those who oppose or mistreat them.
2 Samuel 15: A Senior Citizen Fugitive
2 Samuel 15 shows how Absalom’s rebellion forces David back into the wilderness late in his life, but Psalm 3 reveals that even at his lowest point, David was not ultimately looking for the ark, the throne, or escape—he was looking for God,
