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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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  • #269
    Yesterday · 8 min

    2 Samuel 1: A Killer on the Couch

    2 Samuel 1 revisits Saul’s death through the account of an Amalekite who claims to have helped him die, revealing the danger of holding onto what God has commanded us to surrender. Like Saul sparing the Amalekites, we can keep people, relationships, opportunities, or desires we have labeled as “good,” only to discover later that the unsurrendered thing becomes destructive. The chapter challenges us to let God—not our own judgment—determine what belongs in our lives.

  • #268
    Thursday · 10 min

    1 Samuel 31: Suicide

    1 Samuel 31 tells the tragic story of Saul’s final battle and death, revealing how years of discouragement, disobedience, and spiritual collapse culminated in a devastating end while reminding us that God’s abundant life remains the answer to despair.

  • #267
    Wednesday · 9 min

    1 Samuel 30: Finding Home

    Welcome to a special on-site detour from Jerusalem! In 1 Samuel 30, David reaches rock bottom in Ziklag, but as he strengthens himself in the Lord, God begins leading the weary fugitive back toward the home and destiny he had nearly forgotten.

  • #265
    Monday · 8 min

    1 Samuel 28: I Told You So

    In 1 Samuel 28, Saul’s fear leads him to a medium at Endor, where Samuel reminds him that God had already warned him decades earlier that his disobedience would cost him the kingdom, while David’s own detour shows that restoration is still possible when he turns back to God.

  • #264
    Sunday · 9 min

    1 Samuel 27: Head to Foot: Making Sure the Battles of the Mind Don’t Materialize

    In 1 Samuel 27, David’s private battle of the mind shows how unchecked thoughts can move from the head to the feet, leading us into dangerous detours unless we confront them with truth, the Spirit, and honest confession. Correction: The passage of scripture read at the end of this episode is Psalm 32:3-5 in The Message, not Psalm 38.

  • #263
    September 19 · 11 min

    1 Samuel 26: The Biography of a Mighty Man

    In 1 Samuel 26, Abishai’s decision to say yes to David’s dangerous mission begins a lifelong journey that shows how one courageous choice and the people we follow can shape the biography of our lives. Correction: Dwight D. Eisenhower was only elected president twice.

  • #261
    September 17 · 11 min

    1 Samuel 24: Bothered by the Edge

    In 1 Samuel 24, David’s conscience over cutting even the edge of Saul’s robe reveals how sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and conviction over small compromises protects our integrity and keeps our hearts responsive to God.

  • #260
    September 16 · 8 min

    1 Samuel 23: Gifts Don’t Need a Title

    In 1 Samuel 23, David’s willingness to fight for Israel without a title or position shows that people truly called by God do what is in their hearts regardless of recognition or status.

  • #259
    September 15 · 8 min

    1 Samuel 22: Friends in a Cave

    1 Samuel 22 shows David gathering a loyal community in the cave of Adullam while Saul’s jealousy and Doeg’s betrayal bring tragedy to Nob, reminding us that godly leadership attracts and keeps people through humility, responsibility, and character.

  • #258
    September 14 · 9 min

    1 Samuel 21: The Insanity Defense

    1 Samuel 21 follows David as fear drives him to pretend to be insane in Gath, reminding us through Psalm 34 that fear is ultimately overcome not by human ingenuity or self-made defenses, but by seeking refuge in God.

  • #257
    September 13 · 7 min

    1 Samuel 20: The Dangerous Middle: DNA or Covenant

    1 Samuel 20 places Jonathan between loyalty to his father, Saul, and his covenant with David, reminding us that when family ties conflict with obedience to God, we must choose the covenant over DNA.

  • #256
    September 12 · 9 min

    1 Samuel 19: New Harp or New Heart?

    1 Samuel 19 reveals that while David’s harp could temporarily refresh Saul, it could not change a heart that Saul refused to examine, reminding us that when worship no longer moves us, the problem may not be the harp but an unchecked condition of the heart.

  • #254
    September 10 · 10 min

    1 Samuel 17: Who Will Stop the Advancement of Evil?

    1 Samuel 17 shows how David’s courage stopped Goliath’s advancing threat, reminding us that evil will continue to advance unless people of conviction stand on God’s Word and run toward the battle rather than away from it.

  • #252
    September 8 · 7 min

    1 Samuel 15: Swordless Hands

    1 Samuel 15 reveals the danger of Saul’s feigned obedience as he refuses to completely remove what God commanded him to destroy, reminding us that some battles require a sword of decisive obedience rather than the appearance of worship.

  • #251
    September 7 · 9 min

    1 Samuel 14: Meeting at the Pomegranate Tree or Moving Into Battle

    1 Samuel 14 contrasts Saul and 600 men sitting under a pomegranate tree with Jonathan and his armor bearer advancing on their hands and knees, showing how prayer-filled courage can break through fear and inspire others to join the battle.

  • #250
    September 6 · 9 min

    1 Samuel 13: Failing the Minneapolis Test

    1 Samuel 13 shows Saul failing a test of truth and obedience when he refuses to take responsibility for disobeying God, reminding us that confession matters because lies and excuses can cost us the future God intends for us.

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