Chapter by Chapter

Times Square Church

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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#270
Saturday · 7 min
2 Samuel 2: Are You for Israel?
2 Samuel 2 contrasts David, who sought God’s direction before taking the throne, with Ish-bosheth, who was made king by Abner for political purposes. Their story raises the question of whether we are pursuing God’s purposes for His people or simply protecting our own position, power, and prominence. Like the question asked by a six-year-old survivor in Sderot, “Are you with Israel?” challenges us to consider whether we are living for a bigger purpose than our own advancement.
#269
Friday · 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.
#266
Tuesday · 7 min
1 Samuel 29: Thank God for the Philistines, or David Would Have Had Two Citizenships
In 1 Samuel 29, David’s divided loyalties collide when Philistine commanders refuse to let him fight against Israel, turning what looks like betrayal into God’s providential rescue and redirecting David toward his calling.
#265
September 21 · 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
September 20 · 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.
#262
September 18 · 11 min
1 Samuel 25: You Are Becoming Who You Swore You Wouldn’t Be
In 1 Samuel 25, David’s furious response to Nabal reveals how easily we can become the very thing we swore we would never be unless we stop running from our past and intentionally pursue becoming like Christ.
#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.
#255
September 11 · 8 min
1 Samuel 18: Navigating Toxic Relationships: Knowing About Familiar Spirits and Kindred Spirits
1 Samuel 18 contrasts Jonathan’s godly, covenant friendship with David and Saul’s toxic hostility toward him, reminding us to choose relationships carefully because the people we connect with can either fuel our wounds or strengthen our spiritual growth.
#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.
#253
September 9 · 9 min
1 Samuel 16: The Danger of Confidently Accepting What God Has Adamantly Rejected
1 Samuel 16 warns us against trusting our own perceptions instead of God’s voice, as Samuel nearly anoints Eliab because of his appearance until God reminds him that He sees the heart and that what people confidently accept may be what God has rejected.
#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.

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