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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#249
September 5 · 8 min
1 Samuel 12: The Merciful Thunderstorm
1 Samuel 12 shows Israel confessing its sin of choosing a king instead of God, and God responds with an unexpected thunderstorm that demonstrates His mercy and reminds His people that even after a wrong decision, repentance can open the heavens to grace.
#248
September 4 · 9 min
1 Samuel 11: The Stare of the Snake
1 Samuel 11 shows how Saul, empowered by the Spirit of God, broke the grip of fear and intimidation over Jabesh-gilead and reminds us that the Holy Spirit can equip us in a moment to accomplish what years of experience and education could never guarantee.
#247
September 3 · 7 min
1 Samuel 10: Flasks and Horns
1 Samuel 10 contrasts Saul’s man-made flask anointing with David’s God-given horn anointing, raising questions about whether Saul was truly chosen by God or merely accepted by the people and reminding us not to dismiss voices that challenge popular opinion.
#246
September 2 · 7 min
1 Samuel 9: Gifts and Character
1 Samuel 9 introduces Saul as a gifted and impressive man whose height and appearance elevated him to a position of leadership, but his story demonstrates that gifts can gain a position while only godly character can sustain it.
#245
September 1 · 8 min
1 Samuel 8: Minister’s Kids
1 Samuel 8 reveals how Samuel’s ungodly sons influenced Israel’s demand for a king, challenging ministry leaders to prioritize their homes and model faithfulness to their children.
#244
August 31 · 7 min
1 Samuel 7: Israel Would Win in Battle When They Were Right with God
1 Samuel 7 shows Israel defeating the Philistines not through the ark or military strength, but through repentance, the removal of idols, prayer, and a restored relationship with God.
#243
August 30 · 9 min
1 Samuel 6: They Had Seven Months with God and Wanted Nothing to Do with Him
1 Samuel 6 shows the Philistines rejecting God’s presence after seven months of experiencing His power, while the people of Beth-shemesh likewise treated His holiness with contempt, revealing the danger of refusing to respond to God with reverence and surrender.
#242
August 29 · 10 min
1 Samuel 5: A Showdown in Enemy Territory
1 Samuel 5 reveals God’s glory triumphing in enemy territory as the captured Ark causes Dagon to fall before the Lord and judgment spreads throughout the Philistine cities, proving that no enemy can control or contain the power of God.
#241
August 28 · 9 min
1 Samuel 4: One of These Things Is Not Like the Other
1 Samuel 4 shows Israel trusting the ark, religious ceremony, and loud praise instead of confronting the unholy leadership that had brought them into spiritual compromise, reminding us that God’s presence cannot be replaced by religious props and that holiness in leadership matters.
#240
August 27 · 9 min
1 Samuel 3: Learning to Hear the Voice of God and Then Speak What You Heard
1 Samuel 3 tells how young Samuel learns to recognize God’s voice, listen without fear, and faithfully speak what God reveals even when the message is difficult to deliver.
#239
August 26 · 10 min
1 Samuel 2: Same House but Not the Same People
1 Samuel 2 contrasts Samuel’s growing devotion to God with the corruption of Eli’s sons, showing that people can live in the same house of God, be exposed to the same truth, and yet have radically different lives depending on whether they truly experience and follow that truth.
#238
August 25 · 7 min
1 Samuel 1: Opening Up Things That Have Been Closed
1 Samuel 1 introduces Hannah, whose persistent prayer over her closed womb becomes the catalyst for the birth of Samuel, demonstrating that God often invites His people to seek Him in prayer for what seems impossible.
#237
August 24 · 11 min
Ruth 4: You Wanted the Land but Not the Moabite, Big Mistake!
Ruth 4 concludes the story as Boaz redeems Ruth, revealing God's providential plan through their marriage that ultimately places Ruth and Rahab in the genealogy of Jesus, while a nearer kinsman forfeits an eternal legacy by choosing property over the person God had prepared.
#236
August 23 · 7 min
Ruth 3: The Kinsman Becomes a Redeemer
Ruth 3 centers on Boaz's willingness to become Ruth's kinsman-redeemer, beautifully foreshadowing Christ, our Redeemer, who became one of us to rescue us, restore our inheritance, and bring us into His family.
#235
August 22 · 11 min
Ruth 2: If You Want to See God's Work, Learn to Read from Right to Left
Ruth 2 reveals God's quiet providence through Ruth's unexpected encounter with Boaz, reminding us that while we faithfully obey in the present, God is often arranging countless unseen details that only make sense when we look back.
#234
August 21 · 11 min
Ruth 1: A Nation's Prayer That Would Connect Two Countries for a Global Miracle
Ruth 1 begins the journey of Naomi and Ruth from the pain of loss and famine to the hope of redemption, showing how God used Israel's restoration to set in motion a story that would ultimately bless the nations through His redemptive plan.
#233
August 20 · 9 min
Judges 21: There Is a High Price to Pay for Wearing the Crown That Belongs to God Alone
Judges 21 closes the book by showing the tragic consequences of a nation that rejected God's rule, illustrating how human attempts to solve problems apart from the King only create deeper injustice and reminding us that lasting wisdom begins with His authority.
#232
August 19 · 9 min
Judges 20: The Danger of Unrecognized Heart Issues
Judges 20 reveals how a nation without God's moral authority responds to one tragedy with even greater violence, reminding us that unaddressed sin in the human heart leads to destructive consequences that no human solution can ultimately heal.
#231
August 18 · 9 min
Judges 19: Israel Has Chosen Insanity
Judges 19 records one of the darkest chapters in Israel's history, revealing how a nation that rejects God's rule descends into moral chaos, spiritual corruption, and shocking violence, reminding us that sin never remains stagnant when there is no King.
#230
August 17 · 9 min
Judges 18: 600 Proves If God Is Real or Not
Judges 18 contrasts the helplessness of man-made religion with the power of the living God, showing that when life's greatest battles come, only the true God is able to fight for His people and deliver them.

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