Saul Reads the Bible

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 12:1-12:40
Poetry/Prophecy: Daniel 2:25-2:49
New Testament: 2 Peter 1:1-1:21

In 1 Chronicles, we read the record of the soldiers, leaders, and supplies sent from the tribes of Israel to assist David while he is in exile, waiting for God to deliver the throne from Saul to him.

In Daniel, Daniel correctly tells Nebuchadnezzar of his dream and [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 10:1-11:47
Poetry/Prophecy: Daniel 2:1-2:24
New Testament: 1 Peter 5:1-5:14

In 1 Chronicles, we again hear the account of the death of Saul (along with his sons) in battle. We also read a list of and hear of the exploits of David’s three elite warriors and 30 leaders.

In Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar has a disturbing dream and wants [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 9:1-9:44
Poetry/Prophecy: Daniel 1:1-1:21
New Testament: 1 Peter 4:1-4:19

In 1 Chronicles, we complete the long genealogy. We hear again about the roles of various clans (and the names of some of the members of those clans) among the Levites: those who served as temple priests, musicians, caretakers, gatekeepers, and so forth.

We begin the book [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 7:20-8:40
Poetry/Prophecy: Ezekiel 48:1-48:35
New Testament: 1 Peter 3:1-3:22

In 1 Chronicles, we complete day 8 of 9 in the long genealogy. We read the genealogies of the tribes of Ephraim, Asher, and Benjamin.

We complete the book of Ezekiel, with allotments in the renewed Jerusalem (which is to contain the new temple) being given to [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 6:50-7:19
Poetry/Prophecy: Ezekiel 47:1-47:23
New Testament: 1 Peter 2:1-2:25

In 1 Chronicles, we complete day 7 of 9 in the long genealogy. We read about the descendants of Aaron – the Levitical priests – and the cities and pasturelands that have been allotted to them.

In Ezekiel, we read about the river that flows out from [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 6:1-6:49
Poetry/Prophecy: Ezekiel 46:1-46:24
New Testament: 1 Peter 1:1-1:25

In 1 Chronicles, we complete day 6 of 9 in the long genealogy. We read about the descendants of Levi, who were selected by God to minister as priests and musicians, both in the tabernacle in the wilderness and then in the temple in Jerusalem.

In Ezekiel, [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 5:1-5:26
Poetry/Prophecy: Ezekiel 45:1-45:25
New Testament: James 5:1-5:20

In 1 Chronicles, we complete day 5 of 9 in the long genealogy. We read about more descendants of Jacob a.k.a. Israel (to wit, the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh) and their conquest in the time of Saul.

In Ezekiel, we hear about the land outside [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 4:11-4:43
Poetry/Prophecy: Ezekiel 44:1-44:31
New Testament: James 4:1-4:17

In 1 Chronicles, we complete day 4 of 9 in the long genealogy. We finish reading about the descendants of Judah (son of Jacob a.k.a. Israel), which we started yesterday. We continue on to read about the descendants of Simeon, including a group who conquered a [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 3:1-4:10
Poetry/Prophecy: Ezekiel 43:1-43:27
New Testament: James 3:1-3:18

In 1 Chronicles, we complete day 3 of 9 in the long genealogy. We read the lineage of the kings of Judah. Also, at the end of the reading, we encounter the prayer of Jabez.

In Ezekiel, God’s glory fille the temple. Ezekiel is then instructed [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 2:1-2:55
Poetry/Prophecy: Ezekiel 42:1-42:20
New Testament: James 2:1-2:26

In 1 Chronicles, day 2 of 9 in the long genealogy. We read about the sons of Israel and the next few generations, getting as far as David at one point.

In Ezekiel, we hear about more of the priests’ official space, but still see no priests (or [...]