Study - Reading

The chronological Bible reading schedule and daily comments are taken directly from:
Skip Andrew's Chronological Reading Schedule.
The daily links are to each day's reading (King James Version) at BibleGateway.com.

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Reading
Comments
In Psalm 6, he says, “Have mercy on me in my trouble.”
The next readings are of the death of David and Bathsheba's first child and
the birth of Solomon.
In Psalm 21, we have David's thanksgiving for past victories and his
anticipation of future triumphs.
Then David's family troubles begin to multiply as Amnon rapes his half-
sister, Tamar; and Absalom takes vengeance by having Amnon killed.

The readings in II Samuel are of the rebellion of Absalom against his father,
David. The Psalms in today's reading are of David's trust in God in spite of
the dangers he faced from his enemies.

Here we have a few events in David's kingdom, plus three more Psalms.
These Psalms are cries for God to hear in a time of trouble.
Psalm 22 Psalm 22 has many connections with the sufferings of Christ.
Psalms 14 and 53 are condemnations of all sin and are famous for their
comment that the fool has said, “No God!”
II Samuel 15 and 16 are stories of betrayals and enemies of David.
II Samuel 17 is the record of advice received by the rebellious son, Absalom.
Psalms 4 and 42 are poems of David's need for God.
All of these Psalms are prayers for deliverance. If this is the point in David's
life when they were written, then the major enemy of whom he speaks is his
own son, Absalom!
In the first three Psalms, the writer again desires 1) the Lord to hear his plea
for deliverance and 2) vengeance upon the enemy.
In Psalm 40:6-8, we have a statement that is applied to Christ in Hebrews
10:5ff.
In Psalm 27, David is confident that the Lord will “hide” him.
Psalm 69 is another statement of David's afflictions, with some more verses
that are quoted in the New Testament.
In Psalm 120 he says, “Deliver me from my bitter foes.”
And in Psalm 121, we have David lifting up his “eyes unto the hills.”
We begin today with the tragic story of Absalom's fall and death.
Psalm 10 is a detailed description of the wicked.
Then Joab rebukes David for his grief over Absalom.
In Psalm 122, David prays for Jerusalem.
Finally, David returns to Jerusalem and pardons Shimei.
Psalm 92 is a song of praise.
Then we have accounts of David's relation-ships with various people in II
Samuel 19.
II Samuel 20 reveals the rebellion of Sheba and its consequences.
In II Samuel 21, an agreement is made with the Gibeonites that cost the lives
of seven men.
In Psalm 29, “The voice of Jehovah shows glory and strength.”
In Psalm 65 we have the idea, “Praise God for His provisions for the earth.”
Then we read of David's last war with the Philistines.
Psalm 36 contains a contrast between the wicked and those who “trust in the
shadow of thy wings.”
Now we enter David's last days, beginning with his foolish census of the
people and the consequences of it. Then he buys a threshing floor for the site
of the temple that was to be built by Solomon.
In Psalm 30, we read of “Thanksgiving for deliverance from death.”
In Psalm 33, the theme is, “Jehovah; our trust; the creator and preserver.”
Psalm 131 is a statement of humility.
I Kings 1 is the story of plots for the kingship after David's death, resulting in
the anointing of Solomon.
In Psalm 47, the theme is, “Sing praises; God is the King of the earth.”
Our other readings for today are among the last acts of David as he prepares
for the building of the temple and gives instructions to Solomon, who is
probably only a teenager at this time. Then David gives orders to princes,
Levites, and priests.

Chapter 25 lists the singers.
Chapter 26 lists the doorkeepers, treasurers, officers, and judges.
Chapter 27 lists the captains of the army, chiefs of the tribes, and David's
overseers.

The first reading is David's address at a gathering of the people when
Solomon was “made king.”
Psalm 145 is called, “David's Psalm of Praise.”
Then he gives his son instructions concerning the temple.
Psalm 104 is a praise to Jehovah, particularly regarding the creation week.
Psalm 124 is an expression of thanksgiving for God's being on “our side”
when the enemy threatened.

Psalm 133 is a brief tribute to true unity.
Psalm 86 is a plea for God to hear and teach.
I Chronicles 29 is a lesson on giving and a prayer.
Psalm 72 is titled, “A Psalm for Solomon.”

These are the “last words of David.”
The New King James Version gives Psalm 37 this heading: “The Heritage of
the Righteous and the Calamity of the Wicked.”
In Psalm 138, David lists the reasons why he will praise God with his whole
heart.

We are now in the 1015 BC as Solomon begins his 40-year reign. First, he
rids himself of men who would be dangerous.
Psalm 45 is applied to Christ in Hebrews 1.
The next readings are of the early faithfulness of Solomon.
Today's reading begins with a list of Solomon's princes and officers.
Then we read of his preparations for building the temple.
In I Kings 2:39-46, Shimei is executed for violating his covenant with
Solomon.
Proverbs 31 is the king Lemuel's famous chapter about the virtuous woman.
Now we enter the seven-year period during which Solomon's temple was
built. The actual construction is described in the readings for today.
Psalms 127 and 128 are brief statements of principles for the family. We
would do well to read them often.
Then we enter the thirteen year period during which Solomon's palace was
built. In I Kings 7:15 and II Chronicles 3:15, the writers begin a description
of the furnishings of the temple.

May 23

 The first readings for today begin the record of the dedication of the temple.
Psalm 115 is a contrast between Jehovah and idols.
In Psalm 134, the people are told to bless the Lord.
In Psalm 136, many reasons for being thankful are given.
These readings take up with Solomon's address and prayer at the dedication
of the temple.
Today we begin with the Lord's approval of the previous events and the
public worship by the people at the temple.
Psalm 99 says, “Praise Him: for He is holy.”
Psalm 100 says, “Praise Him: He is our good creator.”
Almost immediately we turn to the terrible downfall of Solomon.
The key to this book is in 8:6,7, where we learn that it is a book about love.
Remember that true love expresses itself in ways that God approves (I
Corinthians 13:1-7). And the sexual expression of love between husband and
wife is honorable.
Finish reading the book with the thought that it is a proper description of the
communication of love between husband and wife.
These passages cover various items in the reign of Solomon, including the
famous visit of the Queen of Sheba.
We continue with more details of his reign and the statement of his great
wisdom.
Psalm 88 is a cry unto God as a result of great trials.
Psalm 89 is a remembrance of God's covenant with David.
Then we begin the reading of Solomon's Proverbs; emphasizing the greatness
of wisdom. Pay close attention to the general purposes of the book in 1:1-6,
and the special note to his son in 1:7-9.
These chapters are addressed to Solomon's son, pleading with him to heed
his father's teaching. Of course, much of Solomon's own life was not in
harmony with his teaching!
A large part of this reading is to exhort the “son” (Rehoboam) of Solomon to
avoid falling into immorality. Under each of the days we spend reading
Proverbs, jot down two or three that are especially helpful in this column.