June 29 — The Promised Child and the Coming Captivity — Chronological Audio Bible Reading | Isaiah 7–9 | Resolved to Read

June 29 — The Promised Child and the Coming Captivity — Chronological Audio Bible Reading | Isaiah 7–9 | Resolved to Read

In today's reading from Isaiah 7:1–9:21, God speaks into a time of fear, rebellion, and political turmoil with both warning and hope. Because Israel and Judah refused to return to the Lord, captivity was coming - yet even in the midst of judgment, God gave the promise of a coming Messiah, the child who would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. These chapters remind us that human kingdoms may fall because of unbelief, but God's promise of redemption still stands firm in Jesus. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life. Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time. 📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons #BibleInAYear #Psalms #ResolvedToRead #DailyBibleReading #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Devotional

June 28 — The Prophets' Warnings Come to Pass — Chronological Audio Bible Reading | 2 Kings 15; 1 Chronicles 5; 2 Chronicles 27–28 | Resolved to Read

In today's reading from 2 Kings 15:29-38, 1 Chronicles 5:23-26, and 2 Chronicles 27:7-9; 28:1-4, we begin to see the prophets' warnings unfold in history. The consequences of idolatry, rebellion, and covenant unfaithfulness are no longer distant threats - they are arriving just as God said they would. These chapters remind us that the Lord is patient, but His word is sure, and what He warns in mercy will eventually come to pass in judgment if His people refuse to return to Him. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life. Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time. 📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons

What the Bible Really Says About Prophets — June 27th | Resolved to Read

In this special supplemental episode of Resolved to Read, we pause our daily chronological Bible reading to take a closer look at one of the Bible’s most misunderstood figures: the prophet. Were prophets mainly fortune-tellers predicting the distant future, or were they something more immediate, urgent, and deeply rooted in Israel’s covenant relationship with God? Drawing from our recent readings in 1 and 2 Kings, Amos, Hosea, Joel, Micah and Jonah, this episode explores what prophets actually were, what they were called to do, and why their message so often made them unwelcome. We’ll see that prophets were God’s messengers - confronting injustice, exposing idolatry, calling people to repentance, warning of judgment, and holding out the hope of restoration. Most importantly, we’ll trace how the prophets point beyond themselves to Jesus, the ultimate Prophet, who speaks God’s word perfectly and brings about the restoration they long foretold. Whether you’ve ever felt confused by the prophetic books or simply want to understand the big picture better, this episode will help you read Scripture with greater clarity and confidence. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological audio Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year - with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every-other-week conversations that bring faith to life. 📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + follow along using the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons #BibleStudy #Prophets #ChronologicalBible #ResolvedToRead #DailyBibleReading #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTheology #JesusInTheOldTestament

June 27 — What the Lord Requires — Chronological Audio Bible Reading | Micah 6–7 | Resolved to Read

IIn today’s reading from Micah 6:1–7:20, God confronts a people who continue to offer sacrifices while refusing to turn from injustice, deceit, and violence. Through Micah’s words, we are reminded that outward acts of religion mean nothing when the heart remains unchanged—what the Lord desires is that we act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. This truth reaches us even now: we cannot claim the sacrifice of Jesus while continuing to cherish evil, cheat others, lie, and destroy those around us. His sacrifice is not a license to remain unchanged, but the call and power to live as a people transformed by grace. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life. Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time. 📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons #BibleInAYear #Psalms #ResolvedToRead #DailyBibleReading #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Devotional

June 26 — The King from Bethlehem and the People Who Walk in His Name — Chronological Audio Bible Reading | Micah 3–5 | Resolved to Read

In today’s reading from Micah 3:1–5:13, God rebukes corrupt leaders and false prophets, yet also gives a breathtaking vision of hope through the coming King from Bethlehem. Micah 4:5 draws a clear line between the nations who walk in the names of their gods and the people who walk in the name of the Lord, and Micah 5:2–5 points us to Jesus, the promised ruler and shepherd who would come from Bethlehem. These chapters remind us that God’s people are meant to stand apart—not as one earthly nation among others, but as the worldwide people of Christ, our King, who walk together in His name. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm, every‑other‑week conversations that bring faith to life. Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time. 📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons