1 Year Reading Through Bible Questions

Reading the Bible in One Year as One Story

Bible Readings 2026, Week 19; May 4-10

Verse of the week to live by: "Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." (Ps. 50:15)

May 4; Stage 3: Redemption

1 Chr. 17; Ps. 25, 29

1. 1 Chr. 17; How do passages like Luke 1:32-33 echo the promises of an eternal throne and kingdom made to David in this chapter?
2. Ps. 25; How does the psalmist begin his prayer to God (vv. 1-2), and what does "lifting up the soul" imply about his posture?
3. Ps. 29; How does "the voice of the Lord" in creation connect with the power of the spoken word in Genesis 1 ("And God said...")?

May 5; Stage 3: Redemption

Ps. 33, 36, 39; 2 Sam. 8

1. Ps. 33; What does the psalm teach about creation in verses 6-9? By what specific means did God bring the world into existence?
2. Ps. 36; How does "the fountain of life" (v. 9) connect to the later themes of "living water" fulfilled in Jesus Christ (John 4; John 7)?
3. Ps. 39; In what way does the idea of being a "sojourner" or "stranger" anticipate New Testament teaching about believers as pilgrims (Hebrews 11; 1 Peter 2:11)?

May 6; Stage 3: Redemption

2 Sam. 9; 1 Chr. 18; Ps. 50

1. 2 Sam. 9; How does David’s kindness to Mephibosheth function as a "type" or foreshadowing of the grace Jesus Christ extends to us?
2. 1 Chr. 18; Who defeats the Edomites in the Valley of Salt, and how many are struck down (v. 12)?
3. Ps. 50; What does this psalm teach about God as the Judge of His people? Does He desire animal sacrifices or a heart of thanksgiving (vv. 8-15)?

May 7; Stage 3: Redemption

Ps. 53, 60, 75

1. Ps. 53; How is Psalm 53 related to Psalm 14? Why might the Holy Spirit have repeated this specific message about the condition of humanity?
2. Ps. 60; In what ways does David’s kingship and military victory point forward to Jesus Christ, who secures the ultimate victory over all enemies?
3. Ps. 75; How does the theme of divine judgment here ("it is God who executes judgment," v. 7) connect to the broader biblical storyline of Restoration?

May 8; Stage 3: Redemption

2 Sam. 10; 1 Chr. 19; Ps. 20

1. 2 Sam. 10; Who is Hanun, and how do his advisors catastrophically misinterpret David’s intentions of kindness (v. 3)?
2. 1 Chr. 19; As David expands his borders, how does his role as the "Lord's anointed" ruler point toward the coming Kingdom of Christ?
3. Ps. 20; This psalm is a prayer for the king's victory. How does the "anointed king" mentioned here find his ultimate identity in Jesus, the Messiah?

May 9; Stage 3: Redemption

Ps. 65-67, 69

1. Ps. 65; How does the theme of atonement for transgressions (v. 3) point forward to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ?
2. Ps. 67; Looking at the goal of God’s blessing ("that your way may be known on earth," v. 2), are you currently more focused on receiving blessings or being a channel for them?
3. Ps. 69; How is the suffering described in Psalm 69 (specifically v. 4 and v. 21) fulfilled in the life and crucifixion of Jesus?

May 10; Stage 3: Redemption

Ps. 70; 2 Sam. 11-12

1. Ps. 70; What does the intense urgency of the psalm ("O Lord, do not delay!") reveal about the human experience of waiting on God during a crisis?
2. 2 Sam. 11; In the story of David and Bathsheba, how does David’s moral failure serve as a "negative space" that highlights the perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ?
3. 2 Sam. 12; Who does God send to confront David, and what specific storytelling method does he use to bypass David’s defenses (vv. 1-4)?