Reading the Bible in One Year as One Story
Bible Readings 2026, Week 18; April 27–May 3Verse of the week to live by:"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." (Ps. 23:1)
April 27; Stage 3: RedemptionPs. 133, 106–107; 1 Chr. 13
- Ps. 133;
- What does it mean for believers to "dwell in unity," and why is this unity described as "good and pleasant"? What blessings do believers receive when they live together in such unity?
- Ps. 106;
- How does Psalm 106 use Israel's repeated failures to highlight both the depth of human sin and the greater persistence of God's mercy?
- Ps. 107;
- What pattern do you notice in the repeated cycle of distress, crying out to the Lord, and deliverance—and what does this reveal about God's character?
April 28; Stage 3: Redemption1 Chr. 14–16
- 1 Chr. 14;
- How do David's inquiries of God before battle teach us about the relationship between human responsibility and divine sovereignty?
- 1 Chr. 15;
- How do David's actions—dancing and celebrating before the Lord (vv. 25–29)—shape our understanding of wholehearted worship?
- 1 Chr. 16;
- What themes stand out in David's song of thanksgiving (vv. 8–36), especially regarding God's wonders and the call to the nations?
April 29; Stage 3: RedemptionPs. 1–2, 15
- Ps. 1;
- How does this psalm serve as a "doorkeeper" or introduction to the entire Book of Psalms by contrasting two ways of life?
- Ps. 2;
- What is the significance of God declaring, "You are my Son" (v. 7)? While this had an immediate application to the Davidic king, how is it ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Acts 13:33)?
- Ps. 15;
- Who is worthy to dwell in the presence of the Lord? How do the qualities listed here expose our need for God's grace to meet His standard of righteousness?
April 30; Stage 3: RedemptionPs. 22–24
- Ps. 22;
- How does Psalm 22 move from deep lament ("My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?") to confident praise? How does this Psalm point specifically to the details of the Cross?
- Ps. 23;
- What does it mean to trust the Lord as our Shepherd in both "green pastures" and the "valley of the shadow of death"? How does this shape our understanding of God's presence in suffering?
- Ps. 24;
- Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? How does this psalm reveal both the holiness required to enter God's presence and the identity of the "King of glory"?
May 1; Stage 3: RedemptionPs. 47, 68, 89, 96
- Ps. 47;
- How is God described as "King over all the earth" (vv. 2, 7–8), and what does this reveal about His universal reign beyond the borders of Israel?
- Ps. 68;
- How does Psalm 68 portray God as both a victorious warrior and a compassionate defender of the vulnerable (orphans and widows)?
- Ps. 96;
- What does it mean to "declare His glory among the nations"? How does this psalm call us to proclaim His reign to the whole world?
May 2; Stage 3: RedemptionPs. 100–101, 105
- Ps. 100;
- How does Psalm 100 connect joyful worship with knowing who God is—our Creator and Shepherd? How should that shape the way we approach Him?
- Ps. 101;
- How does David's commitment to walk with integrity in his own house shape our understanding of godly leadership and personal holiness?
- Ps. 105;
- How does Psalm 105 use the history of God's faithfulness—from Abraham to the Exodus—to call His people to remember and trust His covenant love?
May 3; Stage 3: Redemption2 Sam. 5; Ps. 132; 2 Sam. 6–7
- 2 Sam. 5;
- How does David's anointing over all Israel and the capture of Jerusalem reveal God's sovereign plan for His chosen king? How does this point to Christ?
- Ps. 132;
- How does Psalm 132 connect God's promise to David with His choice of Zion as His dwelling place?
- 2 Sam. 6–7;
- How do the themes of God's holy presence in the ark (chapter 6) and His covenant promise to David (chapter 7) reveal both the seriousness of approaching God and the grace of His commitment?