Chapter by Chapter

Times Square Church

Chapter by Chapter is a four-year journey through the greatest book given to the human race – the word of God, the Bible – one chapter at a time, 7 minutes a day, 7 days a week.

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#291
Yesterday · 8 min
2 Samuel 23: A Man’s Last Words
David’s final words in 2 Samuel 23 reveal a heart filled with God and a confident hope for eternity, reminding us that a life faithfully lived with God prepares us to face death with the assurance that the next chapter is even better than the last.
#290
Friday · 9 min
2 Samuel 22: The Only Difference Is One Verse, and It’s the Reason for the Song
David’s song in 2 Samuel 22 reflects on God’s deliverance and reveals how decades of hardship shaped David’s perspective, turning even his painful years under Saul into the source material for a song of faith, endurance, and intimacy with God.
#289
Thursday · 8 min
2 Samuel 21: When Rocks Won’t Work Anymore
David’s final giant battle in 2 Samuel 21 teaches that even experienced believers can become weary and need others to carry the baton, showing us that God often provides “Abishais”—friends, brothers, and spiritual partners—to help us overcome battles we can no longer fight alone.
#288
Wednesday · 8 min
2 Samuel 20: Did You Lose Your Head?
Sheba’s rebellion in 2 Samuel 20 shows how emotional reactions, poor discernment, and forgetting God’s established order can lead a person into destructive decisions, while David’s recurring association with the trumpet reminds us to allow God’s ultimate victory to reshape the memories and emotions triggered by past battles.
#287
Tuesday · 10 min
2 Samuel 19: The Meaningful Connection for Longevity of Life
Barzillai’s meaningful connection with David in 2 Samuel 19 demonstrates that it is never too late to be used by God, reminding us that wisdom, sacrifice, and faithful relationships can sustain others and give purpose even in old age.
#286
Monday · 9 min
2 Samuel 18: The Real Influencers
2 Samuel 18 introduces Ittai, a Philistine who became one of David’s commanders and mighty men, showing that true influence is not measured by the number of followers someone has but by the depth of relationships and the people willing to stand with us in difficult times.
#285
October 11 · 11 min
2 Samuel 17: CSI on the Swinging Man
2 Samuel 17 investigates the suicide of Ahithophel, revealing how more than 20 years of unresolved hurt and anger over David’s destruction of his family led to bitterness, betrayal, revenge, and ultimately death.
#284
October 10 · 8 min
2 Samuel 16: Mercy for the Rock Throwers
2 Samuel 16 shows David responding with mercy and restraint when Shimei curses him and throws rocks at him, reminding us that those who have experienced God’s mercy should extend mercy even to those who oppose or mistreat them.
#283
October 9 · 11 min
2 Samuel 15: A Senior Citizen Fugitive
2 Samuel 15 shows how Absalom’s rebellion forces David back into the wilderness late in his life, but Psalm 3 reveals that even at his lowest point, David was not ultimately looking for the ark, the throne, or escape—he was looking for God, finding peace and hope in Him while surrounded by enemies.
#282
October 8 · 11 min
2 Samuel 14: Are We Seeing a Blind Spot?
In 2 Samuel 14, Joab’s indirect approach to David reveals the danger of relationships where difficult things cannot be addressed face-to-face, and reminds us that leaders, parents, and all of us need people who can lovingly confront our blind spots.
#281
October 7 · 10 min
2 Samuel 13: I Wish David Would Have Said Something to His Son
In 2 Samuel 13, Absalom’s hatred toward Amnon grew in silence for two years, and David never confronted it; this chapter explores how unchecked hatred can corrupt the heart and how love, forgiveness, and godly words can break its power.
#280
October 6 · 11 min
2 Samuel 12: Two Years of Kindness Should Have Led Him to Repentance
2 Samuel 12 show how David, after committing adultery with Bathsheba and arranging Uriah’s death, experiences God’s kindness for two years before Nathan confronts him, showing that God’s patience is meant to lead us to repentance, not deeper into sin.
#279
October 5 · 10 min
2 Samuel 11: The Chapter I Wanted to Skip Because It's too Painful to Read
2 Samuel 11 reveals how David’s seemingly small decisions opened the door to adultery and devastating consequences, reminding us that temptation must be confronted with self-control and obedience before curiosity becomes sin.
#278
October 4 · 9 min
2 Samuel 10: The Ugliness of Cynical Living
2 Samuel 10 shows how cynicism can turn an act of kindness into suspicion, conflict, and devastating consequences, reminding us to resist judging people’s motives and instead let love “believe the best for others.”
#277
October 3 · 10 min
2 Samuel 9: The Dead Dog Becomes the King’s Guest
2 Samuel 9 reveals the transforming power of God’s grace through David’s kindness to Mephibosheth, showing how the King seeks out those crippled by sin and brings them from a place of brokenness and hiding to a seat at His table.
#276
October 2 · 7 min
2 Samuel 8: Train with Iron and Then Throw Wood
2 Samuel 8 shows how David’s years of difficult battles and wilderness preparation equipped him for the victories God gave him as king, reminding us that what may feel like delay or hardship can actually be God’s training for what lies ahead.
#275
October 1 · 8 min
2 Samuel 7: If You Want to Know What’s in a Person’s Heart, Just Say “No” to Them
2 Samuel 7 reveals David’s humble response when God says no to his desire to build the temple, showing that our response to God’s “no” can reveal whether our hearts are marked by gratitude for His faithfulness or frustration over our own plans.
#274
September 30 · 9 min
2 Samuel 6: You Should Have Let It Hit the Dirt
2 Samuel 6 reveals the danger of treating God’s presence as ordinary and reminds us that when God is moving, our role is not to control or improve what He is doing but to obey, keep our hands off His glory, and let Him receive the honor.
#273
September 29 · 8 min
2 Samuel 5: Oil Means Battles and Oil Means Direction
2 Samuel 5 shows that God’s anointing prepared David through years of battles and kept him dependent on God for fresh direction, reminding us that greater anointing brings greater responsibility, spiritual warfare, and the need to continually seek God for how to fight each battle.
#272
September 28 · 6 min
2 Samuel 4: Don’t Let Your Friends Kill Your Enemies
2 Samuel 4 reveals David’s refusal to celebrate the deaths of his enemies, showing how praying for those who have hurt us can cleanse our hearts from bitterness and revenge and even change the way we speak about them.

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