UpWord Daily Bible Project

Here, the King of Assyria encamped against Jerusalem, and mocks, repeatedly, the Lord God, taunting the inhabitants that no god can stand before his powerful army. Judah’s King Hezekiah and Isaiah take the problem to God. Read along to see what happened to the mocking king. Then Hezekiah’s son and grandson take turns at being king- each of them doing evil. Then, Josiah becomes king. After finding the book of the Lord’s law given to Moses, and realizing how badly his fathers had transgressed God, and the penalty due for it; Josiah tore his clothes, and wept before the Lord for the sins of his fathers. A prophetess gave a word to Josiah about God’s plan him, because his heart was tender; but an entirely different one for Judah, because of their stubbornness. Read along to see what he was told. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

Here we read of King Hezekiah, the son of an idolatrous king. Unlike his father, he was a great and righteous king, who spent his time restoring the sacred things of God (including the priesthood), destroying the idols that were littering the land, cleaning up the “filthy” temple, and drawing the people back to God. He loved God, and prospered greatly while following the Lord. So well regarded, his life is charted in three Old Testament books. Read along to see the joy for the whole country that accompanied his faithfulness to God. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

Here we read of Amaziah, King of Judah, who followed God… until one day he didn’t. God had just given him victory of the Edomites, and he brought their idols back and burned incense to them. A prophet came to him to tell him of his pending demise; which occurred as predicted. Then his son Uzziah became famous for his battle armaments, as he followed God… until one day he didn’t. He went in to the temple to burn incense to the Lord despite the priests demanding he leave. He refused, and received a horrible disease instantly. Then his son reigned in his place. He was a righteous man. Read along to see the successes God gave this righteous king who followed him. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

A priest in Judah, Jehoida, was a righteous man, successfully led the people to follow God. But the kings were doing a lot of very bad things. One king killed all of his brothers (or so he thought) to have the kingdom to himself. His mother was just as bad, and she had others killed to secure her reign after her son died. And other kings behaved badly, particularly after Jehoida had passed away. These sinful men received what sin promises- death. And they died, many of them, in brutal ways. But the Lord kept his promise and kept a son of David on the throne. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

In these chapters, we read of kings who really wanted to follow the Lord, and in turn see God’s protection for them. And we read of a wicked king, who is ready to go to battle against warnings that he was fighting against God. Read along to hear of the successes of kings Asa and Jehoshaphat. And the failure of Jeroboam. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

Kings and queens from all over come to see Solomon and harvest from his wisdom, while his kingdom increases in stature and wealth. It doesn’t last long. After Solomon’s death, his son becomes the new king, and instead of lightening the burden on his people (per the advice of his older advisers), he decides to play hardball (per the advice of his young friends); and it backfires. Read along to see what happened to the kingdom. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

King Solomon leads all Israel in a powerful prayer of petition at the dedication of the temple. And the Lord answered first by filling the place with his presence. Then, at night, God personally answered Solomon’s request, with some conditions. Read along to see what God expected of His people.

King Solomon follows his father’s instruction, is strong, and does it! He hires a skilled craftsmen from the King of Tyre, who leads thousands of people in crafting a magnificent temple, overlaid in pure gold, with unquantifiable amounts of bronze, tapestries of crimson, and more. Then, the Levites brought the ark to the temple, and placed it in the Most Holy Place… and God’s presence is clearly seen by everyone there. Read along to hear about this incredible structure, and how God interacted with the people on that day. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

King David gives instructions to the people of Israel, and specifically to his son, Solomon, who is going to be the new king, encouraging faithfulness to God above all. With strong admonition about how to approach the work. Solomon will be established as the King of Israel, and we will read how God asked Solomon what he wanted. Solomon did not ask for the things most men would ask for (money, wealth, fame, long life, etc). His request really pleased God, so he gave him what he asked for in abundance— and a lot of other things as well. Read along and see what God promised him.130 About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

In these chapters, we continue reading the genealogy of the children of Israel, leading up to the captivity of the Israelites. And the reason for the captivity… abandoning God. We see some call-outs, like Jabez, who prayed in a way that God took heed, and answered his prayer. Read along, and learn of the interactions between God and mankind. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

In these chapters, we continue reading the genealogy of the children of Israel, leading up to the captivity of the Israelites. And the reason for the captivity… abandoning God. We see some call-outs, like Jabez, who prayed in a way that God took heed, and answered his prayer. Read along, and learn of the interactions between God and mankind. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

In these chapters, we continue reading the genealogy of the children of Israel, leading up to the captivity of the Israelites. And the reason for the captivity… abandoning God. We see some call-outs, like Jabez, who prayed in a way that God took heed, and answered his prayer. Read along, and learn of the interactions between God and mankind. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

In today’s reading we see King David’s army being built by men of valor and skill at war, as David is established as King of Israel. Also, David will get the Ark of the Covenant, with great celebration. But things get sideways when a man touches the ark, despite God’s instruction to not do so. And, David will go out against other armies, and in one case, God tells David to stand down and wait for him, the Lord of Armies, to go forward first against his enemies. David will hear the sound of marching in the mulberry trees and know that’s when to advance- because God has gone first. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

Here we read of King David returning the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem, and David spoke a beautiful praise to God in front of the people. David wanted to build a temple of the ark. Nathan told him to proceed, but God rejected that desire, and sent Nathan back to tell him that David’s son would be the one to build it. But God shared that David’s name would be established as one of the great ones, and that his son’s kingdom would be established forever (see Matthew Chapter 1 to see the lineage of King David and Solomon extending to Jesus Christ, the eternal King.) So David went in and sat before the Lord and poured out his heart to the Lord in gratefulness. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

Here, David has been told by God that he cannot build the temple, because of the amount of blood he’d shed in battle. So Solomon, his son, will build the temple. A magnificent marvel of a structure to house the Ark, and all the furnishings. There is a tremendous quantity of precious metals, timber and more, to use in the construction. We also read of those leaders involved during the transfer of power to Solomon, and the peace that God promises to Solomon during his reign- that will be “forever,” a prophecy regarding a physical lineage that will end with Jesus, who is still alive and reigning today. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

In these chapters, King David’s leaders throughout his kingdom are catalogued, from the men over the storehouses, to musicians who prophesied on their instruments. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

In today’s reading we will begin the genealogy from the first man, Adam, up to Hammath. Take note of the detail that the word provides in the lineage, and the attention that God pays to having this recorded. This ancestry chart paves the way to Jesus. Note Abraham, Boaz, David, and more; all seen again in Matthew Chapter 1, where the genealogy of Jesus is given. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

ezekiah is a righteous king in Judah, besieged by the king of Assyria. The men who come to make war against them taunt the men of the city, and mock Hezekiah’s reliance on God, lumping the LORD in with the ‘gods’ of other countries they’d overrun. Hezekiah takes it to the Lord through Isaiah, then lays out the letter demanding submission before the Lord in his temple. The Lord promised Hezekiah that he could just stand back and watch what happened, and that he would be able to begin planting and growing crops again. So… God stepped in. Read along to see what happened. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

Today, we read of King Hezekiah, a righteous king, who was told by Isaiah that he was about to die. He wept before the Lord, who spared his life, and proved he’d do it with a nature-defying miracle. Then the king showed all of his treasures to the Babylonians; and Isaiah came back to tell him that everything would go to Babylon. Wiped clean. But first Manassah reigned (wickedly) and a young boy of eight, Josiah, became king. His scribe found a copy of the law, and Josiah was distraught about the sins of his ancestors, and went about making things right. But the prophecy of the future is bleak, due to the wickedness of the people in abandoning God. About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

Today we conclude the Book of Second Kings, and read about the last of the kings in Judah. From Josiah, who was very righteous and cleaned up Jerusalem for the Lord, to his sons, who each did evil, ending with Zedekiah. Jerusalem’s walls were broken down and the temple and city destroyed, fulfilling prophecy. The inhabitants were taken into captivity in Babylon. So, here begins hundreds of years of bondage, because the people decided to abandon God, and he left them to their ways. But there was another King coming… a King of kings. Let’s read! About the Daily Bible Project- A daily reading of the Bible. For about 15 minutes a day, we read together the word of God, the best-selling book of all time. You can read along with the text on the screen. This is a natural-sounding reading, in a story-teller voice. This reading is centered on the Word. We dive in every day, and in under 15 minutes, across 365 readings, you will read the whole Bible. It’s an easy way to read, so you can concentrate and meditate on what God wants you to know for today. So join me! Let's read this love letter from God, containing the past, present and future of the human race— that needs to be saved from the pain of sin. Credits: We read from the World English Bible Translation, Editor Michael Johnson. Background Music- "Morning Worship," by Adrian Huminiak.

In this reading, the Israelite kings engage in abhorrent behaviors of the predecessors of the land God gave them, including sending their children through the fire. God has had strong words for them in the past, but now, he begins to take other action- rejecting them, and leaving them to their divided hearts; and the consequences of that.

In these chapters we see the progression of the kings of Judah and Israel, some doing evil, others doing what is right. But none of them have the passion for the Lord that King David had. It results in varying degrees of success and failure, to outright overthrows. Elisha, nearing the end of his life, makes one final prophecy; and from his grave, a miracle happens. Then we find Judah asking for war with Israel. The king of Israel tells him a parable of a thistle and cedar- a warning. But Judah wants war. Read along to see what happened.