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M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Chronicles 13–14: David as new lawgiver and worship reformer, and the ultimate law and worship of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Chronicles 11–12: The leadership of David, the army of God, and the military leadership of Jesus Christ.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Chronicles 9–10: A look before and beyond David that points forward to the coming of Jesus, the Son of David.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Chronicles 7–8: The genealogies of Chronicles, the exclusion of Dan, and the warning against idolatry.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Chronicles 5–6: The clans of Levites, David’s reshaping of worship, and the picture of a new David to come.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Chronicles 3–4: The center stage of David in the books of Chronicles and the greater Son of David in Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Chronicles 1–2: Genealogies, the vision in Chronicles beyond the exile, and the hope for the coming Messiah.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 25: The siege of Jerusalem and Yahweh’s faithfulness to the line of David through preserving Jehoiachin.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 24: The unfaithfulness of Judah’s kings and the faithfulness of Yahweh in his judgment and in his mercy.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 23: The godly reforms of Josiah, the failure of Yahweh’s people, and the coming of Judah’s Savior.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 22: The repentance of Josiah, the reforms of Judah, and repentance as the goal of true ministry.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 21: The wickedness of Manasseh, Israel’s inability to circumcise their hearts, and the gospel of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 20: Hezekiah’s prayer for his health, his lack of prayerfulness for Judah, and the compassion of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 19: Special revelation under the old and new covenants, and the promises of God given in the gospel.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 18: The discouraging words of Rabshakeh, the lying words of Satan, and the character of God in his word.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 17: The exile of Israel by Assyria, the scattering of the tribes, and the final judgment day of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 16: The wickedness of Ahaz in human sacrifice and corrupting the temple, and the inverse story in Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 15: Yahweh’s kindness toward people in spite of sin and the fatherly kindness Yahweh shows us in Christ.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 14: The failures of the righteous, the successes of the wicked, and the grace we need to persevere.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 13: The death of Elisha, the faithlessness of Joash, and the resurrection hope of the Lord Jesus Christ.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 11–12: The usurped reign of Athaliah, the protection of Joash, and Yahweh’s protection of David’s line.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 10: Jehu as the anti-Ahab and the echo of Gideon and Abimilech, and the types and shadows toward Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 9: How the biblical authors use the repetition of stories to convey rich, complex, layered meaning.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 8: The repeated stories of famine, sojourning, wealth, and a son in Abraham, Naomi, Elisha, and Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 7: The battle prowess of Yahweh, the joy of the lepers who feast, and the hard-heartedness of unbelief.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 6: The protection of Elisha, the chariots of fire, and how believers can face ours fears in life.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 5: The pride of Naaman, his humbling through a slave girl and a filthy river, and the gospel of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 4: Elijah’s mirrored ministry in Elisha, Jesus’ prophetic ministry, and the final subject of prophecy.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 3: Israel’s and Judah’s war with Moab, water in a streambed, and Yahweh’s protection against his wrath.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 2: The apprenticeship of Elisha, the double-portion spirit, and the training of future ministry leaders.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Kings 1: Ahaziah’s apostasy, Elijah’s ministry, fire from heaven, and the fire baptism of the Holy Spirit.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 22: The lying spirit from God, the rejection of the truth, and the true light that came into the world.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 21: Ahab’s coveting of a vineyard, Jezebel’s wickedness, and the Christ-like faithfulness of Naboth.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 20: Yahweh’s revelation to Ahab, the hard-heartedness of the king, and the need to repent from our sin.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 19: The compassion of Yahweh, the still small voice of God, and the companion Yahweh gives to Elijah.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 18: The prophets protected by Obadiah, the troubling of Israel, and the showdown of the gods on Carmel.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 17: The greatness of Elijah, the prophet’s humble ministry, and the great and humble ministry of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 16: Cutting off the house of Jeroboam, the reigns of Omri and Ahab, and the wages of sin unto death.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 15: The wicked King Abijam, the godly King Asa, and the need for David’s greater Son, Jesus Christ.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 14: The sin of Jeroboam, the foolishness of Rehoboam, and the need to reform the hearts of God’s people.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 13: The unfaithfulness of the prophet, the sin of acting against faith, and violating our consciences.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 12: The sovereignty of God, the responsibility of humans, and the union of both at the cross of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 11: The apostasy of Solomon, the corruption from bad company, and the end of Israel’s first golden age.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 10: The glory of Solomon’s kingdom, the queen of Sheba, and the more glorious kingdom of Christ.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 9: Yahweh’s covenant regarding the temple, the warnings concerning disobedience, and the ruins of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 8: Solomon’s prayer of dedication in the temple, how God hears us from heaven, and gospel prayers.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 7: The Garden of Eden, the new garden in the temple, and the new creation for those who are in Christ.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 6: The tabernacle, the construction of the temple, and the permanent dwelling place of God in Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 4–5: The glory of Solomon’s kingdom, the promise to David’s offspring, and the better kingdom of Christ.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 3: Solomon’s humility, his desire for wisdom, and and the need to live out our lives skillfully.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 2: David’s godly charge to Solomon versus David’s weak request that Solomon would finish his dirty work.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Kings 1: The passivity of David, the strong leadership of Solomon, and the ultimate Messiah yet to come.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 24: David’s census, Satan’s strategies later in life, and the costliness of David’s sacrifice.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 23: David’s oracle, the responsibility of kings to rule justly, and the great purpose of David’s reign.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 22: The faith of David, the transition of the kingdom, and Yahweh’s strength as the basis for hope.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 21: The bloodguilt of Saul against the Gibeonites, the land’s curse, and healing through atonement.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 20: Another rebellion against David, Joab’s murder of Amasa, and the sacrificial love of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 19: The aftermath for David after Absalom’s rebellion, and the virtue of Mephibosheth’s weakness.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 18: How Absalom’s good looks literally became his undoing and the contrast of David’s heart after God.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 17: How Hushai helps defeat the course of Ahithophel and the importance of prayerful trust in Yahweh.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 16: The suffering of David at the hands of Ziba, Shimei, and Absalom—and the suffering of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 15: How all the unresolved problems of David’s reign combine to allow Absalom to steal the kingdom.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 14: How Joab manipulates David, how David ignores Absalom’s red flags, and the hard work of discipline.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 13: Amnon’s bad company, the lie of sexual temptation, and the beginning of the story of Absalom.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 12: Nathan’s brave confrontation of David, David’s unqualified repentance, and gospel confidence.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 11: David’s disastrous sin with Bathsheba, the progress of sin, and how to guard against temptation.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 10: The violence of David, the kingdom and purpose of God, and the coming of Jesus, the warrior-king.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 8–9: Jonathan’s covenant with David, Mephibosheth, and Jesus’ covenantal kindness toward us.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 7: The house David wanted to build of Yahweh, and the house that Yahweh did build for David—and for us.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 6: The worship of Yahweh, his deadly holiness, and the reason we should abandon our glory for Yahweh’s.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 4–5: The fate of the Jebusites, the City of David, and the king-priest who reigns in Jerusalem.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 3: The violence of Joab, the passivity of David, and the weaknesses of the king after God’s own heart.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 2: How the disputed reign of David foreshadows the disputed reign of David’s greater son, Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 2 Samuel 1: The lament of Saul and Jonathan, the execution of the Amalekite, and David’s first acts as king.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 31: Saul’s death, the valor of the men of Jabesh-gilead, and the warning to persevere in our faith.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 29–30: David’s final trial, the suffering of God’s leaders, and the glory that comes through the cross.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 28: The medium of Endor, the word of God, and the final doom of Saul that Samuel prophesies.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 27: David’s extended stay with the Philistines, faithfulness in difficulties, and redeeming the time.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 26: Saul’s worldly sorrow because trust did not accompany his knowledge and his intellectual assent.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 25: The death of Israel’s last judge, the foolishness of Nabal, and the Christlike heroine of Abigail.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 24: Fighting temptation, people made God’s image, and seeking the repentance of enemies through love.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 23: David’s saving the people at Keilah, Saul’s grip on power, Jonathan’s humility, and true kingship.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 21–22: David’s ethical dilemmas, truth-telling, protecting human life, and self-sacrificial compassion.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 20: The shadow of Jesus in Jonathan, the prince of Israel who sacrifices himself humbly for David.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 19: The increasing fame of David, the increasing torment of Saul, and the life we have in Christ alone.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 18: The friendship of David and Jonathan, the scheming of Saul, and entrusting ourselves to God.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 17: David and Goliath, outward appearances, spiritual realities, and the champion who battled for us.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 16: David’s heart, the Spirit given to Israel’s kings, and the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 15: The biblical theology of Yahweh’s regret—from Genesis 6 to Yahweh’s selection of Saul as king.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 14: Israel’s war against the Philistines, Saul’s foolish vow, and transformation growth in the gospel.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 13: Saul’s sin in offering the sacrifice, the priesthood of Samuel, and the priesthood of Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 12: The farewell speech of Samuel, Paul’s speech to the Ephesian elders, and faithful ministry.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 11: The city of Gibeah, Jabesh-gilead’s siege, and how Saul called Israel to the city’s defense.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 10: The anointing ministry of the Holy Spirit to Saul as king and the ultimate Anointed One, Jesus.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 9: How Saul saved Israel from the Philistines and restrained them from their sin when he first reigned.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 7–8: How Yahweh gave Israel a king by whom he would reign over his people—in the short and long terms.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 5–6: The day Dagon bowed down to Yahweh but the cows brought the ark of the covenant back to Israel.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 4: Three forms of judgment against Israel, and the question of whether we actually want God or not.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan Meditation for 1 Samuel 3: God’s precious word, the warnings God gives to his people, and the need for repentance and faith.