2026 Bible Discussion

1/6/2026

As you read through the books listed in the 2026 Bible read use this blog to share your comments below and interact with others.

31 Comments

Dan Beck

1/14/2026 01:31:18 am

Psalm 92

4 For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord;
I sing for joy at what your hands have done.

Yes, we should be praising God for all He has done. Is doing. And what He will do for us. I think we lose sight of God in our lives in everyday living. We get busy and forget our purpose. Forget who is really in charge. Why is that? Because we let the enemy slide in and steer us off course.

So what do we do? Lately I have been listening and reading Scripture and evangelists. The common theme right now is prayer. And as always, God know what we need and when we need it. Simple prayers help us through simple things. Bold prayer helps us continue to defeat the enemy. So open your bible, read and pray. For God the Father will protect.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/14/2026 08:51:32 am

Psalm 93

2 Your throne was established long ago;
you are from all eternity.

God the Father is eternity. God the Father is all.
Glorify God the Father. Our creator. Our protector.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/14/2026 10:22:58 am

Psalm 94

8 Take notice, you senseless ones among the people;
you fools, when will you become wise?

11 The Lord knows all human plans;
he knows that they are futile.

Verse 8 is letting me know that we need to stay humble in God's eyes. To act the fool, is to be arrogant in heart.

Verse 11 reminds me of my earthly being. I cannot accomplish anything on my own. If it it God's plan, then I will be successful. If I think on my own, I will fail.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/15/2026 09:22:10 am

Psalm 95

6 Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
7 for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.

Clearly this Psalm tells us that we are the flock under His care. So why do we not let Him take care of us? Many times we try to make decisions on our own. And we fail. Because it is not His plan. We work hard to NOT follow the word of God. When all we need to do is pray and Glorify God the Father. Then everything will fall into place. Our purpose in life, and our goal, is whatever God wants us to do. Focus on God, and life will happen. Focus on life, and you will become lost.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/15/2026 09:42:29 am

1 Samuel 1

God is amazing. Even though Hannah was barren, she pleaded with God to have a son. And she would present this son to Him forever.

Did she know how Samuel would turn out? She promised to give Samuel to God. And her prayers were answered.

How different is Hannah than we are today? The answer is she is no different. So what is stopping you from asking God, through prayer, for what you need?

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/19/2026 10:00:19 am

1 Samuel 2

6 “The Lord brings death and makes alive;
he brings down to the grave and raises up.
7 The Lord sends poverty and wealth;
he humbles and he exalts.
8 He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the ash heap;
he seats them with princes
and has them inherit a throne of honor.

Verse 6 tells us of what is to come. Written before Jesus walked the earth. A prophetic insight of the coming of life after death.

Verse 7 reminds me that material wealth has no meaning. Humble thyself in front of the Lord, for He shall bring us prosperity.

Verse 8 show us that every person has the chance to walk with God. He has mercy on all of His children. For we will inherit the throne. This means we will be seated at the right hand of God. To live forever in peace.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/19/2026 11:36:18 am

1 Samuel 3

8 Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’

So how many time has God called us, and we have not answered? Too many to count. Be vigilant, do not get distracted by the enemy. The devil does not want us to hear from God. We need to learn when God is speaking to us. Seek Him. Pray that you will be attentive and listen. Seek a relationship with God the Father and the enemy has no defense against it. And no control over us.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/19/2026 12:50:07 pm

1 Samuel 4

What I have learned from this chapter, although I may be wrong, is that the Israelites did not reach out to God for protection and help. They just thought the presence of the ark of the Covenant was enough.

The Israelites did not pray. They did not glorify God. They did not ask for protection. It is not enough to hope. Or have sacred items in your possession. Seek God. Pray. And He will protect and strengthen.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/19/2026 01:42:54 pm

1 Samuel 5

Talk about the consequences for worshiping a false god. Two cities were strewn with disease and tumors. And the third one begged that the ark not enter the city. Everything these three cities stood for was against God the Father. And all three were punished.

And we make everyday life so difficult. Give it to God. Live the word. Not always easy, but better with God than without.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/26/2026 09:02:24 am

1 Samuel 6

4 The Philistines asked, “What guilt offering should we send to him?”

They replied, “Five gold tumors and five gold rats, according to the number of the Philistine rulers, because the same plague has struck both you and your rulers.

So why were the people of Philistine told to offer gold tumors and gold rats as the guilt offering? If we offer up what is tearing us apart or killing us, God will see that we know what the issues are. Say we were stealing. If we offered our hands as a guilt offering, God would know we are serious about repenting. If we have a lustful eye. We should offer our eyes as repentance. God would know we genuinely are sorry for our sins. This is why the Philistines were told to off gold tumors and rats. When we are asking for forgiveness of sin, we need to look deep into our hearts. Find out what really is the problem. God already knows. But if/when we find it, God will know we are serious about Him. Seek Him.

Pray. Read. praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/26/2026 09:37:18 am

1 Samuel 7

13 So the Philistines were subdued and they stopped invading Israel’s territory. Throughout Samuel’s lifetime, the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines.

Can you imagine having this much responsibility? Leading the Israelites for as long as Samuel did? I know there are many other leaders God picked to lead the Israelites, and the same question stands. So much pressure. But is it really? With God the Father in charge, and telling these men what to do and say, kind of makes it easy. But yet not always easy. These men had to face God to intervene for these people. I am sure it was a daunting task. But where else would they, you, want to be? With God, or without God. Your choice.

Pray. read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/26/2026 09:58:29 am

1 Samuel 8

9 Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.”

22 The Lord answered, “Listen to them and give them a king.”

Despite the warnings from God, the people wanted a king. So God allowed them to have a king. Be careful what you wish for. If it of the flesh, things will not turn out the way we planned. Follow God's plan, and everything will be right.

Pray. Read. praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/26/2026 10:20:32 am

1 Samuel 9

27 As they were going down to the edge of the town, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to go on ahead of us”—and the servant did so—“but you stay here for a while, so that I may give you a message from God.”

How many times has God changed our lives without us knowing what lies ahead? This is certain for Saul. Be prepared. Follow God with all your heart. For this pleases Him.

Pray. read. Praise God!!

Chris Fierstein

2/6/2026 11:21:10 am

1 SAMUEL 15:23
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.

I'm still trying to figure out how rebellion and witchcraft are related in the Word. My latest theory is that when a person uses witchcraft, they're attempting to bring about their own will. Similarly, when we rebel against God, we're attempting to bring about our own will. This calls for a careful evaluation of our own actions because wherever we're rebelling against God's will in our lives, there is where we're attempting to use witchcraft.

It's so important that we make every effort to obey the Word of God! All glory to Jesus Christ who forgives ALL of our sins!

Dan Beck

2/16/2026 09:09:45 am

1 Samuel 10

9 As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all these signs were fulfilled that day.

God can change your heart as well. No matter the situation, God has an answer. All we need to do is seek His face. Pray. Easier said than done. But, we must try. Without God, we can do nothing.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/16/2026 09:20:49 am

1 Samuel 11

6 When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he burned with anger.

Saul was preparing to become king. God changed his life and his heart to receive instructions to lead the Israelites. How can God change your life? Ask.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/16/2026 09:34:52 am

1 Samuel 12

24 But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 25 Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will perish.”

Fear the Lord, praise Him, or you shall perish. Live by the word of God. Ask for guidance. There is no other King, God is King. Seek His face. Build a relationship. That is what He wants more than anything.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/16/2026 10:16:17 am

1 Samuel 13

13 “You have done a foolish thing,” Samuel said. “You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time.

It is very important to follow God's word. If we decide our plan is better, or we do not wait for God's guidance, we will surely fail. So why do we go against God?? Because we allow the enemy to sneak in and change our thoughts. Daily devotions, Bible reads, and prayer are your weapons. Use them.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/16/2026 11:10:14 am

1 Samuel 14

Saul just became king. He is learning how to govern. For now, he is seeking God's word. Remember to seek God. Give everything to Him.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/20/2026 09:23:56 am

Psalm 96

Give God the Glory. Praise His name.

Spread the Word. Go, and make disciples.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/20/2026 09:29:34 am

Psalm 97

10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil,
for he guards the lives of his faithful ones
and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

Love the Lord. For He will protect us. Not only from the enemy, but from ourselves. For we cannot make our own decisions. We must follow God's plan. For He is perfect in every way.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/2/2026 01:47:13 am

1 Samuel 15
“Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices
as much as in obeying the Lord?
To obey is better than sacrifice,
and to heed is better than the fat of rams.

Saul, king of Israel, did not obey God. Saul plundered the Amalekites after killing all the people. God regretted making Saul king.

What have we learned from this chapter? Obey God the Father. Our plans will always fail. Follow God's instructions. Saul let the enemy into his thoughts. Saul thought for himself, not God. We end up regretting our decisions. This is why we need to seek God and follow His commands. God will always lead us down the path of righteousness. The enemy will always lead us down the rabbit hole.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/2/2026 02:29:53 am

1 Samuel 16

7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

How many times to we judge people by their appearance. Too many times. We need to learn from God, how to look deeper within a person, and ourselves. We need accept people as they are. It is our goal to change their heart. In turn they will change their soul. God put us on earth to make disciples. To teach. To help save. God will show us what is right. Follow His instructions. For Christ is the truth, the way, and the life.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/2/2026 02:44:22 am

1 Samuel 17

45 David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

How much faith did David need to go against Goliath? We should all strive to have this much faith. David knew God was with him. He declared that God was with him and that Goliath did not stand a chance against God.

We should learn to trust God. Have faith in God with all we do. To live each day in doubt, without God, is a day of despair and pain. Each day with God, is joyful and glorious. Which day do you want to live in?

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/2/2026 03:37:21 am

1 Samuel 18

28 When Saul realized that the Lord was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, 29 Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days.

What happens to us when we are jealous of someone or something? We do not think straight. We let the enemy cloud our thoughts. This is when we let evil control our lives. Seek His face. For He shall thwart the enemies attack. God will enter our hearts and help guide us to the lighted path. Give your troubles to God. Entirely. For He shall protect us.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/7/2026 11:11:59 am

1 Samuel 19

23 So Saul went to Naioth at Ramah. But the Spirit of God came even on him, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth.

Earlier in this chapter we read that Saul wanted to kill David. We also read that Saul agreed not to kill David, then evil spirits inside Saul, made him try to kill David. Not we see that in the presence of Samuel, even Saul prophesied.

God is in control, if we let Him. Without the word of God, we can do nothing. Learn from this chapter that being in God's presence, with Godly men, will help guide to the right decisions.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/11/2026 01:17:51 am

Psalm 103

10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;

We do not deserve His love. Yet, He loves unconditionally. How great is our God. As hard as I try, I sin. Pray and repent. He will forgive and forget. These verses hit me pretty good. I have been lacking in my spiritual life. I needed this today. I am going to renew my dedication to God the Father. Think about it, Jesus DIED for us. Really let it sink in. We are blessed by the blood of Jesus. I am starting to understand this sacrifice.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/11/2026 01:44:08 am

Psalm 104

34 May my meditation be pleasing to him,
as I rejoice in the Lord.

We, I, need to spend time with the Lord. Spend more time seeking His face. What is more valuable, more important, than spending time with God the Father? We let life get in the way. We think other pieces of life are more important. Jesus understands that we have obligations here, but when we put Him first, everything else falls into place. We miss this. We expect our life to get better without the effort. Meditate, pray, journal, tithe, and most of all, just spend time with Him.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/12/2026 03:05:14 am

Psalm 105

As I read and listened to this Psalm, I feel like every verse is very significant. All of God's people, the believers, were protected and given all they need. The enemy, Egypt, was swarmed with plagues. As we struggle with life, we need to look back at what Abrahams descendants went through. Be thankful for what we have. No more, no less, than what we need. We tend to make life difficult. Think about things that might happen, rather than know and understand what is the now. Reach up your hand to God, for He will take your hand and guide you. We just need the faith to believe He will protect us. Enjoy now. Be thankful for what we have. If you don't have it, you don't need it. If you do need it, God will provide it.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/13/2026 05:08:07 am

Psalm 106

What kind of people are we? And how great is God? How many times do we stray from God yet He still loves us? Back in the days of Moses, the Israelites disobeyed and and walked away from God, and some Godly men stepped in to keep God from destroying the people. Would you intervene? I know I have strayed yet God is still there. For me. I am not worthy. Continue to seek His face. Glorify God. He will protect and guide us. Be true to Him.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

2026 Bible Discussion

Leave a Reply.

2026 Bible Readers

Archives

Categories