Best Pastor Dave Berkey Podcasts (2025)

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📖 Day 147 | 1 Chronicles 26–29, Psalm 127 24:01

2d ago24:01

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David longed to build the temple—but God said no. Still, he didn’t pout—he prepared. He gathered materials, blessed leaders, and charged Solomon to stay faithful. “Be strong and courageous, and do the work… for the Lord God is with you.” (1 Chron. 28:20) And Psalm 127 reminds us of the bigger truth: “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders l…

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📖 Day 146 | Psalms 131, 138–139, 143–145 10:52

3d ago10:52

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David’s psalms today are rich with trust and awe: “I have calmed and quieted my soul…” (Psalm 131:2) “Search me, O God, and know my heart…” (Psalm 139:23) “The Lord is near to all who call on Him…” (Psalm 145:18) Even when we don’t have clarity, we’re invited into confidence— because we’re known. Seen. Loved. God hems us in, before and behind. That…

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📖 Day 145 | 1 Chronicles 23–25 13:34

4d ago13:34

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At first glance, these chapters look like ancient spreadsheets. But look closer—and you’ll see worship embedded into every assignment. David organized Levites, priests, and musicians with care and calling. Even the gatekeepers and those who carried supplies were assigned by name and by lot. God sees what’s hidden. He honors what’s consistent. Your …

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📖 Day 144 | Psalms 108–110 6:15

5d ago6:15

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David begins with praise: “Your steadfast love is higher than the heavens…” (Psalm 108:4) And ends with prophecy: “The Lord says to my Lord: Sit at My right hand…” (Psalm 110:1) These psalms point us to a King greater than David, a Priest forever, a Name exalted above every name. In battle or in worship, this is our cry: Be exalted, O God. Reign fo…

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📖 Day 143 | 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21–22; Psalm 30 15:23

6d ago15:23

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David sinned. The nation suffered. But God didn’t leave him there. On the threshing floor of brokenness, David offered a costly sacrifice. “I will not offer to the Lord that which costs me nothing.” (2 Samuel 24:24) Psalm 30 echoes with restored joy: “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” This is a day to remember: Go…

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📖 Day 142 | Psalms 95, 97–99 5:41

7d ago5:41

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These psalms are a call to wake up and worship: “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” (Psalm 95:6) “The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad!” (Psalm 97:1) They remind us that worship is more than a song. It’s a posture of the heart. A surrender to the King who reigns with righteousness.…

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📖 Day 141 | 2 Samuel 22–23, Psalm 57 14:16

8d ago14:16

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Today’s reading is filled with David’s declaration of God’s faithfulness— both in victory and in the dark places. “He is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer…” (2 Samuel 22:2) “I take refuge in the shadow of Your wings until the disaster has passed.” (Psalm 57:1) Whether on the battlefield or hiding in a cave, David praises. That’s the invitation…

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📖 Day 140 | Psalms 5, 38, 41–42 7:34

9d ago7:34

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These psalms are a window into David’s inner life— he’s dealing with sin, sickness, betrayal, and emotional exhaustion. But his soul doesn’t shut down. It cries out: “Why are you cast down, O my soul?... Hope in God.” (Psalm 42:5) When life feels heavy, these psalms remind us: We don’t have to hide our pain—we can pour it out. 📖 Bible Plan: https:/…

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📖 Day 139 | 2 Samuel 19–21 18:23

10d ago18:23

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David is returning to the throne—but his heart is still in pieces. He’s mourning a lost son, facing broken loyalties, and settling unfinished business from Saul’s past. “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king?” (2 Sam. 19:26) This is a story of grief and leadership, of being called to move forward while still hurting. It’s a reminder that …

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Day 137 | 2 Samuel 16–18 + A Few Questions... 18:44

12d ago18:44

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📖 Day 137 | 2 Samuel 16–18 David is on the run again—this time from his own son. Absalom's rebellion is fueled by bitterness, and David’s grief runs deep. “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you!” (2 Sam. 18:33) This chapter reminds us: love doesn't always fix everything. Sometimes we still feel the weight of lo…

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📖 Day 136 | Psalms 3–4, 12–13, 28, 55 9:08

13d ago9:08

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David’s prayers in these psalms are raw: He’s been betrayed by friends, surrounded by enemies, and overwhelmed with sorrow. “If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it… but it is you, a man like myself…” (Psalm 55:12–13) Still—David doesn’t spiral. He surrenders. He says: “But I will call to God, and the Lord will save me.” These psalms show …

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Day 135 – 2 Samuel 13–15 | Betrayal, Rebellion & Grief 19:43

14d ago19:43

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📖 Day 135 | 2 Samuel 13–15 Today’s reading is one of the hardest in David’s story. It’s filled with brokenness: abuse, deception, revenge, and rebellion. David’s sin may be forgiven… but its consequences echo into the next generation. “The sword will never depart from your house.” (2 Sam. 12:10) There are no easy answers here—only a reminder that s…

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Day 134 – Psalms 32, 51, 86, 122 | Confession, Forgiveness & Joy 7:35

15d ago7:35

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📖 Day 134 | Psalms 32, 51, 86, 122 David’s voice is raw and honest in these psalms. He doesn’t just confess his sin—he tells us what it cost him to stay silent. “When I kept silent, my bones wasted away… but then I confessed, and You forgave.” Psalm 51 is his prayer of repentance. Psalm 86 is a cry for mercy. And Psalm 122 reminds us of the joy tha…

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Day 133 | 2 Samuel 11–12, 1 Chronicles 20 11:46

16d ago11:46

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David sinned—and then tried to cover it up. But God saw it all. And in His mercy, He sent Nathan, not to destroy David, but to confront him… and restore him. This story reminds us: God doesn’t confront to condemn—He confronts to redeem. Sin will always take us further than we want to go. But grace will always reach further than we think it can. 📖 B…

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Day 132 | Psalms 65–67, 69–70 10:03

17d ago10:03

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These psalms hold both praise and pain—side by side. David rejoices over God’s blessing and provision… and then cries, “Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck.” (Psalm 69:1) It’s a reminder that worship doesn’t wait for everything to be perfect. Real praise can rise even while the storm is still raging. 📖 Bible Plan: https://tr.ee/C…

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Day 131 – 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 20, Psalm 20 8:49

18d ago8:49

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When betrayal breaks out into battle, where do you place your trust? In today’s reading, David’s men face war—and Psalm 20 reminds us: “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” You may not be fighting an army, but every one of us is walking through spiritual battles. The question is: What are you tru…

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Day 130 - Psalms 50, 53, 60, 75 7:12

19d ago7:12

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God doesn’t need our sacrifices—He wants our surrender. Psalm 50 reminds us that true worship is not just performance, but relationship. Psalm 53 exposes the foolishness of living as if there is no God. Psalm 60 is a cry for help. And Psalm 75 declares that God alone is Judge and Deliverer. Today’s reading invites us to respond—not just with words,…

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Day 129 - 2 Samuel 8-9; 1 Chronicles 18 9:22

20d ago9:22

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Day 129 | 2 Samuel 8–9; 1 Chronicles 18 Today we see David at the height of strength—yet his greatest act is one of mercy. He remembers Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth, a man forgotten and crippled… and invites him to the king’s table. This reading is a picture of strength clothed in kindness, and a reflection of how God invites us in even when we feel…

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Day 128 - Psalms 25, 29, 33, 36, 39 | Seeking God’s Guidance & Reflecting on His Faithfulness 10:33

21d ago10:33

10:33

Welcome to Day 128 of our journey through the Bible! Today, we reflect on the Psalms, where we find a powerful expression of trust in God’s guidance, His majestic power, and His unfailing love. In Psalm 25, we seek God’s guidance in times of uncertainty. Psalm 29 reminds us of the glory and might of God’s voice over creation. Psalm 33 calls us to t…

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Day 127 | 2 Samuel 6–7; 1 Chronicles 17 13:45

22d ago13:45

13:45

In today’s reading, David brings the Ark of God to Jerusalem with rejoicing—but also deep reverence. Then, in a moment of desire to build a house for the Lord, God turns it around: “You won’t build Me a house—I will build yours.” We’re reminded that God's promises often look different than our plans—but they're always better. Join me for 20 minutes…

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Day 126 | Psalms 89, 96, 100–101, 105, 132 15:39

23d ago15:39

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Today’s readings remind us that even when we can’t feel Him—God is still faithful. From Psalm 89’s questions to Psalm 105’s remembrance, we’re invited to trust the God who keeps His promises and walks with us through every season. Each day, I spend 20 minutes in the Word to help you build a rhythm of presence—not just performance. Let’s draw near, …

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Day 125 - Psalms 1-2, 15, 22-24, 47, 68 15:04

24d ago15:04

15:04

20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 124 - 1 Chronicles 13-16 14:50

25d ago14:50

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 123 - Psalm 106-107 9:29

26d ago9:29

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 122 - Psalm 133 0:56

27d ago0:56

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 121 - 2 Samuel 5; 1 Chronicles 11-12 18:04

28d ago18:04

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 120 - Psalms 102-104 9:11

29d ago9:11

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 119 - 1 Chronicles 7-10 21:11

1M ago21:11

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 118 - Psalm 81, 88, 92-93 7:18

1M ago7:18

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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1 Chronicles 6 7:18

1M ago7:18

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 116 - Psalm 73; 77-78 13:22

1M ago13:22

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 115 - 1 Chronicles 3-5 16:28

1M ago16:28

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 114 - Psalm 43-45, 49, 84-85, 87 14:11

1M ago14:11

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 113 - 1 Chronicles 1-2 14:58

1M ago14:58

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 112 - Psalm 6, 8-10, 14, 16, 19, 21 14:40

1M ago14:40

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 111 - 2 Samuel 1-4 19:43

1M ago19:43

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 110 - Psalm 121; 123-125; 128-130 6:37

1M ago6:37

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 109 - 1 Samuel 28-31; Psalm 18 22:00

1M ago22:00

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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108 - Psalm 17, 35, 54, 63 10:14

1M ago10:14

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 107 - 1 Samuel 25-27 16:34

1M ago16:34

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 43 - Exodus 39-40 10:04

4M ago10:04

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 42 - Exodus 36-38 13:27

4M ago13:27

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 41 - Exodus 33-35 14:25

4M ago14:25

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 40 - Exodus 30-32 14:01

4M ago14:01

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 39 - Exodus 28-29 14:41

4M ago14:41

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 38 - Exodus 25-27 15:28

4M ago15:28

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 37 - Exodus 22-24 12:39

4M ago12:39

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 36 - Exodus 19-21 12:45

4M ago12:45

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 35 - Exodus 16-18 12:42

4M ago12:42

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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Day 34 - Exodus 13-15 17:21

4M ago17:21

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20 Minutes a day in The Word and You’ll have read or listened to the entire Bible in a year. Take a piece of that passage each day to meditate on and you'll become like a tree; planted by streams of living water… Psalm 1 ============================= This Years Chronological Bible Reading Plan HERE👉 https://tr.ee/ChronologicalBibleReadingPlanPDF ==…

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