Podcast · Devotional & Spiritual
by Times Square Church · English · Devotional & Spiritual
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.
13 Oct 2026 · 11 minNew
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.
E286 · 12 Oct 2026 · 10 minNew
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.
E285 · 11 Oct 2026 · 12 minNew
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.
E284 · 10 Oct 2026 · 9 min
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.
E283 · 9 Oct 2026 · 11 min
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.
E282 · 8 Oct 2026 · 12 min
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.
E281 · 7 Oct 2026 · 11 min
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.
E280 · 6 Oct 2026 · 12 min
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.
E279 · 5 Oct 2026 · 11 min
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.
E278 · 4 Oct 2026 · 10 min
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.”
E277 · 3 Oct 2026 · 11 min
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.
E276 · 2 Oct 2026 · 7 min
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.
E275 · 1 Oct 2026 · 9 min
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.
E274 · 30 Sep 2026 · 10 min
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.
E273 · 29 Sep 2026 · 9 min
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.
E272 · 28 Sep 2026 · 7 min
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.
E271 · 27 Sep 2026 · 12 min
2 Samuel 3 shows how David was strengthened through the battles he faced but weakened by the foolish decisions of people within his own camp, reminding us that God can use storms to deepen our roots while we must confront the people and patterns that drain the strength those storms produced.
E270 · 26 Sep 2026 · 7 min
2 Samuel 2 contrasts David, who sought God’s direction before taking the throne, with Ish-bosheth, who was made king by Abner for political purposes. Their story raises the question of whether we are pursuing God’s purposes for His people or simply protecting our own position, power, and prominence. Like the question asked by a six-year-old survivor in Sderot, “Are you with Israel?” challenges us to consider whether we are living for a bigger purpose than our own advancement.
E269 · 25 Sep 2026 · 9 min
2 Samuel 1 revisits Saul’s death through the account of an Amalekite who claims to have helped him die, revealing the danger of holding onto what God has commanded us to surrender. Like Saul sparing the Amalekites, we can keep people, relationships, opportunities, or desires we have labeled as “good,” only to discover later that the unsurrendered thing becomes destructive. The chapter challenges us to let God—not our own judgment—determine what belongs in our lives.
E268 · 24 Sep 2026 · 11 min
1 Samuel 31 tells the tragic story of Saul’s final battle and death, revealing how years of discouragement, disobedience, and spiritual collapse culminated in a devastating end while reminding us that God’s abundant life remains the answer to despair.
E267 · 23 Sep 2026 · 10 min
Welcome to a special on-site detour from Jerusalem! In 1 Samuel 30, David reaches rock bottom in Ziklag, but as he strengthens himself in the Lord, God begins leading the weary fugitive back toward the home and destiny he had nearly forgotten.
E266 · 22 Sep 2026 · 8 min
In 1 Samuel 29, David’s divided loyalties collide when Philistine commanders refuse to let him fight against Israel, turning what looks like betrayal into God’s providential rescue and redirecting David toward his calling.
E265 · 21 Sep 2026 · 9 min
In 1 Samuel 28, Saul’s fear leads him to a medium at Endor, where Samuel reminds him that God had already warned him decades earlier that his disobedience would cost him the kingdom, while David’s own detour shows that restoration is still possible when he turns back to God.
E264 · 20 Sep 2026 · 10 min
In 1 Samuel 27, David’s private battle of the mind shows how unchecked thoughts can move from the head to the feet, leading us into dangerous detours unless we confront them with truth, the Spirit, and honest confession. Correction: The passage of scripture read at the end of this episode is Psalm 32:3-5 in The Message, not Psalm 38.
E263 · 19 Sep 2026 · 12 min
In 1 Samuel 26, Abishai’s decision to say yes to David’s dangerous mission begins a lifelong journey that shows how one courageous choice and the people we follow can shape the biography of our lives. Correction: Dwight D. Eisenhower was only elected president twice.
E262 · 18 Sep 2026 · 11 min
In 1 Samuel 25, David’s furious response to Nabal reveals how easily we can become the very thing we swore we would never be unless we stop running from our past and intentionally pursue becoming like Christ.
E261 · 17 Sep 2026 · 11 min
In 1 Samuel 24, David’s conscience over cutting even the edge of Saul’s robe reveals how sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and conviction over small compromises protects our integrity and keeps our hearts responsive to God.
E260 · 16 Sep 2026 · 8 min
In 1 Samuel 23, David’s willingness to fight for Israel without a title or position shows that people truly called by God do what is in their hearts regardless of recognition or status.
E259 · 15 Sep 2026 · 9 min
1 Samuel 22 shows David gathering a loyal community in the cave of Adullam while Saul’s jealousy and Doeg’s betrayal bring tragedy to Nob, reminding us that godly leadership attracts and keeps people through humility, responsibility, and character.
E258 · 14 Sep 2026 · 10 min
1 Samuel 21 follows David as fear drives him to pretend to be insane in Gath, reminding us through Psalm 34 that fear is ultimately overcome not by human ingenuity or self-made defenses, but by seeking refuge in God.
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.
Chapter by Chapter is a English devotional & spiritual podcast from Times Square Church. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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