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September 18, 2025

2 Samuel 14, 2 Corinthians 7, Ezekiel 21, Psalm 1-2

2 Samuel 14: Joab arranges for Absalom’s return to Jerusalem, but David remains distant and unreconciled. 2 Corinthians 7: Paul rejoices over the Corinthians’ repentance, affirming godly grief leads to salvation. Ezekiel 21: God announces coming judgment by the sword against Jerusalem and the nations. Psalms 1–2: The psalms contrast the blessed life of the righteous with the ruin of the wicked and proclaim God’s anointed King.

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September 17, 2025

2 Samuel 13, 2 Corinthians 6, Ezekiel 20, John 21

2 Samuel 13: Amnon violates Tamar, sparking Absalom’s vengeance and deepening division in David’s family. 2 Corinthians 6: Paul urges believers not to receive God’s grace in vain and calls them to holiness and separation from idolatry. Ezekiel 20: God recounts Israel’s history of rebellion, warning of judgment but promising future restoration under His rule. John 21: The risen Jesus appears by the sea, restores Peter, and reaffirms his call to follow Him.

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September 16, 2025

2 Samuel 12, 2 Corinthians 5, Ezekiel 19, John 20

2 Samuel 12: Nathan confronts David over his sin, and though David repents, the child dies while God promises future blessing. 2 Corinthians 5: Paul teaches that believers are new creations in Christ and entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. Ezekiel 19: God laments over Israel’s leaders with a parable of lions and a withered vine. John 20: Jesus rises from the dead, appears to His disciples, and commissions them with peace and the Holy Spirit.

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September 15, 2025

2 Samuel 11, 2 Corinthians 4, Ezekiel 18, John 19

2 Samuel 11: David commits adultery with Bathsheba and arranges Uriah’s death, bringing great sin upon himself. 2 Corinthians 4: Paul proclaims the gospel with perseverance, describing believers as jars of clay displaying God’s power. Ezekiel 18: God declares that each person is accountable for their own sin and offers life to those who repent. John 19: Jesus is sentenced to crucifixion, dies on the cross, and is buried in a nearby tomb.

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September 14, 2025

2 Samuel 10, 2 Corinthians 3, Ezekiel 17, John 18

2 Samuel 10: David’s men are humiliated by the Ammonites, leading to war in which Israel defeats the Ammonites and their allies. 2 Corinthians 3: Paul contrasts the old covenant of the law with the new covenant of the Spirit, which brings life and freedom. Ezekiel 17: God uses an allegory of two eagles and a vine to depict Israel’s rebellion against Babylon and promises restoration through a future king. John 18: Jesus is betrayed, arrested, denied by Peter, and questioned by the high priest and Pilate.

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September 13, 2025

2 Samuel 8-9, 2 Corinthians 2, Ezekiel 16, John 17

2 Samuel 8–9: David secures victories over surrounding nations and shows kindness to Mephibosheth for Jonathan’s sake. 2 Corinthians 2: Paul urges forgiveness for a repentant offender and reflects on spreading the fragrance of Christ everywhere. Ezekiel 16: God portrays Jerusalem as an unfaithful wife, condemning her idolatry but promising eventual restoration. John 17: Jesus prays for His disciples and all believers, asking the Father for their unity, protection, and sanctification.

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September 12, 2025

2 Samuel 7, 2 Corinthians 1, Ezekiel 15, John 16

2 Samuel 7: God makes a covenant with David, promising his throne will be established forever, and David responds in humble prayer. 2 Corinthians 1: Paul praises God as the source of comfort in affliction and explains his sincerity in ministry plans. Ezekiel 15: God compares Jerusalem to a useless vine destined to be burned in judgment. John 16: Jesus prepares His disciples for sorrow, persecution, and the coming of the Holy Spirit who will guide them into truth.

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September 11, 2025

2 Samuel 6, 1 Corinthians 16, Ezekiel 14, John 15

2 Samuel 6: David brings the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem with rejoicing, but Uzzah dies for irreverence, and Michal despises David’s worship. 1 Corinthians 16: Paul gives instructions for giving, travel plans, and final exhortations to stand firm in faith and love. Ezekiel 14: God warns that idolatry brings judgment and that only personal righteousness can deliver individuals. John 15: Jesus teaches about abiding in Him as the true vine, commanding His disciples to love one another amid coming opposition.

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September 10, 2025

2 Samuel 4-5, 1 Corinthians 15, Ezekiel 13, John 14

2 Samuel 4–5: David becomes king over all Israel, captures Jerusalem, and defeats the Philistines with God’s help. 1 Corinthians 15: Paul proclaims the resurrection of Christ, the future resurrection of believers, and the victory over death. Ezekiel 13: God condemns false prophets who mislead His people with lies and false visions. John 14: Jesus comforts His disciples, promising the Holy Spirit and peace as He prepares to return to the Father.

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September 9, 2025

2 Samuel 3, 1 Corinthians 14, Ezekiel 12, John 13

2 Samuel 3: Abner defects to David but is murdered by Joab, while David condemns the act and grows stronger as king. 1 Corinthians 14: Paul instructs on orderly worship, urging prophecy over tongues for the building up of the church. Ezekiel 12: Ezekiel acts out Israel’s coming exile, warning of the certainty and nearness of God’s judgment. John 13: Jesus washes His disciples’ feet, predicts His betrayal, and commands them to love one another.

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September 8, 2025

2 Samuel 2, 1 Corinthians 13, Ezekiel 11, John 12

2 Samuel 2: David is anointed king of Judah, while Ish-bosheth rules Israel, leading to conflict between their armies. 1 Corinthians 13: Paul describes love as the greatest virtue, surpassing all gifts and enduring forever. Ezekiel 11: God promises judgment on Jerusalem’s leaders but offers hope of restoration with a new heart and spirit. John 12: Jesus is anointed at Bethany, enters Jerusalem as King, and predicts His death to bring salvation.

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