1 Chronicles 12:12

You know God has called you to more, yet you feel stuck—trapped by sin, insecurities, and burdens. Culture pushes men into passivity or self-reliance, but God calls us to depend on Christ. David fled to the cave of Adullam at his lowest point (1 Sam. 22:1), but that cave wasn’t his end—it was God’s training ground. He emerged as a servant leader, builder of others, and a mighty worshipper. Brother, your cave isn’t your identity—Jesus is. It’s time to step out, not by your strength, but by God’s grace. Let’s walk through this together.

In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Four of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled 'Establishing the Kingdom, 1155 BC–1020 BC'.

Written following their return from exile, Chronicles is a theological retelling of Israel's monarchial history. In this post-exilic season, doubt and apathy plagued God's people and their trust in His promises. The Chronicler responds by reminding Israel of God's faithfulness from Adam to Moses to David and ultimately points toward a Greater David to come.