1 Chronicles 29:30

The bucket list that satisfies the heart is fulfilling the purposes of God. As we fall in love with Him, seek to know Him, and remain faithful to Him, His purposes will find us. From that space, we can die “done” with a bucket list checked off and a life fulfilled.

David's life is described in detail in the Bible. He was “a man after God's heart.” What exactly does that mean? How can we learn from David’s example? These and other questions are answered in this reading plan. Read along and discover how ancient stories are still relevant today!

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 Five of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled 'David’s Decline, Solomon’s Reign, 1023 BC–980 BC'.

May – No complicated content, just a monthly chronological journey through the Bible. The Bible isn’t arranged in the order events happened; it’s organized by genre. May centers on King David’s final years, Solomon’s rise, and a deep immersion into the Psalms and Proverbs. You’ll move between Israel’s history and its songs, prayers, and wisdom, seeing how worship, leadership, and daily life intertwine. This month reveals a God who listens, instructs, and gives wisdom, showing how faith is lived out in both triumph and reflection as His story continues to unfold.