Lamp and Light Bible Reading Plan
This podcast is a Bible reading plan from Compass Bible Church South Valley, hosted by Josiah Smith. It guides listeners through Scripture to deepen their love for God with heart, soul, mind, and strength. The plan emphasizes letting God's Word light the way in daily life.
Episodes
October 14, 2026 - 1 Samuel 10 & Proverbs 18:9-12
Today’s reading covers 1 Samuel 10 and Proverbs 18:9–12. The reflection follows Samuel as he anoints Saul as prince over Israel and gives him a series of confirming signs, from the word of the found donkeys to the group of prophets he meets at Gibeah, where he prophesies and prompts the question, “Is Saul also among the prophets?” Samuel then presents Saul to the people at Mizpah, where he’s chose
October 13, 2026 - 1 Samuel 9 & Proverbs 18:5-8
Today’s reading covers 1 Samuel 9 and Proverbs 18:5–8. The reflection follows Saul, a tall and handsome Benjaminite, sent by his father to track down lost donkeys. This ordinary errand leads him straight to Samuel the seer, who has already received word from the Lord that Saul will be anointed prince over Israel. Proverbs 18:5–8 opens with a warning against showing partiality to the wicked or deny
October 12, 2026 - 1 Samuel 8 & Proverbs 18:1-4
Today’s reading covers 1 Samuel 8 and Proverbs 18:1–4. The reflection follows the elders’ demand for a king after Samuel’s own sons take bribes and pervert justice, and God’s warning that, by asking for a king, the people are really rejecting Him. Samuel spells out exactly what a king will cost them: conscripted sons and daughters, seized land and crops, a share of everything they have; yet the pe
October 10, 2026 - 1 Samuel 7 & Proverbs 17:26-28
Today’s reading covers 1 Samuel 7 and Proverbs 17:26–28. The reflection follows Israel’s genuine national repentance after roughly twenty years under Philistine domination, as Samuel calls the people to put away their foreign gods, and they gather at Mizpah to fast and confess. When the Philistines attack, the Lord throws them into confusion, and Israel drives them back, leading Samuel to set up t
October 9, 2026 - 1 Samuel 6 & Proverbs 17:21-25
Today’s reading covers 1 Samuel 6 and Proverbs 17:21–25. The reflection follows the Philistines’ decision to return the Ark of the Covenant after seven months, sending it back on a new cart with guilt offerings and letting the cows pulling it find their own way home to Beth Shemesh, a sign their priests read as unmistakably the Lord’s doing. The discussion contrasts the Philistines’ careful, almos
October 8, 2026 - 1 Samuel 5 & Proverbs 17: 17-20
Today's reading covers 1 Samuel 5 and Proverbs 17:17–20. The reflection follows the Philistines as they carry the captured Ark of the Covenant into the temple of their god Dagon, only to find the idol toppled before it twice; then plague and panic break out across Ashdod, Gath, and Ekron until the Philistines are forced to send the Ark back. The discussion uses the episode to underscore that
October 7, 2026 - 1 Samuel 4 & Proverbs 17:13-16
Today's reading covers 1 Samuel 4 and Proverbs 17:13–16. The reflection follows Israel's crushing defeat by the Philistines despite carrying the Ark of the Covenant into battle, treating it as a guaranteed source of victory rather than seeking the Lord himself. The discussion names this as a clear picture of Israel's spiritual decline, a people trying to manipulate God's presen
October 6, 2026 - 1 Samuel 3 & Proverbs 17:9-12
Today's reading covers 1 Samuel 3 and Proverbs 17:9–12. The reflection follows God's call to the young Samuel in the night and the sobering judgment pronounced against Eli's household for failing to restrain his sons' wickedness. The discussion contrasts Samuel's quiet obedience with Eli's long pattern of letting correction slide, framing the chapter as a turning poin
October 5, 2026 - 1 Samuel 2 & Proverbs 17:5-8
Today's reading covers 1 Samuel 2 and Proverbs 17:5–8. The reflection opens with Hannah's prayer of praise after God answers her years of barrenness, lifting up the Lord's sovereignty and his care for the faithful. The chapter then turns sharply to Eli's sons, whose abuse of their priestly position, greed, and outright wickedness go uncorrected by their father and set up their
October 3, 2026 - 1 Samuel 1 & Proverbs 17:1-4
Today's reading covers 1 Samuel 1 and Proverbs 17:1–4, opening a new book. Our reflection follows Hannah's barrenness and the pain of her rival Peninnah's provocation, her anguished prayer and vow at Shiloh, and Eli's blessing over her. Hannah's conception and the birth of Samuel follow, along with her devotion in dedicating him to the Lord's service, setting up Samue
October 2, 2026 - Ruth 4 & Proverbs 16:30-33
Today's reading covers Ruth 4 and Proverbs 16:30–33, closing out the book of Ruth. Our reflection follows Boaz as he goes to the city gate, settles the redemption of Naomi's land before the elders, and takes Ruth as his wife. He becomes the redeemer who secures their family's future and fathers the line that leads through Obed and Jesse to David. The discussion frames Boaz as a type
October 1, 2026 - Ruth 3 & Proverbs 16:26-29
Today's reading covers Ruth 3 and Proverbs 16:26–29. The reflection explains levirate marriage and the role of the kinsman-redeemer, then follows Naomi's plan for Ruth to approach Boaz at the threshing floor with the request, "spread your wings over your servant." It notes how Naomi has changed from the bitterness of "call me Mara" to caring actively for Ruth. It also
September 30, 2026 - Ruth 2 & Proverbs 16:21-25
Today's reading covers Ruth 2 and Proverbs 16:21–25, plus a listener question on whether modern-day prophetic words are biblically legitimate. The reflection highlights God's providence at work as Ruth "happens" to glean in Boaz's field, meets his uncommon generosity toward a foreigner, and receives protection and provision beyond what the Law required — all pointing towar
September 29, 2026 - Ruth 1 & Proverbs 16:17-20
Today's reading begins the book of Ruth alongside Proverbs 16:17–20. The reflection sets Ruth against the dark backdrop of the judges era — famine, a family's flight to pagan Moab, and the deaths of Elimelech and his two sons — before highlighting Ruth's loyalty and apparent conversion ("your people shall be my people, and your God my God") in contrast to Naomi's grie
September 28, 2026 - Judges 21 & Proverbs 16:13-16
Today's reading covers Judges 21 and Proverbs 16:13–16, closing out the book of Judges. The reflection follows the disastrous aftermath of the war against Benjamin — a rash vow leading to the raid on Jabesh-Gilead and the kidnapping of the daughters of Shiloh — as further evidence of the moral chaos summed up in the book's closing line, "everyone did what was right in his own eyes.&
September 26, 2026 - Judges 20 & Proverbs 16:9-12
Today's reading covers Judges 20 and Proverbs 16:9–12. Our reflection follows Israel's descent into civil war after the tribe of Benjamin refuses to hand over the men responsible for the atrocity against the Levite's concubine. The other tribes assemble a massive force of 400,000 against Benjamin's 26,000, yet Israel suffers two defeats before God finally gives them the victory
September 25, 2026 - Judges 19 & Proverbs 16:5-8
Today's reading covers Judges 19 and Proverbs 16:5–8, one of the darkest chapters in the book of Judges. The reflection follows a Levite's journey with his concubine and the horrifying events that unfold in Gibeah, set against the recurring refrain that "there was no king in Israel." We don't shy away from the text, describing genuine distress at its content and talk hones
September 24, 2026 - Judges 18 & Proverbs 16:1-4
Today's reading covers Judges 18 and Proverbs 16:1–4. Our reflection follows the tribe of Dan as they search for territory to inherit and stumble upon Micah's house, with its idols and hired priest. The Danites recruit the Levite with a better offer, steal Micah's idols, and go on to conquer Laish, renaming it Dan and establishing idolatrous worship there. Our discussion lingers on
September 23, 2026 - Judges 17 & Proverbs 15:30-33
Today's reading covers Judges 17 and Proverbs 15:30–33. Our reflection follows Micah's confession of stealing 1,100 pieces of silver from his mother, who then dedicates the recovered silver to carved and metal images rather than proper restitution. Micah sets up a household shrine with an ephod and idols, installs his own son as priest, then hires a wandering young Levite as his personal
September 22, 2026 - Judges 16 & Proverbs 15:26-29
Today's reading covers Judges 16 and Proverbs 15:26–29. Our reflection traces Samson's fatal entanglement with Delilah, who presses him day after day until he finally reveals the secret of his Nazirite vow, leading to his hair being cut. We see the LORD leave him and take his strength. Samson's capture, blinding, and imprisonment by the Philistines lead to Samson's final moment
September 21, 2026 - Judges 15 & Proverbs 15:21-25
Today's reading covers Judges 15 and Proverbs 15:21–25. Our reflection follows Samson's escalating conflict with the Philistines after his wife is given to another man. His revenge with foxes and torches results in his father-in-law and wife being burned to death. The chapter also covers his journey to Etam, his confrontation with the men of Judah, and his empowered victory over a thousa
September 19, 2026 - Judges 14 & Proverbs 15:17-20
Today's reading covers Judges 14 and Proverbs 15:17–20. Our reflection follows Samson's pursuit of a Philistine woman against his parents' hesitations, his encounter with the lion, and the riddle he poses at his wedding feast that unravels into violence once it's solved through deception. The discussion sits with the tension of verse 4 and the words, "from the Lord,"
September 18, 2026 - Judges 13 & Proverbs 15:13-16
Today's reading covers Judges 13 and Proverbs 15:13–16. Our reflection follows Samson's birth narrative, as the angel of the Lord appears to Manoah's barren wife and announces a son set apart under the Nazirite vow. The scene and discussion draw a parallel to Mary's own angelic annunciation, while also tracing how this account fits the recurring downward-spiral pattern already
September 17, 2026 - Judges 12 & Proverbs 15:9-12
Today's reading covers Judges 12 and Proverbs 15:9–12. Our reflection follows the conflict between Jephthah and the Ephraimites, and the brief succession of the judges Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. We revisit and correct an earlier comment on Jephthah's vow, clarifying that child sacrifice was explicitly forbidden under the law regardless of a vow's binding nature. This case study affirms
September 16, 2026 - Judges 11 & Proverbs 15:5-8
Today's reading covers Judges 11 and Proverbs 15:5–8. Our reflections follow Jephthah, a mighty warrior once rejected for his questionable parentage. Gilead's elders recruit him to fight the Ammonites, and he makes a rash vow to sacrifice whatever comes out of his house first if he wins —a vow tragically fulfilled when his own daughter greets him after the battle. The discussion also add
September 15, 2026 - Judges 10 & Proverbs 15:1-4
Today's reading covers Judges 10 and Proverbs 15:1–4. The reflection traces Israel's continued descent into idolatry — worshiping the gods of five surrounding nations — followed by oppression, a cry for deliverance, and a confession of sin, showing the ongoing cycle of unfaithfulness that marks the book of Judges. In Proverbs 15:1–4, the discussion covers the power of the tongue to turn
September 14, 2026 - Judges 9 & Proverbs 14:33-35
Today's reading covers Judges 9 and Proverbs 14:33–35. The reflection traces Abimelech's violent rise to power, Jotham's parable of the trees, and the destruction of Shechem, framing the chapter as a vivid low point in Israel's downward spiral, where jealousy and conspiracy culminate in Abimelech's death at the hands of an unnamed woman. In Proverbs 14:33–35, the discussio
September 12, 2026 - Judges 8 & Proverbs 14:29-32
Today's reading covers Judges 8 and Proverbs 14:29–32. Our reflection follows Gideon's pursuit and defeat of the Midianite kings, his harsh dealings with Succoth and Penuel for refusing to aid Israel's army, and the unsettling aftermath of victory. Then, Gideon fashions an ephod from the plunder that becomes a snare, leading "all Israel" into idolatry even in the wake of G
September 11, 2026 - Judges 7 & Proverbs 14:25-28
Today's reading covers Judges 7 and Proverbs 14:25–28. The reflection follows Gideon's army being whittled down from 32,000 to just 300 men before facing the Midianites, with God explaining the reduction plainly: "lest Israel boast over me, saying, 'My own hand has saved me.'" Our discussion centers on how God engineers the victory to belong unmistakably to the Lord r
September 10, 2026 - Judges 6 & Proverbs 14:21-24
Today's reading covers Judges 6 and Proverbs 14:21–24. The reflection follows Israel's oppression under the Midianites and the introduction of Gideon — a timid, fearful man whom God calls and equips through an encounter with the angel of the Lord to tear down an altar to Baal and Asherah under cover of night. The chapter closes with Gideon's famous fleece, testing God's promise
September 9, 2026 - Judges 5 & Proverbs 14:17-20
Today's reading covers Judges 5 and Proverbs 14:17–20. The reflection walks through the Song of Deborah and Barak, a poetic retelling of Judges 4's victory over Sisera that highlights Deborah's prominent role and celebrates God's deliverance of Israel through her and Jael.In Proverbs 14:17–20, the discussion covers the fool who acts rashly in a quick temper against the hatred e
September 8, 2026 - Judges 4 & Proverbs 14:13-16
Today's reading covers Judges 4 and Proverbs 14:13–16. The reflection follows Israel's fall back into oppression under Jabin, king of Canaan, and his commander Sisera, and the deliverance that comes through Deborah the prophetess, who summons Barak to battle, and Jael, who kills Sisera with a tent peg after he takes refuge in her tent. The discussion sits with the bittersweetness of deli
September 7, 2026 - Judges 3 & Proverbs 14:9-12
Today's reading covers Judges 3 and Proverbs 14:9–12. The reflection traces how God leaves certain nations in Canaan to test Israel, only for Israel to drift into mixed marriages and idol worship — setting off the cycle of sin, oppression, and deliverance that plays out through the first three judges: Othniel, whose leadership brings forty years of rest; Ehud, whose left-handed advantage defe
September 5, 2026 - Judges 2 & Proverbs 14:5-8
Today's reading covers Judges 2 and Proverbs 14:5–8. The reflection opens with the angel of the Lord's confrontation at Bochim, unpacking it as a likely Christophany — a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. Then we trace Israel's rapid descent into idolatry after Joshua's death and the rise of a new generation that "did not know the Lord." The chapter's downward s
September 4, 2026 - Judges 1 & Proverbs 14:1-4
Today's reading covers Judges 1 and Proverbs 14:1–4, opening a new book in the Lamp and Light Bible reading plan. Our reflection lays out Judges as a whole — roughly 200 years of Israel's history split into spiritual disobedience, political destruction, and moral depravity. In chapter 1, Israel fails at driving out the surrounding nations God commanded them to remove, setting up the rec
September 3, 2026 - Joshua 24 & Proverbs 13:21-25
Today's reading covers Joshua 24 and Proverbs 13:21–25 — and marks the close of the book of Joshua, the sixth book completed in the Lamp and Light Bible reading plan. Our reflection follows Joshua's final address at Shechem, where he renews the covenant, retraces Israel's history and God's faithfulness through it, and calls the people to "choose this day whom you will serv
September 2, 2026 - Joshua 23 & Proverbs 13:17-20
Today's reading covers Joshua 23 and Proverbs 13:17–20. The reflection follows Joshua's farewell address to Israel's leaders as he nears the end of his life, echoing Moses's own closing words and centering on one core truth: God has been faithful, and "not one word has failed of all the good things the Lord your God promised." The discussion turns to the danger of spi
September 1, 2026 - Joshua 22 & Proverbs 13:13-16
Today's reading covers Joshua 22 and Proverbs 13:13–16. The reflection follows the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh as they return home east of the Jordan and build an "imposing" altar, sparking near civil war until it's revealed to be a witness memorial rather than an act of rebellion — with echoes back to the sins of Peor and Achan raised as warnings. In Prover
August 31, 2026 - Joshua 21 & Proverbs 13:9-12
Today's reading covers Joshua 21 and Proverbs 13:9–12. The reflection centers on the chapter's closing summary — "not one word of all the good promises the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed" — as a fitting capstone for the whole book of Joshua, with a note on how the rest Israel receives here points forward to the greater rest fulfilled in Christ. In Proverbs 13:9
August 29, 2026 - Joshua 20 & Proverbs 13:5-8
We read Joshua 20 and Proverbs 13:5–8, then trace how God’s law protects the innocent while still holding people accountable. We also discuss the pressures that can come with wealth and why our only lasting confidence is Christ's righteousness. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet,
August 28, 2026 - Joshua 19 & Proverbs 13:1-4
We move from Joshua 19’s careful land allotments to Proverbs 13:1–4, asking what applied wisdom looks like when we’re corrected, when we speak, and when we work. We connect God’s discipline to fatherly love, then get painfully practical about guarding our mouths and pursuing the Lord with diligence. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep readin
August 27, 2026 - Joshua 18 & Proverbs 12:25-28
We trace God’s steady faithfulness from Joshua 18 at Shiloh to Proverbs 12:25-28, where anxiety feels heavy and a good word brings gladness. We talk about Scripture’s sufficiency for biblical counseling, the power of encouragement, and the hope of life in Christ that ends in heaven. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing.
August 26, 2026 - Joshua 17 & Proverbs 12:21-24
We read Joshua 17 and Proverbs 12:21-24, then slow down to ask whether our words and our lives tell the same story. We wrestle with integrity, prudent speech, diligence, and the long view of God’s goodness even through suffering. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet, and a light to your
August 25, 2026 - Joshua 16 & Proverbs 12:17-20
We read Joshua 16 and see God faithfully assign land to Ephraim and Manasseh while noticing Israel's failure to drive out the Canaanites in Gezer. We also sit with Proverbs 12:17–20 to pursue truth, reject deceit, use words to heal, and plan peace that leads to joy. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word i
August 24, 2026 - Joshua 15 & Proverbs 12:13-16
We connect Joshua 15’s detailed borders to the reality that God makes specific promises and has rightful authority over what we call “ours.” We also work through Proverbs 12:13–16 to show how our words, our humility, and our self-control shape the kind of life we build.For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is
August 22, 2026 - Joshua 14 & Proverbs 12:9-12
We read Joshua 14 and Proverbs 12:9-12, then trace how Caleb’s wholehearted trust leads to a promised inheritance and a land at rest from war. We also wrestle with Proverbs that expose image-based living, twisted “mercy,” and the difference between honest work and worthless pursuits. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing.
August 21, 2026 - Joshua 13 & Proverbs 12:5-8
We read Joshua 13 and see how God keeps his promises in almost shocking detail, then connect that confidence to our future hope in Christ’s return. We also sit in Proverbs 12:5-8 and ask what we’re setting our minds on, how wise thinking shapes holy living, and why God-given counsel matters for real decisions. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org.
August 20, 2026 - Joshua 12 & Proverbs 12:1-4
Today's reading covers Joshua 12 and Proverbs 12:1–4. The reflection offers a "halftime score update" — a recap of the kings defeated under Moses and Joshua (33 in total) as a pause in the conquest narrative to recount God's faithfulness before more battles ahead. In Proverbs 12:1–4, the discussion covers the link between loving discipline and gaining knowledge, the security of
August 19, 2026 - Joshua 11 & Proverbs 11:29-31
Today's reading covers Joshua 11 and Proverbs 11:29–31. The reflection highlights how the enemy coalition's numbers, described as "the sand that is on the seashore," echo the Abrahamic covenant language of offspring in Genesis. This is a literary tension resolved when God assures deliverance and gives Israel a swift, decisive victory. In Proverbs 11:29–31, the discussion covers
August 18, 2026 - Joshua 10 & Proverbs 11:25-28
Today's reading covers Joshua 10 and Proverbs 11:25–28. The reflection follows the coalition of five Amorite kings formed to punish Gibeon for its treaty with Israel, and Joshua's integrity in honoring that covenant despite having been deceived into it. Strategy and divine intervention converge as God sends hailstones and extends daylight — the famous "sun stood still" account
August 17, 2026 - Joshua 9 & Proverbs 11:21-24
Today's reading covers Joshua 9 and Proverbs 11:21–24. The reflection traces the Gibeonites' elaborate deception of Joshua and Israel's leaders — and the key failure at the heart of the chapter: provisions were taken, but no counsel was sought from the Lord. That misstep is set against Proverbs 3:5–6 and the ongoing pattern of victory followed by folly seen throughout the conquest n
August 15, 2026 - Joshua 8 & Proverbs 11:17-20
We read Joshua 8 and Proverbs 11:17-20 to observe how God restores Israel after Achan’s sin and turns a prior defeat at Ai into a promised victory. We reflect on covenant renewal, steadfast righteousness, and how reward flows from living God’s way in God’s world. We conclude by reflecting on the gracious gift of perfect righteousness from Christ. For more information about Compass Bible Church Sou
August 14, 2026 - Joshua 7 & Proverbs 11:14-16
We read Joshua 7 and watch Israel’s confidence collapse at Ai when Achan’s hidden theft brings sin into the camp. We also draw practical wisdom from Proverbs 11:14–16 on guidance, financial prudence, and why honor matters more than riches. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet, and a lig
August 13, 2026 - Joshua 6 & Proverbs 11
We read Joshua 6 and Proverbs 11, then talk through why Jericho’s fall is meant to grow our confidence in God’s power and promises. We also trace Proverbs 11’s repeated theme of deliverance and point to the only righteousness that saves: the righteousness of Christ received by faith. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing.
August 12, 2026 - Joshua 5 & Proverbs 10
We read Joshua 5 and Proverbs 10 and slow down to notice how God’s power humbles the nations and renews covenant identity. We also trace Proverbs 10’s punchy contrasts to show how speech, work, integrity, and the fear of the Lord reveal the consequences of character. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a
August 11, 2026 - Joshua 4 & Proverbs 9
We read Joshua 4 and Proverbs 9, then reflect on how God commands remembering and why that shapes the next generation. We also face the sharp contrast between Wisdom’s invitation to life and Folly’s promise of secret sweetness that ends in destruction. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your fe
August 10, 2026 - Joshua 3 & Proverbs 8
We read Proverbs 8 and Joshua 3 and sit with two loud truths: God goes before His people, and His wisdom is worth more than anything we can buy. We talk through the Jordan River crossing, the promise God gives Joshua, and the daily choice to listen for wisdom that leads to real life. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing.
August 8, 2026 - Joshua 2 & Proverbs 7
We read Joshua 2 and Proverbs 7, then slow down to notice how Rahab’s faith stands out in Jericho and how a father’s warning exposes the true cost of temptation. We connect God’s rescue and Rahab’s scarlet cord to daily choices like guarding our hearts, praying for a clean spirit, and fighting sin with confession and accountability. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, vis
August 7, 2026 - Joshua 1 & Proverbs 6
We read Joshua 1 and Proverbs 6 and hear God’s steady call to strength, courage, and obedience when the road ahead feels intimidating. We connect Joshua’s commissioning to everyday wisdom about money commitments, work habits, honest words, unity, and fleeing adultery. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a
August 6, 2026 - Deuteronomy 34 & Proverbs 5
We finish another book in Deuteronomy 34 with Moses’ final climb, his look into Canaan, and God’s faithful continuation of the mission through Joshua. Then we hear Proverbs 5 press the case for discretion, sexual purity, and deep joy in God’s design for marriage. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp
August 5, 2026 - Deuteronomy 33 & Proverbs 4
Moses’ final blessing over Israel in Deuteronomy 33 shows how God’s covenant love shapes a people and points them forward with purpose. Proverbs 4 brings that same forward-looking focus into everyday life by calling us to seek true wisdom and guard our whole self before the Lord. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God
August 4, 2026 - Deuteronomy 32 & Proverbs 3
Today's reading covers Deuteronomy 32 (the Song of Moses) and Proverbs 3. The reflection frames Deuteronomy 32 as a covenant lawsuit, with heaven and earth called as witnesses, God's faithfulness declared as "the Rock," and Israel's coming unfaithfulness indicted. In Proverbs 3, the discussion traces the chapter's eleven "do not" commands, centered on the fa
August 3, 2026 - Deuteronomy 31 & Proverbs 2
We read Deuteronomy 31 and Proverbs 2 then reflect on the transition from Moses to Joshua as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, using a football-coach analogy to unpack the final charge to "be strong and courageous." A gospel glimmer emerges in God's foreknowledge of Israel's future unfaithfulness — grace extended before it's earned, echoing Romans 5:8. The discus
August 1, 2026 - Deuteronomy 30 & Proverbs 1
We read Deuteronomy 30 and Proverbs 1 and feel the weight of God’s choice set before us: life and good or death and evil. We connect Moses’ call to hear and obey with Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and Proverbs’ urgent warning that wisdom leads to security while folly destroys. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Wor
July 31, 2026 - Deuteronomy 29 & Psalm 150
We read Deuteronomy 29 and Psalm 150, then connect covenant renewal with a life of steady praise rooted in God’s proven faithfulness. We also reflect on finishing the Psalms and how its full range of praise forms us to trust God and obey what he has revealed. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to
July 30, 2026 - Deuteronomy 28 & Psalm 149
Deuteronomy 28 draws a straight line between covenant obedience and covenant consequences, then Psalm 149 lifts our eyes to praise, humility, and God’s victory. We connect Israel’s story to our lives today by refusing to “claim” promises out of context while still striving for real obedience and real joy. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep
July 29, 2026 - Deuteronomy 27 & Psalm 148
We read Deuteronomy 27 and Psalm 148, then talk through why God’s Word is meant to be obeyed, not just affirmed. We connect covenant worship and the shouted “Amen” to a life that praises God as Creator and follows Him with real trust. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet, and a light to
July 28, 2026 - Deuteronomy 26 & Psalm 147
We read Deuteronomy 26 and Psalm 147 and connect worship to grateful giving, careful obedience, and a clear memory of God’s rescue. We also hold on to the comfort that the Lord heals the brokenhearted, lifts the humble, and delights in those who fear him and hope in his steadfast love. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growin
July 27, 2026 - Deuteronomy 25 & Psalm 146
We read Deuteronomy 25 and Psalm 146, then slow down to confront fear of man and the temptation to trust human power. We point our hope to the Lord who reigns forever and to Jesus Christ whose plans never perish, while acknowledging the laws given to Israel and reflecting on modern laws that govern us today. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Ke
July 25, 2026 - Deuteronomy 24 & Psalm 145
We read Deuteronomy 24 and Psalm 145, then slow down on what it means to “extol” God by putting him in his proper place as King. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet, and a light to your path.
July 24, 2026 - Deuteronomy 23 & Psalm 144
We read Deuteronomy 23 and Psalm 144.For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet, and a light to your path.
July 23, 2026 - Deuteronomy 22 & Psalm 143
We read Deuteronomy 22 and Psalm 143, then we slow down on Psalm 143:10 to reset how we think about discerning God’s will. We reject the “cosmic Rubik’s cube” view of guidance and lean into a simple prayer that trusts God’s Word and God’s Spirit to lead us on level ground. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word
July 22, 2026 - Deuteronomy 21 & Psalm 142
We read Deuteronomy 21 and Psalm 142,.For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet, and a light to your path.
July 21, 2026 - Deuteronomy 20 & Psalm 141
We read Deuteronomy 20 and Psalm 141.For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet, and a light to your path.
July 20, 2026 - Deuteronomy 19 & Psalm 140
We read Deuteronomy 19 and Psalm 140 and track one clear theme: the justice of the Lord and the right way to pursue justice among God’s people. We talk through cities of refuge, why due process protects the innocent, and how David’s prayer trains us to ask God for deliverance with confidence. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep
July 18, 2026 - Deuteronomy 18 & Psalm 139
We talk with Pastor Ben Blakey about why clarity on the Holy Spirit matters for students, especially when spiritual gifts feel confusing or intimidating. Then we connect Deuteronomy 18 and Psalm 139 to discernment, humility, and a practical prayer for Spirit-led growth.For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is
July 17, 2026 - Deuteronomy 17 & Psalm 138
We read Deuteronomy 17 and Psalm 138, then connect God’s justice and mercy to how we live, lead, and worship. We also share an Ignite 2026 update and pray for the Holy Spirit to produce real humility, endurance, and sanctification in students and leaders. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your
July 16, 2026 - Deuteronomy 16 & Psalm 137
We read Deuteronomy 16 and Psalm 137, then connect God’s feasts, God’s justice, and Israel’s exile to the way we worship and live today. We also reflect on the Holy Spirit’s work in verbal plenary inspiration and ask for prayer as students and leaders press on through Ignite 2026. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. Go
July 15, 2026 - Deuteronomy 15 & Psalm 136
We read Deuteronomy 15 and Psalm 136, then connect God’s pattern of release, forgiveness, and generosity to the freedom Christ gives. From student ministry camp at Ignite 2026, we talk about the Holy Spirit’s role in salvation and pray for students to repent, trust Jesus, and keep walking in Spirit-empowered obedience. For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbibl
July 14, 2026 - Deuteronomy 14 & Psalm 135
We read Deuteronomy 14 and Psalm 135, then connect God’s commands about food and giving to a bigger call to holiness, joy, and trust. We also contrast Yahweh with powerless idols and end with a practical prayer focus for our student ministry week.For more information about Compass Bible Church South Valley, visit compassbiblesv.org. Keep reading. Keep growing. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet, an
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