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Today's Reading

Old Testament

1 Sam 16:1~17:58

1 Sam 16:1 And Jehovah said to Samuel, How long will you mourn for Saul, though I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite; for I have selected for Myself a king among his sons.

New Testament

Luke 20:20~21:4

Luke 20:20 And they watched Him closely and sent spies who feigned themselves to be righteous, in order that they might lay hold on some word of His, so as to deliver Him up to the rule and authority of the governor.

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Today's Verse

1 Sam 16:1
And Jehovah said to Samuel, How long will you mourn for Saul, though I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and ¹go; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite; for I have ²selected for Myself a king among his sons.

Important Footnote

1 Sam 16:1 footnote 1

God had abandoned Saul, rejecting him from being king over Israel (1 Sam. 15:23). Immediately thereafter God sent Samuel to contact a youth, David, who was perhaps only fifteen years old. This shows that while Saul was usurping and even abusing the God-given kingship in order to build up his own monarchy, God was aware of the situation and was doing something marvelous to prepare the right person. God went secretly to David, the great grandson of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:21-22).

David was created and prepared by God to be a man according to the heart of God (1 Sam. 13:14a). Otherwise, he could not have been such a man. However, as shown in chs. 16—17, he still needed to pass through the process of being chosen, trained, anointed, tested, and approved. David was thirty years old when he began to reign (2 Sam. 5:4). After David was anointed by Samuel, he was tested for about fifteen years. In particular, he was bothered and troubled by Saul. Eventually, David passed the test and was approved by God.

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Diverse Bible Reading Plans

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Generate your own plan based on start date, reading volume, and chapters

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Supports exporting to PDF and Excel for easy printing and sharing

Additional Bible Information

Includes key Bible verses, book introductions, and subjects

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is DayByWord?

DayByWord is a professional Bible reading plan platform designed to help you establish daily Bible reading habits. We offer a variety of built-in reading plans, custom plan creation features, and rich Bible study resources, including 1000 important verses, book introductions, and verse flashcards.

What built-in reading plans does the platform offer?

We offer various built-in reading plans, including: Read the Bible in One Year (365 days), New Testament in 40 Days, Four Gospels in 50 Days, Paul's Epistles in 30 Days, Four Core Epistles in 20 Days (Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians), and Old Testament in 90 Days. You can choose a plan that suits your schedule and needs. You can also create custom reading plans to meet your personal requirements.

How do I create a custom reading plan?

You can generate a personalized reading plan through the 'Create New Plan' feature on the 'Reading Plans' page. You can choose the plan type (default one-year plan, plan with custom start date, or fully custom plan), set the start date, starting book, ending book, and daily chapters to read. The system will automatically generate a complete reading plan for you.

How do I view today's reading content?

In the 'Today's Reading' section on the homepage, you can view the Old Testament and New Testament reading content for the day. The platform will automatically display the corresponding verses based on your selected reading plan. You can also click 'Read More' to view the complete reading content, or check the entire month's reading schedule through the 'Reading Calendar'.

What Bible version does the platform use?

We use the Recovery Version Bible. The Recovery Version Bible is translated from the original texts, characterized by faithfulness to the original, emphasis on spiritual revelation and life experience, and includes extensive footnotes, cross-references, and outlines, aiming to help believers gain a deeper understanding of God's word. For more information about the Recovery Version Bible, please refer to: https://www.recoveryversion.bible/intro.html.

How do I track my reading progress?

The 'Reading Calendar' on the homepage clearly displays your reading history and upcoming schedule in a monthly view. Each day's reading content is marked on the calendar, with today's date highlighted. You can easily view read and unread content through the calendar, keeping track of your reading progress at any time.

Can I export my reading plan?

Yes! On the plan details page, you can export your reading plan. We support two formats: Excel format (convenient for viewing and editing in spreadsheets) and PDF format (suitable for printing and sharing). The exported file contains the complete reading plan, including dates, Old Testament content, New Testament content, and other information.

What study resources does the platform provide?

We provide rich Bible study resources: 1) 1000 important verses, categorized by themes (truth, life, life practice, service, high peak of divine revelation, etc.); 2) Book introductions and themes, including author, time and place of writing, and subject; 3) Verse flashcards, helping you learn and memorize important verses through interactive methods.

What if I miss a day of reading?

Don't worry! You can easily access the reading content from any previous day through the reading calendar. The platform is designed to be flexible, allowing you to read at your own pace. You can catch up on missed content at any time, or read ahead for future content - it's completely up to you.

What languages does the platform support?

Currently, we support three languages: English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. You can switch languages at any time through the language switcher in the top right corner of the page. All content, including reading plans, resources, and interface text, will automatically switch according to your selected language.

Is the platform free?

DayByWord is a free platform. All features, including reading plans, study resources, and export functions, are available at no cost. Our goal is to help more people establish daily Bible reading habits and enjoy God's word.

Can I use it on mobile devices?

Absolutely! DayByWord uses responsive design, perfectly adapting to various devices including phones, tablets, and computers. No matter what device you use, you'll get a smooth reading experience. The mobile version is specifically optimized for navigation menus and calendar display, allowing you to use the platform conveniently anytime, anywhere.