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First Chronicles Chapter one From Adam to Adam Seth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah, Shem, Ham and Japheth, the sons of Japheth, Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javin, Tubal, Meshech and Tyrus the sons of Gomer, Ashkenaz, Rephath, Togarmah the sons of Javen, Elisha, Tarshish, Kittim and Rhodanim the sons of Ham, Cushion, Egypt, Put and Canaan the sons of Cush, Seba, Havilah, Saptah, Ramah and Sabteca the sons of Ramah, Sheba and Dadan. Cush fathered Nimrod and he was the first on earth to be a mighty man. Egypt fathered Ludim, Onamim, Lehabim, Naphtukim, Pathrushim, Kazluhim, from whom the Philistines came in Caphtorim Canaan fathered Sidon, his firstborn in Heth and the Jebusites, the Amorites and the Girgashites, the Hivites and the Archites, the Sinaites and the Arvadites, the Zemarites and the Hamathites, the sons of Shem, Elam, Asher, Arpachshad, Lud and Aram the sons of Aram, Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech Arpachshed fathered Shelah and Shelah fathered Eber. To Eber were born two sons. The name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided and his brother's name was Joktan and Joktan fathered Almadad, Shalef, Hazarmveth, Jirah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan, Shem, Arpachshad, Shelah, Eber, Peleg, Rehu, Serug, Nahor, Terah, Abram that is Abraham from Abraham to Jacob the sons of Abraham, Isaac and Ishmael. These are their genealogies. The firstborn of Ishmael, Naboth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsim, Mishma, Duma, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jiter, Nephesh and Kadima. These are the sons of Ishmael, the sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine, Shebor, Zimran, Jokshan, Midian, Midian, Ishbak and Shua the sons of Jokshan, Sheba and Dedon, the sons of Midian, Ephah, Apher, Hanoch, Abidah and Aldeah. These were the descendants of Keturah, Abraham fathered Isaac the sons of Isaac, Esau and Israel the sons of Esau, Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam and Korah the sons of Taman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, Kenaz and Avtimnah, Amalek and the sons of Reuel, Nahath, Zerah, Shammah and Mizah the sons of Seir, Loten, Shobah, Zibeon, Anah, Deshan, Ezer, Dashan the sons of Lotan, Horai and Hamam and Lotan's sister was Timnah and the sons of Shobal, Alvin, Manahath, Ebal, Shapho and Onam the sons of Zibeon, Aah, and Anah the sons of Anah the sons of Dashan, Hemdon, Eshbon, Ithran, and Kiran the sons of Ezer, Bilhan, Zeaphon and Achon the sons of Dashan, Uz and Araun. These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the people of Israel. Bela the son of Beor, the name of his city being Denhebah. Bela died and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place. Jobab died and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. Husham died and Hadad the son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab reigned in his place, the name of a city being Avith. Hadad died and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his place. Samla died and Shaul of Rehoboth of the Euphrates reigned in his place. Shaul died and BAAL Hanun the son of Achbor reigned in his place. Beyol Hanun died and Hadad reigned in his place, the name of his city being Pai, and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab and Hadad died. The chiefs of Edom, Timnah, Alva, Japheth, Oholibamah, Elah, Penan, Kenaz, Taman, Mibzar, Magdiel, and Irem. These are the Chiefs of Edom. 1st Chronicles, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17. The genealogy of David. These are the sons of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher, the sons of Judah, Er, Onan, and Shelah. These are the three Bethshua that Canaanite bore to him. Now Er Judah's firstborn was evil in the sight of the Lord and he put him to death. His daughter in law Tamar also bore him Perez and Zerah, and Judah had five sons in all, the sons of Perez, Hezron and Hamu, the sons of Zerah, Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Chalkol, Dara, five in all the son of Carmi Achan, the troubler of Israel, who broke faith in the matter of the devoted king and Ethan's son was Azariah, the sons of Hezron that were born to him, Jerahmiel, Ram and Ram fathered Amminadab, and Amminadab fathered Nahshon, prince of the sons of Judah, Nahshon fathered Salmon, and Salmon father Boaz, Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse Jesse fathered Eliab, his firstborn Abinadab ii Shimea iii Nathanael iv Radi V Ozem vi David the seventh and their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail, the sons of Zeruiah, abishai, Joab, and Esael. 3 Abigail Bore amesa, and the father of Amasa was Jether the ishmaelite. Romans, chapter 9, verses 22:33 what if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction in order to make known the riches of his glory? For vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory, even us whom he has called not from the Jews only, but also from the Gentiles, as indeed he says in Hosea, those who were not my people, I will call my people, and her who was not beloved, I will call beloved. And in the very place where it was said to them, you are not my people, there they will be called sons of the living God. And Isaiah cries out concerning Israel, though the number of the sons of Israel be as the sand of the sea, only a remnant of them will be saved, for the Lord will carry out a sentence upon the earth fully and without delay. And as Isaiah predicted, if the Lord of hosts had not led us offspring, we would have been like Sodomon and become like Amora, Israel's unbelief. What shall we say then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness, that is, by faith. But that Israel who pursued a law that would lead to righteousness did not succeed in reaching that law. Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone as it is written, Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame. Psalm 117 the Lord's faithfulness endures forever. Praise the Lord. All nations extol him, all peoples for great is his steadfast love toward us. And the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.
Date: July 30, 2026
Host: Erika Kirk
Pastoral Advisor: James Kaddis
This episode continues the journey through the Bible in a year, focusing on genealogies in 1 Chronicles, Paul’s theological exploration in Romans 9:22-33, and the universal call to praise in Psalm 117. The readings drive home themes of God’s sovereign grace, the unfolding of redemption through generations, and the inclusion of all peoples—Jew and Gentile—in God’s plan.
Timestamps: 00:03 – 05:41
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The opening reading covers extensive genealogies tracing humanity from Adam through the patriarchs—Seth, Noah, Abraham—and then through Isaac and Ishmael to Judah and King David.
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Timestamps: 05:42 – 09:03
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Paul wrestles with the mystery of God’s choices: why some are chosen for mercy and others seem destined for wrath.
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Timestamps: 09:04 – 09:27
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Despite being the shortest psalm, Psalm 117 delivers a powerful call for all nations and peoples to praise the Lord for His steadfast love and enduring faithfulness.
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Even for those unfamiliar with the Bible, this episode underscores the significance of heritage, promise, and faith. The genealogies root Christ’s story in real history, Paul’s letter challenges assumptions about earning one’s way to God, and the Psalm reminds all listeners: praise and belonging before God is open to every nation and every heart willing to believe.
This episode weaves together history, theology, and worship—reminding us that God’s faithfulness spans generations and crosses every conceivable boundary of culture and works. Faith, trust, and praise are at the core of the message today.