| Date | Version | Reading Plan |
|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2025 | ESV (2016) | OT/NT Plan 2025 – 2027 |
2 Samuel 18
Observation & Interpretation
2 Sam. 18:13 – The warriors did not trust Joab. If they killed Absalom, they thought Joab might let the blame fall on them. (CSB Notes)
2 Sam. 18:14 – Joab and his men struck and killed Absalom in violation of David’s order.
2 Sam. 18:18 – Absalom had ordained that he had no son to keep his name in remembrance.
- Actually, [Absalom] had three sons (14:23), so they must have preceded him in death. (CSB Notes)
2 Sam. 18:20 – Joab → Ahimaaz that he was not to carry the news to David of his son’s death.
2 Sam. 18:21 – Joab → Ittai the Cushite to tell David what he had seen
- Joab probably feared the bearer of this news might meet a bad end and considered a Cushite’s life less valuable. (CSB Notes)
Matthew 25
Observation & Interpretation
Matt. 25:13 – Believers should live as if the Lord might come at any moment. Are our lamps trimmed and filled with oil? (BBC)
Matt. 25:15 – The men given talents were so each given based on their ability.
Resources
- J. I. Packer et. al, The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016)
- Colin Hansen (Editor in Chief), TGC Bible Commentary (Columbia, MO: The Gospel Coalition, 2022)
- Iain M. Duguid (Series Editor), ESV Expository Commentary (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018-2025)
- Faithlife Study Bible (Lexham Press, 2016)
- Believer’s Bible Commentary (Thomas Nelson, 2016)
- CSB Study Bible Notes (Holman Bible Publishers, 2017)
- The New American Commentary (Brentwood, TN: Holman Reference)
- Lane T. Dennis and Wayne Grudem (Editors), ESV Study Bible, Crossway, 2008.
