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Open Notebook Outdoors

Sep 5, 2025

A Coup d’etat

Today’s Scripture
“Then Jehoiada brought out Joash, the kings’s son, placed the crown on his head and presented him with a c

Jun 17, 2023

A Comeuppance

Today’s Scripture
“I anoint you king over the Lord’s people, Israel. You are to destroy the family of Ahab, your master. In

Jun 16, 2023

Getting Your Attention

Today’s Scripture
“Don’t you realize that I was there in spirit when Naaman stepped down from his chariot to meet you?” (2 K

Jun 15, 2023

A Christ-like Prophet

Today’s Scripture
“Elisha stretched himself out again on the (dead) child. This time the (dead) boy sneezed seven times and

Jun 14, 2023

The Power of Quiet Time

Today’s Scripture
“While the harp was being played, the power of the LORD came upon Elisha” (2 Kings 3:15).  
In the midst o

Jun 13, 2023

Praise Before Battle

Today’s Scripture
“The king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the LORD and praising him for his holy s

Jun 12, 2023

A National Crisis

Today’s Scripture
“Ben-hada’s officers said, ‘The Israelite gods are gods of the hills, but we can beat them on the plains'”

Jun 10, 2023

A Cure for War

Today’s Scripture
“Jehoshaphat sent his officials to teach in all the towns of Judah… He sent Levites… He also sent out the

Jun 9, 2023

A 300 Year Prophecy

Today’s Scripture
“A child named Josiah will be born into the dynasty of David. On you he will sacrifice the priests from th

Jun 8, 2023

The Duty of Everyone

Today’s Scripture
“Fear God and obey his commands. This is everyone’s duty” (Ecclesiastes 12:13).  
When Jeroboam became kin

Jun 7, 2023

Where To Find Meaning

Today’s Scripture
“For everything there is a season” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).  
Solomon searches for meaning using the senses wit

Jun 6, 2023

Be Satisfied

Today’s Scripture
“For everything there is a season” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).  
Ecclesiastes means “Leader of the assembly,” refe

Jun 5, 2023

An Undesirable Inheritance

Today’s Scripture
“His son will have one tribe so that the descendants of David my servant will continue to reign, shining l

Jun 4, 2023

The Most Excellent Song

Today’s Scripture
“How happy we are for you” (Song of Songs 1.4).  
The Song of Songs is known as “the most excellent song.”

Jun 3, 2023

A Plea for Wisdom

Today’s Scripture
“Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction” (Proverbs 22:17).  
The writings in

Jun 2, 2023

A Life Worth Living

Today’s Scripture
“The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?” (Proverbs 20:24).  
Today

Jun 1, 2023

How to Apply Truth

Today’s Scripture
“To acquire wisdom is to love oneself; people who cherish understanding will prosper” (Proverbs 19:8).  
T

May 31, 2023

The Yahweh Proverbs

Today’s Scripture
“The Lord is far from the wicked, but hears the prayers of the righteous” (Proverbs 15:29).  
Yahweh Prove

May 30, 2023

Use Straightforward Speech

Today’s Scripture
“God likes straightforward speech” (Proverbs 12:22).  
Today we focus on three topics: money, hard work an

May 29, 2023

When Wisdom Calls

Today’s Scripture
“I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me” (Proverbs 8:17).  
When God created the wor

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