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Chronological ESV Bible Plan with Robert Smith

Crossway·Hosted by Robert Smith·30 episodes

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Starting January 1st, listen to Scripture in the order the events occurred with the Chronological ESV Bible Plan. Read by Robert Smith, this podcast takes listeners on a one-year journey through Scripture’s historical accounts, prophetic books, and poetry.

Why listen

Chronological ESV Bible Plan with Robert Smith gives you a simple daily path through the Bible in the order the events happened, not the order the books appear. Robert Smith reads short ESV passages in a calm, direct style, making it a strong fit for listeners who want Scripture woven into a morning routine, commute, or quiet daily habit.

Episodes

9 min
Jun 3, 2026Episode 154
June 3 (Psalm 42:1–11; Psalm 43:1–5; Psalm 44:1–26; Psalm 45:1–17)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm42:1–11;Psalm43:1–5;Psalm44:1–26;Psalm45:1–17 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
Jun 2, 2026Episode 153
June 2 (1 Kings 7:1–51; 2 Chronicles 3:15–5:1)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Kings7:1–51;2Chronicles3:15–5:1 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

36 min
Jun 1, 2026Episode 152
June 1 (1 Kings 6:1–38; 2 Chronicles 3:1–14; 1 Kings 8:1–66; 2 Chronicles 5:2–7:10)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Kings6:1–38;2Chronicles3:1–14;1Kings8:1–66;2Chronicles5:2–7:10 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

13 min
May 31, 2026Episode 151
May 31 (1 Kings 4:1–5:18; 2 Chronicles 2:1–18)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Kings4:1–5:18;2Chronicles2:1–18 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

10 min
May 30, 2026Episode 150
May 30 (Song of Solomon 5:1–8:14)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/SongofSolomon5:1–8:14 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

11 min
May 29, 2026Episode 149
May 29 (Song of Solomon 1:1–4:16)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/SongofSolomon1:1–4:16 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

15 min
May 28, 2026Episode 148
May 28 (Proverbs 21:1–24:34)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Proverbs21:1–24:34 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

13 min
May 27, 2026Episode 147
May 27 (Proverbs 17:1–20:30)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Proverbs17:1–20:30 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

11 min
May 26, 2026Episode 146
May 26 (Proverbs 14:1–16:33)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Proverbs14:1–16:33 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

10 min
May 25, 2026Episode 145
May 25 (Proverbs 11:1–13:25)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Proverbs11:1–13:25 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

9 min
May 24, 2026Episode 144
May 24 (Proverbs 8:1–10:32)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Proverbs8:1–10:32 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

9 min
May 23, 2026Episode 143
May 23 (Proverbs 5:1–7:27)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Proverbs5:1–7:27 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

9 min
May 22, 2026Episode 142
May 22 (Proverbs 2:1–4:27)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Proverbs2:1–4:27 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

7 min
May 21, 2026Episode 141
May 21 (Psalm 72:1–20; Psalm 127:1–5; Proverbs 1:1–33)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm72:1–20;Psalm127:1–5;Proverbs1:1–33 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

16 min
May 20, 2026Episode 140
May 20 (1 Kings 2:13–3:15; 2 Chronicles 1:1–13; 1 Kings 3:16–28)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Kings2:13–3:15;2Chronicles1:1–13;1Kings3:16–28 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

5 min
May 19, 2026Episode 139
May 19 (Psalm 81:1–16; Psalm 82:1–8; Psalm 83:1–18)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm81:1–16;Psalm82:1–8;Psalm83:1–18 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

11 min
May 18, 2026Episode 138
May 18 (Psalm 78:1–72; Psalm 80:1–19)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm78:1–72;Psalm80:1–19 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

7 min
May 17, 2026Episode 137
May 17 (Psalm 75:1–10; Psalm 76:1–12; Psalm 77:1–20; Psalm 79:1–13)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm75:1–10;Psalm76:1–12;Psalm77:1–20;Psalm79:1–13 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

9 min
May 16, 2026Episode 136
May 16 (Psalm 50:1–23; Psalm 73:1–28; Psalm 74:1–23)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm50:1–23;Psalm73:1–28;Psalm74:1–23 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

6 min
May 15, 2026Episode 135
May 15 (Psalm 143:1–12; Psalm 144:1–15; Psalm 145:1–21)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm143:1–12;Psalm144:1–15;Psalm145:1–21 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

4 min
May 14, 2026Episode 134
May 14 (Psalm 140:1–13; Psalm 141:1–10; Psalm 142:1–7)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm140:1–13;Psalm141:1–10;Psalm142:1–7 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

6 min
May 13, 2026Episode 133
May 13 (Psalm 124:1–8; Psalm 131:1–3; Psalm 133:1–3; Psalm 138:1–8; Psalm 139:1–24)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm124:1–8;Psalm131:1–3;Psalm133:1–3;Psalm138:1–8;Psalm139:1–24 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

6 min
May 12, 2026Episode 132
May 12 (Psalm 108:1–13; Psalm 109:1–31; Psalm 122:1–9)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm108:1–13;Psalm109:1–31;Psalm122:1–9 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

9 min
May 11, 2026Episode 131
May 11 (Psalm 69:1–36; Psalm 86:1–17; Psalm 101:1–8)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm69:1–36;Psalm86:1–17;Psalm101:1–8 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

7 min
May 10, 2026Episode 130
May 10 (Psalm 67:1–7; Psalm 68:1–35; Psalm 70:1–5)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm67:1–7;Psalm68:1–35;Psalm70:1–5 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

6 min
May 9, 2026Episode 129
May 9 (Psalm 64:1–10; Psalm 65:1–13; Psalm 66:1–20)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm64:1–10;Psalm65:1–13;Psalm66:1–20 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

5 min
May 8, 2026Episode 128
May 8 (Psalm 58:1–11; Psalm 61:1–8; Psalm 62:1–12)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm58:1–11;Psalm61:1–8;Psalm62:1–12 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

9 min
May 7, 2026Episode 127
May 7 (Psalm 40:1–17; Psalm 41:1–13; Psalm 53:1–6; Psalm 55:1–23)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm40:1–17;Psalm41:1–13;Psalm53:1–6;Psalm55:1–23 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

9 min
May 6, 2026Episode 126
May 6 (Psalm 37:1–40; Psalm 38:1–22; Psalm 39:1–13)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm37:1–40;Psalm38:1–22;Psalm39:1–13 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

6 min
May 5, 2026Episode 125
May 5 (Psalm 32:1–11; Psalm 33:1–22; Psalm 36:1–12)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm32:1–11;Psalm33:1–22;Psalm36:1–12 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

9 min
May 4, 2026Episode 124
May 4 (Psalm 27:1–14; Psalm 28:1–9; Psalm 30:1–12; Psalm 31:1–24)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm27:1–14;Psalm28:1–9;Psalm30:1–12;Psalm31:1–24 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

8 min
May 3, 2026Episode 123
May 3 (Psalm 21:1–13; Psalm 22:1–31; Psalm 23:1–6; Psalm 24:1–10)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Psalm21:1–13;Psalm22:1–31;Psalm23:1–6;Psalm24:1–10 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org