In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 8-9 David’s Triumphs 8 Now it happened afterward that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the Philistines. 2 And He defeated Moab, and measured them with the line, making them lie down on the ground; and he […]
A Gesture Of Love
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 7 David Plans to Build a Temple 7 Now it came about, when the king lived in his house, and the Lord had given him rest on every side from all his enemies, 2 that the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I live in a house of […]
Inquire Of God
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 5:17-6:23 War with the Philistines 17 Now when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek out David; and when David heard about it, he went down to the stronghold. 18 Now the Philistines came and overran the Valley of […]
Be Faithful
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 4:1-5:16 Ish-bosheth Murdered 4 Now when Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, heard that Abner had died in Hebron, his courage failed, and all Israel was horrified. 2 And Saul’s son had two men who were commanders of troops: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, […]
Be A Peacemaker
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 2-3 David Made King over Judah 2 Then it came about afterward that David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go up to one of the cities of Judah?” And the Lord said to him, “Go up.” So David said, “Where shall I go up?” And He said, […]
Regime Change
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 1 David Learns of Saul’s Death 1 Now it came about after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, that David stayed two days in Ziklag. 2 And on the third day, behold, a man came from Saul’s camp with his clothes torn […]
True Repentance
In The Word Read: Psalms 51 A Contrite Sinner’s Prayer for Pardon. For the music director. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 51 Be gracious to me, God, according to Your faithfulness; According to the greatness of Your compassion, wipe out my wrongdoings. […]
Everyone Will Answer To God
In The Word Read: Psalms 50 God, the Judge of the Righteous and the Wicked. A Psalm of Asaph. 50 The Mighty One, God, the Lord, has spoken And summoned the earth, from the rising of the sun to its setting. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone. 3 May our God come […]
The Folly Of Trusting In Riches
In The Word Read: Psalms 49 The Foolishness of Trusting in Riches. For the music director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 49 Hear this, all peoples; Listen, all inhabitants of the world, 2 Both low and high, Rich and poor together. 3 My mouth will speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heart will be […]
We Win
In The Word Read: Psalms 46-48 God, the Refuge of His People. For the music director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah, set to Alamoth. A Song. 46 God is our refuge and strength, A very ready help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth shakes And the mountains slip into […]