In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 13:38-14:33 38 So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there three years. 39 The heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead. The Woman of Tekoa 14 Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that […]
Month: August 2020
Who Are You Accountable To?
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 12:1-13:37 Nathan Rebukes David 12 Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, “There were two men in one city, the one rich and the other poor. 2 “The rich man had a great many flocks and herds. 3 “But the poor man had […]
Today’s Decisions Can Affect Your Tomorrow
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 10-11 Ammon and Aram Defeated 10 Now it happened afterwards that the king of the Ammonites died, and Hanun his son became king in his place. 2 Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David […]
Be On the Attack
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 8-9 David’s Triumphs 8 Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the Philistines. 2 He defeated Moab, and measured them with the line, making them lie down on the ground; […]
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 dwell in a house […]
Inquire Of God
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 5:17-6:23 War with the Philistines 17 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 of it, he went down to the stronghold.18 Now the Philistines came and spread themselves out in the […]
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, he lost courage, and all Israel was disturbed.2 Saul’s son had two men who were commanders of bands: the name of the one was Baanah and the name of the other Rechab, sons […]
Be A Peacemaker
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 2-3 David Made King over Judah 2 Then it came about afterwards 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 […]
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 remained two days in Ziklag. 2 On the third day, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul, with […]
True Repentance
In The Word Read: Psalm 51 A Contrite Sinner’s Prayer for Pardon. For the choir director. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 51 Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out […]