In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 13:38-14:33 38 So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there for three years. 39 And the heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead. The Woman of Tekoa 14 Now Joab the son of Zeruiah […]
Month: August 2023
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 a city, the one wealthy and the other poor. 2 The wealthy 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 afterward that the king of the Ammonites died, and his son Hanun 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]