Bible Verse: “I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.” (2 Samuel 22:4) Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 21:1—24:25 This week, we have walked …
Reputations are Hard to Repair
Bible Verse: “Now a troublemaker named Sheba son of Bikri, a Benjamite, happened to be there. He sounded the trumpet and shouted, ‘We have no share in David, no part in …
Like Father, Like Son
Bible Verse: Then Absalom sent secret messengers throughout the tribes of Israel to say, “As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpets, then say, ‘Absalom is king in Hebron.’” …
The Danger of Comfort
Bible Verse: “In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged …
A Good Friend
Bible Verse: “David asked, ‘Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?’” (2 Samuel 9:1) Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel …
Why the Creation Story is So Important
The Bible study class was over, and he was heading straight for me. I had watched the expression on this man’s face the entire time I was teaching, and I …
Even Good Ideas Can Be Wrong
Bible Verse: “He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.” (2 Samuel 7:13) Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-8:18 …
A Rocky Transition
Bible Verse: “The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.” …
Even the Best Have Faults
Bible Verse: “Otherwise, as surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, who has kept me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, not one …
Can’t Do No Wrong
Bible Verse: “Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had departed from Saul.” (1 Samuel 18:12) Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:1–24:22 David: the “man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). …