David trusted the Lord. David prayed unto the Lord. He prayed, not because he felt like that is what He was supposed to do. David truly trusted the Lord. The Psalms he wrote were an expression of that trust. We are able to see David's...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I am reading a chronological bible this year for my daily reading. One aspect of this bible that I enjoy is the insertion of the Psalms. They are inserted at the point in the biblical timeline when they were written. Today, David is running from...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
God told David that because of his sin with Bathsheba, the sword would never leave his house. In our reading today, we see that promise coming to fruition. Absalom steals the heart of the people. He gathers a group together to fight against...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Very soon after the judgment was passed upon David by Nathan, the trouble began in David's house. Amnon raped his half sister Tamar. Then, Absalom killed his brother Amnon because of his sin against Tamar. In the upcoming passages, David will...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In today's reading, we find a passage which most of us will know. We find David's sin with Bathsheba. Nathan told Daivd of all of God's blessings. He said, if that would have been too little, I would have given you much more. Then, Nathan...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
David is known as a man after God's own heart. Often we focus on the sin which David committed and wonder how this could be. Today, in our reading, we find David asking, 2Sa 9:1 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today, we see in our reading what I consider to be one of the greatest promises given in the Scripture. God promises David that his kingdom will be established forever. 2Sa 7:16 And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
WOW, I thought the reading seemed exceptionally long today! Somehow, I read 2 days worth. When David attempted to move the ark of God, David didn't follow God's instructions for handling the ark. Because David didn't follow God's instructions, a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
2Sa 5:19 And David enquired of the LORD These are important words. David is preapring for battle. The Philistines have gathered against David to battle. David asks God what he should do. Should he go up to fight? God informs David he should...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Abner was a man faithful to King Saul. When Saul died in battle, Abner took the surviving son of Saul and made him King over Israel. Ishbosheth was not a warrior. He depended on the strength of Abner to maintain the kingdom. The interesting...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
