Monday, July 19 2 Samuel 6:1-15 “Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem” David has captured Jerusalem, driven the Philistines back to their traditional borders, and unified the tribes of Israel with Jerusalem as their new capital city. The entrance of the Ark of the Covenant into the city is the culmination of a long and… Read more about David and the Ark
David, King of Israel
Monday, July 12 2 Samuel 2:1-11 “David anointed king of Judah” With the death of Saul and Jonathan, it is time for David to become king, first in Judah in the south and eventually over all Israel. Though the way for David is clear in theory, there are obstacles to his kingship. The Philistines… Read more about David, King of Israel
The Death of Saul and Jonathan
Monday, July 5 1 Samuel 31:1-6 “The death of Saul and Jonathan” Saul has rejected God’s authority as the true king of Israel, refusing to accept his own role as a limited ruler. His actions have manifested a character unacceptable in Israel’s king, and our journey through 1 Samuel has made this more and… Read more about The Death of Saul and Jonathan
David and Abigail
Monday, June 28 Samuel 25:1-44 “Abigail intercedes” After the brief reference to Samuel’s death, the chapter relates the conflict between Nabal and David, in which Nabal’s noble wife intercedes to prevent a violent conclusion. In the end, however, God himself intercedes to vindicate David’s actions and to confirm in David the lesson he had… Read more about David and Abigail
David Chosen by God
Monday, June 7 1 Samuel 13:23 – 14:23 “Jonathan’s Victory” This section stands as the middle of three devoted to the reign of King Saul in chapters 13-15. In the previous one, Saul failed to follow Samuel’s instructions regarding the sacrifice before battle. The result was a prophetic rebuke, in which Saul was informed… Read more about David Chosen by God
David: A Man after God’s Own Heart
Monday, May 31 1 Samuel 8:1-22 “Give us a king” The passage presents us with a vivid picture of Israel’s longing for a human king and rebellion against the kingship of God. In rejecting God’s lordship, they forfeit its security and blessings and embrace instead a lesser model of God’s governance. As a paradigm… Read more about David: A Man after God’s Own Heart
The Resurrection
Monday, May 24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 “He was raised from the dead” When the gospel is reduced to its essence, it is an event in history. It was not something which was enacted in another place, like the activities of the Greek gods, but a happening that can be given date and place and… Read more about The Resurrection
The Great Commission
Monday, May 17 Matthew 4:18-22 “Come, follow me” Jesus’ strategy was to develop a disciple community, to call a group of associates who would be with him and learn from him. A disciple is one who both identifies with and learns from his master. Jesus began by calling two brothers, Peter and Andrew, saying… Read more about The Great Commission