2 Samuel 24:1-24:25
In defiant pride and energized by Satan (1 Chronicles 21:1), David orders a census for military purposes which results in God's discipline but also leads him to purchase land for the Temple on Mt. Moriah.
May 03, 2024•46 min
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2 Samuel 21:1-23:39
These chapters are an epilogue to the book, covering David's just response to the Gibeonites, neutralizing the Philistines and his praise hymn to God who gave him victory in battling Israel's enemies.
Apr 26, 2024•59 min
2 Samuel 16:5-18:33
David escapes Jerusalem and prepares for the battle with Absalom, who is killed by Joab.
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr
2 Samuel 14:25-15:37
Like a modern politician, Absalom intentionally presents himself as an alternative king, and is crowned king in Hebron; David flees Jerusalem.
Apr 05, 2024•58 min
2 Samuel 13:21-14:24
David is paralysed by the guilt from his sin and cannot act decisively as the King or as a father regarding his sons Amnon and Absalom.
Mar 29, 2024•56 min
2 Samuel 12:23-13:22
David mourns the loss of his son; Amnon rapes his half-sister Tamar; but David refuses to discipline Amnon.
Mar 22, 2024•54 min
2 Samuel 11:1-12:15
David's sin with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of her husband Uriah resulted in 5 consequences for David's family and the kingdom.
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr
2 Samuel 8:9-10:19
David defeats and subjugates all of Israel's enemies and shows grace to Mephibosheth
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr
2 Samuel 6:14-7:29
David returns the Ark to Jerusalem and "dances before the LORD;" God then establishes the Davidic Covenant, promising to David an eternal throne, dynasty and kingdom.
Feb 23, 2024•58 min
2 Samuel 5:1-6:11
David is crowned king of all 12 tribes, makes Jerusalem his capital, neutralizes the Philistine threat and brings the Ark to Jerusalem.
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr
2 Samuel 3:1-5:5
The civil war between the House of David and the House of Saul ends with murder, assassination and bloodshed, but David begins to unify the 12 tribes with grace, compassion and justice.
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr
2 Samuel 1:1-2:32
David is crowned king in Hebron but must deal with the civil war orchestrated by Abner.
Feb 02, 2024•57 min
1 Samuel 30:1-31:12
God's discipline of David re-energizes his walk with God and Saul dies on Mt. Gilboa.
Jan 26, 2024•59 min
1 Samuel 28:1-29:11
Saul hits his spiritual bottom by going to a medium for counsel and David hits his spiritual bottom by his plans to join the Philistines in a war against his own people.
Jan 19, 2024•57 min
1 Samuel 25:1-44
In his confrontation with Nabal, God uses Abigail to teach David to trust God to deal with his enemies, not with vengeance but with justice.
Jan 12, 2024•58 min
1 Samuel 22:6-24:22
After Saul kills the priests at Nob, David's contrite heart results in a growing dependence on God and profound lesson in leadership.
Dec 29, 2023•54 min
1 Samuel 20:1-21:15
God continues His work of shaping David's character and deepening his faith.
Dec 22, 2023•59 min
1 Samuel 17:41-19:24
Saul develops a hatred of David, tries to kill him directly and indirectly and is consumed by jealousy, fear and delusional paranoia.
Dec 15, 2023•56 min
1 Samuel 16:14-17:47
David, anointed to be the next king of Israel, plays music in Saul's court, soothing his spirit, and declares Goliath the enemy of the true God of Israel.
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min
1 Samuel 15:22-16:13
The LORD rejects Saul as King and David is anointed as king, with the Spirit annoying him as well for service.
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min
1 Samuel 14:25-15:21
Saul's downward spiral continues as his troops defy him and as he defiantly disobeys the Lord.
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min
1 Samuel 13:1-14:23
Saul's fear and pride lead him to destructive decisions that affect his family and the nation of Israel.
Oct 27, 2023•56 min
1 Samuel 11:1-12:25
Saul deals with his first crisis as king and Samuel delivers his farewell address.
Oct 20, 2023•57 min
1 Samuel 10:1-27
Samuel proclaims Saul king and gives him three signs from God to confirm his anointing.
Oct 13, 2023•58 min
1 Samuel 8:1-9:27
Israel asks for a King, Samuel warns them of the consequences and Saul is introduced as the king.
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
1 Samuel 4:1-6:21
As the Philistines capture the Ark, God disciplines Israel and reveals Himself to the Philistines.
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr
1 Samuel 2:27-3:21
The LORD judges Eli and his sons and calls Samuel as judge, priest and prophet to Israel.
Sep 15, 2023•59 min
1 Samuel 1:21-2:21
Hannah dedicates Samuel to the LORD and offers an extraordinary prayer to God, reflecting a depth of understanding about theology that is astounding and remarkable.
Sep 08, 2023•59 min
1 Samuel 1:1-18
Hannah, Samuel's mother, epitomizes how the ceremonial law was to work in ancient Israel.
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr
James 5:7-20
James encourages believers to pray, to be patient and to seek to restore those who wander from the truth.
Aug 18, 2023•55 min
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