Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 15 NLT, Ch. 16-17 ERV, Ch. 18-19 CEV Podcast Introduction This is the History Tuesday, and we’ll read 2 Samuel 15-19. I’m calling this episode “A Son Rebels.”  Comments on 2 Samuel 15 Reading chapters 15-19 is like reading an adventure novel, isn’t it?…

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 10-12 NET, Ch. 13-14 NLT Podcast Introduction This is the History Tuesday, and we’ll read 2 Samuel 10-14. The title is this episode is “Run!“ Comments on 2 Samuel 11 In this account, we see how what we might consider a small sin begin…

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 5-8 CEB, Ch. 9 NET Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday, and we’ll read 2 Samuel 5-9. The show title is “No One Said It Would Be Easy.” Comments on 2 Samuel 5-6 Thoughts on 2 Samuel 5 Now that Saul is dead, God…

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 HCSB, Ch. 3-4 NASB Podcast Introduction This isHistory Tuesday, and we’ll read 2 Samuel 1-4 and the show title is “David Takes the Throne.” Comments on 2 Samuel 1-4 2 Samuel 1 The man who brought the report of Saul’s death to David…

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 2 Samuel 20-24, which will complete that book. I’m calling today’s episode “Forgiven and Forgotten.” Commentary on 2 Samuel 22 Chapter 22 is David’s wonderful song of praise to God, whom he had served his entire life. As David wrote this, he included the highs and the lows from…

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is 2 Samuel 15-19, and I’m calling the episode “A House Divided.” Comments on 2 Samuel 15-19 Reading chapters 15-19 is like reading an adventure novel, isn’t it? There’s the dysfunctional family, where the son of the king leads a national revolt, there’s raw ambition, betrayal, loyalty, sex, spies, murder,…

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is  2 Samuel 10-14, and I’m calling the episode “The Runaway Train.” Comments on 2 Samuel 11 In this account, we see how what we might consider a small sin begin a chain of sinful actions that, like a runaway locomotive, can cause terrible destruction and heartache. A seemingly small,…

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is  2 Samuel 5-9, and I’m calling the episode “Follow the Directions.” Comments on 2 Samuel 5 Now that Saul is dead, God finally puts David on the throne. Remember, God first had David anointed King when he was a boy. Probably somewhere between 12 and 15 years of age….