In 2 Samuel 1-4, we find that ambition can feel productive—until it turns bitter. In today’s episode, we’re in the early days of David’s rise to the throne, and everything around him seems to be pulling toward shortcuts: vengeance, rivalry, and power plays. But David refuses to build God’s kingdom work on murder, even when…
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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…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 26-29 GWT; Ch. 30-31 HCSB Podcast Introduction This is History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Samuel 26-31 I’m calling this episode “The Ill-Advised Visit.” Comments on 1 Samuel 26 and 27 Thoughts on 1 Samuel 26 and 27 Once more, David passes on an…
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In chapter three, Ish-bosheth made a bad mistake. He forgot who really put him in the throne. It was Abner who made it possible for Ish-bosheth, King Saul’s son, to ascend to the throne. It was Abner’s cunning and strength as a leader who put him there. Ish-bosheth was not a leader, and he severely…
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