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. 20 NCV; Ch. 21-22 ERV; Ch. 23-24 NET Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday. We’ll read 1 Chronicles 20-24. I’m calling this episode “David’s Plea for Mercy.” Summary In 1 Chronicles 21, David disobeys God and orders a census, leading to God’s punishment on…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 15 NIRV; Ch. 16 NLT; Ch. 17-18 NIRV; Ch. 19 NCV Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday. We’ll read 1 Chronicles 15-19. I’m calling this episode “Unforeseen Blessings.” Summary David wanted to build a house for the ark of the covenant, but God revealed…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 NCV; Ch. 3-4 GWT Podcast Introduction It’s history Tuesday, and we’ll begin the book of 1 Kings. We’ll read chapters 1-4. I’m calling this episode “The Wrong Choice.” Comments on 1 Kings 1 and 2 Thoughts on 1 Kings 1 Once again we…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 20-22 CEV, Ch. 23-24 NCV Associate Producer Chris Hamilton, Timothy LaFontaine Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll complete the book of 2 Samuel with the reading of chapters 20-24. I’m calling this episode “A Clean Slate” I’m also going to talk a little…
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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?…
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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…
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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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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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