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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Trusting the Promise in the Dark Today we conclude the book of 1 Samuel with the reading of 1 Samuel 26-31, and we witness the final, tragic arc of King Saul’s life and the incredible restraint of David. We see David once again refuse to take matters into his own hands, even when Saul is…
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Today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind reveals a major shift for Israel. King Saul’s leadership is failing. Because of this, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem. There, we find a powerful truth. Humans often focus on outward appearance. However, God searches the heart. This journey from the pasture to the battlefield shows that the battle belongs…
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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. 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. 16-17 NET, Ch. 18-20 NKJV Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday. We’ll read 1 Samuel 16-20. I’m calling the episode “Get In the Game.” Comments on 1 Samuel 16 “14Now the Spirit of the Lord had turned away from Saul, and an evil spirit…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11-12 NKJV, Ch. 13-14 NLT, Ch. 15. NET Associate Producer James In Norway Podcast Introduction This is the History Tuesday. Our reading will be 1 Samuel 11-15 I’m calling this episode, “Does God Make Mistakes?” Comments on 1 Samuel 12 and 15 Thoughts on…
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In chapter 23, we saw the Saul was still after David, and he almost had him, but God intervened with the report of the Philistines attacking the land. And then in chapter 24, we saw that David had the perfect opportunity to take Saul out, but David spared Saul’s life because Saul was God anointed…
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Saul tries to kill David, and the friendship between Jonathan and David begins.
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Ok, so because of the culture in which we live and the recent decision by the Supreme Court and same sex marriage, I’ll go ahead and tackle the subject of David and Jonathan’s friendship. It’s quite a coincidence that this reading came up the same day I just spent writing my response to happenings in…
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